JP2001263900A - Freezer refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of a conventional freezer/refrigerator that the automatic ice maker is secured to the top face of the ice making compartment of the freezer/refrigerator and since ice blocks are separated from an ice making pan by turning it, a sufficient space is required below the top face and that space is quite useless when the automatic ice maker is not utilized. SOLUTION: The freezer/refrigerator comprises a gear box having a first engaging part mounted on the wall face of a specified compartment, a receiving section having a second engaging part mounted on the wall face of that compartment and turning perpendicularly thereto or in parallel therewith, an ice making pan having a first part engaging with the first engaging part and a second part engaging with the second engaging part when the receiving section is perpendicular to the wall face, and a section for containing the ice making pan when the receiving section is parallel with the wall face.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator having an automatic ice maker which can be disassembled and stored in a refrigerator.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An automatic ice maker provided in a conventional refrigerator-freezer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section of an ice making room of a refrigerator having an automatic ice maker of the related art. In FIG. 7, reference numeral 11 denotes an ice making room of the refrigerator. Reference numeral 12 denotes a top surface of the ice making chamber 11. 13 is an ice tray. Reference numeral 14 denotes a gear box, which is fixed to the top surface 12. Reference numeral 15 denotes a bearing portion, which is fixed to the top surface 12. The ice tray 13 is sandwiched between the gear box 14 and the bearing portion 15 and has a structure that does not come off. Reference numeral 16 denotes a detection sensor, which is provided below the ice tray 13.
6, the completion of ice making in the ice tray 13 is detected. A lead wire (not shown) is connected to the detection sensor 16.

[0003]

As described above, the conventional automatic ice maker of the refrigerator-freezer is fixed to the top surface of the ice-making room of the refrigerator-freezer, and the method of using the ice-making room is difficult to accommodate.
In addition, in the conventional automatic ice making machine, a sufficient space is provided from a top surface for rotating an ice tray and releasing ice formed on the ice tray. For this reason, when the automatic ice making function is not used, a person who wishes to use the ice making room for storing frozen foods or the like takes a very wasteful space. The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, in which the bearing is removed from the ice tray, the ice tray is removed from the gearbox, and the removed bearing and ice tray are stored in a refrigerator. It is an object of the present invention to obtain a refrigerator-freezer equipped with an automatic ice maker capable of performing the above-mentioned operations.

[0004]

According to the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator-freezer provided on a wall surface of a predetermined chamber and having a gear box having a first engaging portion, provided on a wall surface of the chamber, and provided perpendicularly to the wall surface. And when rotated in parallel, the receiving portion having the second engaging portion, the first engaged portion engaged with the first engaging portion, and when the receiving portion is perpendicular to the wall surface, An ice tray having a second engaged portion engaged with the second engaging portion; and a storage portion for storing the ice tray when the receiving portion is parallel to the wall surface. is there.

[0005] The storage section of the refrigerator according to the present invention is provided on a wall surface of a predetermined room.

Further, the refrigerator according to the present invention, when the receiving portion is perpendicular to the wall surface, has a first claw portion for hooking the receiving portion, and when the receiving portion is parallel to the wall surface, A second claw portion for hooking the receiving portion.

The first engaging portion of the refrigerator according to the present invention has a first sensor and detects completion of ice making on an ice tray.

Further, in the refrigerator according to the present invention, a second sensor is provided on a side surface of a predetermined room to detect an amount of ice accumulated in the case.

In the refrigerator according to the present invention, an ice making room, which is a predetermined room, is provided in a middle stage.

Further, in the refrigerator according to the present invention, when the ice tray is stored in the storage section, the temperature zone of the ice making room can be changed.

Further, the refrigerator-freezer according to the present invention can remotely control the temperature zone of the ice making room using a remote controller.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 One embodiment of an automatic ice maker provided in the refrigerator of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section of an ice making room to which an automatic ice making machine provided in the refrigerator of the present embodiment is attached. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 21 denotes an ice making room of a refrigerator. 22 is an ice tray. Reference numeral 23 denotes an ice tray recess provided in the ice tray 22. The ice tray recess 23 is
This is a first engaged portion. Reference numeral 24 denotes an ice tray-side shaft provided on the ice tray 22. The ice tray concave portion 23 and the ice tray side shaft portion 24 are provided on opposite sides of the ice tray 22. 25 is a gear box. 26 is a gear box side shaft provided in the gear box 25. The gear box side shaft portion 26 is a first engagement portion. The gear box side shaft 26 engages with the ice tray recess 23. 27 is a bearing part. In addition, this bearing 27
Is a receiving part.

Reference numeral 28 denotes a hole provided in the bearing 27. The hole 28 is a second engaging portion. The hole 28 engages with the ice tray-side shaft 24. The ice tray-side shaft portion 24 is a second engaged portion. The ice tray 22 is sandwiched between the gear box 25 and the bearing 27. Reference numeral 29 denotes a hinge provided on the bearing 27. The bearing 27 rotates around the hinge 29. Reference numeral 30 denotes a top surface of the ice making chamber 21 and the gear box 2.
5 and a bearing portion 27 are provided. In addition, this top surface 30
Is one of the walls. Reference numeral 31 denotes a first claw portion, which is provided on the top surface 30 of the ice making chamber 21. This first claw part 31
When the bearing 27 stands upright with respect to the top surface 30, the bearing 27 can be hooked and fixed. Reference numeral 32 denotes a top surface recess provided on the top surface 30.

A second claw 33 is provided on the top surface 30 of the ice making chamber 21. By using the second claw portion 33, when the bearing portion 27 is juxtaposed (parallel) with the top surface 30 or buried in the top surface concave portion 32, the bearing portion 2
7 can be hooked and fixed. Reference numeral 34 denotes a detection sensor, which is provided in the gear box side shaft portion 26. The detection sensor 34 is a first sensor.
The completion of ice making in the ice tray 22 is detected by the detection sensor 34. In this detection sensor 34, the lead wire does not appear. Reference numeral 35 denotes a food storage case, which is usually an ice storage case for storing ice. An ice storage sensor 36 is provided on the side surface of the ice making chamber 21 and detects the height of ice stored in the food storage case 35 to determine whether or not the food storage case 35 is full of water. The ice storage sensor 36 is a second sensor.
In the drawing, the water storage sensor 36 is provided on the inner side surface of the ice making chamber 21.

Next, a method of disassembling the automatic ice maker provided in the refrigerator-freezer of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and a method of storing parts obtained by disassembly will be described. First, the first claw 31 is pushed to release the engagement of the bearing 27 with the first claw 31 and the bearing 27 is made rotatable. When the bearing 27 becomes rotatable, the bearing 27 is rotated in the direction A, and the ice tray-side shaft 24 is pulled out from the hole 28 of the bearing 27,
The ice tray 22 is separated from the bearing 27. Also, the bearing 2
7 is further separated from the ice tray 22 so that the ice tray recess 23
Is separated from the gear box 25.

On the other hand, the rotatable bearing portion 27
In the direction of the ice making chamber 2 using the second claws 33.
1 and is arranged parallel to the top surface 30 of the ice making room 21 and stored in the ice making room 21. The ice tray 22 removed from the gear box 25 and the bearing 27 is placed in the ice making chamber 2.
It is placed on the receiving part 42 provided on the top surface 2 of the first. The receiving part 42 has both ends 41 in the longitudinal direction of the ice tray 22.
Is placed and latched. Further, as for the installation position of the receiving part 42, the ice tray 22 removed from the gear box 25 and the bearing part 27 simply slides in the direction B,
There is a place where it can be placed on the receiving section 42.

FIG. 2 shows the receiving portion 42 and the like included in the refrigerator of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view and a side view showing a front and a cross section of the inside of an ice making room of the refrigerator of the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 41 denotes both ends of the ice tray 22 in the longitudinal direction. 42 is a receiving part. The receiving section 42 is a storage section. Also, in FIG.
Parts that are the same as or correspond to those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and parts different from FIG. 1 are described.

With the above-described configuration, the automatic ice maker included in the refrigerator of the present embodiment can be easily disassembled, and the ice tray 22 can be easily removed from the gear box 25 and the bearing 27. Further, the ice tray 22 and the bearing 27 that have been disassembled can be stored in the top surface 30 of the ice chamber 21. For this reason, when the automatic ice making function is not used, the space in the ice making room can be fully utilized for those who want to use the ice making room for storing frozen foods and the like.

The reason why the ice tray 22 can be easily removed from the gear box 25 and the bearing 27 is that the detection sensor 34 is provided in the gear box side shaft 26, and is connected to the detection sensor 34. This is because the lead wire to be used cannot be displayed, and the processing of the lead wire becomes unnecessary. Further, since the ice tray 22 can be easily removed, the ice tray 22 can be easily washed, and the ice tray 22 can be kept hygienic.

Embodiment 2 Another embodiment of the automatic ice maker according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the front of an ice making room having an automatic ice maker provided in the refrigerator of the present embodiment. In FIG. 3, 4
3 is a gear box side shaft part. The ice tray 22 of the automatic ice maker provided in the refrigerator of the present embodiment rotates around the gearbox side shaft portion 43 by operating a control button provided on the refrigerator main body, thereby obstructing food storage. It automatically moves to a position where it is not necessary, for example, to the side of the ice making room 21. In FIG. 3, the same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

Embodiment 3 Next, the position of the ice making chamber 21 of the refrigerator of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows an ice making room 2 included in the refrigerator of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the front of the vehicle. In FIG. 4, the same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. The ice making room 21 is most easily used when it is installed at the center (middle) of the refrigerator.
However, if the installation position of the ice making room 21 is upward, it is difficult to put ice in and out. In addition, if the installation position of the ice making room 21 is below, it is necessary to bend down when putting ice in and out, and the posture is difficult. In addition, the installation position of the ice making room 21 being below gives an unsanitary image in that the ice to be directly put into the mouth is below. From these points,
The ice making room 21 is desirably installed at the center of the refrigerator.

Embodiment 4 Next, the cooling mechanism of the refrigerator according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
It is sectional drawing which shows the cross section of the cooling mechanism of the refrigerator of this invention. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 44 denotes an internal fan. 45 is an air volume adjusting device. The cold air generated for cooling the refrigerator of the present invention is sent to each room such as the ice making room 21. The cool air is blown to each of the chambers by a fan 44 in the refrigerator via a blow path. The flow of the cool air into the ice making chamber 21 is adjusted by the air volume adjusting device 45 provided in the air passage. In FIG. 5, the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The same or corresponding portions as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof will be omitted, and portions different from FIG. 1 will be described.

Next, a temperature adjusting section provided in the refrigerator-freezer of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view showing the front of the temperature control unit provided in the refrigerator-freezer of the present invention. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 46 denotes a display section, which includes a display section relating to the refrigerator compartment of the refrigerator, a display section relating to the ice making chamber 21, and a display section relating to the freezer compartment. The display section related to the refrigerator compartment indicates the temperature of the refrigerator compartment and the like. In addition, the display portion related to the freezer compartment shows the temperature of the freezer compartment and the like. Further, the display portion relating to the ice making room 21 shows a usage form of the ice making room 21 and the like. This ice making room 2
1 can be used as a refrigerator room, a chilled room, a soft freezing room, a freezing room, or an ice making room by switching the indoor temperature zone. When the ice tray 22 is removed from the gear box 25, the automatic ice making stop mode is set. When the stop mode is set, the display unit 46 of the ice making room 21 displays "ice making".
May be switched to “frozen”.

Reference numeral 47 denotes a room selection button. 48 is an adjustment button. By operating the room selection button 47 and the adjustment button 48, the temperature zone of the refrigerator compartment, freezer compartment, or ice making compartment 21 can be changed. As the operation method, first, a room selection button 47 is operated to select a room (room) whose temperature zone is to be changed. Thereafter, by operating the adjustment button 48, the temperature zone of the selected room is changed. The selected room and the changed temperature zone are displayed on the display unit 46. In addition,
When the setting of the ice making room 21 is switched to any of soft freezing, chilling, refrigeration, and freezing, the detection sensor 34 is used as a temperature sensor of the ice making room 21, and the air volume adjusting device 45 is controlled to store the ice making room 21. The internal temperature may be controlled. As described above, by switching the temperature zone of the ice making chamber 21, the food storage case 35 may be used as a chilled case or a refrigerated case.

An ice making stop button 49 stops automatic ice making when this button is pressed. Further, when the ice making stop button 49 is pressed, the ice tray 22 may be rotated around the gear box side shaft portion 43 so as to move the ice tray 22 so as not to hinder food storage. 50 is an LED. When the LED 50 is pressed, the ice making stop button 49 is pressed.
It may be turned on when the automatic ice making stops. When the ice tray 22 is removed from the gear box 25, the automatic ice making stop mode may be set, and the LED 50 may be turned on. Reference numeral 51 denotes a remote control light receiving unit, which can remotely control the temperature zone and the like of the ice making room 21 even at a position remote from the refrigerator by using a separate remote control. If the refrigerator-freezer is connected to a telephone line or the like, the temperature zone of the ice making room 21 can be remotely controlled even from outside the house. Thus, various control buttons are provided in the temperature adjustment unit.

As described above, when the ice making function of the ice making room 21 is not used, the inside temperature of the ice making room 21 can be changed and used as a refrigerator room or a freezing room. For this reason, the capacity distribution of each room can be changed as needed, and, for example, even if the number of items to be stored in the refrigerator compartment suddenly increases, it can be stored in the refrigerator.

[0027]

As described above, the refrigerator-freezer according to the present invention is provided on the wall surface of a predetermined room and provided with a gear box having a first engaging portion, and provided on the wall surface of the room, When the receiving part is rotated vertically and in parallel and has a second engaging part, the first engaged part engaging with the first engaging part, and the receiving part is perpendicular to the wall surface. An ice tray having a second engaged portion engaged with the second engaging portion, and a storage portion for storing the ice tray when the receiving portion is parallel to the wall surface. It can be easily disassembled and the disassembled ice tray and receiving part can be stored in the storage part, so when the ice making function is not desired, the space in the room is sufficiently used for storing frozen foods and the like. be able to.

The first engaging portion of the refrigerator according to the present invention has the first sensor and detects the completion of ice making on the ice tray, so that the lead connected to the sensor is provided. Lines are not displayed, and the ice tray and receiver can be easily disassembled.

In the refrigerator according to the present invention, the ice making room, which is a predetermined room, is provided in the middle stage, and is easy to use.

Furthermore, in the refrigerator according to the present invention, when the ice tray is stored in the storage section, the temperature zone of the ice making room can be changed, so that the ice making room can be used as a refrigerator room or a freezing room.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section of an ice making room to which an automatic ice making machine provided in a refrigerator according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached.

FIG. 2 is a front view and a side view showing a front and a cross section of the inside of an ice making chamber of the refrigerator-freezer according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the front of an ice making room having an automatic ice maker provided in a refrigerator-freezer of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the front of an ice making room 21 included in a refrigerator-freezer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a section of a cooling mechanism of a refrigerator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing the front of a temperature adjustment unit provided in a refrigerator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section of an ice making room provided with an automatic ice maker provided in a conventional refrigerator-freezer.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ice making room, 12 top surface, 13 ice tray, 14 gear box, 15 bearing, 16 detection sensor, 21
Ice making room, 22 ice tray, 23 ice tray recess, 24 ice tray side shaft, 25 gearbox, 26 gearbox side shaft, 27 bearing, 28 hole, 29 hinge, 30
Top surface, 31 First claw portion, 32 Top surface concave portion, 33 Second claw portion, 34 Detection sensor, 35 Food storage case, 36 Ice storage sensor, 41 Both ends in longitudinal direction, 42
Receiving part, 43 Gearbox side shaft part, 44 Inside fan, 45 Air volume adjusting device, 46 Display part, 47 Room selection button, 48 Adjustment button, 49 Ice making stop button,
50 LED, 51 Remote control light receiving unit.

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Claims (8)

[Claims] A gear box provided on a wall surface of a predetermined chamber and having a first engagement portion; and a gear box provided on a wall surface of the chamber and rotating vertically and parallel to the wall surface, A receiving portion having an engaging portion; a first engaged portion that engages with the first engaging portion; and the second engaging portion when the receiving portion is perpendicular to the wall surface. An ice tray having a second engaged portion that engages with the first tray, and a storage portion that stores the ice tray when the receiving portion is parallel to the wall surface. Freezer refrigerator. 2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the storage section is provided on a wall surface of a predetermined room. 3. A first claw for engaging the receiving portion when the receiving portion is perpendicular to the wall surface, and engaging the receiving portion when the receiving portion is parallel to the wall surface. The refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising a second claw portion for stopping. 4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the first engaging portion has a first sensor and detects completion of ice making of an ice tray. 5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein a second sensor is provided on a side surface of the predetermined chamber to detect an amount of ice accumulated in the case. 6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the ice-making room, which is a predetermined room, is provided at a middle stage. 7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein the temperature range of the ice making room can be changed when the ice tray is stored in the storage part. 8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein the temperature zone of the ice making room can be remotely controlled using a remote controller.