JP2000180041A - Small-article container and refrigerator equipped with small-article container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a small-article container for a refrigerator which is excellent in takeout property of goods within a small-article container and the size of which can be set freely and which can be installed anywhere and can be carried easily and is excellent in cleaning property, by making the small-article container independent of a storage container, in the small-article container used within a refrigerator. SOLUTION: An independent small-article container 26 placed within a storage container is composed of the two parts of the first container 24 and the second container 25. The second container 25 is provided with a rim 28 which can enter the U-shaped part of the first container so that the small-article container 26 can slide elastically. Moreover, this is provided with handles so that the carriage of the container can be performed easily, at the peripheries of the rims of the first container 24 and the second container 25. Hereby, the elastic small-article container independent of the storage container can be provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a small container and a refrigerator provided with the small container, in which the refrigerator can be easily arranged and organized, and the food stored in the refrigerator can be effectively used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional telescopic small container is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-185421.
Hereinafter, the above-mentioned conventional telescopic accessory container will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a conventional telescopic accessory container. 1 is a storage container mounted on a frame fixed to a drawer door of a refrigerator, 2 is a small container mounted on the storage container 1, and a side of the storage container extending rearward from a back surface 3 of the storage container. Are slidably supported in the front-rear direction by the right and left flanges 4. 5 is a stopper provided before the rear part 6 of the left and right flanges 4 of the storage container 1, and 7 is a stepped part provided on the upper surface of the left and right flanges 8 of the small container 2, which abuts on the stopper 5 on the storage container 1 side. The small container 2 prevents the small container 2 from falling off from the storage container 1, and also functions as a stopper for interlocking the two containers.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the small container 2 is a front container 9 on the front side obtained by dividing the small container 2 into two parts.
And a rear container 10 on the rear side. The front container 9 is slidably mounted inside the rear container 10. Reference numeral 11 denotes a protruding portion extending further toward the rear end of the front container 9, and 12 denotes receiving portions provided on the left and right sides of the rear container 10 so as to slidably support both ends 13 of the front container 9. It is. A recess 14 in which the end 13 of the front container 9 slides behind the receiving portion 12 is provided in the rear container 10.
2, a wall 16 against which the front portion 15 of the front container 9 contacts.
Are formed. Reference numeral 17 denotes a convex portion provided at the lower part of both ends of the front surface portion 15 of the front container 9. Corresponding to the convex portion 17, the rear container 10 has a concave portion 18 with which the convex portion 17 can be engaged as shown in FIG. It is formed at the lower end of the wall 16.

[0005]

However, in the above-described conventional structure, the small container 2 is provided with the left and right flange portions 4 of the storage container 1.
, The size of the accessory container 2 in the width direction was limited, and the accessory container 2 could slide only in a certain direction in the front-rear direction with respect to the refrigerator.

Further, in order to store vegetables in a portion located below such a small container, there is no space in the height direction and the depth of the vegetable storage container 1 must be increased. There is a problem that it is not easy to put in and out and to keep the inside of the warehouse in order.

The set position of the accessory container 2 is set to the storage container 1.
When the vegetables are stored, there is a problem that the freshness of the vegetables is reduced because the storage state is improper or the storage is forced to be vertically stacked.

[0008] Further, since the small container 2 cannot be easily removed, it is not easy to carry the food with the food contained therein, and there is a problem in usability such as poor cleanability.

Furthermore, since it is a detachable and portable small-sized container that can be removed and carried, it can be placed not only in the vegetable compartment but also in a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, and a third temperature zone compartment. Storing prepared foods or small-sized foods can keep the interior of the storage tidy and visually appealing, and the storability is improved. In a freezing room, it can be used not only for storing food but also as an ice storage box for ice made ice.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use refrigerator and a small-sized container with improved storage in the refrigerator.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a telescopic small container on a shelf of a storage room or a bottom surface of a storage container.

Further, the retractable accessory container is placed in a drawer-type storage room, particularly a storage container in a vegetable room.

Further, a stopper mechanism is provided to restrict the expansion and contraction to prevent detachment of the container when the container is expanded and contracted, and a means for preventing the small container from being damaged due to the expansion and contraction is provided.
A handle is provided to facilitate carrying.

Further, when placed in a vegetable storage container,
Vegetable storage container height is 200mm or less, accessory container height is 1/2 or more of vegetable storage container height, and the maximum length of expansion and contraction is not less than the short side direction of vegetable storage container and not more than long side direction. Since the total length is shorter than the short side direction of the vegetable storage container, the height of the vegetable storage container and the expansion and contraction allowance of the small container are regulated, thereby preventing storage and stacking of vegetables in an unreasonable posture.

[0015] Further, the inner size of the accessory container is set to 125 m.
m or more and 1/2 or less of the inside width of the vegetable storage container, 350
The width dimension is regulated so that the height direction of the canned beer of ml can be stored even if it is laid down in the width direction of the inextensible side of the small container, and the large vegetables can be stored in the space where the small container is not placed.

Furthermore, a refrigerator that makes it possible to visually confirm and easily confirm food stored in the outside of the container and food placed in a blind spot if the container is colored by making the small container transparent.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a refrigerator provided with an elastic small container placed on a shelf in a storage room or a bottom surface of a storage container.

The entire length can be freely set by making the accessory container flexible. Further, it is mounted on the bottom surface of a storage container in a drawer type storage room.

By placing it in a drawer-type storage room, the interior of the room can be divided into small food products and large food products, and the size of the storage room can be expanded and contracted, so that the size can be set according to the conditions in the storage room. .

Further, it is placed on the bottom of a drawer type vegetable storage container. By placing them in a drawer-type vegetable storage container, small containers can be easily rolled with fruits or assorted vegetables (eg, cayenne, enoki, petit tomato, etc.) or small items (eg, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, etc.). To set the size of the accessory container.

Further, the vegetable storage container has a height of 20.
0mm or less, the height of the small container is 1 of the height of the vegetable storage container
/ 2 or more.

By setting the height of the accessory container to be at least half the height of the vegetable storage container, the easily rolled fruits do not fly out of the container even when the door is opened and closed, and the assortment requires a certain amount of support. Vegetables etc. will not fall down by setting the height to this dimension.

Further, the first container and the second container forming the small container are provided with a stopper mechanism comprising a stopper and a stopper abutting portion, so as to restrict the expansion and contraction allowance.

The stopper mechanism is constituted by a substantially U-shaped peripheral portion provided on the first container and a projection provided on the peripheral portion of the second container so as to abut the peripheral portion.

Further, a handle is provided on a surface other than the elastic surface of the small container. In addition, a handle is provided by notching a peripheral portion of the container on a surface other than the elastic surface or deforming the surface.

Further, at least one of the first container and the second container is provided with a scratch preventing means having a convex portion.

[0027] At least one container is provided with two rails extending parallel to the direction of expansion and contraction on the bottom inside the container over the extendable length, and the other container is provided with the rails on the bottom outside the container. A convex portion is provided at a position where it comes into contact with the container to prevent the bottom surface of the container from being damaged. In addition, the thickness of at least one container side near the sliding peripheral portion of the two containers is increased, so that the two containers come into contact with each other and slide, thereby preventing the container side from being damaged.

Further, the accessory container is made transparent. When the small container is placed in the storage room by making the container transparent, the food placed in the blind spot of the container can be checked through the container.

Further, the inner size of the accessory container is set to 125
mm or more and 以下 or less of the inner width of the vegetable storage container.

The inner width is set so that the height of a 350 ml can beer can be stored even if the beer is laid down in the width direction of the inextensible side of the small container, and the large container is placed in a space where the small container is not placed. The width is regulated so that vegetables can be stored.

Further, the expansion and contraction allowance of the small container is such that its maximum total length is not less than the short side direction of the vegetable storage container and not more than the long side direction, and its minimum total length is not more than the short side direction of the vegetable storage container. .

The retractable small container is provided with a small container that can be stored over the entire width in both the depth direction and the left-right direction of the vegetable storage container.

Further, legs are provided on the bottom surfaces of the first container and the second container, and the height of the legs of the first container is increased by the height of the steps between the bottom surfaces of the first container and the second container.

By providing such a leg portion in the accessory container, it can be kept horizontal when placed on the vegetable container. In addition, ventilation of the bottom of the small container is promoted, and moisture and dew can be prevented.

[0035]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a small container accommodated in a vegetable container according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same components as those in the related art are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.

FIGS. 1 to 10 show an embodiment of a storage container and a refrigerator provided with a small-sized telescopic container according to the present invention.

(Embodiment 1) First, the configuration of the entire refrigerator will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a central sectional view of the refrigerator. In FIG. 1, 19 is a refrigerator main body, 20 is a vegetable room 2
1 is a drawer door having a drawer portion, which is openably and closably attached to a front opening of the front door 1. A frame 22 formed in a substantially U-shape by right and left frames and a rear frame is provided on the drawer door 20.
Screwed to the back of The vegetable storage container 23 is mounted on the frame 22, and 26 is a small container mounted in the vegetable storage container 23, which is composed of two parts, a first container 24 and a second container 25. . With this structure, when the drawer door 20 is pulled out, the vegetable storage container 23 is pulled out, and at the same time, the small container 26 placed on the bottom surface of the vegetable storage container 23 is pulled out to take in and out the food to be stored. You can take it out of the box and carry it or clean it. In addition, this accessory container 26
Can be carried and stored on the lowermost shelf 39 of the refrigerator compartment 38, and by storing seasonings and small food items that are rarely used, the inside of the refrigerator can be easily organized. If the small container 26 is stored in the freezer compartment 40, it can be used not only for storing small foods but also as an ice storage box for ice made ice, which is very convenient.

Next, the details of the vegetable storage container 23 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vegetable container 23. In FIG. 2, the f-dimension is a width dimension, and the g-dimension is a depth dimension close to the f-dimension. If the vegetable container is too deep, heavy foods such as pumpkins are difficult to take out. If the vegetable containers are too shallow, the foods cannot be stored in a standing posture. Therefore, vegetables used in ordinary households are classified by size, and Chinese cabbage is classified as large among them.
Since the average height of cabbage and melon is 150 mm or less, the dimension h is set to be as shallow as 200 mm or less in height of the container.

In this embodiment, the vegetable storage container 23
Height 162mm, width 553mm, depth 471m
By setting m, the vegetable storage container 23 has a height at which vegetables are not stacked and stored, has a convenient, easy-to-use, wide, shallow shape. Also, the drawer door 20
When it is opened, it is difficult to confirm what kind of food is stored on the back side of the accessory container 26. For this reason, the small container 26
If it is molded with a transparent material such as PP resin or PP resin, the food on the back side of the small container can be confirmed. Vegetable storage container 2
3 can be made of such a material to have good visibility and to have a design effect.

Next, the details of the small container will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is a perspective view of the accessory container, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX of FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a plan view of the accessory container when minimized, FIG. 6 is a plan view of the accessory container when maximized,
7 is a side view when the accessory container is minimized, FIG. 8 is a side view when the accessory container is maximized, FIG. 9 is a detailed view of FIG.
FIG. 10 is a detailed view of the portion shown in FIG. 8B. 3 to 5, the small container 26 formed by the first container 24 and the second container 25 has a width a of 125 m as shown in FIG.
m and not more than の of the dimension f, which is the width of the vegetable storage container 23. Reference numeral 27 denotes a member formed in a substantially U-shape on the peripheral portion of the first container 24. Reference numeral 28 denotes a second container 25 which is sandwiched and slid by the substantially U-shaped portion 27.
It is a peripheral part provided in. Further, a part of the peripheral portion 28 of the second container 25 is cut out, and two notches 29 are provided so as to face each other.
The first container 24 and the second container 25 can be attached to and detached from each other by engaging with the substantially U-shaped portion 27 provided in the container, so that the container can be easily cleaned. 30 is the first container 24
And a handle provided by cutting out the peripheral edge of a surface other than the elastic surface of the second container 25. The handle 30 may be formed by deforming the non-stretchable surface of the container to the inside of the container (not shown). Reference numeral 31 designates the first container 24 and the second container 24 when the accessory container 26 is formed of a transparent material such as PS or PP resin.
This is a contact portion that has a relatively large thickness in the direction of expansion and contraction of the container so as to slide on the side wall near the peripheral edge so that when the container 25 expands and contracts and slides, it contacts with the other container. By providing the abutting portion 31 on at least one of the containers as shown in FIG. 4, when the small container 26 expands and contracts, the side surfaces of the containers secure a space corresponding to the increased thickness of each other, so that they slide with each other. The side wall does not expand and contract, so that the side wall can be prevented from being damaged. In addition, since the contact portion 31 is located in a portion that is visually hidden by the substantially U-shaped portion 27, scratches due to sliding at that portion do not cause a problem in appearance and there is no inconvenience in use. Reference numeral 33 denotes two rails provided inside the second container 25 so as to extend and contract in parallel to the direction in which the bottom expands and contracts. Numeral 32 denotes a convex portion which contacts the rail 33 on the bottom outside the first container 24. The projection 32 has a height of about 0.5 mm. The rail 33 has a thickness of about 0.3 mm and a shape of R0.3 mm.
Of curvature. As shown in FIG. 5, the protrusions are provided at four places, and the thickness of the rail 33 may be set so that the first container 24 and the second container 25 do not abut. Thus, the bottom surface of the accessory container 26 can be prevented from being scratched, and the sense of snagging at the time of expansion and contraction at the contact portion can be eliminated, and the expansion and contraction can be performed smoothly. The dimension b is a minimum dimension when the accessory container 26 expands and contracts, and is set to be equal to or less than the short side direction of the vegetable storage container 23, that is, in the case of the first embodiment, equal to or less than the depth dimension g. I have.

In FIG. 6, the dimension d is the maximum dimension when the small container 26 expands and contracts. The dimension d is equal to or larger than the short side direction of the vegetable storage container 23, that is, equal to or larger than the depth dimension g and equal to or smaller than the long side direction. The width is set to be equal to or less than the f dimension, which is the lateral width dimension. The small container 26 is configured to expand and contract between the dimension b and the dimension d.

According to this embodiment, the small container 26 has the dimension a (inside width) of 125 mm, the dimension b (minimum dimension during expansion and contraction) of 363 mm, and the dimension C (outer width) of 140.
The mm and d dimensions (maximum dimensions during expansion and contraction) are 543.5 mm. In addition, the vegetable container 23 has an f dimension (inside width dimension) of 553 mm, a g dimension (depth dimension) of 471 mm, and an h dimension (height dimension) of 162 mm. Thus, the small container 26 can be stored in the small container 26 such as canned beer of 350 ml even if it is laid in the width direction of the small container 26.

FIG. 7 shows a state where the accessory container 26 has the minimum expansion and contraction dimensions. Reference numeral 34 denotes a hemispherical leg provided on the bottom surface of the first container 24. The second container 25 is also provided with a hemispherical leg 35 having a lower height than the leg 34. Thereby, even if the accessory container 26 is placed on the vegetable storage container 23, it does not rattle, and a sense of stability can be maintained regardless of the expansion and contraction setting. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 36 denotes a stopper contact portion provided on the second container 25, and 37 denotes a small container 26.
Is a stopper portion which comes into contact with the stopper contact portion 36 when is set to the minimum b dimension. The stopper portion 37 and the stopper abutting portion 36 constitute a stopper mechanism, and regulate the expansion and contraction allowance which is the minimum length of the small container 26. FIG.
0, when the accessory container 26 is set to the maximum d-dimension, the stopper contact portion 36 contacts the substantially U-shaped portion 27 provided on the first container 24, and the stopper contact portion 36 substantially contacts the stopper contact portion 36. The stopper mechanism is constituted by the U-shaped portion 27. Thus, the structure is such that the expansion and contraction allowance of the accessory container 26, which is the maximum length, is restricted. Next, referring to FIG. 11, a state in which the small container 26 is placed on the bottom surface of the vegetable storage container 23 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to (A) and (B). In the case of (A), when the accessory container 26 is installed in the vegetable storage container 23 with the maximum length of expansion and contraction, it is regulated so as not to extend beyond the f-dimension. 26
Can be placed in the vegetable storage container 23 even if food is stored with the maximum length, so that it is convenient to use. In addition, when used as in (A), the space behind the small container 26 has a space of 300 mm or more in the depth direction, so that large vegetables can be stored sufficiently. In the case of (B), the vegetable storage container 2
In the state where the small container 26 is installed with the expansion and contraction allowance which becomes the minimum length in 3, the size is regulated so as to be not more than the g dimension, so that it is convenient when the small container 26 does not store a lot of food. At this time, the space in the width direction of the vegetable storage container 23 is also 400 mm or more, so that large foods can be stored sufficiently. In addition to (A) and (B), the installation method and expansion / contraction allowance of the small container 26 can be changed according to the state of storage in the vegetable storage container 23, so that it is convenient and convenient.

[0044]

As described above, the present invention is a refrigerator provided with a retractable small container placed on a shelf in a storage room or a bottom surface of a storage container. The overall length can be set freely.

In addition, since the small food and the large food can be separately arranged in the drawer-type storage room by being placed on the bottom surface of the storage container in the drawer-type storage room and can be freely extended and contracted, the condition of the storage room can be changed. In addition, it can be set to the optimal size and arrangement, and can be stored easily.

Further, since a small container is placed on the bottom of the drawer-type vegetable storage container, easily rollable fruits, assorted vegetables and small foods can be stored separately from the large vegetables. No freshness can be maintained.

Further, the height of the vegetable storage container is set to 200 m.
m or less, the height of the small container is set to １ ／ or more of the height of the vegetable storage container, so that storage and stacking of vegetables in an unreasonable posture can be prevented, and assorted vegetables can be stored in a standing posture.

Further, since the accessory container is provided with a first container and a second container and can be changed in length, the small container can be carried with the food therein, and can be disassembled, so that it is easy to clean and easy to use. Is good.

Further, since the first container and the second container are provided with a stopper mechanism composed of a stopper and a stopper abutting portion, the expansion and contraction allowance is restricted, so that the first container and the second container can be prevented from coming off or falling off during expansion and contraction.

Further, since the handle is provided on the surface other than the expansion and contraction surface, a place where the hand can be hung can be secured even when a large number of storages are made, so that the small container is convenient to carry.

Further, since at least one of the first container and the second container is provided with a scratch preventing means having a convex portion,
Damage due to sliding between the surfaces of the container during expansion and contraction can be prevented.

Further, when the small container is made transparent, the food placed in the blind spot of the container can be checked through this container. Good design.

Further, the inner size of the accessory container is set to 125
mm or more and less than half of the width of the storage container, the 350 ml can beer can be stored perfectly even if the height direction of the small container is laid down in the width direction of the non-stretchable side of the small container. As a result, large vegetables can be stored in a space where a small container is not placed, and the storability other than vegetables is also improved.

Further, the expansion and contraction allowance of the small container is set such that the maximum total length thereof is equal to or more than the short side direction of the storage container and equal to or less than the long side direction, and the minimum total length is equal to or less than the short side direction of the storage container. By adjusting the width and depth of the container, the usability of the small container and the effective use of the space of the vegetable storage container can be improved.

Further, by providing legs on the bottom surfaces of the first container and the second container, and increasing the height of the legs of the first container by the height of the steps between the bottom surfaces of the first container and the second container, a vegetable container is provided. It can be kept horizontal when it is placed on a table, and a space is created between the bottom of the small container and the bottom of the vegetable container, so that ventilation is promoted and moisture and dew can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a central sectional view of a refrigerator provided with an elastic accessory container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vegetable container of Example 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a small elastic container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the first embodiment of the present invention when the telescopic accessory container is at a minimum.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the telescopic accessory container according to the first embodiment of the present invention at the maximum.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the first embodiment of the present invention when the telescopic accessory container is at a minimum.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the telescopic accessory container according to the first embodiment at the maximum.

FIG. 9 is a detailed view of a part A in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a detailed view of a part shown in FIG. 8B;

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the vegetable storage container provided with the small elastic container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a storage container provided with a conventional telescopic accessory container.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a conventional telescopic accessory container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 storage container 2 small container 3 back 4 left and right flange (storage container) 5 stopper 6 rear 7 stepped portion 8 left and right flange (small container) 9 front container 10 rear container 11 convex portion 12 receiving portion 13 both ends 14 concave portion 15 front portion 16 Wall 17 Convex part 18 Concave part 19 Refrigerator body 20 Drawer door 21 Vegetable room 22 Frame 23 Vegetable storage container 24 First container 25 Second container 26 Small container 27 Substantially U-shaped portion 28 Peripheral edge 29 Notch 30 Handle 31 Contact part 32 Convex part 33 Rail 34 Leg 35 Leg 36 Stopper contact part 37 Stopper 38 Refrigerator 39 Shelf 40 Freezer

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Kiyoshi Motomura 4-5-2-5 Takaida Hondori, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Inside Matsushita Refrigerating Machinery Co., Ltd. (72) Masayo Taniguchi 4-2-2 Takaida Hondori, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture No. 5 Matsushita Refrigeration Co., Ltd.

Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. A refrigerator provided with a shelf or a storage container in a storage room, the storage device being mounted on a bottom surface of the shelf or the storage container and having a volume that can be adjusted in a stretchable manner and having an opening at an upper portion. A refrigerator comprising a container. 2. A frame fixed to a drawer door openably and closably mounted on the front of the refrigerator, and a small container on a bottom surface of a storage container placed in the frame and pulled out in conjunction with the drawer door in a storage room. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the refrigerator is mounted. 3. A frame fixed to a drawer door openably and closably mounted on the front of the refrigerator, and a small container on a bottom surface of a vegetable storage container placed in the frame and pulled out in conjunction with the drawer door. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein a refrigerator is mounted. 4. The height of the upper end portion of the vegetable storage container in the vegetable room is 200 mm or less from the bottom surface of the vegetable storage container, and the height of the small container is at least 1/2 of the height of the vegetable storage container. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: 5. A small container is constituted by a substantially vertical surface, and comprises a first container and a second container having a bottom portion, and a peripheral portion of the second container is slidably provided on a peripheral portion of the first container. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a receiving portion supported. 6. A small container comprising a first container and a second container. A stopper for restricting expansion and contraction of the second container is provided on a peripheral portion of the first container, and the stopper is provided on a peripheral portion of the second container. Provide a stopper abutment part where expansion and contraction is regulated,
The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein an expansion and contraction allowance of the small container is regulated. 7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein a handle is provided on a surface of the accessory container other than the elastic surface. 8. A rail provided on the bottom of one of the first container and the second container constituting the small container in a direction in which the small container expands and contracts, and a rail contacting the other container with the rail. The refrigerator according to claim 5, further comprising a scratch preventing unit configured by the provided convex portion. 9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the accessory container is formed of a transparent member. 10. The size within the width of the small container which does not expand and contract is 12
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the length is not less than 5 mm and not more than 1/2 of an inner width of the storage container. 11. In a small container composed of a first container and a second container, the expansion and contraction allowance of the small container is set so that the maximum total length is not less than the short side direction and not more than the long side direction of the storage container, and the minimum total length is not larger than the short side direction. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the length is set to be equal to or shorter than the short side direction of the storage container. 12. A small container comprising a first container and a second container, wherein the small container is expandable and contractable, and a stopper for restricting expansion and contraction of the second container is provided on a peripheral portion of the first container; The periphery of the second container is provided with a stopper abutting portion that is restricted in expansion and contraction by contacting the stopper, and a handle is provided on a surface other than the expansion and contraction surface of the small container, and the bottom of one of the first container and the second container is provided. A small container comprising: a rail provided in the direction in which the small container extends and contracts; and a projection provided on the other container at a position in contact with the rail. . 13. The small container according to claim 12, wherein the container is formed of a transparent member. 14. The small container according to claim 12, wherein the dimension in the width that does not expand and contract is set to 125 mm or more and 以下 or less of the dimension in the left and right width of the storage container. 15. The refrigerator according to claim 8, further comprising a leg on a bottom surface of the small container for keeping the small container horizontal. 16. The small container according to claim 12, further comprising a leg on a bottom surface of the small container for keeping the small container horizontal.