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    • 专利摘要:
    REFRIGERATOR. A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a cabinet containing a first storage chamber, a plurality of doors that open and close an access opening formed on a front surface of the first storage chamber, a hinge assembly that rotatably couples each cabinet door, and an assembly basket rotatingly attached to the cabinet in relation to the hinge assembly, the basket assembly being configured to define a second storage chamber that is received in the first storage chamber. The basket assembly includes a basket structure defined by a second storage chamber and a basket mounted on the basket structure to receive food items when at least one of the doors is open. The basket assembly is configured such that access to the basket is made possible through a front face and a rear face of the basket assembly.
    公开号:BR112012006215B1
    申请号:R112012006215-8
    申请日:2011-01-19
    公开日:2021-01-26
    发明作者:Eun Joo Lee；Hang Bok Lee
    申请人:Lg Electronics Inc.；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    [0001] The present invention relates to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [0002] A refrigerator is a household appliance that can store products received in a storage chamber in a frozen or chilled state using cold air generated by switching heat with a refrigerant that circulates through a cooling cycle. The refrigerator includes a cabinet containing a storage chamber and a door rotatably arranged in the cabinet to selectively open or close the storage chamber.
    [0003] Generally, a basket for receiving products is arranged on a rear surface of the door. Thus, since the door is substantially increased in weight, relatively greater force may be required to open or close the storage chamber.
    [0004] Also, when the door is rotated to insert or remove products from the basket, the storage chamber is substantially open and exposed to the outside. Thus, cold air inside the storage chamber can leak out unnecessarily. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION TECHNICAL PROBLEM
    [0005] Modalities provide a refrigerator configured to open or close the door easily.
    [0006] The modalities also provide a refrigerator in which the leakage of cold air can be minimized when inserting or removing products. SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM
    [0007] In one embodiment, a refrigerator includes: a cabinet containing a first storage chamber; a plurality of doors that open and close an access opening formed on a front surface of the first storage chamber; a hinge assembly that rotatably couples each door to the cabinet; and a basket assembly rotatably coupled to the cabinet in relation to the hinge assembly, the basket assembly being configured to define a second storage chamber that is received in the first storage chamber, where the basket assembly includes: a basket structure defining the second storage chamber; and a basket mounted on the basket structure to receive food items when at least one of the doors is open, where the basket assembly is configured such that access to the basket is made possible through a front face and a rear face of the food assembly. basket.
    [0008] In another embodiment, a refrigerator includes: a cabinet including a first storage chamber; a basket assembly defining a second storage chamber that is selectively accommodated in the first storage chamber; at least one door arranged in front of the basket assembly to open or close an access opening of the first storage chamber and / or a front surface of the basket assembly; a first joint provided on one of a rear door surface and a front surface of the basket assembly; a second joint provided on one between a rear door surface and a front cabinet surface; and a hinge assembly coupling the basket assembly and the door pivotally to the cabinet.
    [0009] In another additional embodiment, a refrigerator includes: a cabinet configured to define an external refrigerator boundary; a storage chamber defined by interior walls of the cabinet and configured to store food items, the storage chamber containing an access opening; a first door configured to open and close the storage chamber access opening by rotation, the first door defined by a basket structure; a second door configured to open and close a portion of an access opening of the first door and containing a sealing member; and a third door configured to open and close the other portion of the access opening of the first door and containing a sealing member, in which the rotating direction of the second door and the third door is the same as that of the first door, in which one the front surface of the second door is positioned to generally coplanarize at least a portion of a front surface of the third door, wherein the sealing members of the second door and the third door selectively contact the cabinet.
    [0010] The details of one or more modalities are shown in the attached figures and in the description below. Other characteristics will be evident from the description and figures, and from the claims. ADVANTAGE EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION
    [0011] According to the modalities, the door can be easily opened or closed, and the leakage of cold air can be minimized when inserting or removing products.
    [0012] Also, according to the modalities, the food can be more efficiently received in the second storage chamber by the plurality of baskets arranged vertically.
    [0013] Also, since the plurality of baskets is separated from the other receiving device and removed to the outside by opening the first door, the food can be easily inserted or removed from the plurality of baskets.
    [0014] Also, since the second door has a length from left to right equal to that of the first door, a beauty impression of the refrigerator door can be increased.
    [0015] Also, the storage chamber of the first door may be large in size to increase the efficiency of receiving.
    [0016] Also, since the second door is rotated in the same direction as that of the first door, the storage chamber having a large size can easily be opened or closed to increase the convenience of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
    [0017] Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an external appearance of a refrigerator, according to a modality. Fig. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a refrigerator basket assembly is open, according to an embodiment. Fig. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a cooling compartment and a freezing compartment are open, according to an embodiment. Fig. 4 is a side sectional view illustrating an internal structure of the refrigerator, according to an embodiment. Fig. 5 is an enlarged view showing a portion A of Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to an embodiment. Fig. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a door opening mechanism, according to an embodiment. Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to another embodiment. Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to another embodiment. Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to another embodiment. Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to another embodiment. Fig. 12 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a door opening mechanism, according to another embodiment. Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a refrigerator, according to another modality. Fig. 14 is a perspective view of a refrigerator, according to another modality. MODE OF THE INVENTION
    [0018] Reference will now be made in detail to the modalities of this description, examples of which are illustrated in the attached figures. However, the spirit of the present description is not limited to the modalities, and other modalities due to modifications, additions or deletions of another element also fall in the spirit of the present description.
    [0019] Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an external appearance of a refrigerator, according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a refrigerator basket assembly is open, according to an embodiment. Fig. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a cooling compartment and a freezing compartment are open, according to an embodiment.
    [0020] Referring to Figs. 1 to 3, a storage chamber is defined within a cabinet 10 of a refrigerator, according to one embodiment. The storage chamber stores products stored in a frozen or refrigerated state. In the current mode, the storage chamber is divided into a freezing compartment 11 and a cooling compartment 13 by a barrier 15 arranged vertically inside the cabinet 10. That is, the refrigerator, according to the current mode, can be a refrigerator side-by-side. Also, the front surfaces of the freezing compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13 are opened, and the products to be stored in the frozen or refrigerated state are accessed through the open front surfaces of the freezing compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13.
    [0021] A plurality of shelves 17 and a receiving box 19 are arranged within each of freezing compartment 11 and cooling compartment 13. Shelves 17 substantially vertically divide freezing compartment 11 and cooling compartment 13, and the products to be stored in the frozen or refrigerated state are seated on the shelves 17. The receiving box 19 can be accessed in / from the freezing compartment 11 or the cooling compartment 13. The products to be stored in the frozen or refrigerated state are received at the receiving box 19.
    [0022] The open front surfaces of the freezing compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13 are selectively opened or closed by basket assemblies 100 and 200. Substantially, the basket assemblies 100 and 200 are separated towards the outside of the freezing compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13 for opening or closing the front surfaces of the freezing compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13, respectively. Cabinet 10 is rotatably installed in basket assemblies 100 and 200. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the basket assembly for opening or closing the front surface of the freezing compartment 11 is referred to as a basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100, and the basket assembly for opening or closing the front surface of the cooling compartment 13 is referred to as a basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200.
    [0023] Each of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 includes basket structures 110 and 210 and a plurality of baskets 120 and 220. Each of the basket structures 110 and 210 has a shape of empty structure with an internal space. Basket structures 110 and 210 are rotatably installed in cabinet 10. Also, baskets 120 and 220 are removably installed in basket structures 110 and 120, respectively. Substantially, the products to be stored in the frozen or refrigerated state are received in baskets 120 and 220 through the open front or rear surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 110 and the cooling compartment basket basket assembly 200.
    [0024] The rear surface portions of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 can be selectively opened or closed by a basket door 121. Substantially, the basket door 121 opens and closes the portions of the baskets. rear surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 corresponding between the baskets 120 and 220 adjacent to each other. For example, since basket door 121 is rotatably installed in one of baskets 120 and 220, basket door 121 can open or close the rear surface portions of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200.
    [0025] Also, the door handles 130 and 230 are arranged in the basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200, respectively. Door handles 130 and 230 are arranged horizontally on the sides of the front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200, substantially on the sides of the front surfaces of frames 110 and 210. The handles door 130 and 230 are held by a user to rotate the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 in relation to cabinet 10. That is, when the user pulls the door handles forward 130 and 230 in a state where the user holds the door handles 130 and 230, the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200, in relation to cabinet 10, are rotated and removed for the outside of the freezer compartment 11 or the cooling compartment 13.
    [0026] In the current mode, each of the handles 130 and 230 extends in a horizontal direction in a state in which they project forward from the front surfaces of the structures 110 and 210. Grip grooves 131 and 231 are defined in the handles 130 and 230, respectively. Substantially, the holding grooves 131 and 231 are places where the users' fingers are positioned to hold the door handles 130 and 230. The holding grooves 131 and 231 are recessed upwards from the bottom surfaces of the door handles 130 and 230, respectively.
    [0027] The front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 are selectively opened or closed by the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420, respectively. Also, the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are rotatably installed in cabinet 10, such as the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200. In a state in which the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 respectively close the front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 arranged within the freezing compartment 11 and cooling compartment 13, the edges of the rear surfaces of the freezing compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are attached closely to the front surface of cabinet 10. A plurality of slots 50 is arranged in positions adjacent to the centers of rotation of the doors on the fron surface of the case 10. A function of the respective slots 50 will be described later.
    [0028] In current mode, the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 include the first and second freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the first and second cooling compartment doors 410 and 420, respectively. The first and second freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 selectively open and close the upper and lower sides of the front surface of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100, respectively. Also, the first and second cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 selectively open and close the upper and lower sides of the front surface of the cooling compartment basket assembly cooling compartment basket assembly 200, respectively. That is, in current mode, the front surface of the freezing compartment 11 or the cooling compartment 13 is open or closed by a basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100 or a basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200. The front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and cooling compartment basket assembly 200 are selectively opened or closed by the first and second freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the first and second refrigerator compartment doors 410 and 420.
    [0029] A bottom surface of the first door of the freezing compartment 310 is spaced a predetermined distance from an upper surface of the second door of the freezing compartment 320, and a bottom surface of the first door of the cooling compartment 410 is spaced a predetermined distance from a lower surface of the second door of the cooling compartment 420. This is done for a reason that the user holds the door handles 130 and 230 through the spaces between the first and second doors of the freezing compartment 310 and 320 and between the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420.
    [0030] The handle protection parts 311 and 411 are arranged at a lower end of the first door of the freezing compartment 310 and at a lower end of the first door of the cooling compartment 410, respectively. Also, the handle protection parts 311 and 411 constitute portions of the first and second freezer compartment doors 310 and 410, respectively. The handle protection parts 311 and 411 can be angled or curved with respect to the front surface of the first and second freezer compartment doors 310 or 410. When doors 310 and 410 are closed, the back surfaces of the handle protection parts 311 and 411 are closely attached to the front surfaces of door handles 130 and 230. As a result, door handles 130 and 230 are not exposed forward by handle protection parts 311 and 411.
    [0031] Also, a viewing window 417 can be arranged on the first door of the cooling compartment 410. The viewing window 417 can be formed of a transparent material. The user can selectively see inside the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 through the viewing window 417. For example, only when the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 is illuminated by a cooling source basket light source 240 which will be described later, the user can see inside the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 through the viewing window 417. To do this, a light button 418 can be arranged on one side of the first door of the cooling compartment 410. The light button 418 receives a signal to turn on / off the light source of the cooling compartment basket 240.
    [0032] Fig. 4 is a side sectional view showing an internal structure of the refrigerator, according to an embodiment.
    [0033] Referring to Fig. 4, a cold air supply duct 20 is arranged in cabinet 10. The cold air supply duct 20 supplies cold air to the cooling compartment basket assembly 200. The cold air supply duct 20 it is disposed within the barrier 15. Here, the cold air supply duct 20 may have an end communicating directly with a heat switching chamber (not shown) in which an evaporator (not shown) is received. Also, a cold air supply port 30 can be defined at barrier 15, and a cold air supply duct discharge port 20 can be connected to cold air supply port 30. Thus, cold air flowing along of the cold air supply duct 20 is discharged into the cooling compartment or the freezing compartment through the cold air supply orifice. Substantially, the cold air supply port 30 may be disposed adjacent to the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 corresponding between the baskets 120 and 220 adjacent to each other.
    [0034] Although not shown, a separate cold air supply duct and a cold air supply port for supplying cold air in the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 can be additionally provided. The cold air supply duct and the cold air supply orifice for supplying cold air in the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 may have substantially similar constitutions to those of the air supply duct cold 20 and the cold air supply hole 30.
    [0035] Fig. 5 is an enlarged view showing a portion A of Fig. 4.
    [0036] Referring to Fig. 5, the first and second angled surfaces 41 and 43 are arranged in front of the surface of the case 10. The first angled surface 41 is angled downwards from an edge of the front surface of the case 10 towards the interior. of the case 10. The second surface 43 is angled downwards from a lower end of a portion with a step downwards from a rear end of the first angled surface 41 towards the interior of the case 10. Here, the first and second inclined surfaces 41 and 43 can be inclined at different angles to each other.
    [0037] The first and second inclined surfaces 41 and 42 are arranged to prevent cold air inside the freezer compartment 11 or the cooling compartment 13 from leaking. That is, a cold air passage may have a more complicated structure to minimize the leakage of cold air. In other words, since the contact areas between cabinet 10 and freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and between cabinet 10 and cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are substantially increased by the first inclined surface 41 and the door linings 313 and 413 which will be described later, can more efficiently prevent cold air inside freezer compartment 11 and cooling compartment 13 from leaking.
    [0038] A second hinge support 520 which will be described later is disposed on the second inclined surface 43. In other words, the second hinge support 520 is disposed in a space between the second inclined surface 43 and the upper surfaces of the basket assemblies of the storage compartments. freezing and cooling 100 and 200. Thus, due to the second inclined surface 43, it is possible to prevent the cabinet 10 and the second hinge support 520 from interfering with each other in a process in which the basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is rotated.
    [0039] Door linings 313 and 413 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and of the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420. The edges of the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420 are inclined at an angle corresponding to that of the first inclined surface 41 to form door covers 313 and 413. The first inclined surface 41 and door covers 313 and 413 can substantially minimize a gap between the cabinet 10 and the doors of the freezing and cooling compartments 310, 320, 410 and 420 to minimize the leakage of cold air into the freezing compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13.
    [0040] The first and second joints G1 and G2 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420, respectively. The first and second joints G1 and G2 are selectively attached closely to the front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 and the front surface of the cabinet 10, respectively. The first and second joints G1 and G2 can be arranged on the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420, respectively. However, the present description is not limited to that. For example, the G1 and G2 junctions can be arranged on the front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200, that is, the front surfaces of structures 110 and 120 and the front surface of the cabinet 10, respectively.
    [0041] The second junction G2 is arranged outside the first junction G1. In the current mode, the first and second joints G1 and G2 are manufactured separately and spaced apart.
    [0042] In more detail, the first joint G1 can primarily prevent the cold air inside the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 from leaking out in a state where the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are respectively attached to the front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200. For this purpose, the first joint G1 is arranged between the surfaces front sides of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 and the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 to protect the gap between them.
    [0043] The second junction G2 can secondarily prevent the cold air inside the freezer compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13 from leaking out in a state in which the basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 they are received inside the freezer compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13. For this, the second junction G2 is arranged between the front surface of the cabinet 10 and the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the doors of the storage compartment. 410 and 420 cooling systems to protect the gap between them.
    [0044] A magnet can be inserted into at least one of the first and second joints G1 and G2 to closely attach the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 for the first and second junctions G1 and G2.
    [0045] Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to an embodiment.
    [0046] Referring to Fig. 6, a plurality of hinge supports 510 and 520 are arranged to rotatively support the basket assemblies of the freezing and cooling compartments 100 and 200 and the doors of the freezing and cooling compartment 310, 320, 410 and 420 in cabinet 10. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the hinge bracket to rotatively support the basket assemblies of the freezing and cooling compartments 100 and 200 in cabinet 10 is referred to as a first hinge bracket 510, and the bracket for rotating support of the freezing and cooling compartment doors 310, 320, 410 and 420 in cabinet 10 is referred to as a second hinge support 520.
    [0047] The first hinge bracket 510 includes a frame fixing part 511, a connecting part 513 and a first hinge coupling part 515. The frame fixing part 511 is attached to the upper and lower surfaces of the basket mounting frames of the freezing compartment 100 and 210. That is, the structure fixing part 511 is disposed between the second inclined surface 43 and the structures 110 and 210. Thus, the structure fixing part 511 is not exposed to the outside in a state in which that basket assemblies 100 and 200 are received inside cabinet 10.
    [0048] Also, the connecting part 513 is curved at a front end of the frame fixing part 511 and extends from the front end of the frame fixing part 511. The frame fixing part 511 arranged on the upper surfaces of the frames 110 and 210 are curved upwards, and the structure fixing part 511 disposed on the lower surfaces of the structures 110 and 210 is curved downwards. Connecting part 513 operates a first port switch 71 which will be described later. For this purpose, the connection part 513 contacts the front surface of the cabinet 10 in a state in which the basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 are respectively received in the freezing compartment 11 or in the compartment cooling element 13. The first hinge coupling part 515 is curved laterally from a front end of the connection part 513 and extends horizontally. A first hinge orifice 516 through a hinge rod H, which will be described later, is defined in the first hinge coupling part 515.
    [0049] The second hinge bracket 520 includes a cabinet fixing part 521 and a second hinge coupling part 523. The cabinet fixing part 521 is attached to an edge of the upper or lower surface of the cabinet 10. The second coupling part hinge 523 extends at a predetermined distance from a front end of cabinet fixing part 521 towards a front side of cabinet 10. Substantially, the second hinge coupling part 523 vertically overlaps the first coupling part hinge 515. A second hinge orifice 524 is defined in the second hinge coupling part 523. Hinge rod H passes through the second hinge orifice 524.
    [0050] Two H-hinge rods can be provided to rotatively install the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooler compartment doors 410 and 420 in cabinet 10. The H-hinge rod extends vertically from a upper surface of the first freezing compartment door 310 and a lower surface of the second freezing compartment door 320 for sequentially traversing the first hinge orifice 516 and the second hinge orifice 523. This structure can also be applied to the first and second doors cooling compartments 410 and 420. Thus, basket assemblies 100 and 200 and doors 310, 320, 410 and 420 are rotated about the same axis of rotation.
    [0051] The second hinge support 520 is protected by a hinge cover 530. To do this, the hinge cover 530 can be of sufficient shape and size to protect the entire second hinge support 520.
    [0052] Fig. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a door opening mechanism, according to an embodiment.
    [0053] Referring to Fig. 7, the refrigerator, according to the current mode, includes a door opening mechanism. The door opening mechanism automatically opens one of the first and second freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the first and second cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 at a predetermined angle to open the front surfaces of the compartment basket assembly freezing unit 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 in a state where the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 are received inside the freezing compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13. For this purpose, the door opening mechanism may include supply units 315, 325, 415 and 425, a door opening drive source 61 and a door opening drive member 63.
    [0054] In detail, delivery units 315, 325, 415 and 425 can be arranged on the front surfaces of freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 or cooling compartment doors 410 and 420. Also, delivery units 315, 325, 415 and 425 can receive a door open signal on a touch mode button using a range of electrostatic capacitance and a mechanical mode button. Alternatively, the supply units 315, 325, 415 and 425 can receive the door open signal using a separate remote control.
    [0055] The door opening drive source 61 provides a driving force to open the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 according to a signal provided through the supply units 315, 325, 415 and 425 to the door opening drive member 63. In detail, for example, a forward / reverse rotation motor can be used as the door opening drive source 61. When the door opening drive source 61 receives the door open signal from supply units 315, 325, 415 and 425, the door open drive source 61 is rotated in one direction (hereinafter, for convenience of the description, referred to as “direction forward ”) to provide a driving force to open the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 for a predetermined operating time. Here, the driving force in front of the door opening drive source 61 exceeds the attachment force of the second joint G2. Also, the door opening drive source 61 can be rotated in the other direction (hereinafter, for convenience of the description, referred to as a “reverse direction”) by an established elapsed time or a door close signal to provide a actuating force for door opening actuating member 63.
    [0056] The door opening drive member 63 pushes the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 by the actuation force provided from the door opening drive source 61. In detail, for example, For example, the door opening drive member 63 may have a disc shape with an established central angle. Also, the door opening drive member 63 is received into slot 50. Door opening drive member 63 may be arranged to insert / remove enclosure 10 through slot 50. Here, the opening drive member door 63 protrudes from slot 50 to the outside of cabinet 10 by forward rotation of the door opening drive source to push the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 The door opening drive member 63 can be inserted into slot 50 by reverse rotation of the door opening drive source after the set time elapses from a time point at which the opening drive source rotation ends. door 61 in the forward direction. Here, it is not necessary to use the forward / reverse rotation motor as the door opening drive source 61. For example, when the door opening drive source 61 is rotated forward by about 180 degrees, the limb door opening drive 63 can be removed from slot 50. Also, when the door opening drive source 61 is rotated forward by about 360 degrees, the door opening drive member 63 can be completely inserted into the slot 50.
    [0057] Substantially, the door opening drive member 63 pushes the compartment doors according to 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 to open the freezing compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 at an established angle in relation to cabinet 10. Here, the open angle can be determined by considering the attachment force of the second joint G2.
    [0058] The first and second door switches 71 and 73 can be arranged on the front surface of cabinet 10. The first door switch 71 detects whether the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 are rotated. Also, the second door switch 73 detects whether the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are rotated. Thus, the number of the first door switch 71 corresponds to those of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200, and the number of the second door switch 73 corresponds to those of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and cooling compartment doors 410 and 420. That is, in current mode, two first door switches 71 can be provided, and four second door switches 73 can be provided.
    [0059] In detail, the first door switch 71 can be arranged on the front surface of cabinet 10. Specifically, the first door switch 71 can project into a region where the first door switch 71 contacts the rear surface of the connecting part. 513. Thus, when the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 are received inside the freezer compartment 11 or the cooling compartment 13, the first door switch 71 is pressed by the connection 513 detects the insertion of basket assemblies 100 and 200. When the basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 are removed from the freezing compartment 11 or the cooling compartment 13, the first switch door 71 can be exposed to the outside of cabinet 10.
    [0060] From now on, when the first door switch 71 is pressed through the connection part 513, the first door switch 71 can be turned off. Also, when the first door switch 71 is exposed to the outside of cabinet 10, the first door switch 71 can be turned on. These operations can also be applied for the on / off operation of the second door switch 73 through the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and through the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420.
    [0061] When the second door switch 73 is exposed from the front side of the cabinet 10 to the outside, the second door switch 73 can be located in any position spaced laterally from the first door switch 73. When the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 or cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are attached closely to the front surface of cabinet 10, the second door switch 73 is pressed and inserted into cabinet 10. Thus, the second door switch 73 is turned off.
    [0062] A light source in the freezer compartment 81 and a light source in the cooling compartment 83 can be arranged in the freezer compartment 11 and in the refrigerator compartment 13, which are arranged inside the cabinet 10, respectively. The light source in compartment 81 and the light source in cooling compartment 83 are switched on / off according to an on / off operation of the first door switch 71 to selectively illuminate the interiors of the freezer compartment 11 and the storage compartment. That is, the light source in compartment 81 and the light source in cooling compartment 83 respectively illuminate the freezer compartment 11 and the cooling compartment 13 when the basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100 and the assembly of cooling compartment basket 200 is rotated and removed from freezing compartment 11 and cooling compartment 13 to allow the first door switch 71 to be turned on.
    [0063] The basket light sources 140 and 240 can be arranged in the basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100 and in the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200. The basket light sources 140 and 240 are switched on / off according to an operation on / off switch of the second door switch 73 to selectively illuminate the interiors of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200. That is, when the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 or the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 open the front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200, the second door switch 73 is turned on to illuminate the interiors of the compartment basket assembly of freezing 100 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200. From now on, the light source to illuminate the interior of the The freezer compartment basket size 100 is referred to as the freezer compartment basket light source 140, and the light source to illuminate the interior of the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 is referred to as the basket light source. of the cooling compartment 240.
    [0064] Here, the freezer compartment basket light source 140 can illuminate the inside of the freezer compartment basket assembly 100 when only one of the first and second freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 to open and close the basket assembly freezer compartment 100 is open. Also, like the freezer compartment basket light source 140, the freezer compartment basket light source 240 can be switched on in the same way as the freezer compartment basket light source 140 to illuminate the interior of the freezer compartment. cooling compartment basket assembly 200. However, as described above, the cooling compartment basket light source 240 can also be turned on when a supply signal is applied to the light button 418.
    [0065] Hereinafter, a refrigerator operation, according to a modality, will be described in detail. For convenience of the description, only a process for opening and closing the cooling chamber of the storage chamber will be described. However, the current mode can also be applied to the freezer compartment.
    [0066] First, when products are not accessed, the front surface of the cooling compartment 13 and the front and rear surfaces of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 are protected. In more detail, the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is arranged inside the cooling compartment 13. The front surface of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 inside the cooling compartment 13 is protected by the doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420, that is, the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420. Here, the first and second joints G1 and G2 arranged on the rear surfaces of the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420, substantially, the first and second second cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are closely attached to the front surface of the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 and to the front surface of the cabinet 10. Thus, it is possible to prevent cold air inside the cooling compartment 13 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 leaks.
    [0067] Also, in a state where the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is disposed within the cooling compartment 13 and the front surface of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is protected by the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420, the first and second door switches 71 and 72 are pressed by the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 and the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420 and are inserted in cabinet 10. Thus, the first and second switches door 71 and 73 are switched on, so the cooling compartment light source 83 and cooling compartment basket light source 240 are kept in an off state.
    [0068] In this state, the user can recognize the products received in the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 without opening the first door of the cooling compartment 410. In more detail, in a state where the first door of the cooling compartment 410 protects the surface front of the cooling compartment basket assembly 200, when the user supplies a signal via light button 418, the cooling compartment basket light source 240 is operated. Thus, the user can recognize the products received in the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 through the viewing window 417.
    [0069] Then, referring to Fig. 2, to open the front surface of the cooling compartment basket assembly 200, the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420 are rotated in relation to the cabinet 10 to open the front surface of the cooling compartment. cooling compartment basket assembly 200. Here, when the first and / or second door of the cooling compartment 410 and / or 420 is (are) rotated in relation to cabinet 10, a portion of the front surface or the entire front surface of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is opened.
    [0070] For example, to open the first door of the cooling compartment 410, thereby opening an upper portion of the front surface of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200, the user provides a signal through the supply unit 415 arranged on the first door of the compartment cooling unit 410. Then, when the supply unit 415 receives the signal, the door opening drive source 61 is rotated forward to allow the door opening drive member 63 to be exposed to the outside of cabinet 10 through the slot 50. Thus, the first door of the cooling compartment 410 overlaps the attachment forces of the first and second joints G1 and G2, and thus is spaced from the front surface of the cabinet 10. Here, the first door of the cooling compartment 410 it is rotated at a predetermined angle in relation to the cabinet 10 by the door opening actuating member 63.
    [0071] When the first door of the cooling compartment 410 is rotated by a predetermined opening angle, the user rotates the first door of the cooling compartment 410 in relation to cabinet 10 to open the upper portion of the front surface of the cooling compartment basket assembly. 200. Thus, the user can insert or remove products from the cooling compartment assembly and the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 through the front surface of the cooling compartment basket assembly 200.
    [0072] When the first door of the cooling compartment 410 is rotated to open the front surface of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200, an external force pressing on the second door switch 73 is removed. Then, the second door switch 73 projects from the inside of the cabin 10 to the outside and is switched off. Then, the light source of the cooling compartment basket 240 is switched on by the connection operation of the second door switch 73. Thus, the user can easily place and remove products from the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200.
    [0073] When the predetermined operating time elapses in a state in which the first door of the cooling compartment 410 is rotated by an opening angle by the door opening drive member 63, the door opening drive source 61 is reversedly rotated. As a result, the door opening drive member 63 is inserted into the cabinet 10 through slot 50 due to the reverse rotation of the door opening drive member 63. Thus, the first door of the refrigeration 410 is rotated relative to the cabinet. 10 by the attachment forces of the first and second joints G1 and G2 to protect the front surface of the cooling compartment basket assembly 200.
    [0074] Referring to Fig. 3, to open the front surface of the cooling compartment 13, the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is rotated relative to the cabinet 10 to allow the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 to be separated for the outside of the cooling compartment 13. Thus, the front surface of the cooling compartment 13 is opened, and at the same time, the rear surface of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is opened. Thus, when the front surface of the cooling compartment 13 is opened, a portion of the front surface or the entire front surface of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 can be opened by the first and / or second door (s) of the cooling compartment. 410 and / or 420 or the front surface of the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 can be protected by the first and / or second door (s) of the cooling compartment 410 and / or 420.
    [0075] In detail, the user holds the door handle 230 to pull the basket assembly from the cooling compartment 200. Thus, the basket assembly from the cooling compartment 200 is rotated in relation to the cabinet 10 and separated to the outside of the cooling compartment. 13. Here, when the front surface portion or the entire front surface of the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 is protected, the cooling compartment basket assembly 200 is rotated, and simultaneously, the first and / or second door ( s) of the cooling compartment 410 and / or 420 is (are) rotated in relation to the cabinet 10.
    [0076] When the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is separated from the outside of the cooling compartment 13, the front surface of the cooling compartment 13 and the rear surface of the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 are opened. Thus, the user can insert or remove the products in the cooling compartment 13 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200.
    [0077] Also, when the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200 is separated from the outside of the cooling compartment 13, the first door switch 71 pushed by the connection part 513 and inserted in the cabinet 10 projects out of the cabinet 10. Thus, the first door switch 71 is turned off, and the light source of the cooling compartment 83 is turned on by turning off the first door switch 71. As a result, the user can easily insert or remove the product from the cooling compartment 13 by connecting the light source to the cooling compartment 83.
    [0078] Hereinafter, a refrigerator, according to a second mode, will be described with reference to the attached figures.
    [0079] Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to another embodiment.
    [0080] In explanations of the current modality, the same part as those of the modality described above will be cited from the reference numerals of Figs. 1 to 7, your detailed descriptions will be omitted.
    [0081] Referring to Fig. 8, in current mode, a first hinge hole 516 is defined in a hinge coupling part 515 constituting a first hinge support 510. A hinge rod H is integrally arranged in a second hinge coupling part. hinge 523 constituting a second hinge support 520. Hinge rod H extends downwards from a lower surface of the second hinge coupling part 523. Also, hinge grooves h are defined on the upper surfaces of a first door of the freezing compartment 310 and a first door of the cooling compartment 410, and lower surfaces of a second door of the freezing compartment 320 and a second door of the cooling compartment 420, respectively.
    [0082] Since the hinge rod Fl passes through the first hinge hole 516 and is inserted into the hinge grooves h, a freezer compartment basket assembly 100, a freezer compartment basket assembly 200, the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320, and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are rotated relative to an enclosure 10. Although not shown, a separate hinge rod arranged in a virtual straight line extending in the same direction as that of the H hinge rod it is arranged between the first and second doors of the freezing compartment 310 and 320 and the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420.
    [0083] Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to another embodiment.
    [0084] In explanations of the current modality, the same part as those of the modality described above will be cited from the reference numerals of Figs. 1 to 7, your detailed descriptions will be omitted.
    [0085] Referring to Fig. 9, in current mode, a hinge shoulder 517 is arranged on a first hinge coupling part 515 constituting a first hinge support 510. The hinge shoulder 517 extends downwards from a surface bottom of the hinge coupling part 515. Also, a hinge groove is defined within the hinge shoulder 517. A hinge rod F1 is integrally arranged in a second hinge coupling part 523 constituting a second hinge support 520. A rod H extends downwardly from a lower surface of the second coupling part 523. Also, hinge grooves h are defined on the upper surfaces of a first freezer compartment door 310 and a first refrigeration compartment door 410 , and the bottom surfaces of a second door of the freezing compartment 320 and a second door of the cooling compartment 420, respectively again.
    [0086] The hinge rod H is inserted in the hinge groove of the hinge boss 517, and the hinge boss 517 is inserted in the hinge groove h in a state where the hinge rod H is inserted. Thus, a basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100, a basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200, the doors of the freezing compartment 310 and 320, and the doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420 are rotated with respect to a cabinet 10 Although not shown, a separate hinge rod arranged in a virtual straight line extending in the same direction as that of the hinge rod H is arranged between the first and second doors of the freezing compartment 310 and 320 and the first and second doors cooling compartment 410 and 420.
    [0087] Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to another embodiment.
    [0088] In explanations of the current modality, the same part as those of the modality described above will be cited from the reference numerals of Figs. 1 to 7, your detailed descriptions will be omitted.
    [0089] Referring to Fig. 10, in current mode, a first hinge hole 516 is defined in a first hinge coupling part 515 constituting a first hinge support 510. A second hinge hole 524 is defined in a second coupling part hinge 523 forming a second hinge support 520. Also, hinge grooves h are defined on the upper surfaces of a first freezer compartment door 310 and a first cooling compartment door 410, and lower surfaces of a second compartment door freezer 320 and a second door of the cooling compartment 420, respectively.
    [0090] Since a separate pin, or a separate hinge rod H having a screw shape, passes through the first and second hinge holes 516 and 523 and is inserted in the hinge groove h, a basket assembly of the freezing compartment 100, a basket assembly of the cooling compartment 200, the doors of the freezing compartment 310 and 320, and the doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420 are rotated with respect to cabinet 10. Although not shown, the separate hinge rod arranged in a virtual straight line extending in the same direction as that of the hinge rod H is arranged between the first and second doors of the freezing compartment 310 and 320 and the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420.
    [0091] Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a hinge structure of a refrigerator door, according to another embodiment.
    [0092] In explanations of the current modality, the same part as those of the modality described above will be cited from the reference numerals of Figs. 1 to 7, your detailed descriptions will be omitted.
    [0093] Referring to Fig. 11, in current mode, a hinge shoulder 517 is arranged on a hinge coupling part 515 constituting a first hinge support 510. The hinge shoulder 517 extends downwardly from a lower surface of the first hinge coupling part 515. A hinge hole 524 is defined in a hinge coupling part 523 constituting a second hinge support 520. Also, hinge grooves h are defined on the upper surfaces of a first door of the compartment. freezing 310 and a first door of the cooling compartment 410, and the bottom surfaces of a second door of the freezing compartment 320 and a second door of the cooling compartment 420, respectively.
    [0094] Since a separate pin or separate hinge rod H having a screw shape passes through hinge hole 523 and is inserted into hinge shoulder 517 and hinge shoulder 517 in which a hinge rod H is inserted into the groove of hinge h, a cooling compartment basket assembly 200, the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320, and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are rotated relative to a cabinet 10. Although not shown, the hinge rod separate arranged in a virtual straight line extending in the same direction as that of the hinge rod H is arranged between the first and second doors of the freezing compartment 310 and 320 and the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420.
    [0095] Fig. 12 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a door opening mechanism, according to another embodiment.
    [0096] In explanations of the current modality, the same part as those of the modality described above will be cited from the reference numerals of Figs. 1 to 7, your detailed descriptions will be omitted.
    [0097] Referring to Fig. 12, a first electromagnet 91 is disposed on a front surface of an enclosure 10. A second electromagnet 93 can be disposed on a posterior surface of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the refrigeration compartment doors 410 and 420 arranged in a position corresponding to that of the first electromagnet 91. A supply unit 97 receives a signal to open the doors of the freezing compartment 310 and 320 and the doors of the cooling compartment 410 and 420. An attractive or repulsive force is generated between the first and second electromagnets 91 and 93 by a current controller 97.
    [0098] In detail, in a state where the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are closed, that is, the rear surfaces of the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the compartment doors. cooling units 410 and 420 are closely attached to a front surface of cabinet 10, when supply unit 97 receives a signal to open the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420, the temperature controller current 97 controls the current supplied in the first and second electromagnets 91 and 93 to generate a repulsive force between the first and second electromagnets 91 and 93.
    [0099] The current controller 97 controls the current supplied in the first and second electromagnets 91 and 93 so that the repulsive force between the first and second electromagnets 91 and 93 exceeds an attachment force of the first and second junctions G1 and G2 and the doors of the compartment. freezing 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are rotated with respect to cabinet 10 at a predetermined opening angle. When a predetermined operating time elapses after the supply unit 97 receives the signal to open the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420, the current controller 97 can control the current supplied in the first and second electromagnets 91 and 93 for a predetermined operating time.
    [0100] According to the control method mentioned above, the freezer compartment doors 310 and 320 and the cooling compartment doors 410 and 420 are rotated in relation to the cabinet 10 in the opening angle by the repulsive force between the first and second electromagnets 91 and 93 for the first time of operation to open a freezer compartment 11 or a refrigeration compartment 13. When the doors of the freezer compartment 310 and 320 and the doors of the refrigeration compartment 410 and 420 rotated in relation to the cabinet 10 at the angle of opening are not additionally rotated within the first time of operation by the user, the attractive acts of force between the first and second electromagnets 91 and 93. That is, the doors of the freezer compartment 310 and 320 and the doors of the compartment 410 and 420 they are reversed rotated with respect to cabinet 10 to protect the freezer compartment 11 or the cooling compartment 13.
    [0101] Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a refrigerator, according to another embodiment.
    [0102] Referring to Fig. 13, in the current mode, a cooling compartment 610 and a freezing compartment 620 defined within a cabinet 600 are distributed vertically. Each of the front surfaces of the cooling compartment 610 and the freezing compartment 620 is open, and products to be stored in a frozen or refrigerated state are inserted or removed through the open front surfaces of the cooling compartment 610 and the freezing compartment. 620.
    [0103] Also, the first and second basket assemblies 630 and 640 are removably arranged inside and outside the cooling compartment 610. The first and second basket assemblies 630 and 640 are rotatably arranged in cabinet 600. The first and second assemblies basket 630 and 640 selectively open and close the front surface of the cooling compartment 610. The front and rear surfaces of the first and second basket assemblies 630 and 640 are open for inserting or removing products through it. That is, as in the previous modalities, the products can be inserted or removed through the front or rear sides of the basket assemblies 630 and 640.
    [0104] The front surfaces of the first and second basket assemblies 630 and 640 arranged inside the cooling compartment 610 are opened or closed by the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 650 and 660. Each of the first and second doors of the cooling compartment 650 and 660 is rotatably arranged with respect to cabinet 600.
    [0105] The front surface of the freezer compartment 620 is selectively opened or closed by a freezer compartment door 670. The freezer compartment door 670 opens and closes the freezer compartment 620 in a drawer type. A basket (not shown) is arranged on a rear surface of the 670 freezer compartment door. Substantially, products to be stored in the frozen state are received in the basket.
    [0106] Fig. 14 is a perspective view of a refrigerator, according to another embodiment.
    [0107] Referring to Fig. 14, in the current mode, a freezing compartment 710 and a cooling compartment 720 defined within a cabinet 700 are vertically distributed. Each of the front surfaces of the freezing compartment 710 and the cooling compartment 720 is open, and products to be stored in a frozen or cooled state are inserted or removed through the open front surfaces of the freezing compartment 710 and the cooling compartment. 720.
    [0108] The front surfaces of the freezing compartment 710 and the cooling compartment 720 are selectively opened or closed by a basket assembly of the freezing compartment 730 and a basket assembly of the cooling compartment 740, respectively. The basket assembly of the freezing compartment 730 and the basket assembly of the cooling compartment 740 are rotatably arranged in a type of side swing. Products are inserted or removed from the freezer compartment basket assembly 730 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 740 through the front and rear surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 730 and the basket assembly from the cooling compartment 740 .
    [0109] Also, the open front surfaces of the freezer compartment basket assembly 730 and the cooling compartment basket assembly 740 are selectively opened or closed by a freezer compartment door 750 and a cooling compartment door 760, respectively. The freezer compartment door 750 and the cooling compartment door 760 are rotatably arranged in the side swing type cabinet 70.
    [0110] Although the modalities have been described with reference to a number of their illustrative modalities, it must be understood that countless other modifications and modalities can be devised by those with technical skills who will fall into the spirit and scope of the principles of this description. More particularly, various variations and modifications are possible in the component parts and / or dispositions of the combination arrangement of the object within the scope of the description, the attached figures and claims. In addition to variations and modifications to parts and / or component dispositions, alternative uses will also be apparent to those of skill in the art.
    权利要求:
    Claims (15)
    [0001]
    Refrigerator, in which the basket assembly is configured such that access to the basket is allowed through a front surface and a rear surface of the basket assembly, comprising: an enclosure (10) defining a first storage chamber (13) from which the front surface is opened; a basket assembly (200) being configured to define a second storage chamber that is received in the first storage chamber, the basket assembly including: a structure (210) rotatable in relation to the cabinet having an access opening passing through it; a basket (220) mounted on the frame to receive food items when a door (410) is open, and a door handle (230) projected from the front surface of the structure and having a holding groove (231) recessed therein; the door (410) which is opened by rotation in the same direction as a direction of rotation of the basket assembly, the door configured to open or close the access opening; a first hinge (520) making it possible to rotate the door; and a second hinge (510) making it possible to rotate the basket assembly, characterized by the fact that the door defines a handle protection part (411) covering a portion of the door handle.
    [0002]
    Refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the door handle comprises: an extension portion extending forward from the front surface of the structure; and a front portion that extends after being folded at one end of the extension portion, where the handle protection part comprises: a first surface covering the front portion facing the front portion; and a second surface covering the extension portion facing the extension portion.
    [0003]
    Refrigerator, according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the basket assembly (200) is arranged inside the first storage chamber of the cabinet and protected by the door.
    [0004]
    Refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises a joint (G1) disposed in a position where the front surface of the structure and a rear surface of the door are in contact with each other.
    [0005]
    Refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises a joint (G2) arranged in a position where the front surface of the cabinet and a rear surface of the door are in contact with each other.
    [0006]
    Refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that a front end of the door handle of the structure is projected more forward than a front end of the structure.
    [0007]
    Refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that a front end of the handle protection part is projected more forward than a front end of the door.
    [0008]
    Refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the handle protection part is angled or rounded forward in relation to the front surface of the door to cover the door handle.
    [0009]
    Refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that it additionally comprises a door opening drive source (61) arranged inside the door handle and configured to open the door.
    [0010]
    Refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises an additional door (420) which is arranged vertically below the door, wherein a lower end of the door is positioned at a predetermined distance from an upper end of the additional door.
    [0011]
    Refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that the door opening trigger source includes: a supply unit (315, 325, 415, 425) provided on a front surface of the door and configured to provide a command to open the door; and a door opening drive member (63) configured to rotate the door to a predetermined opening angle based on the opening command received from the supply unit.
    [0012]
    Refrigerator according to claim 11, characterized in that the supply unit includes a touch mode button.
    [0013]
    Refrigerator according to claim 11, characterized by the fact that the door opening trigger source includes: an engine configured to provide driving force; and a disk removed from the enclosure and configured to push the door by the driving force provided by the engine.
    [0014]
    Refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the first storage chamber is a refrigeration compartment (13).
    [0015]
    Refrigerator according to claim 14, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises: a freezing compartment (11) arranged next to the cooling compartment (13); a barrier (15) dividing the cooling compartment and the freezing compartment; and a freezer compartment door (310, 320) configured to open and close a portion of the freezer compartment.
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