WO2024080547A1 - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

A refrigerator according to one embodiment comprises: a cabinet having storage chambers; a refrigerator door opening/closing the storage chambers and having a door liner; a dispenser which is provided at the refrigerator door, and which is for extracting water or ice; an ice-making chamber disposed at the rear of the dispenser, and formed by means of the door liner; an ice maker provided in the ice-making chamber; an ice-making chamber door for covering the ice-making chamber; and a gasket which is provided at the ice-making chamber door, and which is in contact with the door liner, wherein the door liner has an inlet in through which cold air flows, the ice maker includes a tray having ice-making cells and a pusher for separating, from the tray, ice formed in the ice-making cells, and the pusher is positioned between the inlet and a vertical line passing through the gasket.

Description

refrigerator

This specification relates to refrigerators.

In general, a refrigerator is a home appliance that allows food to be stored at low temperatures in an internal storage space shielded by a door.

The refrigerator can cool the inside of the storage space using cold air, thereby keeping the stored food in a refrigerated or frozen state.

The refrigerator is a side-by-side type refrigerator in which the freezer and refrigerator compartments are arranged on the left and right, a top-mount type refrigerator in which the freezer compartment is located above the refrigerator compartment, or a bottom freezer type refrigerator in which the refrigerator compartment is located above the freezer compartment. You can.

Typically, an ice maker is provided in the freezer compartment of a refrigerator to make ice. The ice maker collects water supplied from a water source or a water tank in a tray and then cools the water to create ice. Ice produced by the ice maker may be stored in an ice bin.

Ice stored in the ice bin is discharged through a dispenser provided in the door, or the user can open the freezer door, access the ice bin, and take out the ice from the ice bin.

A refrigerator is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0136659, a prior document.

The refrigerator in the prior literature includes a cabinet having a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment below the refrigerator compartment; A pair of refrigerating compartment doors are disposed on both left and right sides to open and close the refrigerating compartment, and one side is equipped with an ice maker and dispenser; a main water tank provided in the refrigerating compartment and cooling supplied water; A water purification device provided in the cabinet and purifying the supplied water; a sub-water tank provided at the refrigerating compartment door to additionally cool supplied water; a water supply passage connecting the water purification device, main water tank, sub water tank, dispenser, and ice maker; It is provided on the water supply passage of the refrigerating compartment door and includes a branch valve that selectively supplies purified water to the dispenser or ice maker.

However, in the case of the prior literature, since components such as a sub-water tank and a branch valve are provided at the rear of the dispenser, there is a disadvantage that the space at the rear of the dispenser cannot be used as a separate storage space or ice-making room.

Even so, in the case of the prior literature, when an additional space is formed at the rear of the dispenser, the thickness of the door becomes thick, so there is a disadvantage in that the volume of the refrigerating compartment is reduced by the thickness of the door.

One embodiment provides a refrigerator capable of forming a space for a specific purpose behind the dispenser.

Alternatively or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator capable of producing ice in the specific space.

Alternatively or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator in which a portion of the ice maker within the space may limit leakage of cold air.

Alternatively or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator in which the manufacturing cost of the mold of the door liner forming another part of the space is prevented from increasing as the door opening and closing the space forms part of the space. .

Alternatively or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator with a slimmer dispenser.

Alternatively or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator in which thermal insulation can be maintained between a dispenser and a space forming wall defining the space.

A refrigerator according to one aspect may include a cabinet having a storage compartment. The refrigerator may further include a refrigerator door that opens and closes the storage compartment and has a door liner. The refrigerator may further include a dispenser provided on the refrigerator door for dispensing water or ice. The refrigerator may further include an ice-making chamber disposed behind the dispenser and formed by the door liner.

The refrigerator may further include an ice maker provided in the ice making room. The refrigerator may further include an ice-making chamber door that covers the ice-making chamber. The refrigerator may further include a gasket provided on the ice-making chamber door and in contact with the door liner.

The door liner may include an inlet through which cold air flows.

The ice maker may include a tray forming the ice making cell. The ice maker may further include a pusher for separating ice formed in the ice making cell from the tray. The pusher may be positioned between the inlet and a vertical line passing through the gasket. A vertical line passing through the gasket may be located between the pusher and the ice-making chamber door. A vertical line passing through the gasket may pass through the ice-making cell.

The horizontal distance between the vertical line passing through the gasket and the vertical center line of the ice-making cell may be smaller than the radius of the ice-making cell.

The ice making room door may include a recess for accommodating a portion of the ice maker. The refrigerator may further include an ice bin provided in the ice making room and storing ice generated by the ice maker. The depression may accommodate a portion of the ice bin. The horizontal center line of the ice-making cell may pass through the depression.

The refrigerator may further include a vacuum insulator disposed between the dispenser and the ice-making chamber. The horizontal center line of the ice-making cell may pass through the vacuum insulator. The dispenser may further include a pad that is operated to dispense one or more of water and ice. A portion of the vacuum insulator may be located between the pad and the ice-making chamber.

The refrigerator may further include a water tank located below the ice-making chamber. The refrigerator may further include a vacuum insulator disposed to surround the ice-making chamber. A portion of the vacuum insulator may be located between the ice-making chamber and the water tank. The pad may overlap the ice-making cell in a horizontal direction.

The dispenser may include a dispenser housing that forms a receiving space. A filter for purifying water may be provided on one side of the dispenser housing. A guide tube that accommodates a pipe through which water flows may be provided on the other side of the dispenser housing.

The door liner may include a first dike adjacent to the guide tube. The door liner may further include a second dike adjacent to the filter. A part of a cold air duct for guiding cold air may be located in the first dyke.

The tray may include a first tray forming part of each of a plurality of ice-making cells. The tray may be movable relative to the first tray by a driving unit, and may further include a second tray forming another part of each of the plurality of ice-making cells.

A line connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making cells may be spaced apart from the rotation center line of the driving unit. A line connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making cells may be located closer to the ice-making chamber door than the rotation center line.

A refrigerator according to another aspect may include an ice maker provided in an ice making room. The ice maker may include a tray forming an ice-making cell. It may include a pusher for separating ice formed in the ice-making cell from the tray.

The ice making room can be opened and closed by the ice making room door. The ice-making room door may include a gasket. At least a portion of the pusher may overlap the gasket in a vertical direction.

The ice making room may be formed by a refrigerator door. The refrigerator door may include a door liner. A part of the ice-making chamber may be formed by a dike protruding from the door liner, and another part of the ice-making chamber may be formed by the ice-making chamber door. The horizontal distance between the vertical line passing through the gasket and the vertical center line of the ice-making cell may be smaller than the radius of the ice-making cell.

The ice making room door may include a recess for accommodating a portion of the ice maker. The maximum depth of the depression may be greater than the minimum thickness of a portion of the ice-making chamber door where the depression is formed. The horizontal distance between the vertical line passing through the gasket and the vertical center line of the ice-making cell may be smaller than the maximum horizontal distance between the vertical line and the depression. The ice-making cell may overlap the gasket in a vertical direction.

The door liner may include a space forming wall forming the ice-making chamber. The space forming wall may include a first side wall, a second side wall located on an opposite side of the first side wall, and a connecting wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall and facing the dispenser housing. The connecting wall may include a first connecting wall on which the ice maker is mounted, and a second connecting wall extending downward from the first connecting wall. The inclination angle of the first connecting wall with respect to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connecting wall.

A rear wall of the dispenser housing facing the connection wall may include a first extension wall and a second extension wall extending downward from the first extension wall. The inclination angle of the first extension wall with respect to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall. The first extension wall may overlap at least a portion of the first connection wall in the front-back direction. The second extension wall may overlap at least a portion of the second connection wall in the front-back direction.

At least a portion of the first connection wall may be inclined upward and away from the first extension wall. The first extension wall and the second extension wall may form a receiving portion in which a pad operated to dispense water or ice is accommodated.

The lower end of the first connecting wall may be positioned higher than the lower end of the first extension wall. Alternatively, the lower end of the first connecting wall may be located at the same height as the lower end of the first extension wall. Alternatively, the lower end of the first connecting wall may be positioned lower than the lower end of the first extension wall.

A refrigerator according to another aspect may include a cabinet having a storage compartment. The refrigerator may further include a door that opens and closes the storage compartment. The refrigerator may further include a dispenser housing provided on the door. The refrigerator may further include a space forming wall that is located at the rear of the dispenser housing and forms a space. The refrigerator may further include an ice maker accommodated in the space. The refrigerator may further include an ice bin accommodated in the space and storing ice generated by the ice maker.

The space forming wall may include a first side wall. The space forming wall may further include a second side wall located opposite to the first side wall. The space forming wall may further include a connecting wall that connects the first side wall and the second side wall and faces the dispenser housing.

The connecting wall may include a first connecting wall on which the ice maker is mounted. The connection wall may further include a second connection wall extending downward from the first connection wall. The inclination angle of the first connecting wall with respect to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connecting wall.

A rear wall of the dispenser housing facing the connection wall may include a first extension wall and a second extension wall extending downward from the first extension wall. The inclination angle of the first extension wall with respect to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall.

The first extension wall may overlap at least a portion of the first connection wall in the front-back direction. The second extension wall may overlap at least a portion of the second connection wall in the front-back direction.

At least a portion of the first connection wall may be inclined upward and away from the first extension wall. The lower end of the first connecting wall may be positioned higher than the lower end of the first extension wall. Alternatively, the lower end of the first connecting wall may be located at the same height as the lower end of the first extension wall. Alternatively, the lower end of the first connecting wall may be positioned lower than the lower end of the first extension wall.

The first extension wall and the second extension wall may form a receiving portion in which a pad operated to dispense water or ice is accommodated.

The ice maker may include a first tray that forms part of an ice-making cell, and a second tray that forms another part of the ice-making cell and is movable relative to the first tray by a driving unit. The first connection wall may include a first wall through which water supplied to the ice-making cell passes or a hole through which a wire for connection to the ice maker passes. The first connection wall may further include a second wall that forms a space in which the driving unit is located or is in contact with the driving unit. The inclination angle of the second wall with respect to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the first wall with respect to the horizontal plane. The horizontal distance between the rear wall and the second wall may be greater than the horizontal distance between the rear wall and the first wall. The horizontal center line of the ice-making cell may pass through the first connection wall.

The ice maker may further include a pusher that presses the second tray to separate ice from the ice making cell. The first connection wall may be positioned between the pusher and the first extension wall.

The refrigerator may further include a space door that opens and closes the space and includes a gasket.

The first side wall may include an inlet through which cold air flows.

The ice maker may further include a pusher penetrating the first tray to separate ice from the ice making cell. At least a portion of the pusher may be positioned between the inlet and a vertical line passing through the gasket.

The refrigerator may further include a vacuum insulator positioned between the dispenser housing and the space forming wall. A portion of the vacuum insulator may be positioned between the first extension wall and the first connection wall. Another part of the vacuum insulator may be positioned between the second extension wall and the second connection wall.

According to one embodiment, there is an advantage of forming a space for a specific purpose behind the dispenser.

According to one embodiment, there is an advantage in that ice can be created in the space for the specific purpose.

According to one embodiment, there is an advantage in that a portion of the ice maker in the space can limit leakage of cold air.

According to one embodiment, as the door that opens and closes the space forms part of the space, there is an advantage in that the manufacturing cost of the mold for the door liner that forms another part of the space can be prevented from increasing.

According to one embodiment, there is an advantage in that the dispenser becomes slimmer.

According to one embodiment, there is an advantage that insulation between the dispenser and the space forming wall forming the space can be maintained.

1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which one door of the refrigerator of FIG. 1 is separated.

Figure 3 is a perspective view seen from the front of the first refrigerating chamber door according to the first embodiment.

Figure 4 is a perspective view seen from the rear of the first refrigerating compartment door according to the first embodiment.

Figure 5 is a side view of the first refrigerating chamber door according to the first embodiment.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 in Figure 3.

Figure 7 is a view showing a cold air flow path in the first refrigerating chamber door of the first embodiment.

Figure 8 is a view showing a state in which the cold air duct of the first embodiment is connected to the door liner.

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the dispenser according to the first embodiment.

Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the second space of the door liner of the first embodiment.

Figure 11 is a view showing a state in which a mounting bracket is coupled to the door liner of the first embodiment.

Figure 12 is an enlarged view of portion A of Figure 6 according to the first embodiment.

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 in Figure 3.

Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 in Figure 3.

Figure 15 is an enlarged view of part A of Figure 6 according to the second embodiment

Figure 16 is a view showing the arrangement of the connecting wall of the rear wall of the dispenser housing and the space forming wall according to the third embodiment.

Figure 17 is a view showing the arrangement of the connecting wall of the rear wall of the dispenser housing and the space forming wall according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing one door of the refrigerator of FIG. 1 in a separated state. FIG. 3 is a perspective view viewed from the front of the first refrigerating compartment door according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view viewed from the rear of the first refrigerating compartment door according to the first embodiment. Figure 5 is a side view of the first refrigerating compartment door according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5 , the refrigerator 1 of this embodiment may include a cabinet 2 having a storage compartment. The refrigerator 1 may further include a refrigerator door that opens and closes the storage compartment.

The storage compartment may include a refrigerating compartment (18). The storage compartment may optionally or additionally include a freezer compartment (19). For example, Figure 2 shows that the storage compartment includes a refrigerating compartment 18 and a freezing compartment 19.

The refrigerating compartment 18 can be opened and closed by one or more refrigerating compartment doors 5. The freezer compartment 19 can be opened and closed by one or more freezer doors 30.

Hereinafter, the refrigerating compartment 18 will be described as an example of being opened and closed by the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the second refrigerating compartment door 20.

At least one of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the second refrigerating compartment door 20 may include a dispenser 11 for dispensing water and/or ice. Of course, depending on the type of refrigerator, the freezer door 30 may be equipped with the dispenser 11.

At least one of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the second refrigerating compartment door 20 may include one or more ice makers.

Hereinafter, an example in which an ice maker is provided in the first refrigerating compartment door 10 will be described. Of course, if necessary, an ice maker may be provided in the second refrigerating compartment door 20 or the freezing compartment door 30. At this time, the dispenser 11 and the ice maker may be installed in the same door.

Hereinafter, it will be described as an example that the first refrigerating compartment door 20 includes a plurality of ice makers. It is not limited to this, and the second refrigerating compartment door 20 may also include a plurality of ice makers.

2 exemplarily shows that the refrigerator 1 is a bottom freezer type refrigerator. However, unlike this, it is revealed that the idea of the present invention can be equally applied to a side-by-side type refrigerator or a top mount type refrigerator. put it In the case of a side-by-side type or top-mount type refrigerator, the freezer compartment door may include a plurality of ice makers or the refrigerator compartment door may include a plurality of ice makers.

The dispenser 11 is located in the front of the first refrigerating compartment door 10, and a portion of the dispenser 11 may be recessed toward the rear to provide a space in which a container can be placed.

The plurality of ice makers may be arranged in a vertical direction. For example, the plurality of ice makers may include a first ice maker 200. The plurality of ice makers may further include a second ice maker 500.

At least a portion of the second ice maker 500 may be located below the first ice maker 200. Of course, this embodiment does not exclude that a plurality of ice makers 200 and 500 are arranged in the left and right directions.

The dispenser 11 may discharge at least ice produced in the first ice maker 200. To this end, at least a portion of the first ice maker 200 may be located higher than the dispenser 11.

When the dispenser 11 is capable of discharging ice produced by the second ice maker 500, at least a portion of the second ice maker 500 may be positioned higher than the dispenser 11. Alternatively, even if the second ice maker 500 is located at the same level or lower than the dispenser 11, the ice produced in the second ice maker 500 may be transferred to the dispenser 11 by a separate transfer mechanism.

As another example, the dispenser 11 may include a first dispenser through which ice produced by the first ice maker 200 is discharged, and a second dispenser through which ice produced by the second ice maker 500 is discharged. do.

The second ice maker 500 may be located behind the dispenser 11.

The first refrigerating compartment door 10 may include an outer case 101 to form a front exterior. The first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a door liner 102 coupled to the outer case 101. The door liner 102 can open and close the refrigerating compartment 18.

When the outer case 101 and the door liner 102 are coupled, an insulating space may be formed in the space between the outer case 101 and the door liner 102. An insulating material may be provided in the insulating space.

The door liner 102 may include a first space 122 in which the first ice maker 200 is located. The first space 122 may also be referred to as a first ice-making room. The door liner 102 may further include a second space 124 in which the second ice maker 500 is located. The second space 124 may also be referred to as a second ice-making room.

In this embodiment, the second ice maker 500 may be omitted, and even in this case, the second space 124 may exist. At this time, the second space 124 may function as a door storage room used for a specific purpose. Alternatively, in this embodiment, the position of the second ice maker 500 may be changed. Depending on the type of refrigerator, the second ice maker 500 may be located in the storage space. In this case, the second space 124 may exist or the second space 124 may be omitted. Alternatively, the first ice maker 200 may be omitted.

The first space 122 may be formed as one surface of the door liner 102 is depressed toward the outer case 101. The second space 124 may be formed as one surface of the door liner 102 is depressed toward the outer case 101. For example, the second space 124 may be depressed toward the dispenser 11.

The first refrigerating compartment door 10 may include a first ice bin 280 in which ice generated by the first ice maker 200 is stored. The first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a second ice bin 600 in which ice generated by the second ice maker 500 is stored. Of course, if the second ice maker 500 is omitted, the second ice bin 600 may also be omitted.

The first ice bin 280 may be accommodated in the first space 122 together with the first ice maker 200. The second ice bin 600 may be accommodated in the second space 124 together with the second ice maker 500.

Cold generated in a cooler may be supplied to the first space 122. The cooler may be defined as a means for cooling the storage compartment, including at least one of a refrigerant cycle and a thermoelectric element. For example, cold air for cooling the freezer compartment 19 may be supplied to the first space 122.

Cold generated in the cooler may be supplied to the second space 124. For example, cold air for cooling the freezer compartment 19 may be supplied to the second space 124.

The refrigerator 1 has a supply passage 2a that guides the cold air of the freezer compartment 19 or the cold air of the space where the evaporator that generates cold air for cooling the freezer compartment 19 is located to the first refrigerator compartment door 10. ) may include. The refrigerator 1 may include a discharge passage 2b that guides cold air discharged from the first refrigerator compartment door 10 to the freezer compartment 19 or a space where the evaporator is located. The supply flow path (2a) and the discharge flow path (2b) may be provided in the cabinet (2).

The first refrigerating compartment door 10 may include a cold air inlet 123a. When the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is closed, the cold air inlet 123a may communicate with the supply passage 2a. The first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a cold air outlet 123b. When the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is closed, the cold air outlet 123b may communicate with the discharge passage 2b.

The cold air inlet 123a may be formed on one side of the door liner 102. Although not limiting, one side of the door liner 102 faces the wall where the supply passage 2a is located in the refrigerating compartment 18 when the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is closed. For example, the cold air inlet 123a may be arranged to overlap the second space 124 in the horizontal direction. The cold air outlet 123b may be formed on one side of the door liner 102. Although not limiting, one side of the door liner 102 faces the wall where the discharge passage 2b is located in the refrigerating compartment 18 when the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is closed. For example, the cold air outlet 123b may be arranged to overlap the second space 124 in the horizontal direction.

The form of ice produced by the first ice maker 200 may be the same as or different from that of the ice produced by the second ice maker 200. For example, the second ice maker 200 can form ice in a spherical shape. As used herein, “spherical shape” means not only a spherical shape but also a shape similar to a spherical shape geometrically.

The transparency of the ice produced by the first ice maker 200 may be the same as or different from the transparency of the ice produced by the second ice maker 500. For example, the transparency of ice produced by the second ice maker 500 may be higher than that of ice produced by the first ice maker 200.

The size (or volume) of ice produced in the first ice maker 200 and the size (or volume) of ice produced in the second ice maker 500 may be different. For example, the size (or volume) of ice produced in the second ice maker 500 may be larger than the size (or volume) of ice produced in the first ice maker 200.

The structure of the first ice maker 200 for producing ice and the method in which the ice is separated are the same as the structure of the second ice maker 500 and the method in which the ice produced in the second ice maker 500 is separated. can be different. When the structures and/or moving methods of the ice makers are different, the shape of the first space 122 where the first ice maker 200 is located is determined by the shape of the second space 124 where the second ice maker 500 is located. The shape may be different.

For example, the depth of the second space 124 may be deeper than the depth of the first space 122. Due to the difference in depth between the first and second spaces 122 and 124, the one side of the door liner 102 may include a first side portion 102a and a second side portion 102b having different widths in the front-back direction. You can. The width of the second side portion 102b may be larger than the width of the first side portion 102a. One or more of the cold air inlet 123a and the cold air outlet 123b may be formed on the second side portion 102b of the door liner 102. The second side portion 102b may protrude further toward the refrigerating compartment 18 than the first side portion 102a.

The first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a first door 130 (or first space door) that opens and closes the first space 122. The first door 130 may be an insulated door provided with an insulating material inside. The first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a second door 132 (or a second space door) that opens and closes the second space 124. The second door 132 may be an insulated door provided with an insulating material inside. Even if the second ice maker 500 is omitted, the second door 132 may exist. Accordingly, heat transfer between the refrigerating compartment 18 and the first and second spaces 122 and 124 can be minimized by the first and second doors 130 and 132.

The first door 130 may be rotatably provided on the first refrigerating compartment door 10 by a hinge. The second door 132 may be rotatably provided on the first refrigerating compartment door 10 by a hinge. The rotation direction of the first door 130 and the rotation direction of the second door 132 may be the same or different.

Meanwhile, a basket 136 capable of storing food may be connected to the first door 130 by varying the thickness of the first refrigerating compartment door 10.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , when the basket 136 is installed in the first door 130, at least a portion of the basket 136 may overlap the second space 124 in the vertical direction. . When the basket 136 is installed on the first door 130, at least a portion of the basket 136 may overlap the second ice maker 500 in the vertical direction. When the basket 136 is installed in the first door 130 and the second door 132 is closed, at least a portion of the basket 136 overlaps the second ice bin 600 in the vertical direction. It can be. When the basket 136 is installed in the first door 130 and the second door 132 is closed, at least a portion of the basket 136 overlaps the second door 132 in the vertical direction. You can.

Meanwhile, a filter (not shown) may be mounted on one side 103 of the first refrigerating compartment door 10, and the filter may be covered by a filter cover 142.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 3, and FIG. 7 is a view showing a cold air flow path in the first refrigerating compartment door of the first embodiment. Figure 8 is a diagram showing a state in which the cold air duct of the first embodiment is connected to the door liner.

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8 , the first refrigerating compartment door 10 may further include a cold air duct 400 for cold air flow. The cold air duct 400 may be installed in the door liner 102, for example. The cold air duct 400 may guide cold air to one or more of the first space 122 and the second space 124.

The cold air duct 400 may include a first cold air flow path (P1). The first cold air passage P1 may guide cold air supplied from the cabinet 2 to the first space 122. Cold air guided by the first cold air passage P1 may flow toward the first ice maker 200.

The cold air duct 400 may further include a second cold air flow path (P2). The second cold air flow path P2 may guide cold air in the first space 122 to the second space 124. Cold air may descend from the second cold air flow path (P2) and be supplied to the second space 124. For example, cold air guided by the second cold air passage P2 may flow toward the second ice maker 500.

The cold air duct 400 may further include a third cold air flow path (P3). The third cold air passage P3 may guide cold air in the second space 124 to the outside of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 .

The cold air duct 400 may include a first duct 410 forming the first cold air flow path P1. The cold air duct 400 may further include a second duct 430 that forms the first cold air flow path (P1) together with the first duct 410.

A portion of the first duct 410 may be aligned with the cold air inlet 123a. A portion of the first duct 410 and a portion of the second duct 430 include a first space forming wall 122a forming the first space 122 and a peripheral wall 102c of the door liner 102. ) can be located between. The second duct 430 may contact the first space forming wall 122a.

The cold air duct 400 may further include a third duct 450 forming the second cold air flow path (P2). The third duct 450 may form the second cold air passage P2 alone or together with the second duct 430 may form the second cold air passage P2. The third duct 450 may contact the first space forming wall 122a. The third duct 450 may contact the second space forming wall 124g forming the second space 124. A portion of the first duct 410 and a portion of the second duct 430 may be located between the peripheral wall 102c and the second wall 124g. A portion of the second duct 430 may be disposed between the first duct 410 and the third duct 450.

The cold air duct 400 may further include a fourth duct 470 (or return duct) forming the third cold air flow path P3. The fourth duct 470 may be located between the peripheral wall 102c and the second space forming wall 124g. The fourth duct 470 may be located below the first duct 410.

Meanwhile, the first ice maker 200 may include an ice tray 210 forming an ice-making cell. The first ice maker 200 may further include a driving unit that provides power to automatically rotate the ice tray 210 to separate ice from the ice tray 210. The first ice maker 200 may further include a power transmission unit that transmits power from the driving unit to the ice tray 210.

The ice tray 210 may include a plurality of ice-making cells. Water discharged from a water supply unit (not shown) and dropped into the ice tray 210 may be distributed to the plurality of ice-making cells. When ice production in the ice tray 210 is completed, the ice may be separated from the ice tray 210 as the ice tray 210 is rotated (twisted) by the driving unit. Ice separated from the ice tray 210 may be stored in the first ice bin 280.

The second ice maker 500 may include a first tray 510. The second ice maker 500 may further include the second tray 550. The first tray 510 and the second tray 550 may form an ice-making cell 501. The second tray 550 may be moved relative to the first tray 510 . For example, the second tray 550 may be rotated relative to the first tray 510, may move linearly relative to the first tray 510, or may perform linear and rotational movements.

When the second tray 550 is a rotating type, water supply may be performed at the water supply location of the second tray 550. After completion of water supply, the second tray 550 may be rotated to the ice-making position. When the second tray 550 is a linear movement type, water supply may be performed at the ice-making position of the second tray 550.

When the second tray 550 is a rotating type, at least a portion of the second tray 550 may be spaced apart from at least a portion of the first tray 510 at the water supply position. The portion of the second tray 550 spaced apart from the first tray 510 at the water supply position may contact the first tray 510 at the ice making position to complete the ice making cell 501.

The dispenser 11 may include a dispenser housing 11a. The dispenser housing 11a may form a receiving space. A container such as a cup may be placed in the receiving space. Water or ice may be discharged into the receiving space.

At least a portion of the dispenser housing 11a may be arranged to overlap the second space 124 in the front-back direction. The shortest horizontal distance between the front of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the second space 124 is greater than the shortest horizontal distance between the front of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the first space 122 by the dispenser housing 11a. The horizontal distance is large.

The vertical length of the first space 122 may be longer than the vertical length of the second space 124. At least a portion of the second space 124 may overlap the first space 122 in the vertical direction. The ice making cell 501 of the second ice maker 500 may overlap the dispenser housing 11a in the front-back direction.

An ice chute 700 may be placed below the first space 122. The ice chute 700 can be opened and closed by the cap duct 900. An ice guide 800 may be located below the ice chute 700. The ice chute 700 may guide ice discharged from the first ice bin 280 to the ice guide 800. The ice guide 800 may guide ice and allow the ice to be finally discharged. The ice chute 700 may overlap at least a portion of the first space 122 in the vertical direction. At least a portion of the ice chute 700 may overlap the second space 124 in the vertical direction.

A water tank 340 may be detachably mounted on the first refrigerating compartment door 10. At least a portion of the ice chute 700 may overlap the water tank 340 in the vertical direction. At least a portion of the water tank 340 may overlap the ice-making cell 501 in the vertical direction. At least a portion of the water tank 340 may overlap the second ice bin 600 in the vertical direction. The water tank 340 may be located below the first refrigerating compartment door 10 . When the water tank 340 is located below the first refrigerating compartment door 10, a second space 124 may be formed at the rear of the dispenser 11. At least a portion of the water tank 340 may overlap the basket 136 in the vertical direction. Of course, in this embodiment, the location of the water tank 340 is not limited, and it can be placed in various positions as long as the thickness of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 is not increased or the increase in thickness is minimized. The ice guide 800 may overlap at least a portion of the second space 124 in the horizontal direction.

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the dispenser according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, the dispenser 11 of this embodiment may include a dispenser housing 11a. The dispenser housing 11a may form a receiving space 11c. The receiving space 11c may be formed as the front of the dispenser housing 11a is depressed backward.

The dispenser 11 may further include a pad 1010. The pad 1010 may be movably installed in the dispenser housing 11a. A user can manipulate the pad 1010 to dispense ice and/or water. For example, the user may push or press the pad 1010.

A lever 1070 operated by the pad 1010 may be installed in the dispenser housing 11a. A switch 1050 that is selectively turned on or off by the lever 1070 may be installed in the dispenser housing 11a. For example, when the pad 1010 is not operated, the switch 1050 is turned off, and when the pad 1010 is operated, the operating force of the pad 1010 is transmitted to the lever 1070 and the lever 1070 is operated. The switch 1050 can be turned on.

The dispenser housing 11a may further include an ice slot 111 through which ice guided by the ice chute 700 passes. For example, the ice slot 111 may be formed on the inclined wall 111a of the dispenser housing 11a. The inclined wall 111a may be inclined in a direction away from the front of the dispenser housing 11a from the top to the bottom.

The ice chute 700 may be located outside the dispenser housing 11a. For example, the ice chute 700 may be located on the upper side of the inclined wall 111a of the dispenser housing 11a. The ice guide 800 may be located in the receiving space 11c. The ice guide 800 may guide ice that has passed through the ice slot 111. The ice guide 800 may be located below the inclined wall 111a.

The ice slot 111 can be opened and closed by the cap duct 900. The cap duct 900 can open and close the ice slot 111 in the accommodation space 11c. The cap duct 900 is driven by the duct driver 990 to open and close the ice slot 111. For example, the duct driving unit 990 may include a motor. The cap duct 900 may be rotated by driving a motor to open the ice slot 111.

The dispenser 11 may further include a water outlet 870 through which water is discharged. The water outlet 870 may be located in the receiving space 11c. The water outlet 870 may be located adjacent to the ice guide 800. The dispenser 11 may further include a supporter 890 that supports the water outlet 870.

The dispenser 11 may further include a sterilizing device 880 for sterilizing the water outlet 870. For example, the sterilizing device 880 may sterilize the water flow path formed by the water outlet 870 by irradiating ultraviolet rays.

The dispenser 11 may further include a display device. The display device may include a display 1100. The display 1100 can display the operating status of the refrigerator. The display 1100 can function as an input unit that can receive user commands. The user can select or change the temperature or various functions by manipulating or touching the buttons displayed on the display 1100.

The display device may further include a display frame 1120 supporting the display 1100. The display frame 1120 can be accommodated in the accommodation space 11c. The display frame 1120 may include an opening 1122 where at least a portion of the display 1100 is located. The display 1100 may be exposed to the outside through the opening 1122.

An input module 1160 may be installed in the display frame 1120. The type of ice can be selected through the input module 1160. Alternatively, the state of ice to be discharged can be selected through the input module 1160. For example, transparent ice or opaque ice can be selected through the input module 1160. Alternatively, ice of different sizes can be distinguished and selected through the input module 1160.

The input module 1160 may include a button, for example. A portion of the input module 1160 may be exposed to the outside while installed on the display frame 1120. Of course, it is possible for the display 1100 to additionally perform the function of an input module without a separate input module 1160.

The display device may further include a display supporter 1140 located behind the display frame 1120. The display supporter 1140 may support the display 1100 penetrating the opening 1122. Of course, the display supporter 1140 can be omitted.

Meanwhile, the dispenser housing 11a may be coupled to the door liner 102. The dispenser housing 11a may be located in front of the second space forming wall 124g. A mounting bracket 480 that guides water to the second space 124 may be installed on the second space forming wall 124g. The mounting bracket 480 may be located behind the ice guide 800. That is, the mounting bracket 480 may be arranged to overlap the ice guide 800 in the front-to-back direction.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second space of the door liner of the first embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a view showing a state in which a mounting bracket is coupled to the door liner of the first embodiment. Figure 12 is an enlarged view of portion A of Figure 6, and Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 of Figure 3. Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 in Figure 3.

10 to 14, the second door 132 may rotate to open and close the second space 124. The second door 132 may be connected to the door liner 102 by a hinge.

The second ice bin 600 may be connected to the second door 132. Accordingly, the second ice bin 600 can move together with the second door 132.

When the second door 132 is rotated in one direction to open the second space 124, the second ice bin 600 can be pulled out from the second space 124. Accordingly, when the second door 132 is opened, the user can immediately access the second ice bin 600. Accordingly, the inconvenience of having to separately remove the second ice bin 600 from the second space can be eliminated. On the other hand, when the second door 132 is rotated in the other direction to close the second space 124, the second ice bin 600 may be introduced into the second space 124.

The space forming wall 124g may form the second space 124 while being spaced apart from the rear of the dispenser housing 11a. The space forming wall 124g may include a first side wall 124a. An inlet 493 through which cold air flows may be formed in the first side wall 124a. An outlet 494 through which cold air is discharged may be formed below the inlet 493 on the first side wall 124a. The outlet 494 may overlap the second ice bin 600 in the horizontal direction when the second ice bin 600 is accommodated in the second space 124 .

The space forming wall 124g may further include a second side wall 124b facing the first side wall 124a. The first side wall 124a may further include a recessed portion 124a1, a portion of which is recessed toward the second side wall 124b. The depression 124a1 may be a protrusion protruding into the second space 124 on the side of the second space 124 . A portion of the cold air duct 400 may be located in the depression 124a1. The inlet 493 may be formed in the depression 124a1. Accordingly, the distance between the inlet 493 and the second side wall 124b is shorter than the distance between the outlet 494 and the second side wall 124b.

The space forming wall 124g may further include a connecting wall 124c connecting the first side wall 124a and the second side wall 124b. The connecting wall 124c may be arranged to face the rear wall 112 of the dispenser housing 11a.

The connecting wall 124c may be bent one or more times. A portion of the connecting wall 124c may be a vertical surface. Another part of the connecting wall 124c may be inclined. Another part of the connecting wall 124c may be rounded.

The connection wall 124c may include a first connection wall 124c1. The connection wall 124c may further include a second connection wall 124c2 located below the first connection wall 124c1. The inclination angle of the first connection wall 124c1 with respect to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connection wall 124c2. For example, the second connection wall 124c2 may be a vertical wall or an inclined wall similar to a vertical wall. The slope of the first connecting wall 124c1 may be constant or variable. At least a portion of the first connection wall 124c1 may be inclined upward and away from the rear wall 112. Since the first connection wall 124c1 is spaced apart from the rear wall 112, a gap may be formed between the first connection wall 124c1 and the rear wall 112. The gap may be filled with a foaming liquid for forming the insulation material 390. The foaming liquid may flow downward through the gap. The foaming liquid may flow to the lower space of the lower wall 124f of the space forming wall 124g.

When the connecting wall 124c includes the first connecting wall 124c1 as in this embodiment, the gap between the first connecting wall 124c1 and the rear wall 112 increases to allow the flow of the foaming liquid. This can become smoother.

A first hole 495 may be formed in the first connection wall 124c1. The tube 489 through which water supplied to the second ice maker 500 flows may pass through the first hole 495. A second hole 496 may be formed in the first connection wall 124c1. A wire to be connected to the second ice maker 500 may pass through the second hole 496. The first hole 495 and the second hole 496 may be spaced apart in the horizontal direction.

The first connection wall 124c1 may include a recessed wall 124c3 formed by partially recessing into the second space 124 . A portion of the first hole 495 may be formed in the recessed wall 124c3. The recessed wall 124c3 may be referred to as a first wall. Alternatively, the wall where the second hole 496 is formed in the first connection wall 124c1 may also be referred to as the first wall.

The first connecting wall 124c1 may further include a second wall 124c4 that forms a space in which the driving unit 580 for driving the second tray 550 is located or contacts the driving unit 580. there is. The inclination angle of the second wall 124c4 with respect to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the first wall with respect to the horizontal plane. The horizontal distance between the rear wall 112 and the second wall 124c4 may be greater than the horizontal distance between the rear wall 112 and the first wall.

The space forming wall 124g may further include an upper side wall 124e. The upper wall 124e may extend from the connecting wall 123c. The space forming wall 124g may further include a lower side wall 124f. The lower wall 124f may extend from the connecting wall 123c. The first connection wall 124c1 may be connected to the upper side wall 124e.

A mounting bracket 480 may be coupled to the space forming wall 124g. The mounting bracket 480 may guide the tube 489 and/or wire. The mounting bracket 480 may include a first bracket body 481. The first bracket body 481 may contact the recessed wall 124c3. The mounting bracket 480 may further include a second bracket body 482 obliquely extending from the first bracket body 481. The second bracket body 482 may contact the inclined wall 124c1. The first bracket body 481 may be provided with a dispenser fastening portion 483.

The mounting bracket 480 may include a tube hole 485 through which the tube 489 passes. The tube hole 485 may be aligned with the first hole 495. Part of the tube hole 485 may be formed in the first bracket body 481 and another part may be formed in the second bracket body 482.

The mounting bracket 480 may further include a tube guide 484 that guides the tube 489. The tube guide 484, which is not limited, may extend upward from the second bracket body 482. The mounting bracket 480 may further include a wire guide 486 that guides the wire. Although not limited, the wire guide 486 may extend from the second bracket body 482.

The second door 132 may include a first frame 1321. The second door 132 may further include a second frame 1322 coupled to the first frame 1321. The first frame 1321 may form the exterior of the second door 132 when the second door 132 is closed. When the second door 132 is closed, the surface of the first frame 1321 that forms the exterior of the second door 132 may be referred to as the first surface. The second frame 1322 can view the second space 124 when the second door 132 is closed. The side of the second frame 1322 facing the second space 124 may be referred to as the second side.

The second ice bin 600 may be coupled to the second frame 1322. Of course, it is also possible for the second ice bin 600 to be separated from the second door 132. The second ice bin 600 may include a first body 610 coupled to the second door 132 . The second door 132 may be provided with a coupling protrusion 1325 for coupling the second ice bin 600. For example, the coupling protrusion 1325 may protrude from the second frame 1232. In order to stably couple the second ice bin 600, a plurality of coupling protrusions 1325 may be arranged to be spaced apart. For example, the plurality of coupling protrusions 1325 may be arranged to be spaced apart in the horizontal direction.

A coupling hole for coupling the coupling protrusion 1325 may be formed in the first body 610. The coupling protrusion 1325 may include a first part 1325a protruding from the second frame 1322. The coupling protrusion 1325 may include a second part 1325b extending from the first part 1325a. The diameter of the second part 1325b may be larger than the diameter of the first part 1325a.

The second ice bin 600 may further include a second body 614 facing the first body 610. The second ice bin 600 may further include a pair of side bodies 620 connecting the first body 610 and the second body 614.

A cold air through hole 623 may be formed in one of the pair of side bodies 620, at least a portion of which is aligned with the outlet portion 494. Accordingly, cold air introduced into the space formed by the second ice bin 600 may pass through the cold air through hole 623 and flow toward the outlet 494.

The second door 132 may further include a gasket 1329. The gasket 1329 is in contact with the door liner 102 when the second door 132 closes the second space 124 and prevents cold air from leaking into the second space 124 . The gasket 1329 may be coupled to the second frame 1322, for example.

The second door 132 may include a first recessed portion 1323a to accommodate a portion of the second ice maker 500. The first depression 1323a may be formed as a portion of the second frame 1322 is depressed toward the front of the second door 132. A portion of the second ice bin 600 may be located in the first depression 1323a. For example, the coupling protrusion 1325 may be formed in the first depression 1323a. The second door 132 may further include a second recessed portion 1323b that is additionally recessed from the first recessed portion 1323a to accommodate a portion of the second ice maker 500.

The first depression 1323a and the second depression 1323b may also form the second space 124. Accordingly, the size of the second space 124 can be increased while preventing an increase in the thickness of the first refrigerating compartment door 10.

The second ice maker 500 may further include a first tray case 530 supporting the first tray 510 . The second ice maker 500 may further include a second tray case 560 supporting the second tray 510. A portion of the first tray case 530 may be located in the second recessed portion 1323b.

The second ice maker 500 may further include a driving unit 580 for moving the second tray 550. The driving unit 580 may be located adjacent to one side wall 124a where the outlet 494 is formed.

A portion of the second wall 124c4 may be formed by being depressed in a direction away from the second door 132 in the first connecting wall 124c1.

The pad 1010 may overlap the second space 124 in the horizontal direction. The ice making cell 501 of the second ice maker 500 may overlap the dispenser housing 11a in the front-back direction. The pad 1010 may overlap the ice-making cell 501 in the horizontal direction.

In order to increase the size of the second space 124, the connecting wall 124c forming the second space 124 may be positioned adjacent to the dispenser housing 11a. Since the space between the dispenser housing 11a and the connecting wall 124c is narrow, a vacuum insulator 392 may be provided in the space between the dispenser housing 11a and the connecting wall 124c.

The vacuum insulator 392 may surround the second space 124. A portion of the vacuum insulator 392 may be located between the pad 1010 and the ice-making cell 501. An insulator formed by hardening the foam liquid may be located in the remaining area other than the area excluded by the vacuum insulator 392. Another part of the vacuum insulator 392 may be located below the bottom wall 124b forming the second space 124. Another part of the vacuum insulator 392 may be located between the second space 124 and the water tank 340.

The vertical center line Y1 of the ice making cell 501 may be located closer to the second door 132 than the connecting wall 124c. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the second ice maker 500. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the ice making cell 501. A vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may be located between the first pusher 540 and the second door 132. The first pusher 540 may be positioned between the inlet 493 and the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329. The water in the ice-making cell 501 may phase change into ice due to cold air flowing in through the inlet 493. At this time, when the first pusher 540 is positioned between the inlet 493 and the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329, when cold air flows toward the gasket 1329, the first pusher 540 ) can act as flow resistance. Therefore, there is an advantage that cold air can be restricted from flowing toward the gasket 1329 by the first pusher 540. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the second ice bin 600.

The first pusher 540 may be located closer to the second door 132 than the connecting wall 124c.

The horizontal center line (X1) of the ice-making cell 501 may pass through the pad 1010. The horizontal center line (X1) of the ice-making cell 501 may pass through the vacuum insulator 392.

The ice guide 800 may include a through hole 802 through which ice is discharged. The horizontal center line (X1) of the ice making cell 501 may be located lower than the through hole 802.

Based on FIG. 13, a filter 320 for purifying water may be located on one side of the dispenser housing 11a. A guide tube 330 that accommodates a pipe through which water flows may be provided on the other side of the dispenser housing 11a. The pipe through which water flows may be connected to the filter 320.

The dispenser housing 11a and the filter 320 may overlap in the horizontal direction. An insulating material 390 may be positioned between the dispenser housing 11a and the filter 320.

The guide tube 330 and the dispenser housing 11a may overlap in the horizontal direction. Since the guide tube 330 and the filter 320 are located on the side of the dispenser housing 11a, the second space 124 may be formed at the rear of the dispenser housing 11a.

Based on FIG. 13 , the door liner 102 may include a first dike 1021 and a second dike 1022. The first dyke 1021 may be located adjacent to the guide tube 330. The second dyke 1022 may be located adjacent to the filter 320. A portion of the cold air duct 400 may be located within the first dyke 1021.

Referring to FIG. 14, the line Z1 connecting the centers of the plurality of ice making cells 501 may be spaced apart from the rotation center line C1 of the driving unit 580 or the rotation center line of the second tray 550. . A line Z1 connecting the centers of the plurality of ice making cells 501 may be parallel to the rotation center line C1. The line Z1 connecting the centers of the plurality of ice making cells 501 may be located closer to the second door 132 than the rotation center line C1.

Figure 15 is an enlarged view of portion A of Figure 6 according to the second embodiment.

This embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in other respects, but differs in the shape of the door liner, the shape of the second door, and the arrangement of the second ice maker. Therefore, hereinafter, only the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described.

Referring to FIG. 15, the second door 133 according to the second embodiment may form a part of the second space 124. A portion of the second space 124 may be formed by a dyke 102e protruding from the door liner 102. Another part of the second space 124 may be formed by the second door 133. When the second door 133 forms the second space 124, the length of the dyke 102e may be reduced.

The door liner 102 may be formed by a mold. If the length of the die 102e is reduced, the size of the mold may be reduced, thereby preventing an increase in manufacturing costs.

The second door 133 may include a first frame 1331. The second door 133 may further include the second frame 1332 connected to the first frame 1331. An insulating material may be provided between the first frame 1331 and the second frame 1332.

The second door 133 may include a first recessed portion 1333a to accommodate the second ice maker 500. The second ice bin 600 may be accommodated in the first depression 1333a. Based on the closed state of the second door 133, the first depression 1333a may be depressed in a direction away from the connecting wall 124c of the second space 124.

The second door 133 may further include a second recessed portion 1333b that is additionally recessed from the first recessed portion 1333a. Based on the closed state of the second door 133, the second recessed portion 1333b may be recessed in a direction away from the connecting wall 124c of the second space 124.

For example, the first depression 1333a may be formed in the second frame 1332. Of course, the first depression 1333a and the second depression 1333b may not be distinguished and may be interpreted as a single depression. In this case, the depression depth of the depression may vary in the horizontal or vertical direction. The maximum depth of the depression may be greater than the minimum thickness of the portion of the second door 133 where the depression is formed. The depression depth of the second depression 1333b may be greater than the front-back thickness of the portion of the second door 133 where the second depression 1333b is formed.

When the second door 133 is closed, at least a portion of the ice making cell 501 may be located in the first recessed portion 1333a. The horizontal center line (X1) of the ice-making cell 501 may pass through the second recessed portion 1333b.

The second door 133 may be provided with a gasket 1329. The gasket 1329 may be formed in a closed loop shape. At least a portion of the first pusher 540 may be located in the area formed by the gasket 1329. For example, at least a portion of the first pusher 540 may overlap the gasket 1329 in the vertical direction.

If at least a portion of the first pusher 540 overlaps the gasket 1329 in the vertical direction, the first pusher 540 may act as a flow resistance when cold air flows toward the gasket 1329. Therefore, there is an advantage that cold air can be restricted from flowing toward the gasket 1329 by the first pusher 540. In addition, when air outside the second space 124 attempts to be introduced into the second space 124, the first pusher 540 restricts the air from flowing into the second space 124. can do.

The vertical center line Y1 of the ice making cell 501 may be located closer to the second door 133 than the rear wall 124c. The horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 and the vertical center line Y1 of the ice making cell 501 may be smaller than the radius of the ice making cell 501. The horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 and the vertical center line Y1 of the ice making cell 501 may be smaller than the horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 and the second depression 1333b.

In another aspect, the horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 and the vertical center line Y1 of the ice-making cell 501 may be smaller than the maximum horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 and the depression.

The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the ice making cell 501. The horizontal center line (X1) of the ice making cell 501 may be positioned lower than the through hole 802 of the ice guide 800.

Meanwhile, the rear wall 112 of the dispenser housing 11a includes an upper wall 112a that forms a receiving portion that is a space in which the pad 1010 is accommodated, and a lower side wall 112b extending below the upper wall 112a. ) can be divided into:

The upper wall 112a may include a first extension wall 113a. The upper wall 112a may further include a second extension wall 113b extending downward from the first extension wall 113a. The inclination angle of the first extension wall 113a with respect to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall 113b.

For example, the first extension wall 113a may be a vertical wall. The first extension wall 113a may overlap at least a portion of the first connection wall 124c1 in the front-back direction. The second extension wall 113b may overlap at least a portion of the second connection wall 124c2 in the front-back direction. For example, the lower end of the first connecting wall 124c1 may be positioned higher than the lower end of the first extension wall 113a. According to this arrangement, there is an advantage that the foaming liquid can flow smoothly between the first connecting wall 124c1 and the first extension wall 113a.

Meanwhile, the second ice maker 500 may be installed on the first connection wall 124c1. The second ice bin 600 may be located below the second ice maker 500. Accordingly, the storage capacity of the second ice bin 600 may vary depending on the height of the second connecting wall 124c2. When the height of the second connecting wall 124c2 is increased, the height of the second ice bin 600 can be increased, thereby increasing the ice storage capacity.

As in this embodiment, when the lower end of the first connection wall 124c1 is located higher than the lower end of the first extension wall 113a, the upper end of the second connection wall 124c2 is higher than the first extension wall 113a. It can be located higher than the bottom of . Accordingly, the height of the second connecting wall 124c2 can be increased, and accordingly, the storage capacity of the second ice bin 600 can be increased.

The second pusher 590 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the first connection wall 124c1. That is, the first connection wall 124c1 may be located between the second pusher 590 and the first extension wall 113a.

The second door 133 may include a gasket 1329. The gasket 1329 is in contact with the door liner 102 when the second door 133 closes the second space 124 and prevents cold air from leaking into the second space 124 .

The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the second ice maker 500. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the ice making cell 501.

A vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may be located between the first pusher 540 and the second door 132. At least a portion of the first pusher 540 may be positioned between the inlet 493 and the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329. The water in the ice-making cell 501 may phase change into ice due to cold air flowing in through the inlet 493.

The horizontal center line X1 of the ice-making cell 501 may pass through the first connection wall 124c1. Since the space between the dispenser housing 11a and the connecting wall 124c is narrow, a vacuum insulator 392 may be provided in the space between the dispenser housing 11a and the connecting wall 124c. A portion of the vacuum insulator 392 may be located between the first extension wall 113a and the first connection wall 124c1. Another part of the vacuum insulator 392 may be located between the second extension wall 113b and the second connection wall 124c2. Another part of the vacuum insulator 392 may be located below the lower side wall 124d.

In this embodiment, the insulation material 390 may be located between the dispenser housing 11a and the connecting wall 124c. The insulation material 390 may also be provided on the lower side of the space forming wall 124g.

Figure 16 is a diagram showing the arrangement of the connecting wall of the rear wall of the dispenser housing and the space forming wall according to the third embodiment.

This embodiment is the same as the second embodiment in other respects, except that there is a difference in the relative position of the rear wall of the dispenser housing and the connecting wall of the space forming wall. Therefore, hereinafter, only the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described.

Referring to FIG. 16, the rear side wall 112 of the dispenser housing 11a of this embodiment may include a first extension wall 113a. The rear wall 112 may further include a second extension wall 113b extending downward from the first extension wall 113a. The inclination angle of the first extension wall 113a with respect to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall 113b.

The connecting wall 1124c of the space forming wall 124g may include a first connecting wall 1124c1. The connecting wall 1124c may include a second connecting wall 1124c2 located below the first connecting wall 1124c1. The inclination angle of the first connection wall 1124c1 with respect to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connection wall 1124c2.

In this embodiment, the lower end of the first connecting wall 1124c1 may be located at the same height as the lower end of the first extension wall 113a. In this case, the vertical length of the portion where the gap between the rear wall 112 of the dispenser housing 11a and the connecting wall 1124c of the space forming wall 124g is minimal is reduced, so that the rear wall 112 and the There is an advantage that the foaming liquid can flow smoothly between the connecting walls 1124c.

Figure 17 is a view showing the arrangement of the connecting wall of the rear wall of the dispenser housing and the space forming wall according to the fourth embodiment.

This embodiment is the same as the second embodiment in other respects, except that there is a difference in the relative position of the rear wall of the dispenser housing and the connecting wall of the space forming wall. Therefore, hereinafter, only the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described.

Referring to FIG. 17, the rear wall 112 of the dispenser housing 11a of this embodiment may include a first extension wall 113a. The rear wall 112 may further include a second extension wall 113b extending downward from the first extension wall 113a. The inclination angle of the first extension wall 113a with respect to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall 113b.

The connecting wall 1224c of the space forming wall 124g may include a first connecting wall 1224c1. The connection wall 1224c may include a second connection wall 1224c2 located below the first connection wall 1224c1. The inclination angle of the first connection wall 1224c1 with respect to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connection wall 1224c2.

In this embodiment, the lower end of the first connection wall 1224c1 may be positioned lower than the lower end of the first extension wall 113a. Accordingly, a portion of the first connection wall 1224c1 may overlap the second extension wall 113b in the front-back direction.

In addition, the minimum gap between the rear wall 112 of the dispenser housing 11a and the connecting wall 1224c of the space forming wall 124g is increased to allow foaming between the rear wall 112 and the connecting wall 1224c. It has the advantage of allowing the liquid to flow smoothly. However, compared to the second and third embodiments, the height of the second connecting wall 1224c2 may be lowered, and the storage capacity of the second ice bin 600 may be reduced.

In this specification, it should be noted that the contents of the second to fourth embodiments that describe the relationship between the connecting wall and the space forming wall can be applied to the first embodiment in the same or modified form.

Claims (20)

1. cabinets with storage compartments;

   a refrigerator door that opens and closes the storage compartment and has a door liner;

   a dispenser provided on the refrigerator door for dispensing water or ice;

   an ice-making chamber disposed behind the dispenser and formed by the door liner;

   An ice maker provided in the ice making room;

   an ice-making room door covering the ice-making room; and

   It is provided on the ice-making room door and includes a gasket in contact with the door liner,

   The door liner includes an inlet through which cold air flows,

   The ice maker includes a tray forming the ice making cell,

   Includes a pusher for separating ice formed in the ice-making cell from the tray,

   A refrigerator in which the pusher is positioned between the inlet and a vertical line passing through the gasket.
2. According to claim 1,

   A vertical line passing through the gasket is located between the pusher and the ice-making chamber door.
3. According to claim 1,

   A vertical line passing through the gasket passes through the ice-making cell,

   A refrigerator in which the horizontal distance between a vertical line passing through the gasket and the vertical center line of the ice-making cell is smaller than the radius of the ice-making cell.
4. According to claim 1,

   The ice-making chamber door includes a recess for accommodating a portion of the ice maker.
5. According to claim 4,

   It further includes an ice bin provided in the ice making room and storing ice produced by the ice maker,

   The depression accommodates a portion of the ice bin, or

   A refrigerator wherein the horizontal center line of the ice-making cell passes through the depression.
6. According to claim 1,

   The dispenser includes a pad that is operated to dispense at least one of water and ice,

   Further comprising a vacuum insulator disposed between the dispenser and the ice-making chamber,

   The horizontal center line of the ice-making cell passes through the vacuum insulator,

   A refrigerator in which a portion of the vacuum insulator is located between the pad and the ice-making chamber.
7. According to claim 1,

   a water tank located below the ice making room;

   Further comprising a vacuum insulator disposed to surround the ice-making chamber,

   A refrigerator in which a portion of the vacuum insulator is located between the ice-making chamber and the water tank.
8. According to claim 1,

   The dispenser further includes a pad that is operated to dispense one or more of water and ice,

   A refrigerator in which the pad overlaps the ice-making cell in a horizontal direction.
9. According to claim 1,

   The dispenser includes a dispenser housing forming a receiving space,

   A filter for purifying water is provided on one side of the dispenser housing,

   A refrigerator in which a guide tube accommodating a pipe through which water flows is provided on the other side of the dispenser housing.
10. According to clause 9,

    The door liner includes a first dike adjacent to the guide tube,

    comprising a second dike adjacent to the filter,

    A refrigerator in which a part of a cold air duct for guiding cold air is located in the first dyke.
11. According to claim 1,

    The tray includes a first tray forming part of each of a plurality of ice making cells,

    It further includes a second tray that is movable with respect to the first tray by a driving unit and forms another part of each of the plurality of ice-making cells,

    A line connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making cells is spaced apart from the rotation center line of the driving unit.
12. According to claim 11,

    A line connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making cells is located closer to the ice-making chamber door than the rotation center line.
13. cabinets with storage compartments;

    a refrigerator door that opens and closes the storage compartment and has a door liner;

    a dispenser provided on the refrigerator door for dispensing water or ice;

    an ice-making chamber disposed behind the dispenser and formed by the door liner;

    An ice maker provided in the ice making room;

    an ice-making room door covering the ice-making room; and

    It is provided on the ice-making room door and includes a gasket in contact with the door liner,

    The door liner includes an inlet through which cold air flows,

    The ice maker includes a tray forming the ice making cell,

    Includes a pusher for separating ice formed in the ice-making cell from the tray,

    A refrigerator wherein at least a portion of the pusher overlaps the gasket in a vertical direction.
14. According to claim 13,

    A refrigerator in which a part of the ice-making chamber is formed by a dike protruding from the door liner, and another part of the ice-making chamber is formed by the ice-making chamber door.
15. According to claim 13,

    A refrigerator in which the horizontal distance between a vertical line passing through the gasket and the vertical center line of the ice-making cell is smaller than the radius of the ice-making cell.
16. According to claim 13,

    The ice-making chamber door includes a recess for accommodating a portion of the ice maker.
17. According to claim 13,

    The door liner includes a space forming wall forming the ice-making chamber,

    The space forming wall includes a first side wall, a second side wall located on an opposite side of the first side wall, and a connecting wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall and facing the dispenser housing,

    The connecting wall includes a first connecting wall on which the ice maker is mounted, and a second connecting wall extending downward from the first connecting wall,

    The refrigerator wherein the inclination angle of the first connecting wall with respect to the horizontal plane is smaller than the inclination angle of the second connecting wall.
18. According to claim 17,

    The rear wall of the dispenser housing facing the connection wall,

    It includes a first extension wall and a second extension wall extending downward from the first extension wall,

    The inclination angle of the first extension wall with respect to the horizontal plane is greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall,

    The first extension wall overlaps at least a portion of the first connection wall in the front-back direction,

    The refrigerator wherein the second extension wall overlaps at least a portion of the second connection wall in the front-back direction.
19. According to claim 18,

    At least a portion of the first connecting wall is inclined upward and away from the first extension wall,

    The first extension wall and the second extension wall form a receiving portion in which a pad operated for dispensing water or ice is accommodated.
20. According to claim 18,

    The lower end of the first connecting wall is located higher than the lower end of the first extension wall, or

    The lower end of the first connecting wall is located at the same height as the lower end of the first extension wall, or

    A refrigerator in which a lower end of the first connecting wall is located lower than a lower end of the first extension wall.

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