JP2006329461A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a refrigerator capable of reducing a user's burden. <P>SOLUTION: This refrigerator comprises a door 2 mounted on the front surface of a refrigerating compartment 10 and filled with a heat insulating material 6, door caps 4, 5 composed of resin moldings covering upper and lower ends of the door 2, a handle 9 having legs 9a projecting from the front surface of the door 2 and integrated with the door cap 5 at its horizontal both ends, for opening and closing the door 2 while gripping a grip 9b overhung between the legs 9a, and a loading portion 8 mounted at the lower part of the handle 9 in a state of projecting from the front surface of the door 2 and formed integrally with the door cap 5 to load articles thereon. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a refrigerator having a handle for opening and closing a door of a storage room.

  A conventional refrigerator is disclosed in Patent Document 1. FIG. 12 shows a front view of a door that opens and closes the refrigerator compartment of the refrigerator. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line HH in FIG. A door outer plate 102 a formed by bending a steel plate is provided on the front and side surfaces of the door 102. On the back surface of the door 102, a door inner plate 102b made of a resin molded product is provided.

  A gasket 107 made of a flexible member is provided on the peripheral portion of the door inner plate 102b. A gasket 107 seals between the main body of the refrigerator and the door 102. At the upper and lower ends of the door 102, door caps 104 and 105 made of a resin molded product fitted on the door outer plate 102a are provided. A region surrounded by the door outer plate 102a, the door caps 104 and 105, and the door inner plate 102b is filled with a heat insulating material 106 made of foamed resin or the like.

  A handle 110 is provided at a position biased to the left in the lower part of the door 102. The handle 110 is fixed by a screw 109 to a reinforcing iron plate 108 provided on the inner surface side of the door outer plate 102a. The door 102 is pivotally supported by the main body on the right side in the drawing, and can be rotated and opened by grasping and pulling the handle 110.

  A storage member that can be attached to the front surface of the door 102 with a suction cup, a magnet, or the like is commercially available. Thereby, articles, such as a writing implement and a cooking utensil, can be stored in a storage member, and can be taken out in a timely manner, and the convenience of a refrigerator improves.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-47842 (pages 2 to 3 and FIG. 2)

  However, according to the above conventional refrigerator, there is a problem that the user needs to purchase a storage member separately in order to store articles such as writing utensils and cooking utensils.

  An object of this invention is to provide the refrigerator which can reduce a user's burden.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a door that is disposed in front of a storage room and is filled with a heat insulating material, a door cap that covers the upper and lower ends of the door, and both horizontal ends that protrude from the front of the door. And a handle that bridges between the legs, grips the grip and opens and closes the door, and protrudes from the front of the door and is disposed below the handle. And a placement portion on which an article is placed, which is formed integrally with the door cap.

  According to this configuration, the door is filled with the heat insulating material, and the upper and lower ends are covered and closed by the door cap. The door is opened by grasping and pulling the grip portion of the handle. A placement unit integrated with the door cap is provided below the handle, and articles such as writing tools and cooking utensils are stored in the placement unit. At this time, the article placed on the placing portion is supported by the handle, and the article is prevented from falling. The door cap and the placement portion disposed at the lower end of the door may be integrally formed, or the door cap and the placement portion disposed at the upper end of the door may be integrally formed.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that in the refrigerator having the above-described configuration, the handle and the door cap are integrally formed.

  Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that, in the refrigerator having the above-described configuration, an opening is provided on the front surface between the grip portion and the placement portion. According to this configuration, the article is placed on the placement portion from above between the gripping portion and the door, and the article is placed on the placement portion from the front through the opening.

  Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that the refrigerator having the above-described configuration is provided with a front cover for opening and closing the opening. According to this configuration, the front cover is opened, and the article is placed on the placement unit from the front.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that in the refrigerator having the above-described configuration, an upper surface cover for opening and closing a part of an upper surface between the door and the grip portion is provided. According to this configuration, the top cover is opened, the article is placed on the placement portion from above, and the grip portion is grasped by inserting a finger into a portion where the top cover is not provided.

  Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that in the refrigerator having the above-described configuration, a partition plate for partitioning the mounting portion is provided. According to this configuration, the articles are stored separately by the partition plate.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the refrigerator having the above configuration, the partition plate is slid and guided by the handle. The position is changed by sliding the partition portion according to the size of the article placed on the placement portion.

  According to the present invention, in the refrigerator configured as described above, a hook for hooking an article is provided on the front surface of the mounting portion.

  According to the present invention, since the mounting portion integrated with the door cap is provided below the handle, the user can store the articles without having to purchase a storage member separately. Thereby, the burden of a user's labor can be reduced. Moreover, if the door cap and the mounting portion are integrally formed, the cost of the refrigerator does not increase, and the cost burden on the user can be reduced. In addition, a high article can be stored by supporting the handle, and the convenience of the refrigerator can be improved.

  According to the present invention, since the handle and the door cap are integrally formed, the handle can be easily attached, and the cost of the refrigerator can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the opening is provided on the front surface between the gripping portion and the placement portion, the article can be placed on the placement portion from the front and above, and the convenience of the refrigerator is improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the front cover for opening and closing the opening between the grip portion and the placement portion is provided, it is possible to prevent the articles stored in the placement portion from falling off and to intrude dust into the placement portion. Can be reduced.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the upper surface cover that opens and closes a part of the upper surface between the door and the grip portion is provided, so that dust can enter the mounting portion without deteriorating operability when gripping the grip portion. Can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the partition plate for partitioning the placement portion is provided, the articles can be divided and stored, and the convenience of the refrigerator is improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the partition plate is slid and guided by the handle, the articles can be divided and stored according to the size without increasing the number of parts, and the convenience of the refrigerator is improved.

  According to the present invention, since the hook for hanging the article is provided on the front surface of the mounting portion, the convenience of the refrigerator is improved.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a main part of the refrigerator according to the first embodiment. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4 are an AA sectional view, a BB sectional view, and a CC sectional view of FIG. 1, respectively. This embodiment has shown the case of the refrigerator 1 by which the freezer compartment 10 was distribute | arranged to the upper stage and the refrigerator compartment 11 was distribute | arranged to the lower stage. The front surface of the upper freezer compartment 10 can be opened and closed by a door 2. A door outer plate 2 a formed by bending a steel plate is provided on the front and side surfaces of the door 2. On the back surface of the door 2, a door inner plate 2b made of a resin molded product is provided.

  A gasket 7 made of a flexible member is provided on the peripheral portion of the door inner plate 2b. A gasket 7 seals between the main body (not shown) of the refrigerator 1 and the door 2. Door caps 4 and 5 made of a resin molded product fitted on the door outer plate 2a are provided at the upper and lower ends of the door 2. A region surrounded by the door outer plate 2a, the door caps 4, 5 and the door inner plate 2b is filled with a heat insulating material 6 made of foamed resin or the like.

  A handle 9 is attached to the upper portion of the lower door cap 5 with a screw 18. The handle 9 has leg portions 9a at both ends, and a grip portion 9b is bridged between the leg portions 9a. By grasping and pulling the grip portion 9b, the door 2 pivoted at one end can be rotated to open and close.

  Below the handle 9, a mounting portion 8 that projects to the front is formed integrally with the door cap 5. The placing portion 8 has a front wall 8a and a side wall 8b, and can place and store articles such as writing instruments and cooking utensils. An opening 8c is provided on the front surface between the front wall 8a and the handle 9. Thus, the article can be placed on the placement portion 8 from above between the grip portion 9b and the front surface of the door 2, and the article can be placed on the placement portion 8 from the front via the opening 8c. Therefore, the convenience of the refrigerator 1 is improved.

  According to the present embodiment, since the placement unit 8 for storing articles such as writing utensils and cooking utensils is provided, the user does not need to purchase a separate storage member, and the burden on the user's labor can be reduced. . Moreover, since the door cap 5 and the mounting part 8 are integrally formed, the cost of the refrigerator 1 does not increase, and the cost burden on the user can be reduced.

  In addition, since the placing portion 8 is provided below the handle 9, the handle 9 can prevent the article W having a high height from falling. For this reason, it becomes possible to store the articles W having a high height, and the convenience of the refrigerator 1 can be improved.

  Next, FIG. 5 is a front view showing the door of the refrigerator of the second embodiment. 6 and 7 are a sectional view taken along line FF and a line GG in FIG. 5, respectively. For convenience of explanation, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. In the present embodiment, a front cover 12, an upper cover 13, a partition wall 15, a partition plate 16, and a hook 14 are provided. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  The front cover 12 is pivotally supported by the grip portion 9b of the handle 9 at the hinge portion 12a, and opens and closes the front opening 8c between the grip portion 9b and the placement portion 8. As a result, it is possible to prevent the articles stored in the placement unit 8 from falling off and to reduce the entry of dust into the placement unit 8.

  The upper surface cover 13 is pivotally supported by the door cap 5 at a hinge portion (not shown), and opens and closes a part of the upper surface between the door 2 and the grip portion 9b. Thereby, the penetration | invasion of the dust to the mounting part 8 can be reduced more. Further, the portion of the grip portion 9b where the upper surface cover 13 is not provided can be easily gripped, and the operability when the grip portion 9b is gripped and the door 2 is opened is not lowered.

  The partition wall 15 protrudes from the front surface of the door cap 5 adjacent to the top cover 13. As a result, it is possible to support a high-height article inserted by opening the top cover 13 and prevent the article from falling. The partition wall 15 may be provided integrally with the handle 9. Further, if the partition wall 15 is provided so as to extend downward from the grip portion 9b, an article having a short height can be supported. In addition, if the partition wall 15 is provided so as to extend downward to the placement portion 8, it is possible to reduce dust intrusion into the placement portion 8 from the side.

  The partition plate 16 is slidably supported by engaging with a rail portion 17 formed on the grip portion 9b, and is provided to extend downward from the grip portion 9b. Since the partition plate 16 is provided, the articles can be sorted and stored, and since the partition plate 16 is slidable, the articles can be sorted and stored according to the size. Therefore, the convenience of the refrigerator 1 is improved. Moreover, since the partition plate 16 is supported by the handle 9, the partition plate 16 can be slid and guided without providing a separate guide member.

  The hook 14 is provided on the front surface of the placing portion 8 and can be used to hook an article such as a storage bag. Thereby, it is not necessary to purchase a hook separately, and the burden on the user can be further reduced.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a front view showing the refrigerator of the third embodiment. For convenience of explanation, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. The refrigerator 1 is provided with a freezer compartment 10 at the upper stage and a refrigerator compartment 11 at the lower stage. The front of the refrigerator compartment 11 can be opened and closed by a door 20.

  9, 10, and 11 are a top view of the door 20, a DD sectional view, and an EE sectional view, respectively, in FIG. 8. On the front and side surfaces of the door 20, a door outer plate 20a formed by bending a steel plate is provided. A door inner plate 20b made of a resin molded product is provided on the back surface of the door 20. A gasket 7 made of a flexible member is provided on the peripheral portion of the door inner plate 20b. The space between the main body of the refrigerator 1 and the door 20 is sealed by the gasket 7. The upper and lower ends of the door 20 are provided with door caps 4 and 5 made of a resin molded product fitted on the door outer plate 20a. A region surrounded by the door outer plate 20a, the door caps 4, 5 and the door inner plate 20b is filled with a heat insulating material 6 made of foamed resin or the like.

  A handle 9 is attached to the upper portion of the upper door cap 4 with a screw 18. The handle 9 has leg portions 9a at both ends, and a grip portion 9b is bridged between the leg portions 9a. By grasping and pulling the grip portion 9b, the door 20 pivoted at one end can be rotated to open and close.

  Below the handle 9, a mounting portion 8 that projects to the front is formed integrally with the door cap 4. The placing portion 8 has a front wall 8a and a side wall 8b, and can place and store articles such as writing instruments and cooking utensils. An opening 8c is provided on the front surface between the front wall 8a and the handle 9. Accordingly, the article can be placed on the placement portion 8 from above between the grip portion 9b and the front surface of the door 20, and the article can be placed on the placement portion 8 from the front via the opening 8c. Therefore, the convenience of the refrigerator 1 is improved.

  According to the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, since the mounting portion 8 for storing articles such as writing utensils and cooking utensils is provided, the user does not need to purchase a separate storage member, and the user's labor is reduced. Can be reduced. Moreover, since the door cap 4 and the mounting part 8 are integrally formed, the cost of the refrigerator 1 does not increase, and the cost burden on the user can be reduced.

  In addition, since the placing portion 8 is provided below the handle 5, the handle 9 can prevent the article W having a high height from falling. For this reason, it becomes possible to store the articles W having a high height, and the convenience of the refrigerator 1 can be improved. Moreover, you may provide the front cover 12, the upper surface cover 13, the partition wall 15, the partition plate 16, or the hook 14 similarly to 2nd Embodiment.

  In 1st-3rd embodiment, although the rotatable doors 2 and 20 pivotally supported by the main-body part of the refrigerator 1 are demonstrated, the handle | steering-wheel 9 and the mounting part 8 are attached to the door which pulls out to the front and slides. May be provided.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can utilize for the refrigerator for home use and business which has a door which opens and closes the front surface of a storage room.

The front view which shows the principal part of the refrigerator of 1st Embodiment of this invention. AA sectional view of FIG. BB sectional view of FIG. CC sectional view of FIG. The front view which shows the door of the refrigerator of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FF sectional view of FIG. GG sectional view of FIG. The front view which shows the door of the refrigerator of 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The top view which shows the door of the refrigerator of 3rd Embodiment of this invention. DD sectional view of FIG. EE sectional view of FIG. Front view showing a conventional refrigerator door HH sectional view of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Refrigerator 2,20,102 Door 4,5,104,105 Door cap 6,106 Thermal insulation material 8 Placement part 9,110 Handle 9a Leg part 9b Grasping part 10 Freezing room 11 Refrigeration room 12 Front cover 13 Upper surface cover 15 Partition Wall 16 Partition plate 17 Rail part

Claims (8)

  A door disposed on the front surface of the storage room and filled with a heat insulating material, a door cap that covers the upper and lower ends of the door, and a leg portion that protrudes from the front surface of the door and is provided at both ends in the horizontal direction. A handle that has a gripping portion to be bridged, and that opens and closes the door by gripping the gripping portion, and that is disposed below the handle and protrudes from the front surface of the door, and is formed integrally with the door cap. A refrigerator comprising a placement portion on which an article is placed.   The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the handle and the door cap are integrally formed.   The refrigerator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an opening is provided in a front surface between the grip portion and the placement portion.   The refrigerator according to claim 3, further comprising a front cover that opens and closes the opening.   The refrigerator according to claim 4, further comprising an upper surface cover that opens and closes a part of an upper surface between the door and the grip portion.   The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a partition plate for partitioning the placement unit.   The refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein the partition plate is slid and guided by the handle.   The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a hook for hooking an article is provided on a front surface of the placement unit.

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