KR20220023595A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerator in which the internal volume is maximized and the efficiency of the hydrogen water module is maximized.

Description

Refrigerator {Refrigerator}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator capable of producing hydrogen water, and to a refrigerator in which the internal volume is maximized and the efficiency of the hydrogen water module is maximized.

In general, hydrogen water refers to water in which hydrogen is dissolved with a high dissolved amount, and it is reported that hydrogen dissolved in hydrogen water helps to remove active oxygen accumulated in the body.

As a technology related to the hydrogen water module for making the hydrogen water, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0092822 (Patent Document 1), Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1746077 (Patent Document 2), etc. are known technologies. there is.

Usually, the hydrogen water module consists of an inlet through which water is obtained, a negative (-) electrode member and a positive (+) electrode member that separates hydrogen and oxygen from the obtained water, and between the negative (-) electrode member and the positive (+) electrode member. It consists of a diaphragm arranged to prevent water leakage.

There is one known in Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2019-0135673 (Patent Document 3) as a technology in which a hydrogen water module is applied to a refrigerator so that hydrogen water can be easily drunk.

Patent Document 3 consists of a module body having a storage space and an ice-making chamber, a dispenser provided in a door having a handle and connected to the ice-making chamber, and a hydrogen water module connected to the dispenser to convert water to be supplied into hydrogen water.

This hydrogen water module uses water and performs electrolysis, so scale or scale may be caught between the negative (-) electrode member, the positive (+) electrode member and the diaphragm inside the hydrophobic water module depending on the quality of water used and the period of use due to the nature of the electrolysis. This causes a problem in that the electrolysis ability of the hydrogen water module is lowered and the efficiency of the dissolved amount of hydrogen is lowered.

On the other hand, the dispenser is usually provided in the door. Accordingly, in order to supply hydrogen water having a high solubility, the hydrogen water module is preferably installed in a position close to the dispenser as in Patent Document 3. However, in Patent Document 3, since the hydrogen water module is installed inside the door 13, it was difficult for a non-expert user to replace the hydrogen water module.

Hydrogen water module must accommodate many components in a small space in order to maximize the internal volume of the refrigerator. In addition, it is good to have the aesthetics, usability, and serviceability of the refrigerator while applying the hydrogen water module.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0092822 (2015.08.17) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1746077 (2017.06.05) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0135673 (2019.12.09)

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator with improved assembly and serviceability such as replacement of a hydrogen water module.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator in which the internal volume is maximized.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator in which the efficiency of the hydrogen water module is maximized.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator in which the hydrogen water module is protected.

A refrigerator of the present invention for achieving the above object includes: a refrigerator main body provided with a water supply tank and a storage space; a door provided in the refrigerator body to open and close the storage space; a pocket provided on one side of the door; Includes; hydrogen module coupled to the lower portion of the pocket.

In addition, the refrigerator of the present invention further includes a holder installed between the pocket and the hydrogen water module, and the hydrogen water module is coupled to the holder.

In addition, in the refrigerator of the present invention, a module accommodating hole is formed on the lower side of the holder, and the hydrogen water module is accommodated in the module accommodating hole so that at least a portion of the hydrogen water module is located inside the holder.

In addition, the refrigerator of the present invention, a portion of the hydrogen water module is located below the module accommodating hole, protrudes to the outside of the holder, and a cap in which a part of the hydrogen water module protruding from the holder is accommodated; further includes do.

In addition, in the refrigerator of the present invention, a dispenser is provided on the other side of the door, a side space surrounded by the dispenser, the pocket, and one side of the door is formed, and the hydrogen water module is accommodated in the side space.

In addition, in the refrigerator of the present invention, the pocket includes a case and a cover installed inside the case, a case hole is formed at the lower side of the case, and at least a portion of a hose and an electric wire connected to the hydrogen water module It is accommodated inside the case through the case hole.

In addition, the refrigerator of the present invention further includes a holder installed between the pocket and the hydrogen water module, wherein the case hole communicates with a holder coupled to a lower portion of the pocket, and a hose connected to the hydrogen water module and at least a portion of the electric wire is accommodated in the case through the holder and the case hole.

The refrigerator of the present invention has the following effects.

According to the present invention, the internal volume of the refrigerator can be maximized by installing a hydrogen water module and related components such as a valve, a hose, and an electric wire in a side space smaller than the upper space of the door.

In addition, since the present invention can be assembled and disassembled with the head only by rotating the module body, the module body can be easily replaced without using a tool. Therefore, it is possible to easily replace the electrode member and the diaphragm with scale or scale.

In addition, in the present invention, since the hydrogen water module and the valve are located on the side of the dispenser, it is very close to the outlet. As a result, users can consume hydrogen water with high solubility, maximizing the efficiency of the hydrogen water module.

In addition, in the present invention, the hydrogen water module can be assembled with a simple configuration in which the first protrusion of the head is inserted into the first locking groove of the holder. Therefore, the hydrogen water module can be supported so as not to flow up, down, left and right in the holder.

In addition, the present invention can be assembled only with a simple configuration in which the second protrusion of the valve is inserted into the second locking groove of the holder. Accordingly, the valve can be supported by the holder so that it does not flow up, down, left and right.

In addition, in the present invention, the lower part of the hydrogen water module is protected by a cap, and when the cap is separated from the holder, the lower part of the hydrogen water module is exposed, so it is easy to separate, check, and replace the hydrogen water module.

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied;
2 is a block diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3A is a rear perspective view of the refrigerator compartment door shown in FIG. 1;
3b is a view for showing the rear side of the refrigerator compartment door;
4 is an exploded perspective view of the pocket;
5 is an exploded perspective view of the holder and the hydrogen water module;
6 is an exploded perspective view of the holder, the hydrogen water module, and the valve;
7 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement inside the holder;
8 is a perspective view of a valve and a hose for outflow;
9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the valve is supported by the holder;
10 is a perspective view of the holder;
11a is a perspective view showing both sides of a hydrogen water module;
11b is a cross-sectional view showing the assembly state of the hydrogen water module;
12 is an exploded perspective view of the hydrogen water module shown in FIG. 11A;
13 is an exploded side view of the hydrogen water module and a rear view of the head
14 is a perspective view of the head;
15 is a view for showing a wire hole and its surroundings;
16 is a perspective view of a holder for showing a module receiving hole;
17 is a rear perspective view of the holder shown in FIG. 16;

Among the components of the present invention to be described below, for the same components as in the prior art, reference will be made to the above prior art, and a separate detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of referring to specific embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms also include the plural forms unless the phrases clearly indicate the opposite. The meaning of "comprising," as used herein, specifies a particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element and/or component, and other specific characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element, component, and/or group. It does not exclude the existence or addition of

When an element is referred to as being “connected” or “contacted” to another element, it may be directly connected or in contact with the other element, but it is understood that other elements may exist in between. it should be

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3A is a rear perspective view of the refrigerator compartment door 13a shown in FIG. 3B is a rear perspective view of the door 13a shown in FIG. 1 for showing the upper space 20 and the side space 30 , FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the pocket 700 , and FIG. 5 is a holder 500 ) and an exploded perspective view of the hydrogen water module 100, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the holder 500, the hydrogen water module 100, and the valve V, and FIG. 7 shows the arrangement inside the holder 500 8 is a perspective view of the valve (V) and water outlet hoses (363a, 363b), FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view for showing a state in which the valve (V) is supported by the holder 500, It is a perspective view of the holder 500, FIGS. 11a (a), (b) are views for showing both sides of the hydrogen water module 100, respectively, and FIGS. 12 (a), (b) are (a) of FIG. 11a , (b) is an exploded perspective view of the hydrogen water module 100 shown in, FIG. 11b is a cross-sectional view for showing the assembly state of the hydrogen water module 100, FIG. 13 (a) is a hydrogen water module 100 It is an exploded side view, FIG. 13 (b) is a rear view of the head 300, FIGS. 14 (a) and (b) are perspective views of the head 300, and FIG. 15 is a conduit hole 510 and its surroundings. 16 is a partial view of the holder 500 for showing the module accommodating hole 520 , and FIG. 17 is a rear perspective view of the holder 500 shown in FIG. 16 .

3A and 3B, A denotes the other side, and B denotes one side.

The cross-section of the hydrogen water module 100 of FIG. 7 and the cross-section of the hydrogen water module 100 of FIG. 11B are cross-sections at different positions.

Referring to the block diagram of FIG. 2 , an operation example of the refrigerator of the present invention is as follows.

First, water supplied from the water supply source 50 passes through the filter 60 , and is supplied to the ice making chamber 15 and the water supply tank T under the control of the direction switching valve 70 . At this time, when water is supplied to the water supply tank T, it passes through the hydrogen water module 100 . At this time, when the hydrogen water module 100 is not operated, water is supplied to the dispenser (D) as general water, and when the hydrogen water module 100 is operated, the water becomes hydrogen water and may be supplied to the dispenser (D). At this time, the supply of water/hydrogen water from the hydrogen water module 100 to the dispenser D may be controlled through the valve V installed between the dispenser D and the hydrogen water module 100 .

On the other hand, unlike the illustrated in FIG. 2 , the general water may be supplied directly to the dispenser D without passing through the hydrogen water module 100 .

Hereinafter, the refrigerator of this embodiment will be described based on the drawings.

The refrigerator of this embodiment includes a refrigerator body 11 having a storage space (S) and a water supply tank (T); An ice-making chamber 15 provided in the refrigerator body 11, a filter 60 connected to the water supply tank T, and doors 13a and 13b provided in the refrigerator body 11 to open and close the storage space S ,14); may include.

The storage space S includes a freezing compartment (not shown) disposed below the refrigerator body 11 and a refrigerating compartment (not shown) disposed above the refrigerator body 11 .

The door 13a includes a freezing compartment door 14 for opening and closing the freezing compartment and refrigerating compartment doors 13a and 13b for opening and closing the refrigerating compartment.

The refrigerator of this embodiment includes a dispenser (D) provided on the other side of the door (13a); a pocket 700 provided on one rear side of the door 13a and positioned above the dispenser D; a side space 30 formed surrounded by the pocket 700 and one side of the dispenser D, one side of the door 13a, and a lower side of the door 13a; Hydrogen water module 100 coupled to a part of the refrigerator body 11; Both sides are connected to the water outlet 251 of the hydrogen water module 100 and the outlet DO of the dispenser D, and the valve V accommodated in the holder 500; may include.

The hydrogen water module 100 may be connected to the water supply tank T and the dispenser D to be accommodated in the side space 30 .

Since the side space 30 is formed between the dispenser D and one side of the door 13a, the upper and lower sides and the rear side can be opened.

The present invention having the above-described configuration is a hydrogen water module 100, a valve (V) and a hose (363a, 363b, 373) for entering and leaving water in the side space 30 smaller than the pocket 700 and the upper space 20, wire By installing related components such as (223a, 223b, 430), it is possible to maximize the internal volume of the refrigerator.

In addition, the side space 30 is easy to access because the lower side and the rear side are open. Therefore, it is easy to install the holder 500 and service such as replacement or confirmation of the hydrogen water module 100 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3A , the lower side of the holder 500 is spaced apart from the lower side of the door 13a to form an empty space 31 in the refrigerating compartment door 13a. Therefore, since it is easy for the user to access the hydrogen water module 100 through the empty space 31 , it is easy to mount and replace the hydrogen water module 100 .

In the present invention, since the hydrogen water module 100 and the valve V are accommodated in the holder 500 and not exposed to the outside, it is protected from impact and has good esthetics.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the dispenser D is provided on the left side of the refrigerator compartment door 13a as shown in FIG. 1 .

Specifically, the dispenser D is provided with an operation unit such as a lever (not shown), an outlet DO, an ice passage DI, and the like. Accordingly, the user may take out the water from the water supply tank T, the hydrogen water prepared from the water, or the ice from the outlet DO by operating the manipulation unit as needed.

The ice passage DI is a passage through which ice in the ice making chamber 15 is taken out to the outlet DO. As shown in FIG. 3A , the ice passage DI is provided at the rear side DB of the dispenser D and at the rear side of the door 13a.

The rear side DB of the dispenser D is provided so that the rear side of the first door 13a protrudes. Accordingly, the upper space 20 and the side space 30 are respectively formed in the upper part and the side part of the rear DB of the dispenser D at the rear side of the first door 13a.

The width of both sides of the dispenser D is approximately 2/3 of the width of both sides of the door 13a. Therefore, the side space 30 is relatively small compared to the upper space 20, and by mounting many components related to the hydrogen water module 100 in the side space 30, the internal volume of the refrigerator is maximized.

Meanwhile, the pocket 700 may be accommodated in the upper space 20 .

The pocket 700 may be used for a user to store things such as cosmetics.

A hydrogen water module 100, a valve (V), and a dispenser (D) may be located at the lower side of the pocket 700 . The hydrogen water module 100 may be coupled to the lower portion of the pocket 700 .

The pocket 700 includes a case 710 , a cover 730 that is detachably installed on an inner lower portion of the case 710 , the lower side of the cover 730 and the case 710 , and a cover 730 , It may include an installation space 731 surrounded by a support jaw 713 to be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3A , a portion of the front side of the case 710 may be accommodated in the pocket groove 21 formed on one rear side of the door 13a.

The case 710 may have a part of one side and a rear side open.

The case 710 may be formed of a lower case 711 having a detachable lower side.

The lower case 711 may be formed in a plate shape with a concave upper surface.

The support jaw 713 may be formed on the upper edge of the lower case 711 .

The cover 730 may be placed on the support jaw 713 . Accordingly, an installation space 731 surrounded by the lower case 711 , the supporting jaws 713 , and the cover 730 may be formed.

The cover 730 may also be used for placing objects.

As shown in FIG. 4 , a handle (not shown) may be formed on the cover 730 .

Meanwhile, case holes 711a , 711b , and 711c may be formed in the lower case 711 , which is the lower side of the case 710 .

The case holes 711a, 711b, and 711c are vertically penetrating through the lower plate of the lower case 711 .

Upper and lower sides of the case holes 711a, 711b, and 711c communicate with the installation space 731 and the interior 501 of the holder 500, respectively.

A portion of the module wires (223a, 223b) connected to the hydrogen water module 100 and at least a portion of the hoses (363b, 373) pass through the case holes (711a, 711b, 711c) inside the case (710) can be accepted in More specifically, in this embodiment, at least a portion of the wire for the module (223a, 223b), at least a portion of the wire for the valve 430, and at least a portion of the hose for the dispenser (D1) and the hose (T1) for the tank are installed in the space ( 731) can be accommodated.

As illustrated in FIG. 4 , the case holes 711a, 711b, and 711c may be divided into three. Specifically, the case holes 711a, 711b, and 711c are a first hole through which a second water outlet hose 363b, a conduit 225, module wires 223a, 223b, and a valve wire 430, which will be described later pass through. 711a), a second hole 711b through which a hose 373 for acquisition to be described later passes, a third hole 711c through which a part of a hose for a tank (T1) and a hose for a dispenser (D1) to be described later pass through will be formed can

Meanwhile, the first hole 711a among the case holes 711a, 711b, and 711c may communicate with the holder 500 coupled to the lower portion of the pocket 700 .

The electric wires 223a and 223b for the module may be connected to electric wires (not shown) disposed on the door 13a in the installation space 731 .

Also, an electric wire (not shown) disposed on the door 13a may be connected to a valve electric wire 430 to be described later in the installation space 731 .

Since a power source (not shown) is connected to an electric wire (not shown) disposed on the door 13a, the hydrogen water module 100 may be operated.

On the other hand, the hose for the tank (T1) may connect the hose 373 for acquisition to the water supply tank (T). Specifically, the tank hose T1 is connected to the water supply tank T, passes through the refrigerator main body 11 and extends to the upper end of the door 13a as shown in FIG. 3b, and is introduced into the door 13a and installed It extends to the space 731, and may be connected to the hose 373 for acquisition in the installation space 731 as shown in FIG.

The dispenser hose (D1) may connect the second water outlet hose (363b) to the dispenser (D). Specifically, the dispenser hose (D1) extends from the dispenser (D) to the lower side of the pocket 700 and extends to the installation space 731 through the third hole 711c, and as shown in FIG. 4, the installation space ( 731) may be connected to the second hose for water outflow (363b).

As such, the pocket 700 can accommodate the components related to the hydrogen water module 100 by using the case holes 711a, 711b, and 711c, so that it is useful in addition to accommodating objects.

In addition, the components related to the hydrogen water module 100 are covered by the pocket 700 and the holder 500 and are not exposed to the outside, so there is little risk of damage.

Meanwhile, in the case 710 , a case door 720 for opening and closing the part of the opened one side and the rear side may be rotatably installed on the other side.

On the other hand, the present invention is accommodated in the side space 30 and the holder 500 is installed on the lower side of the pocket 700; further includes.

The holder 500 may be located on the side of the dispenser (D). In addition, the holder 500 may be installed between the pocket 700 and the hydrogen water module 100 . Therefore, since the hydrogen water module 100 and the valve V accommodated in the holder 500 are located on the side of the dispenser D, they are very close to the outlet DO. This maximizes the efficiency of the hydrogen water module 100 because the user can consume hydrogen water with a high solubility.

The holder 500 has an open lower side to form a module accommodating hole 520 in which the hydrogen water module 100 is accommodated.

Specifically, the module accommodating hole 520 is formed in a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the hydrogen water module 100 on the rear lower surface of the holder 500 .

The module accommodating hole 520 has an upper side communicating with the inside 501 of the holder 500 and a lower side communicating with the outside of the holder 500 .

The hydrogen water module 100 is accommodated in the module accommodating hole 520 , and at least a portion of the upper side is located in the interior 501 of the holder 500 . In addition, the lower portion of the remaining part of the hydrogen water module 100 may be located below the module accommodating hole 520 to protrude to the outside of the holder 500 .

The refrigerator of the present invention may further include a cap 600 in which a lower portion of the hydrogen water module 100 protruding from the holder 500 is accommodated. Therefore, when the cap 600 is separated from the holder 500 , the lower part of the hydrogen water module 100 is exposed, so it is easy to separate, check, and replace the hydrogen water module 100 .

Since the hydrogen water module 100 is protected by the holder 500 and the cap 600, the possibility of damage is low.

The cap 600 may be detachably installed in the holder 500 .

A cap installation part 540 in which the cap 600 is installed may be formed on the lower side of the holder 500 .

A female screw 541 may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the cap installation part 540 .

A male screw 641 fastened to the female screw 541 may be formed on an outer circumferential surface of the cap 600 . Accordingly, the cap 600 may be fixed to the holder 500 when it is engaged with the cap installation unit 540 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 7, 10, 15, and 16, the holder 500 has a module support wall 530 forming a part of the module accommodating hole 520 is formed.

The module support wall 530 has a tubular shape.

First locking grooves 533 are formed on both sides of the module support wall 530 .

A first protrusion 310 inserted into the first locking groove 533 is formed on both sides of the hydrogen water module 100 . Therefore, the hydrogen water module 100 can be assembled with a simple configuration in which the first protrusion 310 is inserted into the first locking groove 533 of the holder 500 . Therefore, the hydrogen water module 100 can be supported by the holder 500 so as not to flow up, down, left and right.

The hydrogen water module 100 includes a module body 200 accommodated in the module accommodating hole 520 , and a head 300 whose lower side is coupled to the module body 200 .

The module body 200 has a space 211 in which the electrode members 211a and 211b are accommodated therein.

The head 300 is connected to the water supply tank T by a hose 373 for acquisition and is connected to the dispenser D by hoses 363a and 363b for water outflow.

11A and 12 , the first protrusions 310 are respectively formed on both sides of the head 300 .

As shown in FIG. 16 , the first locking groove 533 is formed through both sides of the module support wall 530 , respectively.

On both sides of the module support wall 530 , a first locking groove 533 is formed with a locking piece 531 , and first cutouts 535 are formed on both sides of the locking piece 531 .

The locking piece 531 may be spread outward by the first cut-out 535 . Therefore, when the head 300 is pushed from the lower side of the module support wall 530 to the upper side, the engaging piece 531 in contact with the first protrusion 310 is spread outward, and the first protrusion 310 is the first engaging groove. 533 is inserted, and the gaping hooking piece 531 is returned to its original state, so that the head 300 and the holder 500 are coupled. Therefore, the hydrogen water module 100 can be easily coupled only with the holder 500 , the first protrusion 310 , and the first locking groove 533 . In addition, it is convenient because no tools are required when the head 300 is coupled and separated.

On the other hand, as shown in Figures 7, 16, 17, the holder 500 is formed with a head support piece 537 on which the head 300 can be supported.

The head support piece 537 may serve to limit the entry distance of the head 300 .

The head support piece 537 forms a module accommodating hole 520 together with the cap installation part 540 and the module support wall 530 .

The head support piece 537 may be connected to the rear inner surface of the holder 500 .

The head support piece 537 may be connected to the upper end of the cap installation part 540 .

The module support wall 530 is formed to protrude upward from one point of the head support piece 537 . Accordingly, the module support wall 530 is spaced apart from the inner surface of the holder 500 by a predetermined interval.

The head support piece 537 has a circular band shape, and as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 , the front center may be cut.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 , the module accommodating hole 520 includes a conduit hole 510 through which the conduit 225 in which the module wires 223a and 223b are accommodated. Therefore, since the electric wires 223a and 223b for the module are located in the conduit hole 510 , they are not greatly shaken and may be stably connected to the hydrogen water module 100 .

The conduit hole 510 may be formed by a module support wall 530 , a head support piece 537 , and a cap installation part 540 . Specifically, shielding pieces 511 are formed on both sides of the center of the cut front side on the module support wall 530 . The shielding piece 511 may be connected to the module support wall 530 and the head support piece 537 . Therefore, the conduit hole 510 may be formed by the space between the shielding pieces 511 on both sides, the cut front center of the head support piece 537, and the cut front center of the cap installation part 540 to be described later. there is.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9 , the valve V may be accommodated in the front side of the inside 501 of the holder 500 .

As shown in FIG. 8 , a valve wire 430 for operation may be connected to the valve (V).

The valve V may include a valve inlet 410 communicating with the hydrogen water module 100 and a valve outlet 420 communicating with the valve inlet 410 and the dispenser D. The valve outlet 420 may be integrally formed with the valve inlet 410 .

The present invention may further include a bracket 411 coupled to the valve (V). Specifically, in the bracket 411, both the valve inlet 410 and the valve outlet 420 are coupled.

The bracket 411 has a protective body 421 surrounding the upper side and both sides of the valve outlet 420 is installed.

The bracket 411 may be supported by the holder 500 . To this end, second protrusions 411a are formed on both sides of the bracket 411 .

As shown in FIG. 8 , the second protrusion 411a is located on the outside of both sides of the valve inlet 410 and on both sides of the protective body 421 .

Meanwhile, a valve support part 550 on which the bracket 411 is supported is formed inside the holder 500 . Specifically, the valve support 550 is formed to protrude inward from both sides of the holder 500 .

A second locking groove 553 into which the second protrusion 411a is inserted is formed in the valve support part 550 .

The second locking groove 553 is formed through both sides of the valve support part 550, respectively.

Through the above-described configuration, the valve V and the holder 500 can be in contact with a minimum. Specifically, in the valve V, only the second protrusion 411a may contact the valve support part 550 of the holder 500 .

For this reason, the valve V can be assembled with a simple configuration in which the second protrusion 411a is inserted into the second locking groove 553 of the holder 500 . Accordingly, the valve V may be supported by the holder 500 so as not to flow vertically and horizontally.

The valve support part 550 includes a valve support piece 551 in which a second locking groove 553 is formed, and connection pieces 555a and 555b connected to the front and rear sides of the valve support piece 551 and the inner surface of the holder 500 . may include

The connection pieces 555a and 555b may include a front connection piece 555a connected to the front side of the valve support piece 551 and a rear connection piece 555b connected to the rear side of the valve support piece 551 .

Meanwhile, a second cutout 557 surrounding the upper side of the valve support piece 551 may be formed in the head 500 .

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 17, the second cut-out portion 557 is formed by cutting a portion of both sides of the head 500, and cutting between the connection pieces 555a and 555b and the valve support piece 551. can

The upper side of the valve support piece 551 and the upper side of the connection pieces 555a and 555b may be spaced apart from each other by the second cut-out portion 557 . Accordingly, the upper side of the valve support piece 551 may have a cantilever shape.

On the other hand, the valve outlet 420 is located between the valve support 550 on both sides. That is, the valve outlet 420 may be disposed on the front side of the holder 500 .

The valve inlet 410 is positioned between the valve support 550 and the hydrogen water module 100 . That is, the valve inlet 410 may be disposed approximately at the center of the holder 500 .

On the other hand, the module body 200 has a body 210 that forms a space 211 that can accommodate the electrode members 211a and 211b and water/hydrogen water, and is formed to protrude from the upper side of the body 210 , It may include a water outlet 250 communicating with the space 211 of the body.

The body 210 may have a cylindrical shape whose diameter decreases toward the upper side.

The body 210 has an open lower portion.

The electrode members 211a and 211b may be disposed under the body 210 . The electrode members 211a and 211b may include a negative (-) electrode member 211a and a positive (+) electrode member 211b.

The electrode members 211a and 211b may be connected to the module wires 223a and 223b. Specifically, the module wires 223a and 223b are a negative (-) wire 223a connected to the negative (-) electrode member 211a and a positive (+) wire connected to the positive (+) electrode member 211b. It may include a wire 223b.

A negative (-) wire hole 227a and a positive (+) wire hole 227b through which the negative (-) wire 223a and the positive (+) wire 223b pass are formed in the lower part of the body 210, respectively. can

The negative (-) wire 223a and the positive (+) wire 223b disposed outside the body 210 may be accommodated in the conduit 225 .

As shown in FIG. 15 through the above-described configuration, the module wires 223a and 223b have a negative (-) wire hole 227a and a positive (+) wire hole 227b, the inside of the cap 600, and the It may be accommodated in the installation space 731 through the conduit hole 510 and the inside 501 of the holder 500 . Therefore, the wires for the module (223a, 223b) may not be exposed to the outside.

The water outlet 251 and the water outlet 261 radially around the water outlet 251 may be formed on the upper portion of the body 210 .

The water inlet 261 is a passage through which the water of the water supply tank T flows into the space 211 of the body 210 .

The water outlet 251 communicates with the space 211 of the body 210 and is a passage through which the hydrogen water produced in the space 211 of the body is discharged.

The water outlet 251 may be formed in the water outlet 250 protruding upward from the upper side of the body 210 .

Specifically, the water outlet 251 may be formed in the center of the upper side of the body 210 .

On the other hand, a portion of the hoses 363a and 373 connected to the hydrogen water module 100 may be accommodated in the holder 500 and the installation space 731 .

As shown in FIG. 4 , the hoses 363a and 373 include a second water outlet hose 363b communicating with the water outlet 251 and a hose 373 for obtaining water communicating with the water outlet 261 as shown in FIG. 4 .

The hose for acquisition 373 and the hose for water outflow (363a, 363b) may be connected to the head 300 .

The lower part of the head 300 is opened so that the module body 200 can be inserted.

An upper portion of the head 300 may be formed in a dome shape.

An insertion part 360 into which the water outlet 250 is inserted may be formed in the head 300 . The insertion part 360 may be formed to protrude downward from the upper inner surface of the head 300 . Accordingly, the insertion unit 360 may guide the assembly position of the module body 200 and the head 300 together with the water outlet 250 .

On the other hand, the hydrogen water module 100 may be formed with a passage 201 through which water obtained through the water inlet 261 passes. Specifically, the passage 201 may be formed surrounded by the upper part of the head 300 , the insertion part 360 , the water outlet part 250 , and the upper part of the body 210 .

On the other hand, the upper portion of the head 300 may be formed with an outflow hose connection pipe 361 and an inflow hose connection pipe 371 protrude upward, respectively.

The water outlet hose connection pipe 361 may be formed near the center of the upper portion of the head 300 .

The intake hose connection pipe 371 may be formed on the side of the exit hose connection pipe 361 . That is, the acquisition hose connection pipe 371 may be formed at a point on the side of the upper portion of the head 300 .

Arrows (WO, WI) of a shape corresponding to the flow direction of water / hydrogen water as shown in FIG. 12 may be formed in the outflow hose connection pipe 361 and the inflow hose connection pipe 371 . Therefore, it is possible to easily connect the hose for water outflow (363a, 363b) and the hose for acquisition (373).

The water outlet hoses 363a and 363b include the first water outlet hose 363a connected to the upper side of the outlet hose connection pipe 361 and the upper side of the valve inlet 410, the lower side of the valve outlet 420, and the dispenser. (D) may include a second hose for water outflow (363b) connected to.

Through the above-described structure, the water in the water supply tank (T) can be introduced into the body 210 through the hose 373 and the passage and the inlet port 261 for acquisition. The introduced water is electrolyzed by the electrode members 211a and 211b to form hydrogen water, and then the water outlet 251, the water outlet hoses 363a and 363b, the valve V, and the outlet DO of the dispenser D are connected. can be provided to users.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 6 , a top plate 560 may be formed on the holder 500 .

The holder 500 may be supported by the case 710 through the upper plate 560 .

The upper plate 560 is formed to extend outwardly from the upper periphery of the holder 500 .

A plurality of fastening holes 561 and hooks 563 may be formed in the upper plate 560 .

For example, after the hook 563 is hung in a groove (not shown) of the case 710 to support the holder 500 and the case 710 , the bolt is integrated into the fastening hole 561 and the case 710 . By fastening with , the holder 500 and the case 710 can be more firmly supported.

Meanwhile, a rotating bar 18 may be installed on the side of the door 13a.

The rotating bar 18 may prevent cold air from leaking between the gaps between the doors 13a on both sides on the side of the pocket 700 and the holder 500 . Due to this, the holder 500 is surrounded by the rotating bar 18 , the side of the door 13a where the rotating bar 18 is installed, the pocket 700 , and the dispenser D, and can be protected from external impact.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 13A , a plurality of reinforcing ribs 241 connected to the locking part 230 may be formed on the body 210 .

The reinforcing rib 241 may be formed on both sides of the outer circumferential surface of the body 210 like the locking part 230 .

The reinforcing rib 241 may be formed to have a vertical length longer than a width.

The reinforcing rib 241 may be connected to the lower end of the locking part 230 and the upper end of the band-shaped rib 243 .

The band-shaped rib 243 may be formed to protrude from the center of the outer circumferential surface of the body 210 .

Meanwhile, a first packing 253 may be positioned between the water outlet 250 and the insertion part 360 .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A , a first packing groove (not shown) in which the first packing 253 is installed may be formed in the insertion part 360 .

The first packing 253 may have inner and outer sides in contact with the water outlet 250 and the insertion unit 360 , respectively. Accordingly, water leakage between the water outlet 250 and the insertion unit 360 can be prevented.

Also, a second packing 263 may be positioned between the body 210 and the head 300 .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13( a ), a second packing groove (not shown) in which the second packing 263 is installed may be formed on the upper side of the body 210 .

The second packing 263 may have inner and outer sides in contact with the body 210 and the head 300 , respectively. Accordingly, leakage between the body 210 and the head 300 can be prevented.

In the present invention, leakage in the hydrogen water module 100 can be prevented by the first packing 253 and the second packing 263 .

Meanwhile, a diaphragm (not shown) may be disposed between the negative electrode member 211a and the positive electrode member 211b.

Meanwhile, printing, plating, etc. may be added to the cap 600 for design.

------ Description related to the assembly of the module body 200 and the head 300 -------

An assembly guide part 320 connected to the caught part 330 may be formed below the inner circumferential surface of the head 300 .

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 , the head 300 may have engaging parts 330 formed on both sides of the assembly guide part 320 .

A locking part 230 corresponding to the assembly guide part 320 may be formed in the module body 200 .

When the hydrogen water module 100 is assembled to the module body 200 as shown in FIG. 11B , the engaging part 230 may be assembled, ie, inserted, into the caught part 330 .

The hydrogen water module 100 of the present invention having the above-described configuration, when rotating the module body 200 after inserting the module body 200 into the head 300 as shown in the arrow B of FIG. is inserted into the interlocking part 330 to complete the assembly of the module body 200 and the head 300 .

As described above, in the hydrogen water module 100 of the present invention, the module body 200 and the head 300 can be assembled/separated only by aligning and rotating the position where the module body 200 is to be assembled, so that even non-expert users can use the module body. (200) can be easily replaced.

In addition, since no tools are required when replacing the module body 200, assembly properties such as replacement and serviceability are improved. Accordingly, it is possible to easily replace the electrode members 211a and 211b and the diaphragm (not shown) with scale or scale, so that hydrogen water having a high dissolved amount can be supplied.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 12 , the assembly guide part 320 and the caught part 330 may be formed one at a time on both sides of the head 300 . In addition, the locking part 230 may be formed one by one on both sides of the outer peripheral surface of the module body 200 so as to be assembled to the caught part 330 . Therefore, the assembling property between the head 300 and the module body 200 is improved, and when assembled, the flow to the left and right is prevented, so that the assembly can be firmly maintained.

The locking part 230 may be formed to protrude between the upper end and the center of the outer peripheral surface of the body 210 .

13 , the lower right side of the locking part 230 may be formed as a first inclined surface 231 . Also, the upper left side of the locking part 230 may be formed as the second inclined surface 232 .

When assembling the hydrogen water module 100 , the first inclined surface 231 is assembled with the head 300 before the second inclined surface 232 .

As shown in FIG. 14 , the first inclined surface 231 and the second inclined surface 232 may be formed to be inclined upward toward the assembly direction (arrow A in FIG. 14 ).

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 , the assembly guide part 320 may include a first assembly guide surface 321 , a first stopper 323 , and a guide inner surface 325 .

The first assembly guide surface 321 may be connected to the lower end of the head 300 .

The first assembly guide surface 321 may be formed as a curved surface inclined toward the caught portion 330 toward the upper side. Accordingly, at least a portion of the first assembly guide surface 321 of the assembly guide part 320 may be formed in a spiral shape. In this case, the first assembly guide surface 321 may be formed in a spiral with respect to the central axis of the head 300 .

When the hydrogen water module 100 is assembled, the second inclined surface 232 is in contact with the first assembly guide surface 321 so that the module body 200 can be easily rotated.

The first stopper 323 may have a shape protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the head 300 . Also, the first stopper 323 may have a shape corresponding to the inner circumferential surface of the head 300 .

The guide inner surface 325 may be connected to the upper side of the first assembly guide surface 321 and the first stopper 323 of the caught portion 330 .

The guide inner surface 325 may form a part of the inner peripheral surface of the head 300 .

The guide inner surface 325 may be located on the side of the caught portion 330 . 14( a ), the guide inner surface 325 may be located on the right side of the caught part 330 .

As shown in FIG. 14( a ), a concave portion 327 may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the head 300 by the assembly guide part 320 .

The head 300 may be provided with a protruding support part 350 on which the locking part 230 is supported. Specifically, the locking part 230 inserted into the caught part 330 may be supported on the upper surface of the protruding support part 350 as shown in FIG. 11B . Accordingly, the upper surface of the protruding support part 350 may form a part of the caught part 330 .

The protruding support part 350 may be formed to protrude from the inner circumferential surface of the head 300 .

14 , the right side of the protruding support part 350 may be formed of a second assembly guide part 351 .

14 , the second assembly guide part 351 may be located on the left side of the guide inner surface 325 .

The second assembly guide part 351 may be formed to be inclined inward toward the direction of arrow A in FIG. 14 , that is, in the assembly direction of the module body 200 . That is, the thickness of the second assembling guide part 351 may be increased toward the assembly direction of the module body 200 .

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 , the caught portion 330 may be formed between the first protrusion 310 and the lower end of the head 300 .

The caught portion 330 may be formed through the head 300 laterally.

As shown in FIG. 14 , the caught part 330 includes an upper surface of the protruding support part 350 , a second stopper 340 spaced apart from the upper side of the protruding support part 350 , and a protruding support part 350 . ) may be formed by the inclined surface 331 connected to the side, the side surface 333 connected to the side of the second stopper 340 and positioned on the opposite side of the inclined surface 331 .

The upper surface of the protruding support part 350 and the second stopper 340 may be formed in parallel with each other. In addition, the upper and lower surfaces of the locking part 230 may be formed side by side to correspond to them. Therefore, the assembly of the hydrogen water module 100 can be maintained stably.

The second stopper 340 may be connected to the first stopper 323 to guide the movement of the locking part 230 .

The second stopper 340 may have a shape corresponding to that of the first stopper 323 .

For stable assembly of the module body 200 and the head 300 , the inclined surface 331 of the engaging part 330 may have a shape corresponding to the first inclined surface 231 of the engaging part 230 .

The side 333 of the caught portion 330 may be formed in the vertical direction.

When the hydrogen water module 100 is viewed from the side as shown in FIG. 13( a ), the lateral length of the caught part 330 may be formed to be shorter than the lateral length of the locking part 230 .

Hereinafter, an example of a method of assembling the module body 200 and the head 300 will be described.

First, the module body 200 is inserted from the lower side of the head 300 upward. At this time, the engaging part 230 is inserted into the lower side of the assembly guide part 320 , that is, the concave part 327 .

After that, the module body 200 is moved in the assembly direction (arrow A direction in FIG. 14 ) until the engaging parts 230 are caught by the first and second stoppers 323 and 340 and the caught parts 330 are positioned on the sides of each other. rotate In this process, since the first inclined surface 231 is in contact with the second assembling guide part 351 and the second inclined surface 232 can be in contact with the first assembling guide surface 321, the module body 200 is easier can be rotated spirally.

After that, when the module body 200 is further rotated, a part of the locking part 230 is inserted into the protrusion locking part 230 , so that the assembly of the module body 200 and the head 300 can be completed.

As described above, when the assembly of the module body 200 and the head 300 is completed, the locking part 230 may be supported on the upper surface of the protruding support part 350 . In addition, only a portion of the engaging portion 230 may be inserted into the engaging portion 330 , and the rest of the engaging portion 230 may be accommodated in the concave portion 327 formed by the assembly guide unit 320 . The rest of the locking part 230 means a part of the left side including the second inclined surface 232 with reference to FIG. 12 , and is accommodated in the concave part 327 as shown in FIG. 11A and is not exposed to the outside. .

As described above, although described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art may vary the present invention within the scope without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. It can be implemented by changing or modifying it.

** DESCRIPTION OF MAIN SYMBOLS **
13a: refrigerator door 15: ice making room
20: upper space 21: pocket groove
30: side space 31: empty space
50: water source 60: filter
100: hydrogen water module 200: module body
210: body 211a, b: electrode member
223a,b: wire 225: conduit
227a,b: wire hole 230: locking part
231: first inclined surface 233: second inclined surface
251: outlet 253: first packing
261: inlet 300: head
310: first projection 320: assembly guide part
321: first assembly guide surface 325: guide inner surface
330: blood caught part 323: first stopper
340: second stopper 350: protruding support part
352: second assembly guide part 360: insertion part
363a,b: hose for water outlet 373: hose for water intake
411: bracket 411a: second projection
421: protective body 430: electric wire for valve
500: holder 510: conduit hole
520: module receiving hole 530: module support wall
533: first locking groove 540: cap installation part
541: female thread 550: valve support part
553: second locking groove 600: cap
641: male thread

Claims (7)

a refrigerator body equipped with a water supply tank and a storage space;
a door provided in the refrigerator body to open and close the storage space;
a pocket provided on one side of the door;
A refrigerator comprising a; hydrogen water module coupled to the lower portion of the pocket. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising; a holder installed between the pocket and the hydrogen water module;
The hydrogen water module is a refrigerator coupled to the holder. 3. The method according to claim 2,
A module receiving hole is formed on the lower side of the holder,
The hydrogen water module is accommodated in the module accommodating hole, at least a portion of the hydrogen water module is located inside the holder. 4. The method according to claim 3,
A part of the hydrogen water module is located below the module receiving hole and protrudes to the outside of the holder,
Refrigerator further comprising; a cap in which a portion of the hydrogen water module protruding from the holder is accommodated. The method according to claim 1,
A dispenser is provided on the other side of the door,
A side space surrounded by the dispenser, the pocket, and one side of the door is formed,
The hydrogen water module is a refrigerator accommodated in the side space. The method according to claim 1,
The pocket includes a case and a cover installed inside the case,
A case hole is formed on the lower side of the case,
A refrigerator in which at least a portion of a hose and an electric wire connected to the hydrogen water module is accommodated in the case through the case hole. 7. The method of claim 6,
Further comprising; a holder installed between the pocket and the hydrogen water module;
The case hole communicates with a holder coupled to a lower portion of the pocket,
A refrigerator in which at least a portion of a hose and an electric wire connected to the hydrogen water module is accommodated in the case through the holder and the case hole.

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