JP4060399B2 - Refrigerator storage device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a storage device in an electric refrigerator, and particularly to a storage device in a refrigerator provided with a support member that partitions a storage space of a storage chamber and supports stored items.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a drawer-type storage room such as a freezer room, a chilled room, or a vegetable room at the bottom of an electric refrigerator, the storage space can be organized and stored by partitioning the internal storage space with various cases, partition plates, etc. What is done is known.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the cases and partition plates that divide the conventional storage space are fixedly installed. If the shape or size of the stored item changes, especially when trying to store a large stored item, it is installed. In some cases, the case, partition plate, or the like is in the way and cannot be stored, and it is necessary to remove them. For this reason, it takes time to attach and detach the case and the partition plate, and there are problems such as troublesome storage after the removal.
[0004]
In view of the above-described conventional problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use refrigerator storage device that can easily cope with changes in the shape and size of stored items.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The refrigerator storage device of the present invention defines a predetermined storage space in the storage chamber of the refrigerator and supports a storage member stored in the storage space, a support position that partitions the predetermined storage space, and a storage chamber. The accommodation chamber is a drawer type in which an upper surface is opened and a side wall is formed so as to be inclined widely on the upper surface side. , Both ends are composed of crank-shaped wires, and both ends are rotatably supported by bearing portions provided on opposite side walls at the front of the storage chamber, and the bent portions of the wires are The support member is formed so as to be inclined so as to be parallel to the side wall inclined surface of the storage chamber, and the support member is disposed between the support position and the retreat position according to the size of the storage object stored in the storage space. Can be switched easily with It is possible to improve the usability can take advantage of the space of the space to the maximum.
[0006]
In addition, since the support member is composed of a wire bent at both ends in a crank shape, it has high rigidity with a small cross-sectional structure and can be deformed and cracked compared to the case where it is composed of a resin molded product. There is no occurrence, and durability and high reliability for functions can be secured.
[0007]
In addition, the means for positioning the support member at the support position includes an engaging step for engaging the end of the support member and preventing the support member from rotating beyond the support position, and the support member is at the support position. In this state, the support member is engaged with the end of the support member from the retracted position side to restrict the support member from unexpectedly rotating to the retracted position side, and the disengagement is controlled when the support member is rotated by a force exceeding a certain level. When the receiving member is provided with the protrusion, the support member can be positioned at the support position only by rotating the support member until it engages with the engagement stepped portion. Therefore, it does not rotate unexpectedly toward the retracted position, and the support member can be forcibly rotated toward the retracted position.
[0008]
Further, the means for positioning the support member at the retracted position is engaged with the end of the support member from the support position side while the support member is at the retracted position, and the support member is prevented from unexpectedly rotating to the support position side. In addition, if the stopper member is provided with an engaging protrusion that is disengaged when the support member is rotated by a force exceeding a certain level, the support member is held at the retracted position simply by rotating the support member toward the retracted position. In addition, since the holding is released simply by forcibly rotating the support member, the usability is improved.
[0009]
In addition, when a partition that is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the support member and is rotatable in the same plane as the rotation surface of the support member is mounted in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support member, It is possible to further divide the storage space into an arbitrary size with a partitioning tool, and to support the stored items stored in the storage space with the partitioning tool, to prevent the container from falling over. In this case, it can be positioned so as not to get in the way by rotating to an arbitrary position around the support member.
[0010]
Further, when the partition is configured by a holding member attached to the support member and a flat partition member attached to the holding member so as to be rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support member, the flat partition By placing the member in a horizontal position, it is possible to increase the strength and flexural rigidity against external force in the lateral direction, and it is possible to reliably prevent the stored items from falling down and rattling, and when not in use, the vertical position is used to save space. If there is a gap between the stored items and a backlash occurs, a partition member is placed in the gap and rotated until it comes in contact with the stored items on both sides. Occurrence of shakiness by filling can be eliminated.
[0011]
Further, the holding member is provided with a holding tube portion projecting perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the support member, and a coupling shaft portion that is fitted into the holding tube portion is provided at the base portion of the partition member so that the holding tube portion and the coupling shaft When a retaining means comprising an engaging protrusion and an engaging groove that engage in the axial direction is provided between the portions, a partition member is attached to the holding member by inserting and fitting the coupling shaft portion into the holding cylinder portion. It can be mounted in a state where it can be rotated and prevented from coming out.
[0012]
Further, by providing at least part of the fitting portion of the holding cylinder portion and the coupling shaft portion with a rotational braking portion in a sliding state close to static, it is possible to prevent rattling while rotatably supporting the partition member, and Natural rotation to an unintended posture can be prevented.
[0013]
In addition, if at least a part of the partition has a color different from the color in the storage space, the appearance when the interior is opened is improved, the appearance quality is improved, and the storage state of the stored items can be easily recognized. , It improves usability.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a refrigerator storage device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0015]
In FIG. 1, 1 is a refrigerator body, 2 is an upper refrigeration room, 3 is an intermediate switching room and freezing room, 5 is a lower vegetable room, and the upper refrigeration room 2 is a front door opening / closing type storage. The middle and lower switching chambers 3, the freezing chamber 4 and the vegetable chamber 5 are constituted by a drawer-type storage chamber. The storage device of this embodiment is applied to the lower vegetable compartment 5. That is, the vegetable room 5 is configured by installing a vegetable container 7 as a storage room on a drawer frame 6 that can be pulled out and pushed into the refrigerator body 1, and in the front part of the storage space 8 of the vegetable container 7, As shown in FIG. 2, a support member 11 and a partition 31 that divide the storage space 8 and support the stored items so as not to fall are disposed. A fruit case 9 is installed in the upper part of the rear part of the storage space 8 of the vegetable container 7.
[0016]
The support member 11 is made of a wire, and is formed by bending and forming a crank bent portion 14 that bends in a crank shape at both ends of a support rod portion 13 having a length that extends over substantially the entire width of the storage space 8. Then, as shown in detail in FIG. 5A, the short shaft portion 15 parallel to the support rod portion 13 at the tip of the crank bent portion 14 is an intermediate height position in the vicinity of the front end portions of the side walls 7 b of the vegetable container 7. The support member 11 is rotatably supported by being fitted to a bearing portion 16 that protrudes inwardly, as shown by a solid line and an imaginary line in FIG. It is configured to be able to rotate between the retracted position shown in 3 (b). As shown in FIG. 5, the side wall 7b of the vegetable container 7 is inclined so as to extend upward by the draft angle θ when the vegetable container 7 is formed, and the crank bent portion 14 of the support member 11 is also parallel to the side wall 7b. In this way, it is formed so as to incline toward the support bar 13 side.
[0017]
In the state where the support member 11 is in the support position of FIG. 3A, the support bar portion 13 of the support member 11 is located at an intermediate height position behind the front wall 7a of the vegetable container 7 by a predetermined distance. 13, a predetermined storage space 18 is defined in the front portion of the storage space 8. And by storing the vertically long stored items 17 such as vegetables and the like that are preferably stored in the storage space 18 in the standing state, the vertically long stored items 17 are supported by the support bar portion 13 and the collapse thereof is prevented. Is done.
[0018]
On the other hand, when the support member 11 is in the retracted position of FIG. 3B, the support bar portion 13 is retracted so as to be close to the front wall 7a of the vegetable container 7, and the portion of the storage space 18 is In addition, the support member 11 does not get in the way when storing a large storage item 19 such as a watermelon that needs to be stored by occupying a large portion of the storage space 8 of the vegetable container 7.
[0019]
Thus, by rotating the support member 11 around the bearing portion 16 in accordance with the size of the storage items stored in the storage space 8, the support rod portion 13 can be easily switched between the support position and the retracted position. Therefore, the space of the storage space 8 can be utilized to the maximum and usability can be improved.
[0020]
Next, means for positioning the support member 11 at the support position and the retracted position as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. The side wall 7b of the vegetable container 7 is provided with a stop member 21 for positioning the support member 11 in the retracted position at the upper front end thereof, and the support member 11 is positioned at the same height position as the bearing portion 16 and at a rear position by an appropriate distance. A receiving member 22 is disposed to be positioned at the support position.
[0021]
The stop member 21 is provided with an engaging protrusion 23 that engages with the crank bent portion 14 from the support position side in a state where the support member 11 is in the retracted position. When the portion 14 is engaged with the engagement protrusion 23, the support member 11 is prevented from unexpectedly rotating toward the support position, and is engaged when the support member 11 is rotated with a force of a certain level or more. It is configured to come off.
[0022]
The receiving member 21 is engaged with the crank bent portion 14 of the support member 11 to prevent the support member 11 from rotating beyond the support position, and the support member 11 is in the support position. Thus, the crank member 14 is engaged with the crank bent portion 14 from the retracted position side to restrict the support member 11 from unexpectedly rotating to the retracted position side, and the engagement is disengaged when the support member 11 is rotated with a force of a certain level or more. A protrusion 25 is provided.
[0023]
As described above, the support member 11 is positioned at the retracted position and the support position by the stop member 21 and the receiving member 22, respectively. Therefore, the support member 11 is moved to the retracted position by simply rotating the support member 11 toward the retracted position. While being engaged and held at the retracted position, the holding is released only by forcibly rotating the support member 11 toward the support position, and the support member 11 is only rotated until it is engaged with the engagement step portion 24. Thus, the support member 11 can be positioned at the support position, and in this state, the support member 11 does not unexpectedly rotate from the support position toward the retracted position, and the support member 11 is forced to rotate toward the retracted position. It can be done and is easy to use.
[0024]
Further, in this embodiment, the partition member 31 is mounted on the support member 11 so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the support bar portion 13 of the support member 11 and to be rotatable on the same plane as the rotation surface of the support member 11. . Thus, the storage space 18 partitioned by the support member 11 can be further partitioned into an arbitrary size by the partition 31, and the vertically long storage 17 stored in the storage space 18 is supported by the partition 31 to The fall can be prevented. Further, when the partition 31 gets in the way, it can be positioned so as not to get in the way by rotating to an arbitrary position around the support member 11.
[0025]
Next, details of the partition 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. The partition 31 includes an elongated flat partition member 32 and a holding member 33 that is fitted to the support bar portion 13. The holding member 33 is made of a polypropylene resin molded product, and has a substantially C-shaped fitting portion 34 that is press-fitted into the support rod portion 13 from one side, and a holding cylinder portion 35 that protrudes vertically from the center portion thereof. It has. An engaging protrusion 36 is provided in the axial direction intermediate part of the inner periphery of the holding cylinder part 35. The partition member 32 is made of an injection molded product of ABS resin, and a coupling shaft portion 37 that is inserted into the holding cylinder portion 35 and fits rotatably is projected from the base end thereof. A tapered portion 38 is formed at the distal end of the coupling shaft portion 37, an engaging groove 39 into which the engaging protrusion 36 is fitted and engaged is formed in the middle portion, and the proximal end portion is statically fitted to the inner periphery of the distal end portion of the holding cylinder portion 35. A rotation braking portion 40 that is fitted in a close sliding state is formed.
[0026]
For example, when the holding cylinder part 35 has an inner diameter of 5 mm, the sliding state close to the static state between the holding cylinder part 35 and the rotation braking part 40 increases the outer diameter of the rotation braking part 40 by about 0.1 mm. It has been realized. Further, the engagement between the engagement protrusion 36 and the engagement groove 39 is set by reducing the inner diameter of the engagement protrusion 36 by about 0.4 mm with respect to the maximum outer diameter 4 mm of the distal end portion 38 of the coupling shaft portion. It is set so that it can be press-fitted and can be reliably prevented from coming out. Further, in order to easily press-fit even when there is a difference in diameter as described above, the solidification shrinkage and hardening immediately after molding the holding member 33 made of an elastic polypropylene resin is performed at the time of manufacturing the partition 31. In the previous state, the coupling shaft portion 57 of the partition member 32 molded in advance in the holding cylinder portion 35 is press-fitted.
[0027]
Further, the whole partition 31 or one of the partition member 32 and the holding member 33 is a warm color or pastel color different from the color in the vegetable container 7 which is usually white.
[0028]
According to the divider 31 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the flat partition member 32 can be placed in a horizontal posture to increase the strength and flexural rigidity against lateral external force, and is heavy and tall. Even the stored item 17 can surely prevent sideways and rattling. Further, when not in use, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the partition member 32 is placed in a vertical posture so that no space is taken, the storage amount does not decrease, and there is no gap between the stored items 17 and 17. Even in the case where rattling occurs, the partition member 32 is disposed in the gap and rotated until it abuts against the stored items 17 on both sides, thereby almost completely filling the gap and eliminating the occurrence of rattling. The effect of being able to be demonstrated.
[0029]
Further, since the rotation braking portion 40 in a sliding state close to static is provided at the fitting portion between the holding cylinder portion 35 and the coupling shaft portion 37, rattling can be prevented while rotatably supporting the partition member 32. At the same time, the partition member 32 can be prevented from rotating naturally to an unintended posture.
[0030]
Furthermore, since at least one of the partition member 32 and the holding member 33 has a color different from the color in the refrigerator compartment 2, the appearance in the vegetable container 7 when the vegetable compartment 7 is opened is improved and the appearance quality is improved. At the same time, the storage state of the stored items can be easily recognized, and the usability is improved.
[0031]
In the above embodiment, the support member 11 is formed by bending a wire. However, the support member 11 may be formed of a resin molded product or the like. However, when configured with a wire, high rigidity can be obtained with a small cross-sectional structure as compared with a configuration with a resin molded product, and deformation and cracking do not occur, and high durability and high reliability in function can be ensured.
[0032]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it comprised so that the supporting member 11 might be positioned only in two positions, a support position and a retracted position, the crank bending part 14 is provided in the movement path part of the crank bending part 14 of the side wall 7b of the vegetable container 7 on both sides. One or a plurality of pairs of engaging protrusions 23 may be provided so as to be sandwiched between the support member 11 and the support member 11 may be positioned at an intermediate position between the support position and the retracted position.
[0033]
Moreover, although the example of the vegetable room was demonstrated in the said embodiment, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention can be applied similarly to another storage room, and the same effect | action and effect are exhibited also in that case. .
[0034]
【The invention's effect】
According to the refrigerator storage device of the present invention, as is apparent from the above description, the support member that supports the storage items stored in the predetermined storage space is divided into the support position and the storage chamber that partition the predetermined storage space. Since it is rotatably arranged between the retreat position along the wall surface, the support member can be easily switched between the support position and the retreat position according to the size of the storage object stored in the storage space. Can be used to the fullest to improve usability.
[0035]
In addition, when the support member is configured with a wire bent at both ends in a crank shape, compared to a resin molded product, high rigidity is obtained with a small cross-sectional structure, and there is no occurrence of deformation or cracking. High durability and durability can be secured.
[0036]
In addition, an engagement step portion that prevents the support member from rotating beyond the support position, and a restriction that can prevent the support member from rotating unexpectedly from the support position to the retracted position side and that can be rotated with a certain force or more. If the positioning means at the support position is constituted by the receiving member provided with the protrusion, the support member can be easily positioned at the support position and easily moved to the retracted position while preventing unexpected rotation to the retracted position side. It can be rotated to improve usability.
[0037]
In addition, the positioning member at the retracted position is provided with a stop member provided with an engaging protrusion that restricts the support member from rotating unexpectedly toward the support position while the support member is at the retracted position and can be rotated with a force of a certain level or more. If comprised, a support member can be hold | maintained in a retracted position, and it can be easily rotated to a support position, and can improve usability.
[0038]
In addition, when a partition member that is slidable in the longitudinal direction and is rotatable about the support member is attached to the support member, the storage member stored in the storage space can be supported by the partition member, thereby preventing sideways falling. And when a partition gets in the way, it can be positioned so as not to get in the way by rotating to an arbitrary position around the support member.
[0039]
In addition, when the partition member is configured by a holding member attached to the support member and a flat partition member rotatably attached to the holding member, the flat partition member is placed in a horizontal posture, and thereby the strength against lateral external force and The bending rigidity can be increased, the sideways and rattling of stored items can be reliably prevented, and when not in use, the vertical position is not used to save space, and there is a gap between the stored items. Even in the case where there is a backlash, by arranging the partition member in the gap and rotating it until it comes into contact with the stored items on both sides, it is possible to almost completely fill the gap and eliminate the occurrence of the backlash.
[0040]
Further, the holding member is provided with a holding tube portion projecting perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the support member, and a coupling shaft portion that is fitted into the holding tube portion is provided at the base portion of the partition member, so that the holding tube portion and the coupling shaft are provided. When a retaining means comprising an engaging protrusion and an engaging groove that engage in the axial direction is provided between the portions, a partition member is attached to the holding member by inserting and fitting the coupling shaft portion into the holding cylinder portion. Can be mounted in a state where it can be rotated and prevented from coming out.
[0041]
Further, by providing at least part of the fitting portion of the holding cylinder portion and the coupling shaft portion with a rotational braking portion in a sliding state close to static, it is possible to prevent rattling while rotatably supporting the partition member, and Natural rotation to an unintended posture can be prevented.
[0042]
In addition, if at least a part of the partition has a color different from the color in the storage space, the appearance when the interior is opened is improved, the appearance quality is improved, and the storage state of the stored items can be easily recognized. , It improves usability.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an embodiment of an electric refrigerator to which a refrigerator storage device of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vegetable container in the same embodiment.
3A and 3B show the operation of the support member in the embodiment, where FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing a state where the support member is in a support position, and FIG. 3B is an explanatory view showing a state where the support member is in a retracted position.
4A and 4B show a support member positioning unit according to the embodiment, wherein FIG. 4A is a perspective view showing a positioning state at a retracted position, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view showing a positioning state at the support position;
5A and 5B show a support member positioning means in the embodiment, wherein FIG. 5A is a longitudinal sectional view showing a positioning state at a retracted position, and FIG. 5B is a longitudinal sectional view showing a positioning state at the supporting position;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing two operating states of the divider of the embodiment.
7A and 7B show a configuration of the partition according to the embodiment, in which FIG. 7A is a transverse plan view, and FIG. 7B is a longitudinal front view.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Refrigerator body 5 Vegetable room 7 Vegetable container (storage room)
11 Support member 14 Crank bending part 16 Bearing part 18 Storage space 21 Stopping member 22 Receiving member 23 Engaging protrusion 24 Engaging step part 25 Restriction protruding part 31 Partition 32 Partition member 33 Holding member 35 Holding cylinder part 36 Engaging protrusion Part 37 coupling shaft part 39 engaging groove 40 rotation braking part

Claims (8)

A support member that divides a predetermined storage space in the storage chamber of the refrigerator and supports the stored items stored in the storage space is provided between a support position that partitions the predetermined storage space and a retracted position along the wall surface of the storage chamber. In the refrigerator storage device that is rotatably arranged in the
The accommodation chamber is a drawer type in which an upper surface is open and a side wall is formed to be wide and inclined on the upper surface side,
The support member is formed of a wire bent at both ends in a crank shape, and both ends thereof are rotatably supported by bearing portions provided on opposite side walls at the front portion of the storage chamber, and the wire is bent. The refrigerator storage device is characterized in that the inclined portion is inclined so as to be parallel to the inclined wall surface of the storage chamber . The means for positioning the support member at the support position includes an engagement step that engages the end of the support member and prevents the support member from rotating beyond the support position, and the support member is in the support position. A restricting protrusion that engages with the end of the support member from the retracted position side and restricts the support member from rotating unexpectedly to the retracted position side, and is disengaged when the support member is rotated with a certain force or more. refrigerator storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that it consists receiving member provided and. The means for positioning the support member at the retracted position restricts the support member from unexpectedly rotating to the support position side by engaging the end of the support member from the support position side while the support member is at the retracted position. refrigerator storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that it consists stop member provided with engaging projections disengagement when the support member and the rotation operation at a predetermined force or more.   The support member is mounted with a partition that is slidable in the longitudinal direction and is long in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support member so as to be rotatable on the same plane as the rotation surface of the support member. The refrigerator storage device according to 1. The partition device is constituted by a holding member attached to the support member and a flat partition member attached to the holding member so as to be rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support member. Item 5. A refrigerator storage device according to Item 4 . A holding cylinder portion is provided on the holding member so as to project perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support member, and a coupling shaft portion that is fitted into the holding cylinder portion is provided on a base portion of the partition member so that the holding cylinder portion and the coupling shaft portion are 6. The refrigerator storage device according to claim 5, further comprising a retaining means comprising an engaging protrusion and an engaging groove that engage with each other in the axial direction. The refrigerator storage device according to claim 6, wherein a rotation braking portion in a sliding state close to static is provided in at least a part of the fitting portion between the holding cylinder portion and the coupling shaft portion. 5. The refrigerator storage device according to claim 4 , wherein at least a part of the partition has a color different from the color in the storage space.

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