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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
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- F25C1/04—Producing ice by using stationary moulds
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D23/00—General constructional features
- F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- This specification relates to refrigerators.
- a refrigerator is a home appliance that allows food to be stored at low temperatures in an internal storage space shielded by a door.
- the refrigerator can cool the inside of the storage space using cold air, thereby keeping the stored food in a refrigerated or frozen state.
- an ice maker for making ice is provided in the freezer compartment of a refrigerator.
- the ice maker collects water supplied from a water source or a water tank in a tray and then cools the water to create ice. Ice produced by the ice maker may be stored in an ice bin. The user can open the freezer door, access the ice bin, and take out the ice stored in the ice bin.
- Prior Document 1 A refrigerator is disclosed in Korea Patent Publication No. 2021-0005783 (hereinafter referred to as “Prior Document 1”), which is a prior document.
- the refrigerator of Prior Document 1 includes a storage room where food is stored; a first tray assembly provided in the storage compartment and forming a part of an ice-making cell, which is a space where water changes phase into ice by the cold; and a second tray assembly forming another part of the ice making cell.
- Prior Document 2 Chinese Patent Publication No. 114174740A (hereinafter referred to as “Priority Document 2”), which is a prior document, discloses an ice maker and an ice bank provided in the door of a refrigerator.
- the ice maker includes an elastic mold that forms a cavity and is made of an elastic material, a heat exchanger connected to the elastic mold and for freezing water in the cavity, an elevating mechanism for easily discharging the ice from the cavity, and the elevating and lowering device. It includes a driving mechanism for driving the mechanism.
- the driving mechanism includes a motor and a rotating cam.
- One embodiment provides a refrigerator in which ice can be smoothly separated from each of a plurality of ice-making cells.
- one embodiment provides a refrigerator capable of increasing the number of ice cubes produced during one ice making operation.
- one embodiment provides a refrigerator capable of producing sphere-shaped ice in the door.
- one embodiment provides a refrigerator in which produced ice can be easily withdrawn from a dispenser in the door.
- a refrigerator may include an ice-making room that provides a space in which ice is produced.
- the refrigerator may further include a cooler.
- the cooler may supply or operate to supply cold to the ice-making chamber.
- the refrigerator may further include an ice maker.
- the ice maker may be placed in the ice making room.
- the ice-making room may be provided in a cabinet or in a door.
- the ice maker may include a first tray assembly.
- the first tray assembly may form a part of an ice-making cell, which is a space where water changes phase into ice due to the cold.
- the ice maker may further include a second tray assembly.
- the second tray assembly may form another part of the ice making cell.
- the first tray assembly may include a first tray.
- the second tray assembly may include a second tray.
- the ice maker may further include a pusher to separate ice from the first tray.
- the ice-making cells may be arranged in a plurality of rows.
- the pusher may include a first bar in the first row for separating ice in a first row among the plurality of rows, and a second bar in the second row for separating ice in a second row among the plurality of rows.
- the first bar may be arranged to face between a plurality of second bars.
- the pusher may include a plurality of first bars in a first row.
- the pusher may include a plurality of second bars in a second row.
- the number of the first plurality of bars may be less than the number of the plurality of second bars.
- the refrigerator may further include an ice-making chamber door that opens and closes the ice-making chamber.
- the second row may be disposed between the first row and the ice-making chamber door.
- the distance between two adjacent first bars among the plurality of first bars may be different from the distance between two other adjacent first bars.
- the distance between two adjacent second bars among the plurality of second bars may be different from the distance between two other adjacent second bars.
- the pusher may further include a pusher body connected to the first bar and the second bar so that the first bar and the second bar are spaced apart.
- the first bar may be located on one side of the pusher body, and the first bar may be located on the other side of the pusher body.
- the pusher body may be provided with a connection portion for connecting the pusher link.
- the pusher body may include a first portion provided with the first bar.
- the pusher body may include a second portion provided with the second bar.
- the pusher body may further include a third part connecting the first part and the second part so that the first part and the second part are spaced apart.
- the third part may be provided with a connection part for connecting the pusher link.
- the pusher includes a first row pusher having a first bar in the first row to separate the ice in the first row among the plurality of rows, and a second bar in the second row to separate the ice in the second row among the plurality of rows. It can be divided into a second row of pushers provided with a bar.
- the pushers in the first row may be connected to a first pusher link, and the pushers in the second row may be connected to a second pusher link.
- At least one of the plurality of first bars may include a hole or groove extending in a moving direction of the pusher.
- At least one of the plurality of second bars may include a hole or groove extending in a moving direction of the pusher.
- the inner peripheral surface of the hole or groove may include a portion whose diameter is constant or may include a portion whose diameter decreases as it approaches the ice-making cell.
- the pusher body may include a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface.
- a first groove recessed toward the second surface is formed on the first surface, a second groove recessed toward the first surface is formed on the second surface, or the second surface is formed on the first surface.
- a first groove recessed toward the first surface may be formed, and a second groove recessed toward the first surface may be formed on the second surface.
- the pusher body may include an extension body extending from the pusher body, and a connection part extending from the extension body.
- a first length of the extended body in the moving direction of the pusher may be longer than a second length of the extended body in a direction crossing the moving direction of the first pusher.
- the diameter of the connection portion may be equal to or smaller than the second length of the extended body.
- Each of the first bar and the second bar may include a first edge for pressing ice and a second edge located opposite the first edge. At least one of the second edge of the first bar and the second edge of the second bar may include an inclined surface that slopes outward to become closer to the ice-making cell.
- the first tray assembly may further include a first tray cover that forms a cooling passage for the flow of cold together with the first tray.
- the first tray cover may include a first portion having a communication hole that communicates with the ice-making cell. In the watering position or the de-icing position, one or more of the first edge of the first bar and the first edge of the second bar may be positioned farther from the de-icing cell than the first portion.
- the first tray cover may further include a second part extending from the first part in a direction away from the ice making cell.
- the second part may be arranged to overlap the first bar and the second bar in the arrangement direction of the first bar and the second bar.
- one or more of the second edge of the first bar and the second edge of the second bar may be positioned farther from the de-icing cell than the second portion.
- a refrigerator may include a cabinet having a storage compartment.
- the refrigerator may further include a door that opens and closes the storage compartment.
- the refrigerator may further include an ice-making chamber provided in the door.
- the refrigerator is provided in the ice making room and may further include an ice maker that produces ice.
- the refrigerator may further include an ice bin that stores ice produced by the ice maker.
- the refrigerator may further include a dispenser provided on the door and dispensing ice stored in the ice bin.
- the ice maker may include a first tray assembly including a first tray that forms part of an ice-making cell, which is a space where water changes phase into ice.
- the ice maker may further include the second tray assembly including a second tray forming another part of the ice making cell.
- the ice maker may further include the pusher described above.
- the generated spherical ice can be easily withdrawn from the dispenser on the door.
- FIG. 1 (A) is a front view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment
- FIG. 1 (B) is a view showing one door of the refrigerator in a separated state.
- FIG. 2(A) is a perspective view viewed from the front of the first refrigerating compartment door according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 2(B) is a perspective view viewed from the rear of the first refrigerating compartment door according to the first embodiment.
- Figure 3 (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the basket and filter are separated from the first refrigerating chamber door
- Figure 3 (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the ice-making chamber door and the cover member are separated from the first refrigerating chamber door.
- Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 in (A) of Figure 2.
- FIG. 5(A) is a view showing a cold air duct connected to the door liner of the first embodiment
- FIG. 5(B) is a view showing the ice-making chamber wall of the door liner of the first embodiment.
- Figure 6 is a view showing a state in which an ice maker is installed on a support member in the first embodiment.
- Figure 7 is a diagram showing the arrangement relationship between the ice maker and the cold air duct in the first embodiment.
- Figure 8(A) is a perspective view of the ice maker according to the first embodiment as seen from one upper side
- Figure 8(B) is a perspective view of the ice maker according to the first embodiment as seen from the other upper side.
- FIG. 9(A) is a front view of the ice maker of the first embodiment
- FIG. 9(B) is a perspective view of the ice maker of the first embodiment viewed from below.
- Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of the ice maker according to the first embodiment.
- Figure 11 is an exploded front view of the ice maker according to the first embodiment.
- Figure 12 (A) is a perspective view of the cold air guide according to the first embodiment as seen from the top
- Figure 12 (B) is a perspective view of the cold air guide according to the first embodiment as seen from the bottom.
- Figure 13 is a perspective view of the first tray according to the first embodiment as seen from above.
- Figure 14 is a perspective view of the first tray according to the first embodiment viewed from below.
- Figure 15 is a top view of a first tray according to the first embodiment.
- Figure 16 is a perspective view of the first tray cover according to the first embodiment as seen from above.
- Figure 17 is a perspective view of the first tray cover according to the first embodiment as seen from below.
- Figure 18 (A) is a perspective view of the bracket according to the first embodiment as seen from one side.
- Figure 18 (B) is a perspective view of the bracket according to the first embodiment as seen from the other side.
- Figure 19 is a perspective view of the first pusher according to the first embodiment as seen from above.
- Figure 20 is a perspective view of the first pusher according to this embodiment viewed from the bottom.
- FIG. 21 (A) is a top view of the first pusher according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 21 (B) is a front view of the first pusher according to the first embodiment.
- Figure 22(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 22A-22A of Figure 21(A), and Figure 22(B) is a perspective view showing the connection portion of the first pusher according to the first embodiment.
- Figure 23(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23A-23 in Figure 21(A)
- Figure 23(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23B-23B in Figure 21(A).
- Figure 24 (A) is a perspective view of the second tray assembly according to the first embodiment as seen from above.
- Figure 24(B) is a perspective view of the second tray assembly according to the first embodiment viewed from the bottom.
- Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker in the water supply position of the second tray assembly of the first embodiment.
- Figure 26 is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker in the ice making position of the second tray assembly of the first embodiment.
- Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker with the second tray assembly moved to the full ice detection position during the ice moving process.
- Figure 28 (A) is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker in a state where the first bar of the second pusher is in contact with the second tray
- Figure 28 (B) is a state in which the second bar of the second pusher is in contact with the second tray.
- Figure 29(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the first bar of the second pusher presses the second tray in the moving position
- Figure 29(B) shows the second bar of the second pusher pressing the second tray in the moving position. Drawing showing pressurized state.
- Fig. 30 is a control block diagram of the refrigerator of the first embodiment.
- Figure 31 (A) is a front view of the first pusher according to the second embodiment
- Figure 31 (B) is a side view of the first pusher according to the second embodiment.
- Figure 32(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 32A-32A of Figure 31 according to the second embodiment
- Figure 32(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 32A-32A of Figure 31 according to a modification of the second embodiment. Cross-section.
- Figure 33(A) is a perspective view of the first pusher according to the third embodiment as seen from above, and Figure 33(B) is a side view of the first pusher according to the third embodiment.
- Figure 34 (A) is a perspective view showing the guide of the first tray cover according to the third embodiment
- Figure 34 (B) is a state in which the first pusher according to the third embodiment is connected to the guide of the first tray cover.
- Figure 35 (A) is a side view of the first pusher according to the fourth embodiment
- Figure 35 (B) is a diagram showing the first pusher and the pusher link according to the fifth embodiment in a connected state.
- component A and component B may be interpreted as including component A, component B, or component A+B. Additionally, at least one of component A or component B may be interpreted as including component A, component B, or component A+B.
- FIG. 1 (A) is a front view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment
- FIG. 1 (B) is a view showing one door of the refrigerator in a separated state.
- Figure 2 (A) is a perspective view viewed from the front of the first refrigerating compartment door according to the first embodiment
- Figure 2 (B) is a perspective view viewed from the rear of the first refrigerating compartment door according to the first embodiment.
- Figure 3 (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the basket and filter are separated from the first refrigerating chamber door
- Figure 3 (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the ice-making chamber door and cover member are separated from the first refrigerating chamber door. .
- the refrigerator 1 of this embodiment may include a cabinet 2.
- the cabinet 2 may be provided with a storage compartment.
- the refrigerator 1 may further include a door that opens and closes the storage compartment. The door may be movably connected to the cabinet 2.
- the storage compartment may include a refrigerating compartment (18).
- the storage compartment may optionally or additionally include a freezer compartment (19).
- the storage compartment is shown to include a refrigerator compartment 18 and a freezer compartment 19.
- the door may include a refrigerating compartment door 5 that opens and closes the refrigerating compartment 18.
- the refrigerating compartment 18 can be opened and closed by one or more refrigerating compartment doors 5.
- the door may further include a freezer compartment door 30 that opens and closes the freezer compartment 19.
- the freezer compartment 19 can be opened and closed by one or more freezer doors 30.
- the refrigerating compartment 18 is opened and closed by the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the second refrigerating compartment door 20.
- At least one of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the second refrigerating compartment door 20 may include a dispenser 11 for dispensing water and/or ice.
- the freezer door 30 may be equipped with the dispenser 11.
- At least one of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the second refrigerating compartment door 20 may include one or more ice makers 200.
- the types of ice produced by the plurality of ice makers may be the same or different.
- the size (or volume) of ice produced by a plurality of ice makers may be the same or different.
- the transparency of ice produced from a plurality of ice makers may be the same or different.
- the structure for producing ice and the manner in which the produced ice is separated may be the same or different.
- the ice maker 200 is provided in the first refrigerating compartment door 10 .
- an ice maker may be provided in the second refrigerator door 20 or the freezer door 30.
- the dispenser 11 and the ice maker may be installed in the same door.
- an additional ice maker may be provided in the refrigerating compartment 18 or the freezing compartment 19.
- the refrigerator 1 is exemplarily shown as a bottom freezer type refrigerator.
- the idea of the present invention can be equally applied to a side-by-side type refrigerator or a top mount type refrigerator. Let me state that it is possible.
- the freezer door may include an ice maker and a dispenser, or the refrigerator compartment door may include an ice maker and a dispenser.
- the dispenser 11 may be located in the front of the first refrigerating compartment door 10. A portion of the dispenser 11 may be recessed to the rear to provide a space in which a container can be placed.
- the dispenser 11 may discharge ice generated by the ice maker 200. At least a portion of the ice maker 200 may be located higher than the dispenser 11 .
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may include an outer case 101.
- the outer case 101 may form the front exterior of the first refrigerating compartment door 10.
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a door liner 102.
- the door liner 102 may be directly or indirectly connected to the outer case 101.
- the door liner 102 can open and close the refrigerating compartment 18.
- an insulating space may be formed between the outer case 101 and the door liner 102.
- An insulating material may be provided in the insulating space.
- the insulation material may be formed by curing a foaming liquid injected from the outside.
- a vacuum insulator may be provided in the insulation space. It is also possible for an insulating material and a vacuum insulator to be provided together in an insulating space.
- the refrigerator 1 may include an ice-making chamber 122 that provides a space where ice is produced.
- the ice-making chamber 122 may be provided in the first refrigerating chamber door 10, for example.
- the ice maker 200 may be located in the ice making room 122.
- the door liner 102 may form the ice-making chamber 122.
- the ice-making chamber 122 may be formed as one surface of the door liner 102 is depressed toward the outer case 101.
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include an ice bin 600 in which ice generated by the ice maker 200 is stored. Ice stored in the ice bin 600 may be discharged to the dispenser 11.
- the ice bin 600 may be accommodated in the ice making room 122 together with the ice maker 200.
- the ice bin 600 may be located below the ice maker 200 .
- Cold generated in the cooler 110 may be supplied to the ice making room 122. That is, the cooler 110 may be configured to supply cold to the ice-making chamber 122. Alternatively, the cooler 110 may be configured to supply cold to the ice-making chamber 122.
- the cooler 110 may be configured to cool the ice-making chamber 122 by including at least one of a refrigerant cycle and a thermoelectric element. For example, cold air for cooling the freezing chamber 19 may be supplied to the ice-making chamber 122 .
- the refrigerator 1 has a supply passage 2a that guides the cold air of the freezer compartment 19 or the cold air of the space where the evaporator that generates cold air for cooling the freezer compartment 19 is located to the first refrigerator compartment door 10. ) may further be included.
- the refrigerator 1 may include a discharge passage 2b that guides cold air discharged from the first refrigerator compartment door 10 to the freezer compartment 19 or a space where the evaporator is located.
- the supply flow path (2a) and the discharge flow path (2b) may be provided in the cabinet (2).
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may include a cold air inlet 123a. When the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is closed, the cold air inlet 123a may communicate with the supply passage 2a.
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a cold air outlet 123b. When the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is closed, the cold air outlet 123b may communicate with the discharge passage 2b.
- the cold air inlet 123a may be formed on one side of the door liner 102. Although not limiting, one side of the door liner 102 faces the wall where the supply passage 2a is located in the refrigerating compartment 18 when the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is closed.
- the cold air outlet 123b may be formed on one side of the door liner 102. Although not limiting, one side of the door liner 102 faces the wall where the discharge passage 2b is located in the refrigerating compartment 18 when the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is closed.
- the ice maker 200 can produce spherical ice.
- spherical shape means not only a spherical shape but also a shape similar to a spherical shape geometrically.
- the one side of the door liner 102 may include a first side portion 102a and a second side portion 102b having different widths in the front-back direction.
- the width of the second side portion 102b may be larger than the width of the first side portion 102a.
- At least one of the cold air inlet 123a and the cold air outlet 123b is of the door liner 102. It may be formed on the second side portion 102b.
- the second side portion 102b may protrude further toward the refrigerating compartment 18 than the first side portion 102a.
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include an ice-making compartment door 130 that opens and closes the ice-making compartment 122 .
- the ice-making room door 130 may be an insulated door provided with an insulating material inside.
- the ice-making compartment door 130 may be rotatably connected to the first refrigerating compartment door 10 by a hinge.
- a basket 136 capable of storing food may be connected to the ice-making room door 130.
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may also be provided with a basket 137 (second basket).
- the second basket 137 may be located below the first basket 136.
- the front-to-back length of the second basket 137 may be shorter than the front-to-back length of the first basket 136.
- the second basket 137 may overlap the dispenser 11 in the front-back direction.
- a parts space 123 in which parts are accommodated may be formed in the first refrigerating compartment door 10.
- the component space 123 may accommodate one or more of a valve 750 that controls the flow of water, a filter (not shown) that purifies water, and a water tank 700 that stores water.
- the component space 123 may be formed by the door liner 102. Alternatively, the component space 123 may be formed by a separate wall connected to the door liner 102.
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a cover member 132 that covers the parts space 123.
- the component space 123 may be provided with a holder 125 to which the filter is coupled.
- the cover member 132 may include an opening 133.
- the filter may be coupled to the holder 125 through the opening 133.
- the second basket 137 may cover the opening 133. When the second basket 137 is separated, the opening 133 may be exposed.
- the holder 125 may be exposed through the opening 133.
- Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 in (A) of Figure 2.
- the dispenser 11 may include a dispenser housing 11a.
- the dispenser housing 11a may form a space 11b.
- a container such as a cup may be placed in the space 11b. Water or ice may be discharged into the space 11b.
- At least a portion of the dispenser housing 11a may be arranged to overlap the component space 123 in the front-back direction.
- the front of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 (or outer case 101) and parts are shorter than the shortest horizontal distance between the front of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 (or outer case 101) and the ice-making compartment 122.
- the shortest horizontal distance of space 123 may be large. At least a portion of the ice-making chamber 122 may overlap the parts space 123 in the vertical direction.
- the ice maker 200 may overlap the dispenser housing 11a in the vertical direction.
- the ice bin 600 may overlap the dispenser housing 11a in the vertical direction.
- the ice maker 200 may include a second pusher 530.
- the second pusher 530 may overlap the ice bin 600 in the vertical direction.
- the second pusher 530 may overlap the dispenser housing 11a in the vertical direction.
- the ice bin 600 may include an ice discharge unit 630 that operates to discharge stored ice.
- the ice discharge unit 630 may include a rotating member that rotates.
- An ice chute 800 may be placed below the ice making room 122.
- the ice chute 800 can be opened and closed by the cap duct 820.
- An ice guide 840 may be located below the ice chute 800.
- the ice chute 800 may provide a passage through which ice moves.
- the ice chute 800 may guide ice discharged from the ice bin 600 to the ice guide 840.
- the ice guide 840 may provide a passage through which ice moves.
- the ice guide 840 may guide ice to the space 11b.
- the ice chute 800 may overlap at least a portion of the ice-making chamber 122 in the vertical direction. At least a portion of the ice chute 800 may overlap the ice maker 200 in the vertical direction.
- the second pusher 530 may overlap the ice chute 800 in the vertical direction.
- the second pusher 530 may overlap the cap duct 820 in the vertical direction.
- the second pusher 530 may overlap the ice guide 840 in the vertical direction.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a first pusher 510.
- the second pusher 530 may be located closer to the outer case 101 than the first pusher 510 .
- the horizontal distance between the second pusher 530 and the front of the outer case 101 may be shorter than the horizontal distance between the passage formed by the ice chute 800 and the front of the outer case 101.
- the first pusher 510 may overlap the ice discharge unit 630 in the vertical direction.
- the first pusher 510 may overlap the ice chute 800 in the vertical direction.
- the first pusher 510 may overlap the ice guide 840 in the vertical direction.
- the ice maker 200 may overlap the water tank 700 in the vertical direction.
- FIG. 5(A) is a view showing a cold air duct connected to the door liner of the first embodiment
- FIG. 5(B) is a view showing the ice-making room wall of the door liner of the first embodiment
- FIG. 6 is a view showing the ice-making room wall of the door liner of the first embodiment.
- This is a diagram showing the state in which the ice maker is installed on the support member of the embodiment.
- Figure 7 is a diagram showing the arrangement relationship between the ice maker and the cold air duct in the first embodiment.
- the door liner 102 may include an ice-making chamber wall 140 that forms the ice-making chamber 122 .
- the door liner 102 may further include a peripheral wall 102c.
- the peripheral wall 102c may be spaced apart from the ice-making chamber wall 140 on the outside of the ice-making chamber wall 140 .
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a cold air duct 900.
- the cold air duct 900 may guide cold air introduced through the cold air inlet 123a to the ice-making chamber 122.
- the cold air duct 900 may guide cold air from the ice-making chamber 122 to the cold air outlet 123b.
- the cold air duct 900 may include a first duct 910 forming a first flow path.
- the first flow path may communicate with the cold air inlet 123a and the ice-making chamber 122.
- the cold air duct 900 may further include a second duct 920.
- the second duct 920 may form the first flow path together with the first duct 910.
- a portion of the first duct 910 may be aligned with the cold air inlet 123a.
- a portion of the second duct 920 may contact the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- a first through hole 140a may be formed in the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- the first through hole 140a is a supply hole through which cold air is supplied to the ice making chamber 122.
- a portion of the second duct 920 may be aligned with the first through hole 140a.
- One surface of the second duct 920 may form the first flow path.
- the cold air duct 900 may further include a third duct 930.
- the third duct 930 may form a second flow path.
- the second flow path may communicate with the cold air outlet 123a and the ice-making chamber 122.
- the third duct 930 may form the second flow path together with the second duct 920.
- the other surface of the second duct 920 may form the second flow path.
- a second through hole 140b may be formed in the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- the second through hole 140b is an exhaust hole through which cold air is discharged from the ice making chamber 122.
- the second through hole 140b may be located below the first through hole 140a.
- Another portion of the second duct 920 may be aligned with the cold air outlet 123b.
- a portion of the third duct 930 may be aligned with the second through hole 140b.
- the cold air duct 900 may be omitted.
- the ice-making room wall 140 may include a front wall 141.
- the front wall 141 may be a wall facing the outer case 101.
- the ice-making chamber wall 140 may further include a first side wall 143.
- the ice-making chamber wall 140 may further include a second side wall 144 located opposite the first side wall 143.
- the cold air duct 900 may be located between the second side wall 144 and the peripheral wall 102c.
- the first through hole 140a and the second through hole 140b may be formed in the second side wall 144.
- the ice-making chamber wall 140 may further include an upper side wall 142.
- the ice-making chamber wall 140 may further include a lower side wall 148.
- the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a support member 150 on which the ice maker 200 is installed.
- the support member 150 may be installed on the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- part or all of the support member 150 may be formed integrally with the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- the support member 150 may be omitted and the ice maker 200 may be installed on the ice making chamber wall 140.
- the ice maker 200 can be described as being supported on the ice making room wall 140.
- the support member 150 may include a first member 152.
- the first member 152 may extend in the vertical direction.
- the ice maker 200 may be installed on the first member 152.
- the first member 152 may include an installation member 155.
- the installation member 155 may be located on the upper side of the first member 152.
- the first member 152 may be provided with a slot 154 through which a portion of the ice maker 200 passes.
- a motor assembly for driving the ice discharge unit 630 of the ice bin 600 may be mounted on the first member 152 .
- the support member 150 may further include a second member 153.
- the second member 153 may extend from the first member 152 in the horizontal direction.
- the ice bin 600 may be seated on the second member 153.
- An ice hole 153a through which ice passes may be formed in the second member 153.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a bracket 220 supported on the support member 150 or on the ice making chamber wall 140. When the ice maker 200 is directly supported on the ice making room wall 140, the ice maker 200 may be supported on the front wall 141.
- Figure 8 (A) is a perspective view of the ice maker according to the first embodiment as seen from one upper side
- Figure 8 (B) is a perspective view of the ice maker according to the first embodiment as seen from the other upper side
- Figure 9 (A) is a front view of the ice maker of the first embodiment
- Figure 9 (B) is a perspective view of the ice maker of the first embodiment viewed from below.
- Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of the ice maker according to the first embodiment
- Figure 11 is an exploded front view of the ice maker according to the first embodiment.
- the ice maker 200 may include a first tray assembly 201.
- the first tray assembly 201 may form a part of the ice making cell 203.
- the ice maker 200 may further include the second tray assembly 202.
- the second tray assembly 202 may form another part of the ice making cell 203.
- the ice-making cell 203 is a space where water changes phase due to cold.
- a driving unit 480 may be mounted on one side of the bracket 220.
- the driving unit 480 may provide driving force to the second tray assembly 202.
- the first tray assembly 201 may be installed on the bracket 220.
- the second tray assembly 202 can move relative to the first tray assembly 201. For example, the second tray assembly 202 may move in a straight line, curve, or rotate.
- the driving unit 480 may include a motor housing 481.
- the driving unit 480 may further include a motor accommodated in the motor housing 481 and a power transmission unit.
- a fastening portion 482 may be formed on the upper side of the motor housing 481.
- the fastening part 482 may be fastened to the bracket 220 by a fastening member.
- the driving unit 480 may be located adjacent to the first side wall 143. That is, the driving unit 480 may be located on the opposite side of the first through hole (inlet hole) 140a through which cold air flows.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a full ice detection lever 550 for detecting whether the ice bin 600 is full of ice.
- a full ice detection lever 550 for detecting whether the ice bin 600 is full of ice.
- One end of the full ice detection lever 550 may be connected to the driving unit 480.
- the other end of the full ice detection lever 550 may be connected to the bracket 220 .
- the ice-making chamber wall 140 may be provided with a recess formed at a position corresponding to the driving unit 480.
- the depression may include a first depression 145a formed in the first side wall 143.
- the depression may further include a second depression 145b formed in the front wall 141.
- the ice-making chamber wall 140 may further include a third recess 145c where a portion of the support member 150 is located.
- the third recessed portion 145c may be formed in the front wall 141.
- the third recessed portion 145c may be connected to the second recessed portion 145b.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a cold guide.
- the cold guide may provide a passage for supplying cold to the ice-making cell 203.
- the cold guide may be provided outside the ice-making cell 203.
- the cold is cold air.
- the cold guide may include a cold air guide 270, for example. Therefore, all configurations described in the cold guide can be understood as configurations of the cold guide.
- a passage for supplying cold to the ice-making cell 203 may be formed by the cold air guide, the first tray, and the first tray cover. Accordingly, at least a portion of each of the cold air guide, the first tray, and the first tray cover may serve as the cold guide.
- the cold air guide 270 may be adjacent to or contact the second side wall 144.
- the cold air guide 270 may be a separate component from the first tray case, which will be described later, or may be a part of the first tray case.
- the driving unit 480 may be located on the opposite side of the second side wall 144 or the cold air guide 270 with respect to the ice maker 200.
- Slots 146 and 147 through which one or more of a water pipe through which water flows and a connector (or wire) for connection to the ice maker 200 pass may be formed in the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- the slots 146 and 147 may be formed in the front wall 141.
- a portion of the water may be phase-changed into ice while contained in a portion of the ice-making cell 203 formed by the first tray assembly 201. Another part of the water may be phase-changed into ice while contained in another part of the ice-making cell 203 formed by the second tray assembly 202. In a state where ice making is completed, a portion of the ice may contact the first tray assembly 201. When ice making is completed, another part of the ice may contact the second tray assembly 202.
- the first tray assembly 201 may include a first tray 320.
- the first tray 320 may form a part of each of the plurality of ice making cells 203.
- the first tray assembly 201 may include a first tray case.
- the first tray case may include a portion that is in contact with or supported by the first tray.
- the first tray case may further include a first tray cover 300.
- the first tray cover 300 may be combined with the first tray 320.
- the first tray cover 300 may be located on one side of the first tray 320.
- the first tray 320 may be coupled to the bracket 220.
- the first tray 320 may be coupled to the bracket 220 while the first tray cover 300 is coupled to one side of the first tray 320 .
- the first tray 320 may be coupled to the support member 150 or the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a heater 330 that provides heat to the ice making cell 203.
- the first tray assembly 201 may include the heater 330.
- the heater 330 may operate at least during the ice-making process after completion of ice-making to provide heat to the first tray 320.
- the heater 330 may function as a moving heater.
- the heater 330 may contact the first tray 320 .
- the first tray assembly 201 may further include a heater cover 340 (or heater case) that covers the heater 330.
- the heater cover 340 may include a portion that contacts the heater 330 or is supported by the heater 330 .
- the heater cover 340 may be separate from the first tray cover 300 or may be formed integrally with the first tray cover 300.
- the heater cover 340 may press the heater 330 toward the first tray 320 .
- the heater cover 340 may be positioned between the first tray 320 and the first tray cover 300.
- the heater cover 340 may be located above a portion of the first tray 320 and may be located below a portion of the first tray cover 300.
- the second tray assembly 202 may include a second tray 360.
- the second tray 360 may form a different part of each of the plurality of ice making cells 203.
- At least a portion of the second tray 360 may be made of a deformable material so that ice can be easily separated.
- the second tray assembly 202 may further include a second tray case.
- the second tray case may be in contact with the second tray 360.
- the second tray case may include a second tray cover 350. A portion of the second tray cover 350 may be located closer to the first tray 320 than a portion of the second tray 360 .
- the second tray case may further include a second tray supporter 380. A portion of the second tray supporter 380 may be located farther from the first tray 320 than a portion of the second tray 360 .
- the ice maker 200 may further include a water supply unit 240 for supplying water to the ice making cell.
- the water supply unit 240 may supply water to some of the ice-making cells among the plurality of ice-making cells.
- the water supply unit 240 may be installed on the bracket 220.
- the water supply unit 240 may be provided with a slot 242 through which a water pipe passes.
- the water supply unit 240 may include a through hole 241 through which water is discharged.
- the cold air guide 270 may be installed on the bracket 220, the first tray 320, or the first tray cover 300, for example.
- the cold air guide 270 may guide cold air to the ice-making cell 203.
- the cold air guide 270 may contact the first tray assembly 201.
- the cold air guide 270 may contact one or more of the first tray 320 and the first tray cover 300.
- a portion of the cold air guide 270 may be located on the opposite side of the driving unit 480 with respect to the first tray assembly 201. Cold air guided by the cold air guide 270 may flow in a direction close to the driving unit 480. By arranging the driving unit 480, the driving unit 480 can be prevented from acting as a flow resistance of cold air.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a temperature sensor 710 for detecting the temperature of water or ice in the ice making cell.
- the temperature sensor 710 may detect the temperature of the first tray 320.
- the temperature sensor 710 may be mounted on the first tray 320 .
- the temperature sensor 710 may be covered by an insulation member 720.
- the insulation member 720 can prevent cold air from directly contacting the temperature sensor 710.
- the ice maker 200 may further include transmission units 420 and 421 for transmitting power of the driving unit 480.
- the power of the driving unit 480 may be transmitted to the second tray assembly 202 by a plurality of transmission units 420 and 421.
- the first transmission unit 420 may be connected to the driving unit 480.
- the first transmission unit 420 may be coupled to one side of the second tray supporter 380.
- the second transmission unit 421 may be coupled to the other side of the second tray supporter 380.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a shaft 410 coupled to each of the plurality of transmission units 420 and 421.
- the first delivery unit 420 may be movably supported on one side of the first tray 320 .
- the second transmission unit 421 may be movably supported on the other side of the first tray 320.
- the materials of the delivery units 420 and 421 and the first tray 320 may be different.
- the transmission parts 420 and 421 may be, for example, injection-molded plastic products.
- An intermediate member 416 may be coupled to any one of the transmission units 420 and 421 and the first tray 320 to prevent direct friction between the two components made of different materials.
- the intermediate member 416 may be coupled to the first tray 320.
- the transmission units 420 and 421 may pass through the intermediate member 416 and contact the intermediate member 416 .
- the ice maker 200 may further include a first pusher 510 that presses the ice or the first tray assembly 201 during the ice moving process.
- the first pusher 510 may push the ice so that the ice is separated from the first tray 320 .
- the first pusher 510 may penetrate the first tray cover 300 to push ice.
- the first pusher 510 may push ice through the first tray 320 .
- the first pusher 510 may receive power from the driving unit 480.
- the first pusher 510 may receive the power of the driving unit 480 transmitted to the second tray assembly 202.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a pusher link 440.
- a plurality of pusher links 440 may be connected to the first pusher 510.
- One side of the pusher link 440 may be connected to the first pusher 510, and the other side may be connected to the second tray assembly 202.
- the other side of the pusher link 440 may be connected to the second tray supporter 380.
- the ice maker 200 may further include an elastic member 460.
- One end of the elastic member 460 may be connected to the transmission units 420 and 421, and the other end may be connected to the second tray assembly 202.
- the elastic member 460 may increase adhesion between the first tray assembly 201 and the second tray assembly 202 at the ice-making position.
- the other end of the elastic member 460 may be coupled to the second tray supporter 380.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a second pusher 530 that presses the ice or the second tray assembly 202 during the ice moving process.
- the second pusher 530 may be installed on the bracket 220, for example. When the bracket 220 is omitted, the second pusher 530 may be installed on the support member 150 or the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- the ice maker 200 may further include a full ice detection lever 550.
- the full ice detection lever 550 may include a lever body 552 extending in one direction.
- the full ice detection lever 550 may further include a first extension portion 553 extending from one end of the lever body 552.
- the full ice detection lever 550 may further include a second extension portion 554 extending from the other end of the lever body 552.
- the first extension part 553 may be connected to the driving part 480.
- the second extension 554 may be connected to the bracket 220.
- the driving unit 480 may include an extension rib 484 inserted into the bracket 220 or penetrating the bracket 220 .
- a plurality of extension ribs 484 may be arranged to be spaced apart in the horizontal or vertical direction.
- the extended rib 484 may protrude from the motor housing 481.
- Figure 12 (A) is a perspective view of the cold air guide according to the first embodiment as seen from the top
- Figure 12 (B) is a perspective view of the cold air guide according to the first embodiment as seen from the bottom.
- the cold air guide 270 may include a first opening 272 (or cold air inlet).
- the first opening 272 may provide a passage through which cold air, which is an example of cold, flows into the space formed by the cold air guide 270.
- the cold air guide 270 may further include a second opening 278 (or cold air outlet).
- the second opening 278 may provide a passage through which the cold air is discharged from the inside of the space formed by the cold air guide 270 to the outside.
- the cold air guide 270 may include a first guide 271 forming the first opening 272.
- the cold air guide 270 may further include a second guide 275 forming the second opening 278.
- the second guide 275 may extend from the first guide 271.
- the first guide 271 and the second guide 275 may define a cold air flow path 270a, which is a passage through which cold air flows.
- the first guide 271 may further include a round wall 274.
- the round wall 274 may be formed to be convex upward. The round wall 274 can prevent the second transmission unit 421 and the first guide 271 from interfering with each other.
- the cold air guide 270 may include a guide wall that provides one surface of the space formed by the cold air guide 270 or the cold air flow path 270a.
- the guide wall may include a first guide wall 275a.
- the first guide wall 275a may provide a first surface of the cold air flow path 270a.
- the first surface may be a portion of the upper side of the cold air guide 275.
- the guide wall may further include a second guide wall 276.
- the second guide wall 276 may extend from the first guide wall 275a.
- the second guide wall 276 may provide a second surface of the cold air flow path 270a.
- the second surface may form the first side of the cold air flow path 270a.
- the second surface may form a first corner portion of the cold air guide 270 together with the first surface.
- the guide wall may further include a third guide wall 277.
- the third guide wall 277 may extend from the first guide wall 275a.
- the third guide wall 277 may provide a third side of the cold air flow path 270a.
- the third side may form a second side of the cold air flow path 270a.
- the third surface may form a second corner portion of the cold air guide 270 together with the first surface.
- the second guide 275 may include the first to third guide walls 275a, 276, and 277.
- the first guide wall 275a may include a first inclined surface 275b.
- the first inclined surface 275b may be inclined in a direction approaching the second opening 278.
- the first inclined surface 275b may be inclined downward as it moves away from the first guide 271.
- the first guide wall 275a may further include a second inclined surface 275c.
- the inclination direction of the second inclined surface 275c may be different from that of the first inclined surface 275b.
- the second inclined surface 275c may be inclined in a direction closer to the second opening 278.
- the second inclined surface 275c may slope downward as it moves away from the second guide wall 276.
- the second opening 278 may be formed in the first guide wall 275a or the third guide wall 277.
- the cold air guide 270 may further include a bracket fastening portion 273a fastened to the bracket 220.
- the bracket fastening portion 273a may be formed on the first guide 271 or the second guide 275.
- the bracket fastening portion 273a may be formed at a connection portion of the first guide 271 and the second guide 275.
- the cold air guide 270 may further include a protrusion 273b coupled to the bracket 200.
- the protrusion 273b may be formed on the second guide 275, for example.
- the cold air guide 270 may further include a depression 276c for positioning a portion of the water supply unit 240.
- the recessed portion 276c may be formed in the second guide 275.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the first tray according to the first embodiment as seen from the top
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the first tray according to the first embodiment as seen from the bottom
- FIG. 15 is a first tray according to the first embodiment. This is the floor plan.
- the first tray 320 may define a first cell 321 that is part of the ice making cell 203.
- the first tray 320 may include a first cell wall 322 forming the first cell 321 .
- the first cell 321 may be formed in a hemispherical shape or a shape similar to a hemisphere.
- the first tray 320 may include a first contact surface 322a that contacts the second tray 360.
- the first contact surface 322a may be one surface of the first cell wall 322.
- the first tray 320 may form a plurality of first cells 321.
- the plurality of first cells 321 may be arranged in a plurality of rows to increase the number while reducing the size of the ice produced.
- the plurality of first cells 321 may include a first cell portion 321a disposed in a first column and a second cell portion 321b disposed in a second column.
- the first and second rows may be arranged in the Y-axis direction in the drawing.
- the Y-axis direction may be the front-to-back direction of the refrigerator or the front-to-back direction of the door.
- the first row may include a plurality of first cell portions 321a.
- the second row may include a plurality of second cell portions 321b.
- the first row may be located closer to the front wall 141 or the outer case 101 or the front of the door or the cold air guide 270 than the second row.
- the second row may be located closer to the ice-making chamber door 130 than the first row.
- the number of first cell portions 321a may be the same as or different from the number of second cell portions 321b.
- the number of first cell portions 321a may be less than the number of second cell portions 321b.
- One first cell portion 321a may be arranged to correspond to an area between two adjacent second cell portions 321b.
- one first cell portion 321a may be arranged to face the area between two adjacent second cell portions 321b. That is, the first cell portion 321a and the second cell portion 321b may be arranged in a zigzag shape.
- the first tray 320 may further include through holes 323a and 323b that provide a passage for water or cold air.
- the number of through holes 323a and 323b may be equal to the number of first cells 321.
- the first tray 320 may further include an auxiliary storage compartment 323d.
- the auxiliary storage compartment 323d allows water or cold air to pass through.
- the auxiliary storage compartment 323d may be located above the through holes 323a and 323b.
- the first tray 320 may further include an extension wall 323c.
- the extension wall 323c may extend upward around the through holes 323a and 323b to form the auxiliary storage compartment 323d.
- the extension wall 323c may extend from the first cell wall 322.
- the auxiliary storage room 323d may be a space where ice is produced.
- the auxiliary storage compartment 323d may be a part of the ice making cell 203.
- the top of the ice When ice making is completed, the top of the ice may be located in or adjacent to the through holes 323a and 323b. Accordingly, the completed ice may have a spherical shape or may be almost similar to a spherical shape.
- the auxiliary storage compartment 323d may store water excessively supplied to the ice-making cell 203.
- the auxiliary storage compartment 323d can store ice that expands during the phase change of supplied water.
- the first tray 320 may further include an extension portion 324.
- the extension portion 324 may include a portion extending from the first cell wall 322 .
- the extension portion 324 may contact the guide walls 275a, 276, and 277 that provide one side of the space formed by the cold air guide 270, or may support the guide walls 275a, 276, and 277.
- the extension portion 324 includes a portion spaced apart from the guide walls 275a, 276, and 277, so that the cold air flow path 270a is between the extension portion 324 and the guide walls 275a, 276, and 277. It can be located in a spaced apart space.
- the space formed by the cold guide may be formed by a first surface (for example, a top surface or a horizontal surface) and a second surface (for example, a side surface or a vertical surface) that forms a corner together with the first surface.
- a first surface for example, a top surface or a horizontal surface
- a second surface for example, a side surface or a vertical surface
- the extension portion 324 may provide at least a portion of the first surface.
- the guide walls 275a, 276, 277 may provide the second surface.
- the extension portion 324 may contact or be spaced apart from the guide wall at the edge portion.
- the extension portion 324 may further include a first extension wall 324e providing at least a portion of the first surface and a second extension wall 324d providing at least a portion of the second surface. You can.
- the second extension wall 324d may extend in a direction crossing the first extension wall 324e.
- the first and second extension walls 324d and 324e may contact or be spaced apart from the guide wall at the corners.
- the first tray 320 may further include one or more fastening parts for fastening to the bracket 220.
- the first tray 320 may include a first fastening part 324a.
- the first tray 320 may further include a second fastening part 324b.
- the bracket 220 is omitted, the first and second fastening parts 324a and 324b may contact or be supported by the ice-making chamber wall 140.
- the extension portion 324 may further include the first and second fastening parts 324a and 324b.
- the first and second fastening parts 324a and 324b may extend from one end of the first extension wall 324e in a direction away from the second tray 360.
- the first and second fastening parts 324a and 324b may be arranged to be spaced apart in the X-axis direction (a direction crossing the Y-axis, for example, a horizontal direction).
- the first and second fastening parts 324a and 324b may include a fastening hole 324c.
- the first tray 320 may further include a supporter 325 that supports the movement of the second tray assembly 202.
- a supporter 325 may be arranged to be spaced apart in the X-axis direction.
- the supporter 325 may extend from the extension portion 324 in one direction.
- the supporter 325 may extend in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first and second fastening parts 324a and 324b extend.
- the supporter 325 may include a hole 325a.
- the transmission units 420 and 421 may be movably coupled to the supporter 325.
- the transmission units 420 and 421 may be coupled to the supporter 325 to enable relative rotation.
- the intermediate member 416 is coupled to the hole 325a of the supporter 325, and the intermediate member 416 is installed in the supporter 325 to prevent the intermediate member 416 from rotating with respect to the supporter 325.
- a slot 325b into which a portion of 416 is inserted may be provided. The slot 325b may extend outward from the hole 325a.
- the intermediate member 416 may be formed of a material different from that of the first tray 320.
- the entire first tray 320 may be made of the same material, or at least a portion may be made of a metal material.
- the first tray 320 may further include a bracket coupling portion 325c to be coupled to the bracket 220.
- the bracket coupling portion 325c may protrude from the extension portion 324.
- the bracket coupling portion 325c may be located between a plurality of supports 325.
- the first tray 320 may further include a cover coupling portion 327 to be coupled to the first tray cover 300.
- a cover coupling portion 327 to be coupled to the first tray cover 300.
- a plurality of cover coupling parts 327 may be arranged to be spaced apart in the left-right direction or the front-back direction.
- the cover coupling part 327 may protrude from the extension part 324.
- the first tray 320 may further include a sensor mounting portion 326 on which the temperature sensor 710 is mounted.
- the sensor mounting portion 326 may be formed in a recessed shape toward the second tray 360.
- the temperature sensor 710 may be accommodated in the sensor mounting portion 326.
- a portion of the sensor mounting portion 326 may be located between two adjacent first cell portions 321a. Another part of the sensor mounting portion 326 may be located between two adjacent second cell portions 321b.
- the first tray 320 may further include a receiving portion 326a that accommodates an insulating member mounted on the temperature sensor 710.
- the first tray 320 may further include a plurality of fastening bosses 328a, 328b, and 328c.
- the plurality of fastening bosses 328a, 328b, and 328c may include a first fastening boss 328a.
- the heater cover 340 may be seated on the first fastening boss 328a.
- the first fastening boss 328a may be coupled to a fastening member penetrating the first tray cover 300 and the heater cover 340.
- the first fastening boss 328a may protrude from the extension portion 324.
- the plurality of fastening bosses 328a, 328b, and 328c may further include a second fastening boss 328b.
- the first tray cover 300 may be seated on the second fastening boss 328b.
- the second fastening boss 328b may be coupled to a fastening member fastened to the first tray cover 300.
- the second fastening boss 328b may protrude from the first cell wall 322.
- the plurality of fastening bosses 328a, 328b, and 328c may further include a third fastening boss 328c.
- the third fastening boss 328c may be coupled to a fastening member penetrating the first tray cover 300.
- the third fastening boss 328c may protrude from the extension portion 324.
- the first tray 320 may further include a heater seating portion 329 on which the heater 330 is seated.
- the heater seating portion 329 may be formed as a portion of the first tray 320 is depressed in a direction toward the second tray 360 .
- the heater seating portion 329 may be formed to be recessed downward.
- the heater seating portion 329 may be arranged to surround the plurality of first cell portions 321a and the plurality of second cell portions 321b.
- the first tray 320 may further include a guide groove 329a that guides a portion of the heater 330 located outside the heater seating portion 329.
- the first tray 320 may further include a recessed portion 329c that is recessed from the extension portion 324 or the first cell wall 322 toward the second tray 360 .
- the heater seating portion 329 may be formed by being recessed in the recessed portion 329c.
- the recessed portion 329c may be omitted.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the first tray cover according to the first embodiment as seen from the top
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the first tray cover according to the first embodiment as seen from the bottom.
- the first tray cover 300 may include a first portion 301. At least a portion of the first portion 301 may be spaced apart from the first tray 320 . For example, at least a portion of the first portion 301 may be located above the first tray 320 .
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a second part 302 extending from one side of the first part 301.
- the second part 302 may extend from the first part 301 in a direction that intersects the first part 301 .
- the second part 302 may extend from the first part 301 in a direction away from the first tray 320 .
- the second portion 302 may cover the first pusher 510 in the ice making position.
- the second part 302 can minimize exposure of the first pusher 510.
- the second part 302 may be located between the first pusher 510 and the ice making room door 130.
- a hole 302a may be formed in the second portion 302.
- a fastening member may pass through the hole 302a.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a guide 303.
- the guide 303 extends from the first portion 301 and may provide a passage for the first pusher 510 to move.
- the guide 303 may extend from the first part 301 in a direction that intersects the first part 301 .
- the guide 303 may include a guide slot 303a.
- the guide 303 may extend from the second portion 302.
- the guide 303 may be formed on the first tray 320.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a water supply hole 301a.
- the water supply hole 301a may be aligned with the through hole 241 of the water supply unit 240.
- the water supply hole 301a may be formed as a portion of the first part 301 is depressed toward the second part 302. Alternatively, the water supply hole 301a may be formed by cutting a portion of the first portion 301.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a communication hole 301b aligned with the auxiliary storage compartment 323d (or through hole 323a, 323b) of the first tray 320.
- the water supply hole 301a and the communication hole 301b can be collectively referred to as cover openings.
- a plurality of communication holes 301b may be formed in the first portion 301.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a first fastening hole 301d aligned with the first fastening boss 328a.
- the fastening member may pass through the first fastening hole 301d and the heater cover 340 and be fastened to the first fastening boss 328a.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a fastening portion 301e aligned with the second fastening boss 328b.
- the fastening part 301e may protrude from the first part 301.
- the fastening member may pass through the fastening portion 301e and be fastened to the second fastening boss 328b.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a second fastening hole 301f aligned with the third fastening boss 328c.
- the fastening member may pass through the second fastening hole 301f and be fastened to the third fastening boss 328c.
- the first part 301 may further include a receiving groove 301g in which the extension wall 323c of the first tray 320 is accommodated.
- a rib 301c may be formed in a portion of the receiving groove 301g corresponding to the communication hole 301b.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a guide cover 304 that contacts a portion of the cold air guide 270.
- the guide cover 304 may cover a portion of the cold air guide 270.
- the guide cover 304 may be bent at the first portion 301.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a guide contact portion 304a that contacts the cold air guide 270.
- the guide contact portion 304a may extend upward from the first portion 301.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a tray seating portion 305 mounted on the first tray 320 .
- a tray seating portion 305 mounted on the first tray 320 .
- a plurality of tray seating units 305 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the first part 301.
- the tray seating portion 305 may extend downward from both ends of the first portion 301.
- the first portion 301 may be spaced apart from a portion of the first tray 320 by the tray seating portion 305.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a tray coupling portion 306 to be coupled to the first tray 320.
- the cover coupling part 327 may be coupled to the tray coupling part 306.
- the cover coupling part 327 may be inserted into the tray coupling part 306.
- the tray coupling portion 306 may extend from the first portion 301 or from the tray seating portion 305.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a cover pressing portion 307 (or first protrusion).
- the cover pressing part 307 may protrude from the first part 301.
- the cover pressing part 307 may contact the heater cover 340.
- the cover pressing unit 307 may press the heater cover 340.
- a plurality of cover pressing units 307 may be arranged to be spaced apart in the front-back and left-right directions.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a pressing protrusion 308 (or a second protrusion).
- the pressing protrusion 380 may press the insulation member 720.
- a plurality of pressing protrusions 308 may protrude from the first portion 301.
- the first tray cover 300 may further include a heater guide 309.
- the heater guide 309 may be located adjacent to one tray seating portion 305 among the plurality of tray seating portions 305.
- the heater guide 309 may protrude from the first part 301.
- a portion of the heater 330 may be located between the heater guide 309 and the work tray seating portion 305.
- Figure 18 (A) is a perspective view of the bracket according to the first embodiment as seen from one side
- Figure 18 (B) is a perspective view of the bracket according to the first embodiment as seen from the other side.
- the bracket 220 may include a first part 221.
- the first tray assembly 201 may be in contact with or supported on the first portion 221 .
- the first part 221 may be coupled to the support member 150.
- the bracket 220 may further include a second part 230 extending from the first part 221.
- the driving unit 480 may be coupled to the second part 230.
- the first part 221 may include a first support part 222a that supports the water supply part 240. A portion of the water supply unit 240 may be inserted into the first support unit 222a.
- the first part 221 may further include a first fastening part 222b through which a fastening member fastened to the water supply unit 240 passes.
- the first part 221 may further include a second support part 223a supporting the cold air guide 270.
- the protrusion 273b of the cold air guide 270 may be inserted into the second support portion 223a.
- the first part 221 may further include a second fastening part 223b through which a fastening member fastened to the cold air guide 270 passes.
- the first portion 221 may further include a third support portion 224a supporting the first tray assembly 201.
- the first tray 320 may be supported on the third support part 224a.
- the third support part 224a may be provided on the first surface of the first part 221.
- the bracket coupling portion 325c of the first tray 320 may be inserted into the third support portion 224a.
- the first portion 221 may further include third fastening portions 224d and 224e through which a fastening member fastened to the first tray 320 passes.
- a plurality of third fastening parts 224d and 224e may be arranged to be spaced apart in the horizontal or vertical direction.
- the first part 221 further includes guide ribs 224b and 224c that guide the position of the first tray 320 while the first tray 320 is supported on the third support part 224a. can do.
- a plurality of guide ribs 224b and 224c may be arranged to be spaced apart in the horizontal or vertical direction.
- the first guide rib 224b may be adjacent to or contact the first fastening part 324a.
- the second guide rib 224c may be adjacent to or contact the second fastening part 324b.
- the first part 221 may include a first wall 221a. At least a portion of the first wall 221a may extend in the vertical direction.
- the first part 221 may further include a second wall 221b extending from the bottom of the first wall 221a.
- the second wall 221b may extend obliquely from the first wall 221a.
- the first part 221 may further include a third wall 221c extending from the second wall 221b.
- the third wall 221c may be divided into a part extending in the horizontal direction and a part extending in the vertical direction.
- the second wall 221b may be omitted, and the third wall 221c may extend from the lower side of the first wall 221a.
- the second pusher 530 may be coupled to or supported on the first part 221.
- the second pusher 530 may be coupled to or supported by the third wall 221c.
- the bracket 220 may further include a bracket extension 225 penetrating the slot 154 of the support member 150.
- the bracket extension 225 may be formed in the first portion 221.
- the bracket extension 225 may be provided on a second side of the first wall 221 that is opposite to the first side.
- the bracket 220 may further include a heater guide 226 that guides the heater 330.
- a portion of the first portion 221 of the heater guide 226 may protrude to form a space 226a therein that accommodates the heater 330.
- the heater guide 226 may protrude from the second surface of the first wall 221.
- the first part 221 may include a hole 226b through which a portion of the heater 330 passes.
- the hole 226a may be located adjacent to the second part 230 in the first part 221.
- the second part 230 may surround a portion of the outer surface of the driving unit 480.
- the second part 230 may include an opening 232 through which components for connecting the driving unit 480 and the second tray assembly 202 pass.
- the second part 320 may be provided with a fastening protrusion 231c for fastening with the driving unit 480.
- a rib 232 for reinforcing strength may be provided at a connection portion between the second part 230 and the first part 221.
- a plurality of ribs 232 may be arranged in a vertical or horizontal direction.
- the rib 232 may be formed on the second surface of the first wall 221a.
- the second part 230 may further include rib receiving parts 231a and 231b that accommodate the extended ribs 484 of the driving part 480.
- the bracket 220 may further include a lever coupling portion 228 to which the second extension portion 554 of the full ice detection lever 550 is coupled.
- the lever coupling portion 228 may include a lever through hole 228a.
- the lever engaging portion 228 may be located on the opposite side of the first portion 221 from the second portion 230 .
- the lever coupling portion 228 may include, for example, a first part 228c extending from the third wall 221c.
- the lever coupling portion 228 may further include a second part 228d bent from the first part 228c.
- the lever through hole 228a may be formed in the second part 228d.
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the first pusher according to the first embodiment viewed from the top
- FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the first pusher according to the present embodiment viewed from the bottom
- FIG. 21 (A) is a top view of the first pusher according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 21 (B) is a front view of the first pusher according to the first embodiment
- Figure 22(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 22A-22A of Figure 21(A)
- Figure 22(B) is a perspective view showing the connection portion of the first pusher according to the first embodiment
- Figure 23(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23A-23 in Figure 21(A)
- Figure 23(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23B-23B in Figure 21(A).
- the first pusher 510 may include a pusher body 511.
- the pusher body 511 may be formed to be long in the X-axis direction.
- the pusher 510 may include a plurality of bars 513 and 514.
- the plurality of bars 513 and 514 may extend from the pusher body 511 .
- the plurality of bars 513 and 514 may extend in the Z-axis direction.
- Grooves 512a and 512b for strength reinforcement may be formed on one or more of the two opposing surfaces of the pusher body 511.
- a first groove 512a may be formed on the first surface 511a of the pusher body 511.
- the first groove 512a may be recessed from the first surface 511a toward the second surface 511b, which is the opposite surface of the first surface 511a.
- a second groove 512b may be formed in the second surface 511b of the pusher body 511.
- the second groove 512b may be recessed toward the first surface 511a.
- One or more first grooves 512a may be formed on the first surface 511a.
- One or more second grooves 512b may be formed on the second surface 511b.
- the second side 511b may be a side facing the ice making cell 203.
- the first side 511a may be the opposite side of the second side 511b.
- the second surface 511b may be closer to the ice-making cell 203 than the first surface 511a.
- the first surface 511a may be the upper surface of the pusher body 511.
- the second surface 511b may be the lower surface of the pusher body 511.
- the first side 511a may be the first side among both sides of the pusher body 511.
- the second side 511b may be the second side among both sides of the pusher body 511.
- the plurality of bars 513 and 514 may include a first bar 513 arranged in a first row and a second bar 514 arranged in a second row.
- the first and second rows may be arranged in the Y-axis direction in the drawing.
- the pusher body 511 may space the first bar 513 in the first row and the second bar 514 in the second row.
- the first row may include a plurality of first bars 513.
- the second row may include a plurality of second bars 514.
- the length of the first bar 513 may be the same as or different from the length of the second bar 514. If the length of the first bar 513 is different from the length of the second bar 513, either the first bar 513 or the second bar 514 may pressurize the ice before the other. there is. If the length of the first bar 513 is different from the length of the second bar 513, the torque of the driving unit 480 transmitted to the first pusher 530 may be reduced.
- the first row may be located closer to the front wall 141 or the outer case 101 than the second row.
- the second row may be located closer to the ice-making chamber door 130 than the first row.
- the number of first bars 513 may be the same as or different from the number of second bars 514.
- the number of first bars 513 may be less than the number of second bars 514.
- the first bar 513 may be positioned to correspond to an area between two adjacent second bars 514 or to face the area between two adjacent second bars 514 . That is, the first bar 513 and the second bar 514 may be arranged in a zigzag shape.
- the distance between the plurality of first bars 513 may be constant. Alternatively, the distance between two adjacent first bars 513 among the plurality of first bars 513 may be different from the distance between two other adjacent first bars 513.
- the distance between the plurality of second bars 514 may be constant. Alternatively, the distance between two adjacent second bars 514 among the plurality of second bars 514 may be different from the distance between two other adjacent second bars 514 .
- One or more of the plurality of first bars 513 may include a first hole 513a.
- the first hole 513a may be formed to penetrate the first bar 513.
- the first hole 513a may extend in the longitudinal direction of the first bar 513.
- One or more of the plurality of second bars 514 may include a second hole 514a.
- the second hole 514a may be formed to penetrate the second bar 514.
- the second hole 514a may extend in the longitudinal direction of the second bar 514.
- the strength of the first bar 513 and the second bar 514 can be improved by the first and second holes 513a and 514a.
- the outer peripheral surface of one or more of the plurality of first bars 513 may include a portion whose diameter decreases as it approaches the ice-making cell 203.
- the outer peripheral surface of one or more of the plurality of second bars 514 may include a portion whose diameter decreases as it approaches the ice-making cell 203.
- one or more outer peripheral surfaces of the plurality of first bars 513 may include portions with the same diameter in the Z-axis direction.
- One or more outer peripheral surfaces of the plurality of second bars 514 may include portions with the same diameter in the Z-axis direction.
- At least one inner peripheral surface of the plurality of first bars 513 may include a portion whose diameter decreases as it approaches the ice-making cell 203.
- At least one inner peripheral surface of the plurality of second bars 514 may include a portion whose diameter decreases as it gets closer to the ice-making cell 203.
- the pusher body 511 may further include a plurality of extension parts 515.
- the plurality of extension parts 515 may include a first extension part 515a extending from the pusher body 511 to one side.
- the plurality of extension parts 515 may include a second extension part 515b extending from the other side of the pusher body 511.
- the first bar 513 may extend from the first extension portion 515a.
- the second bar 514 may extend from the second extension portion 515b.
- the direction in which the extension part 515 extends from the pusher body 511 and the direction in which each bar 513 and 514 extend from the extension part 515 may intersect.
- the length of the extension portion 515 of the pusher body 511 may be shorter than the length of each bar 513 and 514.
- At least one of both surfaces of the first extension 515a may include a round surface 515c.
- At least one of both surfaces of the second extension portion 515b may include a round surface 515d.
- the round surfaces 515c and 515d may be located at the boundary between the first and second extension parts 515a and 515b and the pusher body 511.
- the first extension 515a may include a portion whose width decreases as it moves away from the pusher body 511.
- the second extension portion 515b may include a portion whose width decreases as it moves away from the pusher body 511 .
- the pusher body 511 may further include an extension body 516 extending from both sides of the pusher body 511 .
- the extended body 516 may be located in the guide slot 303a.
- the cross-section of the extended body 516 may be formed to be non-circular to reduce rotation of the first pusher 510 while the first pusher 510 moves along the guide slot 303a.
- the cross section of the extended body 516 may be formed as a rectangle or square.
- the height (H) of the extension body 516 (length in the Z-axis direction or the first length in the moving direction of the first pusher) is equal to the width (W) of the extension body 516 (length in the Y-axis direction or the first length of the first pusher) It may be longer than the second length in the direction intersecting the moving direction of. Accordingly, during the movement of the first pusher 510, movement of the first pusher 510 in a direction intersecting the movement direction of the first pusher 510 can be reduced.
- the pusher body 511 may further include a connection portion 517 extending from the extension body 516.
- the connection portion 517 may be coupled to the pusher link 440.
- the connection portion 517 may pass through the pusher link 440.
- connection portion 517 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, for example.
- the extended body 516 may include a lower surface 516a (or first surface) and an upper surface 516b (or second surface).
- the connection portion 517 may be located closer to the lower surface 516a than the upper surface 516b.
- the diameter (D) of the connecting portion 517 may be equal to or smaller than the width (W) of the extended body 516.
- the lower surface 516a of the extended body 516 may be positioned at the same height as the lower end of the connecting portion 517, may be positioned lower, or may be located closer to the ice-making cell 203 than the lower end of the connecting portion 517.
- the extended body 516 may include a portion located closer to the ice-making cell 203 than the first surface 511a of the pusher body 511.
- the upper surface 516b of the extension body 516 may be positioned lower than the first surface 511a of the pusher body 511 or closer to the ice-making cell 203.
- the extended body 516 may include a portion located closer to the ice-making cell 203 than the second surface 511b of the pusher body 511.
- the lower surface 516a of the extended body 516 may be positioned lower than the second surface 511b of the pusher body 511 or closer to the ice-making cell 203.
- the first pusher 510 may further include a protrusion 518 protruding from the connection portion 517 in the radial direction.
- the protrusion 518 may prevent the first pusher 510 from being separated from the pusher link 440 while the first pusher 510 is coupled to the pusher link 440 .
- the width of the protrusion 518 may be smaller than the diameter D of the connecting portion 517.
- a plurality of protrusions 518 may protrude from the connecting portion 517 and be spaced apart from each other.
- Figure 24 (A) is a perspective view of the second tray assembly according to the first embodiment as seen from above.
- Figure 24(B) is a perspective view of the second tray assembly according to the first embodiment viewed from the bottom.
- the second tray 360 may be seated on the second tray supporter 380.
- a portion of the second tray 360 may penetrate the second tray supporter 380.
- the second tray cover 350 may be seated on the second tray 360. A portion of the second tray 360 may penetrate the second tray cover 350.
- the second tray supporter 380, the second tray 360, and the second tray cover 350 may be fastened at once by the fastening member S4.
- the fastening member S4 may be fastened to the lower side of the second tray supporter 380.
- the second tray assembly 202 may further include a fixing member 390. Although it is not limited, when the second tray assembly 202 is divided into three areas in the X-axis direction (left and right directions), the fixing member 390 may be located in the central area. The fixing member 390 may be seated on the second tray 360. When the fixing member 390 is seated on the second tray 360, a portion of the fixing member 390 may penetrate the second tray 360.
- the fixing member 390 that penetrates the second tray 360 may contact the second tray supporter 380 or may penetrate the second tray supporter 380 .
- the second tray supporter 380, the second tray 360, and the fixing member 390 may be fastened at once by the fastening member S5.
- the fastening member S5 may be fastened to the lower side of the second tray supporter 380.
- the second tray 360 may define a second cell 361, which is another part of the ice-making cell.
- the second tray 360 may include a second cell wall 362 forming the second cell 361.
- the second cell 361 may be formed in a hemispherical shape or a shape similar to a hemisphere.
- the second tray 360 may form a plurality of second cells 361.
- the plurality of second cells 361 may be arranged in a plurality of rows to increase the number while reducing the size of the ice produced.
- the plurality of second cells 361 may include a first cell portion 361a disposed in a first column and a second cell portion 361b disposed in a second column.
- the first and second rows may be arranged in the Y-axis direction in the drawing.
- the Y-axis direction may be the front-to-back direction of the refrigerator or the front-to-back direction of the door.
- the first row may include a plurality of first cell portions 361a.
- the second row may include a plurality of second cell portions 361b.
- the first row may be located closer to the front wall 141 or the outer case 101 or the front of the door or the cold air guide 270 than the second row.
- the second row may be located closer to the ice-making chamber door 130 than the first row.
- the second cell 361 in the second tray 360 may be arranged to correspond to the first cell 321 of the first tray 320, the specific arrangement of the second cell 361 will be omitted. Do this.
- FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker in the water supply position of the second tray assembly of the first embodiment
- FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker in the ice-making position of the second tray assembly of the first embodiment
- Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker with the second tray assembly moved to the full ice detection position during the ice moving process.
- Figure 28 (A) is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker in a state where the first bar of the second pusher is in contact with the second tray
- Figure 28 (B) is a state in which the second bar of the second pusher is in contact with the second tray. This is a cross-sectional view showing the ice maker.
- Figure 29(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the first bar of the second pusher presses the second tray in the moving position
- Figure 29(B) shows the second bar of the second pusher pressing the second tray in the moving position. This is a drawing showing the pressurized state.
- Figure 30 is a control block diagram of a refrigerator according to the first embodiment.
- the refrigerator may further include a control unit 100.
- the control unit 100 may be installed on or spaced apart from an object for control.
- the control unit 100 may be located inside or outside the object for control.
- the driving unit 480 may be controlled by the control unit 100.
- the control unit 100 may control the driving unit 480 to move the second tray assembly 202 to the water supply position, ice making position, full ice detection position, and moving position.
- the position of the second tray assembly 202 in FIG. 25 is the water supply position.
- the position of the second tray assembly 202 in FIG. 26 is the ice-making position.
- the position of the second tray assembly 202 in FIG. 27 is the full ice detection position.
- the position of the second tray assembly 202 in FIG. 29 is the moving position.
- the second tray assembly 202 may move in a first direction from the water supply position to the ice making position.
- the first direction is clockwise in the drawing.
- the second tray assembly 202 may move from the ice-making position to the water supply position in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
- the second direction is counterclockwise in the drawing.
- the second tray assembly 202 may move in the second direction from the water supply position to the full ice detection position.
- the second tray assembly 202 may move in the second direction from the full ice detection position to the moving position.
- the second tray assembly 202 may move in the first direction from the moving position to the water supply position.
- a water supply process may be performed at the water supply location of the second tray assembly 202. Water may be supplied to the ice-making cell 203 through the water supply unit 240.
- the first cell 321 and the second cell 361 may be spaced apart.
- the first row may be located closer to the rotation center C1 of the second tray assembly 202 than the second row.
- the distance between the second cell portion 321b of the first tray 320 in the second row and the second cell portion 361b of the second tray 360 is the first tray in the first row ( It may be greater than the distance between the first cell portion 321a of the first tray 320 and the first cell portion 361a of the second tray 360.
- the first bar 513 of the first pusher 510 may separate ice from the ice-making cells 203 in the first row.
- the first bar 513 may push ice from the ice-making cells 203 in the first row.
- the second bar 514 may separate ice from the ice-making cells 203 in the second row.
- the second body 514 may push ice from the ice-making cells 203 in the second row.
- Each of the first bar 513 and the second bar 514 has a first edge 513b, 514b for pressing ice, and a second edge 513c located on the opposite side of the first edge 513b, 514b. , 514c).
- the first edges 513b and 514b may be located closer to the ice making cell 203 than the second edges 513c and 514c.
- the first edges 513b and 514b may be located outside the ice making cell 203.
- the first edges 513b and 514b may be spaced apart from the first portion 301 of the first tray cover 300.
- the first edges 513b and 514b may be located farther from the ice-making cell 203 than the first portion 301 of the first tray cover 300.
- the first edges 513b and 514b may be located above the first portion 301.
- the first portion 301 may be located between the first edges 513b and 514b and the ice making cell 203.
- the first edges 513b and 514b may be located outside the cooling passage 310. Accordingly, freezing of the first edges 513b and 514b can be reduced, and cold air can flow between the first edges 513b and 514b and the first portion 301.
- the second portion 302 of the first tray cover 300 may face the first pusher 510 in the water supply position and/or the ice making position.
- the second part 302 may include a part located farther from the ice-making cell 203 than the first edges 513b and 514b.
- the upper end of the second portion 302 may be located farther from the ice-making cell 203 than the first edges 513b and 514b.
- the top of the second portion 302 may be positioned closer to the second edges 513c and 514c than the first edges 513b and 514b.
- the second part 302 can prevent the user's hand from being inserted between the first pusher 520 and the first part 301.
- the second portion 302 may include a portion located closer to the ice making cell 203 than the second edges 513c and 514c.
- the lower end of the second portion 302 may be located closer to the ice-making cell 203 than the second edges 513c and 514c.
- the second part 302 of the first tray cover 300 may overlap the pusher body 511 in the horizontal direction.
- the second tray assembly 202 When water supply is completed, the second tray assembly 202 can be moved to the ice-making position. When the second tray assembly 202 moves to the ice making position, the first tray 320 and the second tray 360 may come into contact. In this state, a complete ice-making cell 203 can be formed by the first cell 321 and the second cell 322. A portion of the water contained in the second tray 360 may be distributed to the first cell 321 of the first tray 320.
- a portion of the full ice detection lever 550 may be located below the second pusher 530 .
- the lever body 552 may be located below the second pusher 530.
- At least a portion of the first extension 553 connected to the driving unit 480 may extend in a direction approaching the second pusher 530.
- an ice making process may be performed.
- Cold air may flow into the cold air flow path 270a through the first opening 272 of the cold air guide 270.
- Cold air may pass through the second opening 278 after flowing through the cold air flow path 270a.
- Cold air passing through the second opening 278 may flow through the cooling passage 310.
- cold air may be supplied to the ice-making chamber 122 during the water supply process.
- cold air may be supplied to the ice-making chamber 122 only during the ice-making process.
- Cold air may be supplied to the ice-making chamber 122 even during the moving process.
- the moving process may include a heating process in which the heater 330 operates.
- heat from the heater 330 may be transferred to the ice-making cell 203. Ice may be separated from the first tray 320 by the heat of the heater 330.
- Turning off the heater 330 may be determined based on one or more of the operating time of the heater 330 and the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 710.
- the moving process may further include a moving process in which the second tray assembly 202 moves.
- the moving process may be performed after the heater 330 is turned off, or the moving process may be performed while the heater 330 is operating, and the heater 330 may be turned off during the moving process.
- the second tray assembly 202 may move in the second direction (direction of arrow A) from the ice making position toward the moving position.
- the full ice detection lever 550 may be moved by receiving power from the driving unit 480.
- the full ice detection lever 550 may maintain a stopped state before the second tray assembly 202 is rotated to a certain angle in the second direction from the ice making position.
- the full ice detection lever 550 may be rotated when the second tray assembly 202 is rotated beyond the predetermined angle.
- the full ice detection lever 550 may be rotated in a first direction (direction arrow B) that is opposite to the rotation direction of the second tray assembly 202.
- the full ice detection lever 550 may also be moved to the full ice detection position. At this time, the lever body 552 may be spaced apart from the second tray assembly 202.
- the second tray assembly 202 may be further moved in the second direction toward the moving position. .
- the full ice detection lever 550 When the second tray assembly 202 is further moved while the full ice detection lever 550 is moved to the full ice detection position, the full ice detection lever 550 is also moved in the second direction to the initial position. You can return. Accordingly, interference between the full ice detection lever 550 and the second tray assembly 202 can be prevented.
- the bars 513 and 514 of the first pusher 510 are connected to the through holes 323a and 323b of the first tray 320. may be inserted into the first cell 321. In the process of inserting the bars 513 and 514 of the first pusher 510 into the first cell 321, the bars 513 and 514 of the first pusher 510 may pressurize ice.
- the second pusher 530 may include a first bar 532.
- the second pusher 530 may further include a second bar 533.
- the first bar 532 may separate ice from the ice-making cells 203 in the first row.
- the second bar 533 may separate ice from the ice-making cells 203 in the second row.
- the first bar 532 of the second pusher 530 first contacts the second tray 360 as shown in (A) of FIG. 28. You can.
- the first bar 532 may be located closer to the vertical line V1 passing through the rotation center C1 than the second bar 533.
- the distance between the first row in the second tray 360 and the rotation center C1 is different from the distance between the second row in the second tray 360 and the rotation center C1. Therefore, the positions of the first bar 532 and the second bar 533 need to be different with respect to the vertical line V1 passing through the center of rotation C1.
- the horizontal distance between the first bar 532 and the vertical line V1 may be shorter than the horizontal distance between the second bar 533 and the vertical line V1.
- the first bar 532 may include a first pressure surface 532b.
- the first pressing surface 532b may pressurize a portion of the second tray 360 corresponding to the first row.
- the second bar 533 may include a second pressure surface 533b.
- the second pressing surface 533b may pressurize a portion of the second tray 360 corresponding to the second row.
- the first pressure surface 532b may be inclined with respect to the vertical line V1.
- the second pressure surface 533b may be inclined with respect to the vertical line V1.
- the inclination angle of the first pressing surface 532b may be different from the inclination angle of the second pressing surface 533b.
- the inclination angle of the first pressing surface 532b with respect to the vertical line may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second pressing surface 533b.
- the second bar 533 While the first bar 532 is in contact with the second tray 360, the second bar 533 may be spaced apart from the second tray 360. In this state, if the second tray assembly 202 is further moved in the second direction, the second bar 533 may contact the second tray 360 as shown in (B) of FIG. 29.
- the first bar 532 may be a part of the second cell wall 362 that forms the first row by pressing the first row in the second tray 360 and deformed.
- a portion of the second cell wall 362 forming the first row is deformed by the first bar 532 to form a second cell wall 362.
- One row of ice may be separated from the second tray 360.
- another part of the second cell wall 362 forming the second row may be deformed by the second bar 533 so that the ice in the second row may be separated from the second tray 360.
- the first edges 513b, 514b of the first and second bars 513, 514 of the first pusher 510 penetrate the first cell 321 and It can be located outside of .
- the first edges 513b and 514b may be positioned lower than the first tray 320 based on the drawing. According to this embodiment, ice can be sufficiently pressurized by the first edges 513b and 514b, thereby improving moving performance.
- Ice separated from the second tray assembly 202 may fall downward and be stored in the ice bin 600.
- the second tray assembly 202 After the second tray assembly 202 is moved to the moving position, it may be moved in the first direction toward the water supply position.
- Figure 31 (A) is a front view of the first pusher according to the second embodiment
- Figure 31 (B) is a side view of the first pusher according to the second embodiment
- Figure 32(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 32A-32A of Figure 31 according to the second embodiment
- Figure 32(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line 32A-32A of Figure 31 according to a modification of the second embodiment. This is a cross-sectional view.
- This embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in other respects, but there is a difference in the shape of the first pusher. Therefore, hereinafter, the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described, the same symbols as those in the first embodiment will be used for the same components, and the description of the first embodiment will be used.
- the first pusher 1510 of the present embodiment may include the pusher body 511, the first bar 513, and the second bar 513 described in the first embodiment. .
- the first bar 513 may include a first edge 1513b for pressing ice and a second edge 1513c spaced apart from the first edge 1513b.
- the second edge 1513c may include an inclined surface that inclines closer to the ice-making cell 203 as it moves outward from the pusher body 511. Interference between the first pusher 1510 and the ice-making cell wall 140 may be reduced by the inclined surface.
- the second bar 514 may include a first edge 1514b for pressing ice and a second edge 1514c spaced apart from the first edge 1514b.
- the second edge 1514c may include an inclined surface that inclines closer to the ice-making cell 203 as it moves outward from the pusher body 511. Interference between the first pusher 1510 and the ice-making cell wall 140 may be reduced by the inclined surface.
- the pusher body 511 may include a groove 1512a that is recessed from the first surface 511a toward the second surface 511b.
- the pusher body 1511 may include a groove 1512b that is recessed from the second surface 511b toward the first surface 511a.
- At least one of the first and second bars 513 and 514 may include an extension groove 1513a1 extending from the first edge 1513b and 1514b toward the second edge 1513c and 1514c.
- at least one of the first and second bars 513 and 514 may include an extension groove 1513a extending from the second edges 1513c and 1514c toward the first edges 1513b and 1514b. . That is, one of the first edges 1513b and 1514b and the second edges 1513c and 1514c may be blocked, and the other may be open.
- the pusher body 511 may further include an extension body 1516 extending from both sides of the pusher body 511.
- the extension body 1516 may be located in the guide slot 303a.
- the cross section of the extended body 1516 may be formed to be non-circular. Since the height and width relationship of the extension body 1516 is the same as that described in the first embodiment, detailed description will be omitted.
- the pusher body 511 may further include a connection portion 1517 extending from the extension body 1516.
- the connection portion 1517 may be coupled to the pusher link 440.
- connection portion 517 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, for example.
- the extended body 1516 may include a lower surface 1516a (or first surface) and an upper surface 1516b (or second surface).
- the connection portion 1517 may be located closer to the lower surface 1516a than the upper surface 1516b.
- the diameter of the connecting portion 1517 may be equal to or smaller than the width of the extended body 1516.
- the lower surface 1516a of the extended body 1516 may be located lower than the lower end of the connecting portion 517 or closer to the ice making cell 203.
- the extended body 1516 may include a portion located closer to the ice-making cell 203 than the first surface 511a of the pusher body 511.
- the upper surface 516b of the extension body 516 may be positioned lower than the first surface 511a of the pusher body 511 or closer to the ice-making cell 203.
- the extended body 1516 may include a portion located closer to the ice-making cell 203 than the second surface 511b of the pusher body 511.
- the lower surface 516a of the extension body 516 may be positioned lower than the first surface 511b of the pusher body 511 or closer to the ice-making cell 203.
- the height difference between the lower surface 516a of the extension body 1516 and the second surface 511b of the pusher body 511 may be more than 1/3 of the height of the extension body 1516.
- the first pusher 1510 may further include a protrusion 1518 protruding from the connection portion 1517 in the radial direction.
- the width of the protrusion 1518 may be smaller than the diameter of the connecting portion 1517.
- a plurality of protrusions 518 may protrude from the connecting portion 1517 and be spaced apart from each other.
- Figure 33(A) is a perspective view of the first pusher according to the third embodiment as seen from above, and Figure 33(B) is a side view of the first pusher according to the third embodiment.
- Figure 34 (A) is a perspective view showing the guide of the first tray cover according to the third embodiment
- Figure 34 (B) is a state in which the first pusher according to the third embodiment is connected to the guide of the first tray cover. This is a cross-sectional view showing.
- This embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in other respects, but there is a difference in the shape of the first pusher. Therefore, hereinafter, the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described, the same symbols as those in the first embodiment will be used for the same components, and the description of the first embodiment will be used.
- the first pusher 2510 of this embodiment may include a first bar 2513 in the first row and a second bar 2514 in the second row.
- the number, position, distance relationship, etc. of the first bar 2513 and the second bar 2514 may be the same as those mentioned in the first embodiment.
- the first pusher 2510 may further include a pusher body 2511 connected to space the first bar 2513 and the second bar 2514.
- the pusher body 2511 may include a first part 2511a provided with a first bar 2513.
- a plurality of first bars 2513 may be provided in the first portion 2511a.
- the pusher body 2511 may include a second part 2511b provided with a second bar 2514.
- a plurality of second bars 2514 may be provided in the second portion 2511b.
- the first bar 2513 may include a hole 2513a or a groove.
- the second bar 2514 may include a hole 2513b or a groove.
- the first part 2511a may include a straight part or a curved part.
- the second part 2511b may include a straight part or a curved part.
- the pusher body 2511 may further include a third part 2511c.
- the third part 2511c may connect the first part 2511a and the second part 2511b so that the first part 2511a and the second part 2511b are spaced apart from each other.
- one third part 2511c connects the first part 2511a and the second part 2511b, or a plurality of third parts 2511c are spaced apart from each other. and the second part 2511b can be connected.
- the third part 2511c may include a straight part or a curved part.
- the pusher body 2511 may further include an extension body 2516.
- the extension body 2516 may extend from a single third part 2511c, or the extension body 2516 may extend from one or more of the plurality of third parts 2511c.
- the extension body 2516 may extend from two or more third parts 2511c.
- the extended body 2516 may be positioned in the slot 303a of the guide 303.
- the pusher body 2511 may further include a connection portion 2517 extending from the extension body 2516.
- the first pusher 2510 may further include a protrusion 2518 protruding from the connection portion 2517.
- the description of the first embodiment can be applied as is to the positional relationship between the pusher body 2511 and the extension body 2516, the positional relationship and size relationship between the extension body 2516 and the connecting portion 2517.
- the pusher body 2511 may further include a guide protrusion 2519 that guides the movement of the first pusher 2510.
- the guide protrusion 2519 may be provided on the third portion 2511c.
- the guide protrusion 2519 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the extended body 2516.
- One guide protrusion 2519 may be located on one side of the extension body 2516, or the guide protrusion 2519 may be located on both sides of the extension body 2516.
- the extended body 2516 may be positioned between the plurality of guide protrusions 2519.
- a guide groove 303b that guides the guide protrusion 2519 may be formed on one side of the guide slot 303a in the guide 303.
- the guide groove 303b may extend in a direction parallel to the extension direction of the guide slot 303a.
- Figure 35 (A) is a side view of the first pusher according to the fourth embodiment
- Figure 35 (B) is a diagram showing the first pusher and the pusher link according to the fifth embodiment in a connected state.
- Figure 35 (A) is the same as the first pusher of the third embodiment, but there is a difference in the position of the connecting portion. Therefore, hereinafter, the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described.
- the third part 2511c of the first pusher 2510 may be provided with a plurality of connection parts.
- the plurality of connection parts may include a first connection part 2515a and a second connection part 2516b.
- the guide 303 may also be provided with a plurality of guide slots 303a through which the first connection part and the second connection part pass.
- the first connection part 2515a and the second connection part 2516b may be connected to one pusher link 440.
- the pusher link 440 may include a portion where each of the first connection portion 2515a and the second connection portion 2516b are connected.
- first pusher 2510 When the first pusher 2510 includes a plurality of connection parts, stable movement may be possible without a separate guide protrusion.
- the fifth embodiment may include a first pusher 3510a to press the ice in the first row and a first pusher 3510b to press the ice in the second row.
- the first pusher 3510a and the second pusher 3510b can move independently.
- the first pusher 3510a in the first row may include a first bar 3513 and a first connection portion 3515a.
- the first pusher 3510b in the second row may include a second bar 3514 and a second connection portion 3515b.
- a first pusher link 441 may be connected to the first connection portion 3515a.
- the first pusher link 441 may include a first part 441a connected to the first connection part 3515a and a second part 441b connected to the second tray assembly 202.
- a second pusher link 442 may be connected to the second connection portion 351ba.
- the second pusher link 442 may include a first part 442a connected to the second connection part 3515b and a second part 442b connected to the second tray assembly 202.
- the first pusher 3510a in the first row can receive the driving force by the first pusher link 441, and the first pusher 3510b in the second row can receive the driving force by the second pusher link 442.
- the driving force can be transmitted.
- the lengths of the first pusher link 441 and the second pusher link 442 may be different.
- the first pusher link 441 and the second pusher link 442 may have different shapes.
- the first pusher described in the first to fourth embodiments may be a connected pusher in which the first bar and the second bar are connected by a pusher body.
- the fifth embodiment may be a separate pusher in which the first bar and the second bar are separated.
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- 얼음이 생성되는 공간을 제공하는 제빙실;상기 제빙실로 콜드(Cold)를 공급하기 위한 냉각기; 및물이 상기 콜드(Cold)에 의해서 얼음으로 상변화되는 공간인 제빙셀을 형성하는 제빙기를 포함하고,상기 제빙기는,상기 제빙셀의 일부를 형성하는 제 1 트레이를 구비하는 제 1 트레이 어셈블리;상기 제빙셀의 다른 일부를 형성하는 제 2 트레이를 구비하는 제 2 트레이 어셈블리; 및상기 제 1 트레이에서 얼음을 분리하는 푸셔를 포함하는 냉장고.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제빙셀은 복수의 열로 배열되고,상기 푸셔는,상기 복수의 열 중 제 1 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 1 열의 제 1 바와,상기 복수의 열 중 제 2 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 2 열의 제 2 바를 포함하고,상기 제 1 바는 복수의 제 2 바 사이를 바라보도록 배치되는 냉장고.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제빙셀은 복수의 열로 배열되고,상기 푸셔는,상기 복수의 열 중 제 1 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 1 열의 복수의 제 1 바와,상기 복수의 열 중 제 2 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 2 열의 복수의 제 2 바를 포함하고,상기 복수의 제 1 바의 개수는 복수의 제 2 바의 개수 보다 적은 냉장고.
- 제 3 항에 있어서,상기 제빙실을 개폐하는 제빙실 도어를 더 포함하고,상기 제 2 열은 상기 제 1 열과 상기 제빙실 도어 사이에 배치되는 냉장고.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제빙셀은 복수의 열로 배열되고,상기 푸셔는,상기 복수의 열 중 제 1 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 1 열의 복수의 제 1 바와,상기 복수의 열 중 제 2 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 2 열의 복수의 제 2 바를 포함하고,상기 복수의 제 1 바 중 인접하는 두 개의 제 1 바 간의 거리는 다른 인접하는 두 개의 제 1 바 간의 거리와 다르거나,상기 복수의 제 2 바 중 인접하는 두 개의 제 2 바 간의 거리는 다른 인접하는 두 개의 제 2 바 간의 거리와 다른 냉장고.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제빙셀은 복수의 열로 배열되고,상기 푸셔는,상기 복수의 열 중 제 1 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 1 열의 제 1 바와,상기 복수의 열 중 제 2 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 2 열의 제 2 바와,상기 제 1 바와 상기 제 2 바가 이격되도록 상기 제 1 바와 제 2 바에 연결된 푸셔 바디를 포함하는 냉장고.
- 제 6 항에 있어서,상기 푸셔 바디의 일측에 상기 제 1 바가 위치되고, 상기 푸셔 바디의 타측에 상기 제 1 바가 위치되는 냉장고.
- 제 7 항에 있어서,상기 푸셔 바디에는 푸셔 링크가 연결되기 위한 연결부가 구비되는 냉장고.
- 제 6 항에 있어서,상기 푸셔 바디는,상기 제 1 바가 구비되는 제 1 부분과,상기 제 2 바가 구비되는 제 2 부분과,상기 제 1 부분과 상기 제 2 부분이 이격되도록 상기 제 1 부분과 제 2 부분을 연결하는 제 3 부분을 포함하는 냉장고.
- 제 9 항에 있어서,상기 제 3 부분에는 푸셔 링크가 연결되기 위한 연결부가 구비되는 냉장고.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제빙셀은 복수의 열로 배열되고,상기 푸셔는,상기 복수의 열 중 제 1 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 1 열의 제 1 바를 구비하는 제 1 열의 푸셔와,상기 복수의 열 중 제 2 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위하여 제 2 열의 제 2 바를 구비하는 제 2 열의 푸셔로 구분되고,상기 제 1 열의 푸셔는 제 1 푸셔 링크에 연결되고, 상기 제 2 열의 푸셔는 제 2 푸셔 링크에 연결되는 냉장고.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제빙셀은 복수의 열로 배열되고,상기 푸셔는,상기 복수의 열 중 제 1 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 1 열의 복수의 제 1 바와,상기 복수의 열 중 제 2 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 2 열의 복수의 제 2 바와,상기 복수의 제 1 바와 상기 복수의 제 2 바가 이격되도록 상기 제 1 바와 제 2 바에 연결된 푸셔 바디를 포함하고,상기 복수의 제 1 바 중 하나 이상은 상기 푸셔의 이동 방향으로 연장되는 홀 또는 홈을 포함하거나,상기 복수의 제 2 바 중 하나 이상은 상기 푸셔의 이동 방향으로 연장되는 홀 또는 홈을 포함하는 냉장고.
- 제 12 항에 있어서,상기 홀 또는 홈의 내주면은 상기 제빙셀과 가까워지는 방향으로 갈수록 직경이 일정한 부분을 포함하거나, 직경이 줄어드는 부분을 포함하는 냉장고.
- 제 12 항에 있어서,상기 푸셔 바디는, 제 1 면과, 상기 제 1 면을 마주보는 제 2 면을 포함하고,상기 제 1 면에 상기 제 2 면을 향하여 함몰되는 제 1 홈이 형성되거나,상기 제 2 면에 상기 제 1 면을 향하여 함몰되는 제 2 홈이 형성되거나,상기 제 1 면에 상기 제 2 면을 향하여 함몰되는 제 1 홈이 형성되고 상기 제 2 면에 상기 제 1 면을 향하여 함몰되는 제 2 홈이 형성되는 냉장고.
- 제 12 항에 있어서,상기 푸셔 바디는, 상기 푸셔 바디에서 연장되는 연장 바디와, 상기 연장 바디에서 연장되는 연결부를 포함하고,상기 푸셔의 이동 방향으로의 상기 연장 바디의 제 1 길이는 상기 푸셔의 이동 방향과 교차되는 방향으로의 상기 연장 바디의 제 2 길이 보다 긴 냉장고.
- 제 15 항에 있어서,상기 연결부의 직경은 상기 연장 바디의 제 2 길이와 동일하거나 작은 냉장고.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제빙셀은 복수의 열로 배열되고,상기 푸셔는,상기 복수의 열 중 제 1 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 1 열의 복수의 제 1 바와,상기 복수의 열 중 제 2 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 2 열의 복수의 제 2 바를 포함하고,상기 제 1 바 및 제 2 바 각각은, 얼음을 가압하기 위한 제 1 에지와, 상기 제 1 에지의 반대편에 위치되는 제 2 에지를 포함하고,상기 제 1 바의 제 2 에지 및 상기 제 2 바의 제 2 에지 중 하나 이상은 외측으로 갈수록 상기 제빙셀과 가까워지도록 경사지는 경사면을 포함하는 냉장고.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 트레이 어셈블리는, 상기 제 1 트레이와 함께 콜드의 유동을 위한 냉각 유로를 형성하는 제 1 트레이 커버를 더 포함하고,상기 제 1 트레이 커버는 상기 제빙셀과 연통되는 연통홀을 구비하는 제 1 부분을 포함하고,상기 푸셔는,복수의 열 중 제 1 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 1 열의 복수의 제 1 바와, 상기 복수의 열 중 제 2 열의 얼음이 분리되도록 하기 위한 제 2 열의 복수의 제 2 바를 포함하고,상기 제 1 바 및 제 2 바 각각은, 얼음을 가압하기 위한 제 1 에지와, 상기 제 1 에지의 반대편에 위치되는 제 2 에지를 포함하고,급수 위치 또는 제빙 위치에서, 상기 제 1 바의 제 1 에지 및 상기 제 2 바의 제 1 에지 중 하나 이상은 상기 제 1 부분 보다 상기 제빙셀에서 멀게 위치되는 냉장고.
- 제 18 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 트레이 커버는, 상기 제 1 부분에서 상기 제빙셀과 멀어지는 방향으로 연장되는 제 2 부분을 더 포함하고,상기 제 2 부분은 상기 제 1 바와 제 2 바의 배열 방향으로 상기 제 1 바 및 상기 제 2 바와 중첩되도록 배치되는 냉장고.
- 제 19 항에 있어서,급수 위치 또는 제빙 위치에서, 상기 제 1 바의 제 2 에지 및 상기 제 2 바의 제 2 에지 중 하나 이상은 상기 제 2 부분 보다 상기 제빙셀에서 멀게 위치되는 냉장고.
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