JP4167854B2 - refrigerator - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a refrigerator.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional refrigerator will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11: is a perspective view of the vegetable compartment container of the refrigerator which shows a prior art example. FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a refrigerator using the vegetable compartment container shown in FIG.
[0003]
The refrigerator 101 includes a refrigerator compartment 102, a vegetable compartment 103, and a freezing compartment 104 from the top, and the vegetable compartment container 105 is disposed in the vegetable compartment 103 located in the center. The vegetable compartment container 105 is provided with metal vegetable compartment container support frames 109 on the side plates 105a and 105b, and is moved back and forth by this frame to open and close.
[0004]
Further, a small case 106 is arranged inside the vegetable compartment container 105 over the entire width of the vegetable compartment container 105, and both end flange portions of the small case 106 are placed on the upper ends of the side walls 105a and 105b. 106 can be moved back and forth. When storing large vegetables such as cabbage 108, the small container 106 is moved backward to store the vegetables in the vegetable compartment container 105, and small vegetables such as carrots and pepper are stored in the small case 106. .
[0005]
The vegetable compartment container cover 107 covers the upper surfaces of the vegetable compartment container 105 and the accessory case 106 when the vegetable compartment container 105 is stored in the refrigerator 101, and prevents the cold air from being directly sprayed on the vegetables. In addition to indirect cooling, water evaporated from the vegetables is kept in the vegetable compartment container 105.
[0006]
The ratio of the vegetable compartment 103 closed to the refrigerator 101 is relatively large. As shown in FIG. 12, even if the vegetable compartment container 105 is divided into two stages by the accessory case 106, large vegetables such as cabbage 108 are placed directly under the accessory case 106. One whole can be stored. In addition, as such a conventional refrigerator, it describes in Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 3-113271, for example.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in recent years, the lifestyle has gradually changed, and a refrigerator having a larger freezer has been desired, and a refrigerator having a larger freezer has been developed. And in those refrigerators with large freezer compartments, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the outer box cannot be increased due to the problem of the kitchen space where the refrigerator is installed, and from the convenience of the refrigerator, the height dimension cannot be increased, The vegetable room is smaller by the size of the freezer.
[0008]
Therefore, if the vegetable room uses a small case as described in the conventional example and the total width is two tiers, the vegetable room has a small height, so large vegetables such as cabbage are placed directly under the small case. There is a problem that one whole cannot be stored.
[0009]
An object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator that can store two tiers and store large vegetables such as cabbage as a single circle even when the height dimension of the vegetable room is low. It is in.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Upper Symbol purpose includes a vegetable container placed in the vegetable compartment, the vegetables container cover for closing the upper opening of the vegetable container, wherein arranged in the vegetable container smaller small than the width of the width dimension wherein the vegetable container In the refrigerator comprising a case, a notch for inserting and removing the accessory case on the back of the vegetable container, and a rail provided on a side wall of the vegetable compartment to slide the vegetable container back and forth, the accessory case is the vegetable A pair of left and right supports protruding from the bottom of the container and a leg provided on the bottom of the accessory case and placed on the rail, and when the vegetable container is pulled out, the vegetable container and the accessory case are stored. When the accessory case is moved out and moved to the rear of the vegetable container, the front flange of the accessory case and the vegetable container cover come into contact with each other to suppress the inclination of the accessory case. It is achieved.
[0011]
Further, the above object is achieved by providing a projection that contacts the notch on the bottom surface of the accessory case.
[0012]
The above object is achieved by providing the vegetable container cover with a guide rail along the side wall of the accessory case.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The details of the present invention will be described below with reference to the embodiments shown in FIGS.
FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a refrigerator that is an embodiment of the present invention. In the refrigerator 1, a refrigerator compartment 2, a vegetable compartment 3, and a freezer compartment 4 are arranged in this order from above, and inside the vegetable compartment 3 is a vegetable container 5 and a vegetable container cover 7 that covers the top surface of the vegetable container 5. Is provided. Moreover, the vegetable container 5 has the accessory case 6 in the inside, and this accessory case 6 has divided the vegetable container 5 into the upper and lower two steps. However, the accessory case 6 is not provided over the entire width of the vegetable container 5 and is provided over a length of about 2/5 with respect to the entire width of the vegetable container 5 in this embodiment. The width of the accessory case 6 is not particularly limited as long as it does not extend over the entire width of the vegetable container 5, and is preferably 2/3 or less of the width of the vegetable container 5.
[0014]
Since the width of the accessory case 6 does not extend over the entire width of the vegetable container 5, only a part of the vegetable case 5 can be stored in two stages. Therefore, the vegetable container 5 has a portion that is not stored in two stages, and large vegetables such as cabbage can be stored in the portion.
[0015]
FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view of the vegetable container shown in FIG. The bottom surface of the accessory case 6 is supported by the accessory case receiving surface 5f and the rising portion 5b, and a guard rail 5d is installed on the upper end surface of the rising portion 5b so that the accessory case 6 does not fall off. is there. Further, a flange is provided around the opening of the accessory case in the same manner as the accessory case front flange 6b, and this flange slides and moves on the upper surfaces of the vegetable container side surface 5e and the vegetable container rear surface 5g. The accessory case receiving surface 5f may be formed integrally when the vegetable container 5 is formed, or a plate having the accessory case receiving surface 5f attached to the vegetable container side surface 5e after the vegetable container 5 is formed. The rising portion 5b is formed by bonding a plate to the vegetable container back surface 5g and the vegetable container bottom surface 5a, but may be integrally formed when the vegetable container 5 is formed.
[0016]
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view in the depth direction around the vegetable container shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the vegetable container shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view in the width direction around the vegetable container shown in FIG. 2. Hereinafter, the detail of a vegetable container is demonstrated using FIG.3, FIG6 and FIG.8. When the vegetable container 5 is stored in the cabinet without pulling out the vegetable container 5, the upper surface opening of the vegetable container 5 is covered with the vegetable container cover 7, so that the moisture that evaporates from the vegetables is kept in the vegetable container 5. It has become. Further, when the vegetable container 5 is pulled out, the vegetable container cover 7 remains in the box, and the vegetable container 5 and the accessory case 6 come out of the box.
[0017]
The accessory case 6 has a stopper 6c and a leg 6a on its bottom surface, and the stopper 6c comes into contact with the vegetable container back surface 5g when the accessory case 6 is moved in the direction of the cabinet. The accessory case 6 is separated more than necessary so that the accessory case 6 does not fall off.
[0018]
The leg 6a is placed on a leg support 10a provided integrally with the metal rail 10 shown in FIG. 7, and supports the vegetable container 5 so as not to tilt. As shown in FIG. 3, the rail 10 is arranged on the side surface of the inner box so that the vegetable container 5 can be easily put in and out. The leg support 10a extends in the horizontal direction, but the length L1 of the leg support 10a is the same as the flange portion length L2 of the vegetable container 5, as shown in FIG. The internal volume of the vegetable container 5 is not reduced as necessary.
[0019]
When the accessory case 6 is moved to the rear of the vegetable container 5, the lower surface of the accessory case 6 is supported by three points: the vegetable container side surface 5e, the upper surface 5c of the rising portion, and the legs 6a. In this three-point support, when a heavy article is stored in the accessory case 6, the accessory case 6 may be inclined as shown in FIG. 5, but the accessory case front flange 6b and the vegetable case cover 7 are in contact with each other. Therefore, the inclination of the accessory case 6 is suppressed, and the accessory case does not tilt even when a heavy object is stored. In order to move the accessory case 6 more stably, a hooking groove is provided on the lower surface of the vegetable container cover 7, and the accessory case 6 may be suspended in the hooking groove. As shown in FIG. 4, when a heavy article is stored, the vegetable container cover 7 is bent and is not practical.
[0020]
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view in the width direction of a vegetable container showing a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a projection 6d is provided on the bottom surface of the accessory case 6, and the projection 6d is in contact with the rising portion side surface 5h of the rising portion 5b. The accessory case 6 provided with the protrusions 6d can be moved more easily because the accessory case 6 does not oscillate from side to side when moving back and forth. Further, the protrusion 6d may be shared with the stopper 6c described above.
[0021]
In FIG. 10, when the accessory case 6 is moved back and forth, a guard rail 7a is provided on the vegetable container cover 7 to prevent the accessory case 6 from shifting from side to side. The guard rail 7a is provided along the flange 6e of the accessory case 6 so that the accessory case 6 does not come off the guard rail 7a.
[0022]
According to the embodiment of the present invention, even when the depth dimension of the vegetable container is short, the whole case is stored on the side where there is no accessory case by not allowing the accessory case to cover the entire width of the vegetable container. By supporting the bottom surface of the accessory case with the support protruding from the bottom surface of the vegetable container, the accessory vegetables can be organized and stored in the portion where the accessory case is installed.
[0023]
In addition, according to the present invention, the accessory case installed in the vegetable container is supported by three points in total: two points on the front and back of the bottom and one point on the rear leg, and the front part corresponding to the diagonal part of the rear part that is not supported. The upper surface flange part is in contact with the back of the vegetable compartment container cover that covers the vegetable container, and by suppressing the splash of the accessory container, the accessory case is not inclined and the accessory in the accessory case does not fall, It slides smoothly back and forth, and the stored items in the vegetable container can be easily put in and out.
[0024]
Furthermore, according to the present invention, the guide rail is formed on the vegetable compartment container cover, and the rail for supporting the legs of the accessory case is integrally formed with the rail on which the roller of the frame rolls. Can be provided.
[0025]
The slide surface that receives the legs of the accessory case is placed at a lower position than the slide surface at the lower part of the accessory case provided in the vegetable container. Since it wraps with the support surface that supports the bottom surface of the formed accessory case and enters under the support surface, the width of the vegetable container can be widened and the vegetable room can be used widely.
[0026]
The protrusion of the bottom case receiving part formed in the middle of the bottom of the vegetable compartment container is swung to the left and right when moving the accessory case back and forth by raising the side opposite to the accessory case one step higher. There is no, and can move smoothly. Further, when the guide rail for the accessory case is formed inside the cover of the vegetable container, similarly, the accessory case can be moved smoothly without swinging left and right when moving back and forth.
[0027]
Providing a stopper in contact with the back of the vegetable container on the bottom surface of the accessory case can prevent the accessory case from falling off the vegetable container and falling when the accessory case is moved rearward.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator capable of storing two steps even when the height dimension of a vegetable room is low and storing a large vegetable such as cabbage as a whole. be able to.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view of a vegetable container according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a refrigerator that is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view in the depth direction around the vegetable container shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a vegetable container considered in the study of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of another vegetable container considered in the study of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view of the vegetable container shown in FIG.
7 is an enlarged perspective view of the rail shown in FIG. 3. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view in the width direction around the vegetable container shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vegetable container showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vegetable container showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a vegetable compartment container of a refrigerator showing a conventional example.
12 is a schematic diagram of a refrigerator using the vegetable compartment container shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Refrigerator, 2 ... Cold room, 3 ... Vegetable room, 4 ... Freezing room, 5 ... Vegetable container, 5a ... Vegetable container bottom part, 5b ... Rising part, 5c ... Upper surface of rising part, 5d ... Guard rail, 5e ... Vegetable container Side surface, 5f ... Small case receiving surface, 5g ... Vegetable container back surface, 5h ... Standing side, 6 ... Small case, 6a ... Leg, 6b ... Small case front flange, 6c ... Stopper, 6d ... Projection, 6e ... Flange, 7 ... vegetable container cover, 7a ... guardrail, 8 ... cabbage. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 ... Vegetable container support frame, 9a ... Roller, 10 ... Rail, 10a ... Leg support, 101 ... Refrigerator, 102 ... Refrigerator room, 103 ... Vegetable room, 104 ... Freezer room, 105 ... Vegetable room container, 105a ... Side plate, 105b ... Side plate, 106 ... Accessory case, 107 ... Vegetable room container cover, 108 ... Cabbage, 109 ... Vegetable container support frame

Claims (3)

A vegetable container disposed in the vegetable room, a vegetable container cover for closing the top opening of the vegetable container, a small case disposed in the vegetable container and having a width dimension smaller than the width dimension of the vegetable container, and the vegetable container In a refrigerator provided with a notch for inserting and removing the accessory case on the back surface, and a rail provided on the side wall of the vegetable compartment to slide the vegetable container back and forth,
The accessory case is supported by a pair of left and right supports protruding from the bottom surface of the vegetable container, and a leg placed on the rail provided at the bottom rear of the accessory case,
When the vegetable container is pulled out, the vegetable container and the accessory case are taken out of the cabinet, and when the accessory case is moved to the rear of the vegetable container, the front flange of the accessory case and the vegetable container cover come into contact with each other. A refrigerator characterized by suppressing the inclination of the accessory case . The refrigerator according to claim 1,
A refrigerator comprising a bottom surface of the accessory case and a protrusion that contacts the notch. The refrigerator according to claim 1,
Refrigerator wherein the vegetable container cover, characterized in that it comprises a guide rail along the side wall of the small case.

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