JPH04190079A - Refrigerator door equipped with decorative member - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Purpose of the invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to a refrigerator door with a decorative member.

(Prior Art) As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the conventional refrigerator door 11
0, a notch for attaching a handle base 114 is provided at the center of the upper end of a door plate 112 whose both sides are bent backward, and a door cap 1 is provided at the upper and lower edges of the door plate 112.
18 are fitted. Further, in order to improve the appearance of the handle base 114, a decorative member 120 is provided between the upper part of the handle base 114 and the lower part of the door cap 118.

Next, regarding the mounting structure of this decorative member 120, the eleventh
This will be explained based on the figure and FIG.

The decorative member 120 includes a horizontal plate 122 fitted to the back surface of the upper plate 118a of the door cap 118, a hanging plate 124 hanging from the front end of the horizontal plate 120, and a decorative part provided at the end of the hanging plate 124. 126. The upper surface of the decoration part 126 is provided with a groove 128 into which the lower end of the door cap 118 fits, and the horizontal plate 122 is further provided with a screw hole for screwing into the boss 118b of the upper plate 118a of the door cap 118. 130 are provided. When attaching this decorative member 20 to the door cap 118, the lower end of the door cap 118 is engaged with the groove 128, and the screw hole 132 and the boss 118b are connected to the screw 132.
Fixed by

Thereby, the decoration part 126 is fixed in a state exposed from the lower part of the door cap 118, and the appearance of the handle base 114 is improved.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) In the decoration member 120 having the above configuration, the groove 12g is provided in the decoration part 12B, and the lower end of the door cap 118 is engaged with the groove 128, so that the thickness of the decoration part 12B is becomes larger. On the other hand, since the thickness of the door is constant, the door insulation thickness becomes thinner by the thickness of the decorative part 126, and the handle base 114 becomes thinner.
There was a problem that frost formed on the surface (see Figure 12). In addition, since the decorative member 120 is screwed to the door cap 118, the boss 118b leaves marks on the door cap 118, which impairs the appearance and increases the number of man-hours and costs.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a refrigerator door with a decorative member that is easy to attach, does not require high cost, and has a beautiful appearance.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The refrigerator door with decorative member of the present invention includes a thin door plate forming the front face of the refrigerator door, and a notch provided at the edge of the door plate. In a refrigerator door comprising a handle base to be fitted, a door cap to be fitted to the edge of the door plate, and a decorative member attached to the door cap at a position corresponding to the handle base, the door cap is A receiving rib protruding parallel to the front plate at the rear of the front plate of the cap, a first claw piece protruding from the end of the front plate of the door cap at intervals, and a gap at the back of the front plate. a second claw piece provided at
A decorative member, which is provided with a third claw receiving portion notched at an interval at the end of the receiving rib and is attached to the end of the door cap, is engaged between the front plate and the receiving rib. An engaging plate, a decorative part that extends along the base of the engaging plate and is exposed from the end of the door cap when the decorative member is attached to the door cap, and a first claw piece that is opened at a distance from the base of the engaging plate. The device includes a receiving portion, a second claw receiving portion passing through the engagement plate at intervals, and a third claw protruding from the back surface of the engagement plate at intervals.

(Function) In the refrigerator door with a decorative member configured as described above, the engagement plate of the engagement member is inserted between the front plate of the door cap and the receiving rib, and is press-fitted as it is. Then, the first claw of the door cap is inserted into the first claw receiving portion of the decorative member, the second claw of the door cap is inserted into the opening of the second claw of the decorative member, and the second claw of the decorative member is inserted into the opening of the second claw of the decorative member. The third claw piece is inserted into the third claw receiving portion of the receiving rib provided on the door cap.

When the above three claw pieces are respectively fitted into the receiving parts, the vertical movement of the door cap and the decorative member is prevented by the first claw piece and the second claw piece, and the left and right movement is prevented by the third claw piece. and the third claw receiving portion, and the decorative member is completely fixed to the door cap.

(Example) An example of the present invention will be described below based on FIGS. 1 to 9.

Reference numeral 10 designates the refrigerator door of this embodiment, in which a notch is provided in the center of the door plate 12, and a handle base 14 is attached to this notch.

Reference numeral 18 is a door cap attached to the upper edge of the door plate 12. This door cap 18 includes a front plate 20, an upper plate 22 extending rearward from the upper end of the front plate, and the front plate 20 and the upper plate 22.
It consists of both side plates 24 and 28 provided between. A receiving rib 28 is provided to protrude from the back surface of the upper plate 22 in parallel with the front plate 22. The length of this receiving rib 28 is set to be approximately the same size as the nozzle base 14. This receiving rib 28 has a third claw receiving portion 3 which is a notch with an open lower end.
Two 0's are provided at a required interval.

Reference numeral 32 indicates three parts at the lower end of the front plate 20 at required intervals.
This is a first claw piece provided at a location. The first claw piece 32 is formed of a first claw main body 34 and leg parts 36 protruding from both sides of the first claw main body 34, and the first claw main body 34 bulges forward.

Reference numeral 38 denotes a second claw piece provided on the back surface of the front plate 20 at a required interval. One of the second claw pieces 38 is provided at the upper part where the first claw piece 32 is provided, and the other second claw piece is located at a position slightly shifted from the first claw piece 32. It is located at the top. This second claw piece 38 is formed by an inclined surface that is inclined so as to protrude forward as it goes upward.

Reference numeral 40 is a decorative member. This decorative member 40 is attached to the upper part of the handle base 14 and the lower end of the door cap 18. The decorative member 40 includes an engaging plate 42 and a decorative part 44 provided at the base of the engaging plate 42.

The engagement plate 42 is connected to the front plate 20 of the door cap 18 and the receiving rib 2.
The upper part of the engagement plate 42 is inclined so that the thickness becomes thinner as it goes upward. This is to make it easier for the engagement plate 42 to be inserted between the front plate 20 and the receiving rib 28.

The decorative member 44 is provided along the base of the engagement plate 42, and is exposed from the lower end of the door cap 18 when attached to the door cap 18.

Further, the front part of the decorative part 44 has a pattern or the like on its surface to give the refrigerator a good appearance (the pattern or the like is omitted in the drawing). Further, the length of the decorative member 40 in the left-right direction is approximately the same as the dimension of the upper part of the handle base 14 in the left-right direction.

Reference numeral 46 designates a first claw receiving portion, which is provided at a position corresponding to the first claw 32. This first claw receiving portion 4B
is a continuous opening extending from the lower end of the engagement plate 42 to the upper end of the decorative portion 44, and opens in a rectangular shape from the front. Furthermore, as shown in the enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part in FIG.
It is closed by a decorative part 44. Further, a first claw main body 3 is provided at the lower part of the opening 48, that is, at the rear surface of the upper end of the decorative part 44.
Four parts 50 are provided so that the four parts fit together.

When the first claw piece 32 is to be engaged with the first claw receiving portion 4B, the decorative member 40 is relatively moved upward and the first claw piece 32 is inserted from above the opening 48.

In this case, the leg portion 36 of the first claw piece 32 is bent slightly rearward, but if the first claw piece main body 34 is further inserted as it is, the first claw piece main body 34 will fit into the recess 50. As a result, the first claw piece 32 and the first
The claw receiving portion 46 is completely fixed.

Reference numeral 52 indicates a second claw receiving portion. The second claw receiving portion 52 is a hole penetrating the upper part of the engagement plate 42, into which the second claw 38 of the door cap 18 can fit.

Reference numeral 54 indicates a third claw piece provided on the rear surface of the engagement plate 42. This third claw piece 54 is formed by an inclined surface that slopes backward toward the lower surface of the engagement plate 42, and can be fitted into the third claw piece receiving portion 30 provided on the receiving rib 28 of the door cap 18. ing.

A case in which the decorative member 40 is fixed to the door cap 18 having the above configuration will be described next.

The decorative member 40 is inserted from below the door cap 18. In this case, the engagement plate 42 is inserted between the front plate 20 of the door cap 18 and the receiving rib 28. And the first
The door cover 18 is arranged so that the claw piece 32 and the first claw piece receiving part 46, the second claw piece 38 and the second claw piece receiving part 52, and the third claw piece 54 and the third claw piece receiving part 30 correspond to each other. and decorative member 4
Align the position with 0 in the left and right direction. Then, when the engagement plate 42 is press-fitted between the front plate 20 and the receiving rib 28, the first claw piece 32 fits into the first claw piece receiving part 46, and the second claw piece 38 fits into the second claw piece receiving part 46. 52. Further, the third claw piece 5 of the engagement plate 42 is attached to the third claw piece receiving portion 30 provided on the receiving rib 28.
4 is fitted.

As a result, vertical movement of the decorative member 40 and the door cap 18 is prevented by the fitting of the first claw piece 32 and the second claw piece 38, and by the fitting of the third claw piece 54. , movement of the door cap 18 and the decorative member 40 in the left-right direction is prevented.

Therefore, as shown in FIG.
Even when the door 10 is opened while inserting a hand and holding the decorative member 40, the decorative member 40 does not shift from the door cap 18. Moreover, when attaching the decorative member 40, it is sufficient to simply insert the decorative member 40 from the lower end of the door cap 18, and there is no need for screwing or the like, so that the number of man-hours can be reduced. Furthermore, since no screws are required, no boss marks are formed on the door cap 18. This gives it a beautiful appearance. Furthermore, since the thickness of the decorative member can be made thinner, the door insulation thickness M2 becomes larger accordingly (see FIG. 9), and the handle base 14 is free from frost and the appearance is improved.

In addition, in the embodiment of the above configuration, the case where the handle base 14 is located above the door plate 12 has been described, but instead of this, when the handle base is located below the door plate 12, the handle base 14 is located below the door plate 12. Attach the receiving rib and the first part to the door cap to be installed.
If a claw piece and a second claw piece are provided, and a decorative member having a third claw piece etc. is attached at this location, the decorative member is also completely fixed.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the above, the refrigerator layer with decorative member of the present invention has the following effects:
By fitting the first claw piece and the second claw piece provided on the door cap, vertical movement of the door cap and the decorative member is prevented.
By fitting the claw pieces together, the door cap and the decorative member are prevented from moving in the left-right direction.

Therefore, since the decorative member is simply press-fitted into the door cap, the structure for attaching the decorative member is simple.

Additionally, since no screws are required, man-hours can be reduced, and there are no boss marks on the door cap, resulting in a more beautiful appearance.

Furthermore, since the thickness of the decorative member can be made thinner, the door insulation thickness can be correspondingly increased, there is no risk of frost forming on the handle base, and the appearance is improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view from the rear side of a door cap and a decorative member showing one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the door cap and decorative member from the front side. Figure 3 is a perspective view when the decorative member is fixed to the door cap, Figure 4 is a bottom view when the decorative member is attached to the door cap, and Figure 5 is a perspective view when the decorative member is attached to the door cap. FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the main parts of the first claw piece and the first claw receiving part, with some parts missing, when attached, from the rear side, FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in FIG. 3, FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in FIG. 3, and FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view when the hand is inserted into the handle base. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the front of the refrigerator, Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the mounting structure of the conventional door cap, decorative member, handle base, and door plate, and Fig. 12 is the conventional door cap, decorative member, handle base, and door plate mounting structure. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view when a hand is inserted into the handle base. [Explanation of symbols 10... Refrigerator door 12... Door plate 14... Handle base 18... Door cap 20... Front plate 28...Receiving rib 30...Third claw piece receiving portion 32...First claw piece 38...Second claw piece 40... - Decorative member 42... Engagement plate 44... Decorative part 46... First claw receiving part 52... Second claw receiving part 54... ...Third claw piece Fig. 4 5° Fig. 8 18a

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A thin door plate that forms the front face of the refrigerator door, a handle base that fits into a notch provided at the edge of the door plate,
In a refrigerator door comprising a door cap fitted to the edge of the door plate and a decorative member attached to the door cap at a position corresponding to the handle base, the door cap is arranged such that: A receiving rib protrudes parallel to the plate, and a first rib protrudes at intervals from the end of the front plate of the door cap.
a claw piece, a second claw piece provided at intervals on the back surface of the front plate, and a third claw piece receiving part cut out at intervals at an end of the receiving rib, the end of the door cap The decorative member attached to the door cap includes: an engagement plate that is engaged between the front plate and the receiving rib, and an engagement plate that extends along the base of the engagement plate and that is attached to the end of the door cap when the decoration member is attached to the door cap. A decorative portion that is more exposed; a first claw receiving portion that is opened at intervals at the base of the engagement plate; a second claw receiving portion that penetrates the engagement plate at intervals; and a spaced opening on the back surface of the engagement plate. A refrigerator door with a decorative member, characterized in that it is provided with a third claw piece protruding from the outside.