KR20100085249A

KR20100085249A - Height adjustable shelf for refrigerator

Info

Publication number: KR20100085249A
Application number: KR1020090004433A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 조준식
Original assignee: 주식회사 대우일렉트로닉스
Priority date: 2009-01-20
Filing date: 2009-01-20
Publication date: 2010-07-29

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerator shelf that can be adjusted in height to freely set the height of the shelf according to the size of the stored food to maximize the efficiency of the storage space in the refrigerator, extending from the front to the rear and from one side to the other Shelf formed with two coupling grooves, the food is placed on the shelf, characterized in that it consists of a height adjusting means that can support the shelf and the height of the shelf in accordance with the position coupled with the coupling groove at the same time Also, since the shelf position can be easily changed by the desired height, the user can effectively manage the internal space of the refrigerator according to the situation.

Refrigerator Shelf, Height Adjuster, Rotating Frame

Description

Shelf for adjustable height {HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHELF FOR REFRIGERATOR}

The present invention relates to a shelf for a refrigerator that can be adjusted in height, and more particularly, to a shelf for a refrigerator that can adjust the height of the shelf freely according to the size of the stored food to maximize the efficiency of the storage space in the refrigerator. .

In general, the refrigerator is a device for supplying the cold air generated in the evaporator to the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment to maintain the freshness of various foods for a long time.

The freezer compartment stores foods to be kept below freezing temperature, such as meats or fish, and the refrigeration chamber stores foods to be kept fresh above the freezing temperature, such as vegetables or fruits, or beverages.

In addition, the shelf is provided with a height adjustable to facilitate storage according to the type of food stored in the refrigerator.

Hereinafter, with reference to Figure 1 will be described a shelf for a refrigerator that can be adjusted in normal height.

As shown in the drawing, both end portions of the shelf 3 are fitted into rail grooves 2 formed on a plurality of rail grooves 2 extending from the front to the rear and at regular intervals in the vertical direction on both inner wall surfaces of the refrigerator 1 to move the slides. It is made of a structure.

Therefore, when the user wants to change the height of the shelf 3, first, the shelf 3 to be changed is removed from the refrigerator and then slide-coupled to the rail groove 2 of another desired height.

However, in order to adjust the height of a conventional shelf for a refrigerator, since the shelf is completely separated from the rail grooves on both inner wall surfaces of the refrigerator and then slide-coupled to the desired height, there is a problem that requires considerable time and effort.

That is, when the food is placed on the shelf, since the position can be changed after removing all the food on the shelf, it is difficult to change the position of the shelf from time to time.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the object of the invention is to quickly move the position of the shelf according to the situation without removing the food placed on the shelf can efficiently utilize the internal space of the refrigerator To provide a refrigerator shelf that can be adjusted to a height.

In addition, another object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator shelf that can adjust the height of the shelf freely without forming a plurality of rail grooves on both inner wall surface of the refrigerator.

In order to achieve the above object, the shelf for adjustable height refrigerator according to the present invention extends from the front to the rear and forms a plurality of coupling grooves from one side to the other side,

Supporting the shelf and at the same time characterized in that it is composed of a height adjusting means for selectively adjusting the height of the shelf in accordance with the position coupled to the coupling groove.

Here, the coupling groove is characterized in that the protrusion and the depression is formed repeatedly in sequence.

The height adjusting means may include a fixing member having one end fixed to both inner wall surfaces of the refrigerator, one end rotatably coupled to the fixing member, and the other end coupled to the coupling groove. .

On the other hand, the rotating frame is characterized by consisting of a pair of support levers, the coupling lever connecting the pair of support levers.

And, the front and rear of the shelf is characterized in that the guide panel is connected to the coupling lever and guides the movement path.

In addition, both ends of the coupling lever is characterized in that the separation prevention member is formed to prevent the departure from the guide panel.

In addition, between the coupling groove and the rotation frame of the shelf is characterized in that the rubber member for maintaining the elasticity when contacting each other.

The rubber member is characterized in that attached to the inner wall surface of the shelf coupling groove.

In addition, the rubber member is characterized in that attached to the coupling lever of the rotation frame.

On the other hand, the rotating frame is characterized in that the circular pipe shape having a predetermined thickness.

In addition, the rotation frame is characterized in that the square pipe shape having a predetermined thickness.

According to the present invention of the configuration as described above, the height of the shelf can be adjusted through a mechanical connection structure of the shelf and the height adjustment means, even if the food is placed on the shelf to easily change the position of the shelf by the desired height Since the user can manage the internal space of the refrigerator more efficiently according to the situation.

In addition, since there is no need to form a separate rail groove for fixing the shelf on both side inner wall surfaces of the refrigerator, there is an effect that can reduce the mold manufacturing cost accordingly.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying Figures 2 to 5 will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the height adjustable refrigerator shelf 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the shelf 100 formed with a plurality of coupling grooves 110, the height adjustment for supporting the shelf 100. Means 200.

First, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, the shelf 100 is installed inside the refrigerator and partitions the inside of the shelf 100 so as to be stored according to types or sizes of foods.

The shelf 100 is manufactured in a square plate shape having a solid durability.

Here, the bottom surface of the shelf 100 extends from the front to the rear and forms a plurality of coupling grooves 110 from one side to the other side.

The coupling groove 110 is preferably formed by repeatedly repeating the protrusion and the depression.

In this case, the coupling groove 110 is shown in the form of a waveform, but may be formed in the shape of a square, not necessarily limited to this, or in a shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the height adjusting means 200 to be described later Of course it can be formed.

In addition, the front and rear of the shelf 100 is formed with a guide panel 120 for guiding the movement path in the organically connected state with the coupling lever 222 of the rotating frame 220 to be described later.

In addition, as shown in Figure 4, the grounding force at the time of contact between the coupling groove 110 of the shelf 100 and the rotating frame 220 of the height adjusting means 200 is coupled to the coupling groove 110 It is preferable to interpose a rubber member 150 having elasticity so as to improve silver and reduce impact noise.

Here, the rubber member 150 is attached to the inner surface of the coupling groove 110 of the shelf 100, the rubber member 150 may be attached around the coupling lever 222 of the rotation frame 200. .

On the other hand, the height adjusting means 200 serves to maximize the efficiency of the food receiving space inside the refrigerator to be able to freely set the height of the above-mentioned shelf (100).

The height adjusting means 200 is fixed member 210, one end is fixedly installed on both inner wall surfaces of the refrigerator, one end is rotatably coupled to the fixing member 210 and the other end is coupled to the coupling groove 110. It is composed of a rotating frame 220.

Therefore, the height adjusting means 200 can support the shelf 100 and at the same time can adjust the height of the shelf 100 in accordance with the position coupled to the coupling groove 110.

Here, the rotation frame 220 is formed in a substantially "c" shape consisting of a pair of support levers 221 and a coupling lever 222 connecting the pair of support levers 221.

In addition, both end portions of the coupling lever 222 is formed a separation preventing member 230 to prevent the departure from the guide panel 120.

In addition, the rotation frame 220 is preferably formed in the shape of a circular pipe having a predetermined thickness, but may be formed in the shape of a square.

Hereinafter, with reference to Figure 5 will be described the operation of the shelf 1000 for adjustable height according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the shelves 100 and the height adjusting means 200 are installed on both inner wall surfaces of the refrigerator in a state of being combined.

When changing the height of the shelf 100 installed in this way, when the user lifts the shelf 100, the coupling lever 222 located in the coupling groove 110 is in contact with the guide panel 120. Subsequently, when the user moves the lifting shelf 100 further up or down slowly, the coupling lever 222 naturally moves along the direction.

Then, when the user reaches the height that you want to set, if you put down the shelf 100 at the appropriate position facing the coupling groove 110 and the coupling lever 222 of the shelf 100 to rotate in the direction of gravity of its own weight The coupling groove 110 prevents the rotation frame 220 to stably support the shelf 100.

1 is a perspective view showing a shelf for a refrigerator of the prior art.

2 is a perspective view showing a shelf for a height adjustable refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 2.

4 is a front view illustrating a rubber member attached to the shelf of FIG. 2.

Figure 5 is a front view showing the action of the height adjustable refrigerator shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention.

100: shelf 110: coupling groove

150: rubber member 200: height adjustment means

Claims

Shelf extending from the front to the rear and forming a plurality of coupling grooves from one side to the other side,

Supporting the shelf and at the same time the shelf height adjustable refrigerator comprising a height adjusting means for selectively adjusting the height of the shelf in accordance with the position coupled to the coupling groove.

The method of claim 1,

The coupling groove is a height adjustable refrigerator shelf, characterized in that the protrusion and the depression is formed repeatedly in sequence.

The method of claim 1,

The height adjusting means,

Fixing member having one end fixed to the inner wall of both sides of the refrigerator,

One end is rotatably coupled with the fixing member, the other end is a refrigerator shelf, characterized in that consisting of a rotating frame coupled to the coupling groove.

The method of claim 3,

The rotating frame is a height adjustable refrigerator shelf, characterized in that consisting of a pair of support levers, a coupling lever connecting the pair of support levers.

The method of claim 4, wherein

The front and rear of the shelf shelf height adjustable refrigerator characterized in that the guide panel is connected to the coupling lever and guides the movement path is formed.

The method of claim 5,

Both ends of the coupling lever is a height adjustable refrigerator shelf, characterized in that the separation prevention member is formed to prevent separation from the guide panel.

The method according to any one of claims 3 to 6,

The shelf for height adjustable refrigerator, characterized in that the rubber member for maintaining the elasticity during contact between the coupling groove and the rotation frame of the shelf is interposed.

The method of claim 7, wherein

The rubber member is a shelf for a height adjustable refrigerator, characterized in that attached to the inner wall surface of the shelf coupling groove.

The method of claim 7, wherein

The rubber member is a shelf for adjustable height, characterized in that attached to the coupling lever of the rotation frame.

The method according to any one of claims 3 to 6,

The rotating frame is a shelf for height adjustable refrigerator, characterized in that the circular pipe shape having a predetermined thickness.

The method according to any one of claims 3 to 6,

The rotating frame is a shelf height adjustable refrigerator, characterized in that the rectangular pipe shape having a predetermined thickness.