STORAGE CHAMBER

Abstract

 The present invention may include a heat exchanger case that accommodates a first heat exchanger and constitutes at least a portion of a second wall of the second storage space.
The heat exchanger case includes a hinge device, and the hinge device may rotate while supported by a hinge holder of the storehouse body so that the heat exchanger case may move in a direction in which the heat exchanger case is in close contact with the storehouse body.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a storehouse.

[Background art]

[0002] A storehouse may include a storage space for storing items. The storehouse may include, for example, a refrigerator.

[0003] A refrigerator is a device that cools or stores refrigerated items such as food, medicine, and cosmetics (hereinafter, referred to as food for convenience) at a low temperature to prevent spoilage and deterioration. A refrigerator includes a storage space where food is stored and a refrigeration cycle component that cools the storage space.

[0004] The refrigeration cycle component may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator through which refrigerant is circulated.

[0005] A refrigerator according to the prior art may include an outer case and an inner case located inside the outer case and having an open front. The refrigerator may include a cold air discharge duct that is arranged inside the inner case and divides the inside of the inner case into a storage space and a heat exchange room. For example, a storage space may be formed in front of the cold air discharge duct, and a heat exchange room may be formed in the rear. An evaporator and an evaporation fan may be placed in the heat exchange room.

[0006] A separate machine room may be formed in the outside of the inner case in the refrigerator, and a compressor, a condenser, and a condensation fan may be placed in the machine room, and the compressor in the machine room may be connected to the evaporator in the heat exchange room by a refrigerant pipe.

[0007] A drawer that may be withdrawn may be provided in the storage space. A plurality of drawers may be provided in the vertical direction.

[0008] According to the refrigerator according to the prior art, the following problems may occur.

[0009] First, since the compressor placed in the machine room and the evaporator placed inside the inner case are placed in separate spaces and connected by a refrigerant pipe, there is an inconvenience in that when repair of the refrigeration cycle components is required, food stored in the refrigerator must be taken out to check for a malfunction and perform repairs.

[0010] Second, since the evaporator is integrally formed inside the refrigerator body and the evaporator must be fixed to the refrigerator body by welding, etc., the manufacture of the refrigerator is cumbersome. And, when the evaporator is defrosted, there is a problem that the internal temperature of the refrigerator increases due to heat exchange with the storage space and the evaporator.

[0011] Third, since the heat exchange room is arranged at the rear of the storage space, the width of the rear wall of the refrigerator main body in a front/rear direction increases by the size of the heat exchange room, and accordingly, there is a problem that the volume of the storage space decreases accordingly.

[0012] To solve this problem, a storage space equipped with a heat exchange device that integrally configures the heat exchange room and the machine room has been recently introduced. When the heat exchange device is combined with the storage main body, if the heat exchange room is not in close contact with the storage main body, the problem of the insulation performance of the storage space deteriorating may occur.

[Detailed Description of the Invention]

[Technical Problem]

[0013] An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a storehouse in which a first storage space providing a space for storing items and a second storage space providing a space for accommodating a first heat exchanger are fluidly connected.

[0014] An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a storehouse that may include a heat exchanger case forming a second wall and in which a first heat exchanger is installed.

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a storehouse in which, when mounting a heat exchange device on a storehouse body, a gap is maintained between the heat exchange device and the storehouse body to facilitate the mounting, and after the heat exchange device is coupled to the storehouse body, the heat exchange device is brought into close contact with the storehouse body to improve the sealing effect.

[0016] An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a storehouse in which the heat exchange device may be easily coupled by moving toward the storehouse body and being brought into close contact with the storehouse body.

[0017] An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a storehouse in which, when mounting a heat exchange device on a storehouse body, the heat exchange device may be easily mounted by simply pushing and rotating the heat exchange device.

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a storehouse in which, when repair of the heat exchange device is required, the heat exchange device may be separated from the storehouse body by simply separating a lever device and withdrawing the heat exchange device without removing the stored items inside the storehouse.

[Technical Solution]

[0019] The present invention is a storehouse including a first storage space that provides a space in which an item is stored within a predetermined temperature or temperature range and a second storage space that provides a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated.

[0020] The storage space may include a third storage space that provides a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated. The storage space may include a first wall defining at least a portion of the first storage space. The storage space may include a second wall defining at least a portion of the second storage space. The storage space may include a third wall defining at least a portion of the third storage space.

[0021] The storage space may include a heat exchanger case that accommodates the first heat exchanger and forms at least a portion of the second wall of the second storage space.

[0022] The heat exchanger case includes a hinge device, and the hinge device may rotate while being supported by a hinge holder of the storehouse body so that the heat exchanger case moves in a direction in which the heat exchanger case is in close contact with the storehouse body.

[0023] While the heat exchanger case moves in a direction in which the heat exchanger case is in close contact with the storehouse body, the lever device provided in the heat exchanger case is fastened to the lever holder of the storehouse body, so that the heat exchange device may be easily coupled to the storehouse body.

[0024] The heat exchanger case includes a sealing member that is in close contact with the storehouse body, and when the lever device is fastened to the lever holder, the sealing member is in close contact with the storehouse body, so that the sealing effect of the heat exchanger case may be improved.

[0025] The lever device may be provided at the front end of the heat exchanger case based on the direction in which the heat exchanger case is introduced into the storehouse body. The lever device may be provided at the rear end of the heat exchanger case based on the direction in which the heat exchanger case is introduced into the storehouse body. Therefore, the heat exchanger case may be stably coupled to the storehouse body.

[0026] The hinge holder includes an inclined surface that extends obliquely toward the sealing surface of the heat exchanger case based on the direction in which the heat exchanger case is introduced into the storehouse body, so that the introduction of the heat exchanger case into the storehouse body may be easily guided.

[0027] The hinge device includes a hinge projection that rotates the hinge device while supported by the hinge holder, so that the heat exchanger case may easily rotate in a direction in which it is in close contact with the storehouse body.

[0028] The lever device may include a lever cover and a lever that is rotatably provided on the lever cover. While the heat exchanger case is in close contact with the storehouse body, the lever may rotate in a direction in which the lever protrudes from the heat exchanger case and be easily supported by the lever holder.

[0029] The lever and the lever holder are fastened by a fastening member, so that the heat exchanger case may be maintained in a state in which the heat exchanger case is in close contact with the storehouse body.

[0030] In one aspect of the present invention, the storehouse includes a first storage space that provides a space in which an item is stored within a predetermined temperature or temperature range; a second storage space that provides a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated; a third storage space that provides a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated; a first wall defining at least a portion of the first storage space; a second wall defining at least a portion of the second storage space; a third wall defining at least a portion of the third storage space; and an inclination apparatus that guides the second storage space to move toward the first storage space in an inclined state of the second storage space when the second storage space is coupled to the first storage space, wherein the second storage space may be provided to be fluidly connected to the first storage space.

[0031] The inclination apparatus may be provided on at least one of the second wall of the second storage space and the third wall of the third storage space.

[0032] The inclination apparatus may include a hinge device provided on the second wall and a hinge holder provided on the third wall and having an inclined surface with which the hinge device comes into contact.

[0033] The inclination apparatus includes a flat surface and an inclined surface provided on the second wall of the second storage space, and wherein the inclined surface may extend obliquely from the flat surface in a direction toward the first storage space.

[0034] The second storage space may include a first part supported by the first storage space and a second part coupled to the first storage space.

[0035] The first part of the second storage space may be provided on the opposite side of the second part of the second storage space with respect to the center of the second storage space.

[0036] The second storage space may include a heat exchanger case including a sealing member that is in close contact with the first storage space, and the inclination apparatus may include a hinge device provided in the heat exchanger case; and a hinge holder that contacts the hinge device and guides the hinge device to move obliquely in a direction of approaching the first storage space.

[0037] The hinge device may include a hinge protrusion that contacts the hinge holder and provides a center of rotation of the second storage space during the process in which the second storage space is coupled to the first storage space, and the hinge holder may include a guide groove that guides the movement of the hinge protrusion.

[0038] The hinge holder may include an inclined surface that is inclined toward the first storage space and contacts the hinge device, and a catch protruding from the inclined surface to prevent the hinge device from being separated from the hinge holder.

[0039] The storehouse may further include a fastening device for fastening the second storage space to the first storage space.

[0040] The fastening device may include a lever device provided in the second storage space and a lever holder that is arranged adjacent to the lever device and supports the lever device.

[0041] The lever device includes a lever cover that is fixed to the second storage space and a lever that is rotatably provided on the lever cover, and the lever may be fastened to the lever holder.

[0042] The storehouse further includes device receiving space that is defined by a second wall of the second storage space and a third wall of the third storage space, the inclination apparatus may be provided on the inner side of the device receiving space so that the second storage space may perform an inclined movement toward the first storage space during the process of being introduced into the device receiving space.

[0043] The storehouse may further include a fastening device arranged adjacent to an end of the device receiving space and for fixing the second storage space to the device receiving space while the second storage space is in close contact with the first storage space.

[0044] In another aspect, the storage space includes a first storage space providing a space in which an item is stored within a predetermined temperature or temperature range; a second storage space providing a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated and fluidly connected to the first storage space; a third storage space providing a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated; a device receiving space accommodating the second storage space and the third storage space; a partition wall separating the receiving space from the first storage space; an inclination apparatus guiding the second storage space to move toward the first storage space in an inclined state of the second storage space when the second storage space is coupled to the first storage space; and a fastening device fastening the second storage space to the first storage space while the second storage space is coupled to the first storage space.

[0045] The device receiving space may include an open end, and the fastening device may be provided on an inner surface of the device receiving space adjacent to the open end so as to be accessible from the outside of the storehouse.

[Effect of the invention]

[0046] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first and second storage spaces are fluidly connected so that the fluid heat-exchanged in the first heat exchanger may be easily supplied to the first storage space, and the fluid inside the first storage space may be easily returned to the second storage space.

[0047] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first fan may be installed inside the heat exchanger case to easily generate a flow passing through the first heat exchanger.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when mounting a heat exchange device on a storehouse body, a gap between the heat exchange device and the storehouse body is maintained to facilitate mounting, and after the heat exchange device is coupled to the storehouse body, the heat exchange device is brought into close contact with the storehouse body, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the heat exchange device maybe easily coupled to the storehouse body by moving toward the storehouse body so that the heat exchange device is brought into close contact with the storehouse body.

[0050] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the heat exchange device is coupled to the storehouse body, the heat exchange device may be easily mounted on the storehouse body by simply pushing and rotating the heat exchange device.

[0051] In an embodiment of the present invention, when repair of the heat exchange device is required, the heat exchange device may be separated from the storehouse body by simply separating the lever device and withdrawing the heat exchange device without removing the stored items inside the storehouse.

[Brief description of the drawings]

[0052] 

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a storehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a storehouse body and a heat exchange device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a heat exchange device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchange device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of a heat exchanger case according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a part of the configuration of a storehouse body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a configuration of a hinge device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a configuration of a hinge holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a configuration of a lever device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a configuration of a lever holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 12 to 14 are drawings showing the heat exchanger case according to the first embodiment of the present invention being mounted on the storehouse body in sequence.

FIG. 15 is a drawing showing the lever device being fastened to the lever holder while the heat exchanger case according to the first embodiment of the present invention being attached to the storehouse body.

FIGS. 16a and 16b are drawings showing the lever according to the first embodiment of the present invention being fastened to the lever holder in sequence.

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 17-17 of FIG. 15.

FIG. 18 is a drawing showing the configuration of the heat exchanger case according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a drawing showing the configuration of the hinge holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a drawing showing the heat exchanger case according to the second embodiment of the present invention being introduced into the storehouse body.

FIG. 21 is a drawing showing a state in which a heat exchanger case according to the second embodiment of the present invention is introduced into the storehouse body and rotates based on a hinge device.

FIG. 22 is a drawing showing a configuration of a hinge holder according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 23a and 23b are drawings showing a state in which a hinge protrusion is guided and moves in a hinge holder according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a drawing showing a configuration of a hinge holder according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 25a and 25b are drawings showing a state in which a hinge protrusion is guided and moves in a hinge holder according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Mode for Invention]

[0053] The present disclosure may be a storehouse including a first storage space configured to provide a space in which goods are stored within a predetermined temperature or a predetermined temperature range and a second storage space configured to provide a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated.

[0054] Examples of the storehouse may be a refrigerator, a heating cabinet, and the like.

[0055] Examples of the goods may include food, medical products, and the like.

[0056] The storehouse may include a third storage space configured to provide a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated. The storehouse may include a first wall defining at least a part of the first storage space. The storehouse may include a second wall defining at least a part of the second storage space. The storehouse may include a third wall defining at least a part of the third storage space.

[0057] The second storage space may be fluidly connected to the first storage space.

[0058] The first heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger that is fluidly connected to an inner space of the first storage space to exchange heat with a fluid present in the inner space.

[0059] The second heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger that is fluidly connected to an outer space of the first storage space to exchange heat with a fluid present in the outer space.

[0060] Examples of a heat exchange method of the heat exchanger may include direct heat exchange by conduction or indirect heat exchange by convection or radiation.

[0061] An example of the heat exchanger may be a heat absorbing portion, a cooling power generator, and a heat exchanger provided as a cold source. An example of the cold source may be a first heat exchanger, a heat absorbing surface of a thermoelectric element as a heat absorbing portion of a thermoelectric module, or a cold sink connected to the heat absorbing surface.

[0062] Another example of the heat exchanger may be a heat dissipating portion, a heat power generator, and a heat exchanger provided as a heat source. Examples of the heat source may be a condenser, a heat generating surface of a thermoelectric element as a heat dissipating portion of a thermoelectric module, or a heat sink connected to the heat generating surface. Examples of the fluid may include a liquid or a gas, such as air, water, and a refrigerant.

[0063] The first wall may be provided to separate the inner space of the first storage space from the outer space of the first storage space. The second wall may be provided to separate the inner space of the second storage space from the outer space of the second storage space. The third wall may be provided to separate the inner space of the third storage space from the outer space of the third storage space.

[0064] The first wall may be provided to separate the first storage space from at least one of the second storage space and the third storage space. The second wall may be provided to separate the second storage space from at least one of the first storage space and the third storage space. The third wall may be provided to separate the third storage space from at least one of the first storage space and the second storage space.

[0065] The wall provided to separate the first storage space from the second storage space may be provided as a common wall between the first wall and the second wall. The wall provided to separate the second storage space from the third storage space may be provided as a common wall between the second wall and the third wall. The wall provided to separate the first storage space from the third storage space may be provided as a common wall between the first wall and the third wall.

[0066] The wall may be provided as one wall including a plurality of layers. A plurality of walls may be connected in a longitudinal direction and provided as one wall.

[0067] Fluidly connecting the first space and the second space may be defined as follows: the fluid located in one of the first space and the second space is movable to the other one of the first space and the second space.

[0068] The storehouse may include a door provided to open or close the first storage space. The door may be provided to cover at least a part of the second storage space. The door may be provided to cover at least a part of the third storage space.

[0069] In the present disclosure, when an object is divided into three equal portions based on the longitudinal direction of the object, the central portion of the object may be defined as the position located in the center among the three equally-divided portions. The peripheral portion of the object may be defined as a portion located to the left or right of the central portion among the three equally-divided portions. The peripheral portion of the object may include a surface in contact with the central portion and a surface opposite thereto. The opposite surface may be defined as a border or an edge of the object.

[0070] The storehouse may include a fluid generator disposed on a passage through which the fluid flows so that the fluid in the inner space of the storage space flows to the outer space of the storage space.

[0071] The fluid generator may include a fluid generator for the second storage space disposed on a passage through which the fluid flows so that the fluid in the second storage space flows to the outer space of the second storage space.

[0072] The fluid generator may include a fluid generator for the third storage space disposed on a passage through which the fluid flows so that the fluid in the third storage space flows to the outer space of the third storage space.

[0073] Examples of the fluid generator may include a fan allowing air to flow, a pump allowing water to flow, a compressor allowing a refrigerant to flow, and the like.

[0074] A first passage, through which the fluid flows, may be provided in the inside of the first wall or in the vicinity of the first wall. Examples of the first passage may be a through hole defined to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.

[0075] The first passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the outer space of the first storage space to flow to the inner space of the first storage space.

[0076] The first passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the inner space of the first storage space to flow to the outer space of the first storage space.

[0077] The first passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged in the outer space of the first storage space to flow to the inside of the first storage space.

[0078] The first passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged with goods in the inner space of the first storage space to flow to the outer space of the first storage space.

[0079] The inlet passage may be provided in at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the first storage space. For example, the inlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the rear wall of the first storage space.

[0080] The outlet passage may be provided in at least one of the front wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper wall, and the lower wall of the first storage space. For example, the outlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the lower wall of the first storage space.

[0081] A second passage, through which the fluid flows, may be provided in the inside of the second wall or in the vicinity of the second wall. Examples of the second passage may be a through hole defined to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.

[0082] The second passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the outer space of the second storage space to flow to the inner space of the second storage space.

[0083] The second passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the inner space of the second storage space to flow to the outer space of the second storage space.

[0084] The second passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged in the outer space of the second storage space to flow to the inside of the second storage space.

[0085] The second passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged with the first heat exchanger to flow to the outer space of the second storage space.

[0086] The inlet passage may be provided in at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the second storage space. For example, the inlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the upper wall of the second storage space.

[0087] The outlet passage may be provided in at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the second storage space. For example, the outlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the upper wall of the second storage space.

[0088] A third passage, through which the fluid flows, may be provided in the inside of the third wall or in the vicinity of the third wall. Examples of the third passage may be a through hole defined to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.

[0089] The third passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the outer space of the third storage space to flow to the inner space of the third storage space.

[0090] The third passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the inner space of the third storage space to flow to the outer space of the third storage space.

[0091] The third passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged in the outer space of the third storage space to flow to the inside of the third storage space.

[0092] The third passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged with the second heat exchanger to flow to the outer space of the third storage space.

[0093] The inlet passage may be provided in at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the third storage space. For example, the inlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the front wall of the third storage space.

[0094] The outlet passage may be provided in at least one of the front wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper wall, and the lower wall of the third storage space. For example, the outlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the front wall of the third storage space.

[0095] The fluid in the inner space of the first storage space may be fluidly connected to one of the second storage space and the third storage space. For example, the fluid in the inner space of the first storage space may be flowed to the inner space of the second storage space via the second passage.

[0096] The fluid in the inner space of the second storage space may be flowed to the inner space of the first storage space via the first passage.

[0097] The fluid in the outer space of the storehouse may be fluidly connected to one of the second storage space and the third storage space. For example, the fluid in the inner space of the third storage space may be flowed to the outer space of the third storage space via the third passage.

[0098] The fluid in the outer space of the third storage space may be flowed to the inner space of the third storage space via the third passage.

[0099] The second storage space may be disposed in the outer space of the first storage space together with the third storage space.

[0100] At least a part of the second wall may be coupled to at least a part of the third wall and then disposed in the outer space of the first storage space.

[0101] At least a part of the second wall may be integrally provided with at least a part of the third wall and then disposed in the outer space of the first storage space.

[0102] At least a part of the second wall may extend so as to be provided as at least a part of the third wall. At least a part of the third wall may extend so as to be provided as at least a part of the second wall.

[0103] At least a part of the second wall may extend to support at least a part of the third wall. At least a part of the third wall may extend to support at least a part of the second wall.

[0104] The portion from which the second wall extends may be provided on at least one of the front wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper wall, and the rear wall of the second storage space.

[0105] The portion from which the third wall extends may be provided on at least one of the front wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper wall, and the rear wall of the third storage space. For example, the portion from which the second wall extends may be provided on the lower wall of the second storage space. As another example, the portion from which the third wall extends may be provided on the lower wall of the third storage space.

[0106] The first heat exchanger acting as a cold source may be provided in the second storage space.

[0107] A heat source that removes frost generated in the first heat exchanger may be disposed in the vicinity of the first heat exchanger. For example, the heat source may be a defrosting heat source.

[0108] The first heat exchanger acting as a heat source may be provided in the second storage space.

[0109] A cold source that removes steam generated in the first heat exchanger may be disposed in the vicinity of the first heat exchanger. For example, the cold source may be a steam removing cold source.

[0110] The second wall may include a through hole through which the second storage space is fluidly connected to the first storage space.

[0111] The second wall may include a portion having a higher degree of insulation than the third wall.

[0112] The second wall may be a wall that partitions the first storage space and the second storage space. In this manner, it is possible to reduce the transfer of the heat of the defrosting heat source or the cold of the steam removing cold source to the first storage space or the outer space of the second storage space.

[0113] The second wall may include a through hole through which the second storage space is fluidly connected to the first passage.

[0114] The second wall may include a portion having a higher degree of insulation than the wall defining the first passage. In this manner, it is possible to reduce the transfer of the heat of the defrosting heat source or the cold of the steam removing cold source to the first storage space or the outer space of the second storage space.

[0115] The first storage space may include a plurality of storage compartments. The first storage space may include at least one of a partition wall, a drawer, and a shelf so as to form the plurality of storage compartments. A passage through which a fluid flows may be provided between the plurality of storage compartments.

[0116] An embodiment capable of reducing heat exchange between the defrosting heat source or the steam removing cold source and some of the plurality of storage compartments is as follows. In this manner, when the storehouse is provided as a refrigerator, cooling efficiency may be improved, and when the storehouse is provided as a heating cabinet, heating efficiency may be improved.

[0117] First, one of the plurality of storage compartments may include a surface facing the second storage space and a surface facing another one of the plurality of storage compartments.

[0118] One of the plurality of storage compartments may be disposed between the second storage space and another one of the plurality of storage compartments. In this case, one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided as an insulating space for reducing heat transfer between another one of the plurality of storage compartments and the defrosting heat source or the steam removing cold source.

[0119] Second, one of the plurality of storage compartments may include both the through hole through which the fluid flows into the second storage space and the through hole through which the fluid flows out from the second storage space, and another one of the plurality of storage compartments may include only one of the through hole through which the fluid flows into the second storage space and the through hole through which the fluid flows out from the second storage space.

[0120] For example, the through hole of one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided in the inside of the second wall or in the vicinity of the second wall. The through hole of another one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided in the inside of the first wall or in the vicinity of the first wall.

[0121] Third, only one of the plurality of storage compartments may be disposed to face the second storage space or may be disposed adjacent to the second storage space. For example, one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided in at least one of the uppermost end, the lowermost end, the rightmost end, the leftmost end, the rearmost end, and the foremost end of the second storage space.

[0122] Fourth, the fluid inside the first storage compartment among the plurality of storage compartments may be provided to flow into the second storage space without passing through another one of the plurality of storage compartments, and the fluid inside the second storage compartment among the plurality of storage compartments may be provided to flow into the second storage space through another one of the plurality of storage compartments.

[0123] An embodiment in which the second storage space and the third storage space are disposed is as follows.

[0124] First, the first storage space may include a portion extending in a horizontal direction, i.e., X-axis direction, and a portion extending in a vertical direction, i.e., Y-axis direction. The second storage space may be disposed adjacent to the third storage space in the X-axis direction. A wall partitioning the second storage space and the third storage space may include a portion extending in the Y-axis direction.

[0125] Second, the first storage space may include a portion extending in a horizontal direction, i.e., X-axis direction, and a portion extending in a vertical direction, i.e., Y-axis direction. The second storage space may be disposed adjacent to the third storage space in the Y-axis direction. A wall partitioning the second storage space and the third storage space may include a portion extending in the X-axis direction.

[0126] An embodiment in which the first heat exchanger and the fluid generator are disposed is as follows.

[0127] First, the first heat exchanger may include a long portion extending in the X-axis direction and a short portion extending in the Y-axis direction, and the fluid generator may be disposed such that a length in the X-axis direction is longer than a length in the Y-axis direction.

[0128] The fluid generator may be disposed spaced apart from the first heat exchanger in the Y-axis direction. For example, the fluid generator may be disposed above or below the first heat exchanger.

[0129] The fluid generator may be disposed to overlap the first heat exchanger in the Y-axis direction. The fluid generator may be disposed in an inclined direction with respect to the ground.

[0130] A suction hole through which the fluid is sucked into the first heat exchanger may be disposed to be lower than a discharge hole through which the fluid heat-exchanged with the first heat exchanger is discharged.

[0131] In this manner, the effect of reducing the flow loss of the fluid generator may be obtained.

[0132] Second, the first heat exchanger may include a long portion extending in the X-axis direction and a short portion extending in the Y-axis direction, and the fluid generator may be disposed such that a length in the X-axis direction is shorter than a length in the Y-axis direction.

[0133] The fluid generator may be disposed spaced apart from the first heat exchanger in the X-axis direction. For example, the fluid generator may be disposed in the front or rear of the first heat exchanger. The fluid generator may be disposed to overlap the first heat exchanger in the X-axis direction.

[0134] The storehouse may include a fluid generator for the second storage space. An embodiment of the arrangement of the fluid generator is as follows.

[0135] First, an imaginary line extending from the center of the fluid generator toward the first heat exchanger may be disposed to pass through the first heat exchanger. The center of the fluid generator may be defined as at least one of the center of gravity, the center of mass, the center of volume, and the center of rotation of the fluid generator. The imaginary line may be disposed to pass through the central portion of the first heat exchanger. The imaginary line may be disposed to pass through the peripheral portion of the first heat exchanger.

[0136] Second, an imaginary line extending from the center of the fluid generator toward the first storage space may be disposed to pass through the first storage space. An imaginary line extending from the center of the fluid generator toward the first heat exchanger may be disposed so as not to overlap the first heat exchanger.

[0137] Third, the fluid generator may be disposed inside the second storage space. In this case, the first heat exchanger and the fluid generator may be disposed inside the second storage space, which may be advantageous in designing a module for the second storage space. At least a part of the second passage may be provided to be exposed to the second storage space.

[0138] Fourth, the fluid generator may be disposed in at least one of the inside of the first passage and the inside of the second passage. In this case, since the distance between the first heat exchanger and the fluid generator may be separated, there is an advantage that may reduce a dead zone that may occur in the flow passage of the fluid. The passage on which the fluid generator is disposed may include a portion protruding toward the first storage space. Therefore, the volume of the first storage space may be increased. The fluid generator may be disposed inside the protruding portion.

[0139] Fifth, at least a part of the fluid generator may be provided to form at least a part of the first passage or at least a part of the second passage. For example, the fluid generator may include a fan and a fan housing. The fan housing may define at least a part of the first passage, or the fan housing may define at least a part of the second passage.

[0140] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. In assigning reference numerals to the components of the drawings, it should be noted that the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible even though the components are shown in different drawings. In addition, in describing the embodiments of the present disclosure, if the detailed description of the relevant known functions or configurations is determined to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present disclosure, the detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0141] In addition, the terms, such as "first", "second", "A", "B", "(a)", or "(b)" may be used herein to describe the components of the present disclosure. These terms are only for distinguishing one component from another, and the essence, order, or sequence of the components is not limited by the terms. When one component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "linked" to another component, the component may be directly connected or coupled to the other component, but it should be understood that another component may be "connected", "coupled" or "linked" between components.

[0142] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a storehouse according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0143] Referring to FIG. 1, a storehouse 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a storehouse body 10 defining a first storage space 15. The storehouse may be configured as a refrigerator or a heating cabinet. The first storage space 15 may provide a space in which goods are stored within a predetermined temperature or a predetermined temperature range.

[0144] The storehouse 1 may include a first wall defining at least a part of the first storage space 15. The first wall may include at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall.

[0145] The first wall may include a plurality of walls. For example, the storehouse body 10 may have a hexahedral shape with an opened front side. However, the shape of the storehouse body 10 is not limited thereto.

[0146] The storehouse body 10 may include a body outer case 11, a body inner case 12 assembled inside the body outer case 11, and a body insulator 13 for insulation provided between the body outer case 11 and the body inner case 12.

[0147] The storehouse 1 may further include a door 20 capable of opening or closing the first storage space 15. The door 20 may be movably provided in front of the storehouse body 10.

[0148] A shelf 23 on which food is supported may be provided in the first storage space 15. For example, a plurality of shelves 23 may be vertically spaced apart from each other in the first storage space 15.

[0149] A drawer 22 that accommodates food may be provided in the first storage space 15. The drawer 22 is provided to be withdrawable. The drawer 22 may be provided in plurality. For example, the plurality of drawers 22 may be vertically spaced apart from each other in the first storage space 15.

[0150] A plurality of storage compartments may be defined by the plurality of shelves 23 or the plurality of drawers 22.

[0151] A storage space duct 30 for supplying a fluid to the first storage space 15 may be provided on the rear wall of the first storage space 15.

[0152] The storage space duct 30 may constitute a first passage through which the fluid flows inside or near the first wall defining the first storage space 15.

[0153] At least a portion of the storage space duct 30 passes through a partition wall B1 and another portion of the storage space duct 30 may be located behind the plurality of drawers 22.

[0154] The fluid heat-exchanged in a second storage space 16 flows through the storage space duct 30, and a duct discharge hole 35 through which the fluid is discharged to the first storage space 15 may be defined on the front surface of the storage space duct 30.

[0155] A plurality of duct discharge holes 35 may be defined. The plurality of duct discharge holes 35 may be disposed vertically.

[0156] The storage space duct 30 extends in the vertical direction and is configured to have a constant width w in the front-and-rear direction. Due to the storage space duct 30 having a constant width, the plurality of drawers 22 may be disposed vertically with the same size and shape.

[0157] The storehouse 1 may include the second storage space 16 providing a space in which a first heat exchanger E1 is accommodated.

[0158] The second storage space 16 may be partitioned from the first storage space 15 by a partition wall B1.

[0159] The partition wall B1 may constitute at least a part of the first storage space 15.

[0160] The partition wall B1 may constitute at least a part of the second storage space 16.

[0161] The partition wall B1 may constitute at least a part of the third storage space 17.

[0162] The storehouse 1 may include a third storage space 17 providing a space in which a second heat exchanger E2 is accommodated.

[0163] The first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2 may be separated by an insulating wall B2.

[0164] The insulating wall B2 may constitute at least a part of the second storage space 16.

[0165] The insulating wall B2 may constitute at least a part of the third storage space 17.

[0166] The storehouse 1 may include a heat exchange device 100 including the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2.

[0167] For example, the heat exchange device 100 may be detachably disposed at the lower portion of the storehouse body 10. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2 may be provided separately from each other.

[0168] The first heat exchanger E1 may be disposed in the front portion of the heat exchange device 100, and the second heat exchanger E2 may be disposed in the rear portion of the heat exchange device 100.

[0169] The insulating wall B2 may be located between the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2.

[0170] Two independent flows may be generated in the heat exchange device 100. The two independent flows may include a first flow f1 circulating through the first and second storage spaces 15 and 16 and a second flow f2 passing through the inside and the outside of the third storage space 17.

[0171] The heat exchange device 100 may further include a cover B3 through which the second flow f2 passes.

[0172] The cover B3 may define at least a part of the third storage space 17.

[0173] The cover B3 may include a cover inlet portion through which the fluid outside the third storage space 17 is guided to flow into the third storage space 17, and a cover discharge portion through which the fluid heat-exchanged in the third storage space 17 is discharged.

[0174] The second flow f2 may be generated by a fluid generator, for example, a second fan, and may circulates through the cover inlet portion of the cover B3, the third storage space 17, and the cover discharge portion of the cover B3.

[0175] An inlet portion P1 through which the fluid in the first storage space 15 is introduced into the second storage space 16 and an outlet portion P2 through which the fluid heat-exchanged in the second storage space 16 is discharged to the storage space duct 30 may be formed in the partition wall B1.

[0176] The first flow f1 may circulate through the inlet portion P1, the second storage space 16, and the outlet portion P2.

[0177] For example, the first heat exchanger E1 may include an evaporator.

[0178] For example, the second heat exchanger E2 may include a condenser.

[0179] The storehouse 1 may include a fluid generator disposed downstream of the first heat exchanger E1 to generate a flow. For example, the fluid generator may include a first fan F.

[0180] The first fan F may be disposed inside the second storage space 16, inside the partition wall B1, or inside the first storage space 15.

[0181] The first fan F may be fluidly connected to the inlet portion P1 and the outlet portion P2. For example, based on the passage of the fluid, the first fan F may be provided between the inlet portion P1 and the outlet portion P2.

[0182] The fluid, which is introduced into the second storage space 16 through the inlet portion P1, may pass through the first heat exchanger E1 and the first fan F and then circulate to the storage space duct 30 through the outlet portion P2.

[0183] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a storehouse body and a heat exchange device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a heat exchange device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchange device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of a heat exchanger case according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0184] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5, a storehouse 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a storehouse body 10 forming a first storage space 15.

[0185] The storehouse 1 may further include a heat exchange device 100 including a refrigeration cycle component.

[0186] The refrigeration cycle component may include a first heat exchanger 220 installed in a second storage space 16 as a first heat exchange unit. The fluid in the first storage space 15 may circulate through the space where the first heat exchanger is installed, by the first fan 310 as a flow generator.

[0187] For example, the first heat exchanger 220 may include an evaporator. In this case, the first heat exchanger may configure a cooling unit for generating the fluid.

[0188] The refrigeration cycle component may include a compressor 121 and a second heat exchanger 123 as a second heat exchanger, and a second fan 125 as a flow generator. The fluid outside the third storage space 17 may circulate through the space where the second heat exchanger is installed.

[0189] For example, the second heat exchanger 123 may include a condenser. In this case, the second heat exchanger may configure a heat dissipation unit that emits heat.

[0190] The heat exchange device 100 may be installed in the device receiving space 18. The device receiving space 18 may include a second storage space 16 in which a first heat exchanger 220 is installed and a third storage space 17 in which a second heat exchanger 123 is installed.

[0191] The inner surface of the storehouse body 10 defining the device receiving space 18 may include at least one of a second wall defining the second storage space 16 and a third wall defining the third storage space 17.

[0192] The first storage space 15 and the device receiving space 18 may be separated by a partition wall 50.

[0193] The partition wall 50 may be located between the storage space 15 and the device receiving space 18. For example, the partition wall 50 may separate the first storage space 15 and the device receiving space 18 in the vertical direction.

[0194] The partition wall 50 may constitute a part of the body inner case 12.

[0195] The partition wall 50 may include a wall insulator 56 (see FIG. 7) for insulating the storage space 15 and the device receiving space 18. The wall insulator 56 may constitute a part of the body insulator 13.

[0196] The device receiving space 18 may be located at the lower side of the first storage space 15. The device receiving space 18 may have a smaller volume than the first storage space 15.

[0197] The heat exchange device 100 may be located at a bottom of the storehouse body 10.

[0198] An inlet 51 is formed in the partition wall 50 for introducing fluid from the first storage space 15 into the second storage space 16 of the heat exchange device 100. The inlet 51 may penetrate the partition wall 50 and communicate with the second storage space 16 of the heat exchanger 100.

[0199] The inlet 51 may include a hole formed lengthily in the left-right direction.

[0200] The second heat exchange unit of the heat exchanger 100 may be arranged in the rear region of the heat exchanger 100. The second heat exchange unit may include a compressor 121, a second fan 125, and a second heat exchanger 123.

[0201] The compressor 121, the second fan 125, and the second heat exchanger 123 may be arranged in the left-right direction. The compressor 121, the second fan 125, and the second heat exchanger 123 may be arranged in a row.

[0202] The second fan 125 may be arranged between the compressor 121 and the second heat exchanger 123. The second fan 125 may include an axial fan.

[0203] The first heat exchange unit of the heat exchanger 100 may be arranged in the front region of the heat exchanger 100. The first heat exchange unit may include a first heat exchanger 220 and a first fan 310.

[0204] The first heat exchange unit further includes a heat exchanger case 200 that forms a space for accommodating the first heat exchanger 220.

[0205] The heat exchanger case 200 may form at least a portion of a second wall for the second storage space 16.

[0206] The heat exchanger case 200 may be separated from the second heat exchange unit and configured to have an insulating wall.

[0207] The heat exchanger case 200 includes a case body 210. The case body 210 may have a shape of a polyhedron, for example, a hexahedron, with an open upper end.

[0208] A first heat exchanger 220 may be arranged inside the heat exchanger case 200.

[0209] The internal space of the heat exchanger case 200 may form at least a part of the second storage space 16. The heat exchanger case 200 may include a case insulator 218 (see FIG. 17) for insulation between the internal space and the external space of the heat exchanger case 200.

[0210] The fluid that has undergone heat exchange while passing through the first heat exchanger 220 flows into the storage space duct 30 of the storehouse body 10 and may be supplied to the first storage space 15 through the duct discharge hole 35.

[0211] The heat exchanger case 200 may be coupled to the storehouse body 10.

[0212] The heat exchanger case 200 may be in close contact with the partition wall 50.

[0213] The heat exchanger case 200 further includes a sealing member 240 for sealing the space between the heat exchanger case 200 and the partition wall 50.

[0214] The sealing member 240 is provided on the open upper surface of the heat exchanger case 200 and may contact the bottom surface of the partition wall 50.

[0215] The sealing member 240 may include a gasket, an O-ring, or a square ring.

[0216] A sealing groove in which the sealing member 240 is installed may be formed on the top portion of the heat exchanger case 200. The sealing groove is recessed on the top portion of the heat exchanger case 200, and the sealing member 240 may be inserted into the sealing groove.

[0217] For example, the sealing groove may have a square groove shape corresponding to the shape of the sealing member 240.

[0218] Before the heat exchanger case 200 is coupled to the first storage space 15, the sealing member 240 may protrude from the heat exchanger case 200 by a predetermined height.

[0219] After the heat exchanger case 200 is coupled to the first storage space 15, the sealing member 240 is pressed by the partition wall 50 to form a seal, and during this process, the protruding height of the sealing member 240 may be reduced or eliminated.

[0220] The heat exchange device 100 may further include a base 110 on which at least one of the first heat exchange unit and the second heat exchange unit is installed. The base 110 may have a shape corresponding to the lower portion of the storehouse body 10.

[0221] The base 110 may form at least a part of the common plate.

[0222] In the drawing, the first and second heat exchange units are shown as being installed together on the base 110, but, unlike this, the first and second heat exchange units may be installed on separate bases, or the first heat exchange unit or the second heat exchange unit may be installed on the ground without a base.

[0223] For example, if the base 110 is composed of a common plate of the first and second heat exchange units, the upper surface of the base 110 provides an installation surface for the first and second heat exchange units, and the first heat exchanger 220 may be arranged on the front of the installation surface, and the second heat exchanger 123 may be arranged on the rear of the installation surface.

[0224] The base 110 may include a compressor support 121a that supports the compressor 121. The compressor support 121a may be provided in a plural and may be coupled to the legs of the compressor 121.

[0225] The first heat exchanger 220 may be installed on the base 110. The front part of the base 110 may provide an installation space for the first heat exchanger 220.

[0226] The heat exchange device 100 may further include a tray 130 for collecting a fluid, for example, water or water vapor, discharged from the heat exchanger case 200. When the first heat exchanger 220 is configured as an evaporator, the fluid may include condensate.

[0227] The tray 130 further includes a support wall 135 that supports the heat exchanger case 200. The support wall 135 may protrude upward from the bottom surface of the tray 130.

[0228] When the heat exchanger case 200 is installed on the tray 130, the heat exchanger case 200 may be supported on the upper side of the support wall 135. When the heat exchanger case 200 is supported by the support wall 135, the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case 200 may be spaced upward from the bottom surface of the tray 130.

[0229] The heat exchanger device 100 may include a structure for supporting the second fan 125. The structure may include a fan fixing bracket 126. The fan fixing bracket 126 may be fixed to the tray 130 and may protrude upward from the tray 130. The fan fixing bracket 126 may support the side surface of the second fan 125.

[0230] A drain hole 216 through which condensed water is discharged is formed in the heat exchanger case 200. The drain hole 216 may be formed in the bottom surface or the side surface of the heat exchanger case 200. The inner bottom surface of the heat exchanger case 200 collects the condensate generated in the first heat exchanger 220, and the inner bottom surface may be connected to the drain hole 216 to discharge the condensate to the outside of the heat exchanger case 200.

[0231] The condensate discharged through the drain hole 216 may be collected in the tray 130.

[0232] The heat exchanger case 200 may have a hexahedral shape with an open top. The heat exchanger case 200 may include a case front part 211, a case side part 212 extending rearward from both sides of the case front part 211, a case rear part 213 facing the case front part 211, and a case upper surface part 214 forming the top portion of the heat exchanger case 200.

[0233] When the heat exchanger case 200 is coupled to the storehouse body 10, the heat exchanger case 200 may move in the direction from the case front part 211 toward the case rear part 213.

[0234] A groove 213a may be formed in the case rear part 213. The groove 213a may be recessed on the case rear part 213 so that the case rear part 213 does not interfere with the fan fixing bracket 126 when the heat exchanger case 200 moves linearly or rotates during the process of being coupled to the storehouse body 10.

[0235] The heat exchanger device 100 further includes a fan assembly 300 for generating fluid flow. The fan assembly 300 is located inside the heat exchanger case 200 and may be provided on one side of the first heat exchanger 220. For example, the fan assembly 300 may be mounted on the inner surface of the case rear part 213.

[0236] As another example, the fan assembly may be installed at another location downstream of the first heat exchanger 220, for example, inside the first storage space 15 or inside the storage space duct 30, rather than inside the heat exchanger case 200.

[0237] The fan assembly 300 may include a first fan 310. The first fan 310 may include a centrifugal fan.

[0238] The fan assembly 300 further includes a shroud 320 in which the first fan 310 is installed and which forms a fluid path. The shroud 320 includes a shroud inlet 321 into which the fluid passing through the first heat exchanger 220 is introduced, and shroud outlets 323 and 324 through which the fluid passing through the first fan 310 is discharged.

[0239] The shroud inlet 321 is formed on the front side of the shroud 320, and the first fan 310 may be arranged on the rear side of the shroud inlet 321.

[0240] The shroud outlets 323 and 324 may be formed on the upper surface of the shroud 320. The fluid introduced in the axial direction of the first fan 310 through the shroud inlet 321 flows upward after passing through the first fan 310, and may be discharged from the shroud 320 through the shroud outlets 323 and 324.

[0241] The shroud outlets 323 and 324 may be provided in a plural, and may be arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the first fan 310. The shroud outlets 323 and 324 may include a first outlet 323 and a second outlet 324.

[0242] The second outlet 324 may be formed at the upper end of the shroud 320, and the first outlet 323 may be formed at the end of a shroud duct 322 extending from the outer periphery of the first fan 310 toward the first outlet 323.

[0243] The fluid discharged from the shroud 320 may flow through a storage space duct 30 provided on the downstream side of the fan assembly 300.

[0244] The heat exchanger case 200 may be in contact with the storehouse body 10. For example, the heat exchanger case 200 may be in contact with the partition wall 50.

[0245] The heat exchanger case 200 includes a sealing surface that contacts the storehouse body 10, and a sealing member 240 may be installed on the sealing surface.

[0246] The sealing member 240 may be pressed and the height of the sealing member 240 may be reduced when the heat exchanger case 200 contacts the storehouse body 10. The internal space of the heat exchanger case 200 may be sealed to the outside of the heat exchanger case 200 by the sealing member 240.

[0247] The heat exchanger case 200 may include a support apparatus for supporting the heat exchanger case 200 to the storehouse body 10.

[0248] The heat exchanger case 200 may include a first part supported by a part of the storehouse body 10 and a second part supported by another part of the storehouse body 10 by the support apparatus.

[0249] The first part may be provided on one side with respect to the center of the heat exchanger case 200, and the second part may be provided on the other side with respect to the center of the heat exchanger case 200. For example, the first part may be formed at the front end with respect to the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced into the device receiving space 18, and the second part may be formed at the rear end.

[0250] The first part may be understood as a part that first approaches the partition wall 50 when the heat exchanger case 200 is coupled to the storehouse body 10, and the second part may be understood as another part that approaches the partition wall 50 after the first part is supported on the storehouse body 10.

[0251] For example, the first part may correspond to the rear end of the heat exchanger case 200 with respect to the front-back direction of the refrigerator (see FIG. 2), and the second part may correspond to the front end of the heat exchanger case 200.

[0252] The first part may include a hinge device 400 provided in the heat exchanger case 200. The hinge device 400 may be provided on the case side part 212 of the heat exchanger case 200. For example, the hinge device 400 may be fastened to the case side part 212.

[0253] The hinge device 400 may be provided on both side parts 212 of the heat exchanger case 200.

[0254] The hinge device 400 may have a bar-shape extending in a direction from the case front part 211 toward the case rear part 213, i.e., in a forward-backward direction.

[0255] When the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced into the device receiving space 18, the hinge device 400 may be supported by the hinge holder 450 of the storehouse body 10 to be described later.

[0256] The second part may include a lever device 500 provided in the heat exchanger case 200. The lever device 500 may include a lever cover 520 and a lever 510 rotatably supported by the lever cover 520.

[0257] The lever device 500 may be provided on the case side part 212 of the heat exchanger case 200. For example, the lever device 500 may be provided on both side parts 212 of the heat exchanger case 200.

[0258] The lever cover 520 may be coupled to the case side part 212 of the heat exchanger case 200. The lever cover 520 may include a cover body 521 having the folded shape. For example, the cover body 521 may have a "

" shape.

[0259] The cover body 521 may include a recessed portion 522 having an open end for inserting the lever 510. The open end may be formed on the front side of the cover body 521, that is, the front side of the cover body 521 facing the front of the refrigerator.

[0260] The lever 510 may be moved while inserted into the recessed portion 522 and supported by the lever holder 550 of the storehouse body 10 described below.

[0261] The lever 510 may be rotatably supported by the lever cover 520 through the lever protrusion 515.

[0262] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a part of the configuration of a storehouse body according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6, FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the configuration of a hinge device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the configuration of a hinge holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the configuration of a lever device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a drawing showing the configuration of a lever holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0263] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 11, the storehouse body 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a partition wall 50 separating a first storage space 15 for storing food from a device receiving space 18 in which a heat exchange device 100 is installed.

[0264] The partition wall 50 is formed with a return hole 51 for introducing air from the first storage space 15 into the interior of the heat exchanger case 200. The return hole 51 may penetrate the partition wall 50 and communicate with the second storage space 16 of the heat exchanger 100. The return hole 51 may include a hole formed lengthy in the left-right direction.

[0265] The partition wall 50 may include a supply duct 55 that forms a supply hole for supplying air from the second storage space 16 to the first storage space 15. The supply duct 55 is embedded in the wall insulator 56 of the partition wall 50 and may communicate the second storage space 16 and the first storage space 15.

[0266] On one side of the partition wall 50, for example, on the bottom side, a first end 55a is formed to define an end of the supply duct 55. The first end 55a may be formed on the upper end of the heat exchanger case 200.

[0267] On the other side of the partition wall 50, for example, on the upper side, a second end 55b is formed to define another end of the supply duct 55. The second end 55b may be formed on the rear portion of the bottom surface of the first storage space 15.

[0268] The return hole 51 may be formed on the front portion of the partition wall 50, and the second end 55b may be formed on the rear portion of the partition wall 50.

[0269] The storehouse body 10 may be provided with a hinge holder 450 that supports a hinge device 400. The hinge holder 450 may be mounted on the inner case 12 of the storehouse body 10. The hinge holder 450 may be provided on both sides of the device receiving space 18.

[0270] The storehouse body 10 may be provided with a lever holder 550 that supports the lever device 500. The lever holder 550 may be mounted on the inner case 12 of the storehouse body 10. The lever holder 550 may be provided on both sides of the device receiving space 18.

[0271] The lever holder 550 may be arranged adjacent to the open front end of the device receiving space 18. Therefore, when repair of the heat exchanger 200 is required, the worker may easily operate the lever holder 550 or the lever device 500 by approaching the lever holder 550.

[0272] The hinge holder 450 may be spaced rearward from the lever holder 550. The hinge holder 450 may be positioned at a position adjacent to the front end of the heat exchanger case 200, for example, the case rear part 213, with respect to the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0273] Referring to FIG. 8, the hinge device 400 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is fastened to the case side part 212 of the heat exchanger case 200.

[0274] The hinge device 400 may include a hinge bar 410 extending in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced. The hinge bar 410 may have a fastening hole 412 formed therein through which a fastening member penetrates. The fastening holes 412 may be formed in a plural and arranged to be spaced apart in the direction in which the hinge bar 410 extends.

[0275] The fastening member may be fastened to the case side part 212 by penetrating the fastening hole 412.

[0276] The hinge bar 410 may include a first part 411 having a constant first thickness W1 and a second part 412 extending from the first part 411 and having a second thickness W2 gradually decreasing from the first thickness W1.

[0277] The second part 412 may extend from the first part 411 in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0278] In order to implement a shape extending in a direction in which the thickness decreases from the first thickness W1 toward the second thickness W2, the second part 412 may form an inclined surface 413.

[0279] The second part 412 may include a hinge protrusion 420 that contacts the hinge holder 450. The hinge protrusion 420 may protrude from the front end of the second part 412 in a direction toward the inner surface of the storehouse body 10.

[0280] The hinge protrusion 420 moves while contacting the inclined surface 473 of the hinge holder 450 and may be supported by the end of the guide groove 475 of the hinge holder 450.

[0281] Referring to FIG. 9, the hinge holder 450 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be installed on the inner surface of the storehouse body 10.

[0282] The hinge holder 450 may be formed with a fastening hole 452 through which a fastening member passes. For example, the fastening holes 452 may be formed in a plural. The fastening member may be fastened to the inner surface of the storehouse body 10 by passing through the fastening hole 452.

[0283] The hinge holder 450 may include a first part 460 that extends in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced. The first part 460 may have a first length a in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0284] The hinge holder 450 may include a second part 470 that is bent from the first part 460 and extends obliquely with respect to the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0285] The second part 470 may have a second length b in a direction extending obliquely with respect to the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced. The second length b may be formed to be larger than the first length a.

[0286] A guide groove 475 may be defined by the first and second parts 460 and 470. The guide groove 475 may provide a space in which the hinge protrusion 420 of the hinge device 400 moves.

[0287] A part of the inner surface of the guide groove 475 may be formed by the inner surface of the first part 460, and another part of the inner surface of the guide groove 475 may be formed by the inner surface of the second part 470.

[0288] The guide groove 475 may include an inclined surface 473 that allows the heat exchanger case 200 to move in a direction approaching the partition wall 50 when the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced. The inclined surface 473 may extend obliquely in a direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 approaches the partition wall 50.

[0289] The first part 460 may include a first end 461 that forms a leading edge in a direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 approaches when the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0290] The second part 470 may include a second end 471 that forms a leading edge in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 approaches when the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0291] The second end 471 may be positioned closer to the open end of the device receiving space 18 than the first end 461.

[0292] In detail, a virtual second extension line ℓ2 extending the second end 471 in the vertical direction, that is, in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is in close contact with the partition wall 50, may be positioned closer to the open end of the device receiving space 18 than a virtual first extension line ℓ1 extending the first end 461 in the vertical direction.

[0293] Therefore, in the process of introducing the heat exchanger case 200, the hinge protrusion 420 may first approach the second end 471 and then approach the first end 461.

[0294] The inclined surface 473 may be formed to be inclined in a direction approaching the partition wall 50 from the second end 471.

[0295] The hinge protrusion 420 moves along the inclined surface 473, and in this process, the heat exchanger case 200 may move in a direction approaching the contact surface (sealing surface) with the partition wall 50. For example, the first part of the heat exchanger case 200 may be lifted toward the partition wall 50.

[0296] When the hinge protrusion 470 moves along the inclined surface 473, the hinge protrusion 470 may move to the end of the guide groove 475. For example, the hinge protrusion 470 may contact the end of the guide groove 475.

[0297] Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 10 together, the lever device 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a lever 510 supported by the storehouse body 10. The lever 510 may be rotatably supported by a lever cover 520.

[0298] The lever 510 may be accommodated in a recessed portion 522 of the lever cover 520 at a first position. The lever 510 may be rotated from the first position to a second position, and may be pulled out from the recessed portion 522 at the second position.

[0299] The lever cover 520 may be fastened to a second part of the heat exchanger case 210.

[0300] The lever 510 may include a lever body 511 forming a recessed portion 513. The recessed portion 513 may provide a space that an operator may access to operate the lever 510.

[0301] While the lever 510 is fastened to the lever holder 550, the recessed portion 513 may be arranged to open toward the front of the refrigerator. Therefore, the operator may easily access the recessed portion 513.

[0302] For convenience of explanation, the recessed portion 513 of the lever 510 may be called a "first recessed portion", and the recessed portion 522 of the lever cover 520 may be called a "second recessed portion".

[0303] The lever 510 may include a fastening hole 514 that is fastened to the lever holder 550. The above fastening hole 514 is formed at the end of the recessed portion 513, and a fastening member may be fastened to the lever holder 550 by penetrating the fastening hole 514.

[0304] The lever 510 may include a lever protrusion 515 that provides a center of rotation of the lever 510. The lever protrusion 515 protrudes from the lever body 511 and may be inserted into a protrusion groove 525 (see Figs. 16a/16b) of the lever cover 520.

[0305] The lever protrusions 515 may be provided in pairs, and may be provided on both sides of the lever body 511, for example, on the upper and lower sides of the lever body 511.

[0306] One side of the lever body 511 may form a support surface 512 supported by the lever holder 550. For example, the support surface 512 may form the bottom surface of the lever body 511.

[0307] Referring to FIG. 11, the lever holder 550 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be provided on the inner surface of the storehouse body 10. For example, the lever holder 550 may be provided at a position adjacent to the front end of the device receiving space 18.

[0308] The lever holder 550 may include a first part 560 extending in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced, and a second part 570 extending from the first part 560 in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is in close contact with the partition wall 50.

[0309] By the first and second parts 560 and 570, the lever holder 550 may have an overall bent "L" shape.

[0310] One side of the first part 560 may include a support part 562. For example, the support part 562 may be formed on the upper surface of the first part 560. The support surface 512 of the lever 510 may be supported by the support part 562.

[0311] The first part 560 may further include an inclined part 563 formed at the front end of the support part 562. The inclined part 563 may be a part that the lever 510 reaches before reaching the support part 562 when the lever 510 rotates to the second position, and may perform a function of preventing the lever 510 from interfering with the lever holder 550.

[0312] That is, the inclined part 563 is a slicing part and may extend obliquely from the support part 562 toward the front end of the first part 560.

[0313] The lever holder 550 may include a plurality of fastening holes 552 and 554.

[0314] The plurality of fastening holes 552 and 554 may include a first fastening hole 552 formed in the side of the lever holder 550. A fastening member may pass through the first fastening hole 552, and the fastening member may be fastened to the inner surface of the storehouse body 10.

[0315] The plurality of fastening holes 552 and 554 include a second fastening hole 554 formed in the second part 570 and to which a fastening member is fastened. The fastening member may be fastened to the second fastening hole 554 by penetrating the fastening hole 514 when the lever 510 rotates and is in the second position.

[0316] In detail, the lever 510 is rotated to the second position and supported by the support part 562, and the fastening member may be fastened to the second fastening hole 554 of the lever holder 550 by penetrating the fastening hole 514.

[0317] While the lever 510 and the lever holder 550 are fastened, the fastening member is exposed to the front of the refrigerator through the recessed portion 513 of the lever 510, so that the worker may easily access the fastening member.

[0318] FIGS. 12 to 14 are drawings showing the heat exchanger case according to the first embodiment of the present invention being mounted on the storehouse body in sequence.

[0319] The heat exchanger 100 may be introduced rearward through the open front portion of the device receiving space 18. The heat exchange case 200 forming the first heat exchange unit and the machine room forming the second heat exchange unit, i.e., the compressor 121 and the second heat exchanger 123, may be introduced while mounted on the base 110.

[0320] When the heat exchanger 100 is in the introduced position, the second heat exchanger 123 may be located at the rear portion of the device receiving space 18. And, the heat exchange case 200 may be in a position where the heat exchange case 200 contacts the hinge holder 450. In detail, the hinge protrusion 420 may contact the inclined surface 473 of the hinge holder 450.

[0321] The upper portion of the heat exchanger case 200 may be spaced apart from the partition wall 50. The sealing member 240 provided on the upper surface of the heat exchanger case 200 may be spaced apart from the partition wall 50 by a first distance S1.

[0322] Thereafter, the heat exchanger case 200 may be introduced a little further, and in this process, the hinge protrusion 420 may move upward along the inclined surface 473. As shown in FIG. 13, the hinge protrusion 420 may move until the hinge protrusion 420 contacts the end of the guide groove 475 of the hinge holder 450.

[0323] Since the hinge protrusion 420 is located at the rear of the heat exchanger case 200, the rear of the heat exchanger case 200 is lifted by the hinge protrusion 420 moving upward.

[0324] For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the rear portion of the heat exchanger case 200 may be raised by a first height H1 from the point where the hinge protrusion 420 contacts the hinge holder 450.

[0325] At this time, the sealing member 240 may be adjacent to the partition wall 50. For example, the second distance S2 between the sealing member 240 and the partition wall 50 may be smaller than the first distance S1. However, since the sealing member 240 is spaced from the partition wall 50, the sealing member 240 may be prevented from being damaged by friction with the partition wall 50.

[0326] In the state of FIG. 13, the front portion of the heat exchanger case 200 may be lifted. Therefore, the heat exchanger case 200 may be spaced upward from the tray 130 while the front and rear parts maintain balance.

[0327] The heat exchanger case 200 may be spaced upward from the tray 130 by a third distance S3.

[0328] During the process in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced into the device receiving space 18 and raised upward, the lever 510 is accommodated in the recessed portion 522 of the lever cover 520, that is, is not protruded laterally from the heat exchanger case 200, and therefore may not interfere with the lever holder 550.

[0329] As shown in Fig. 14, while the heat exchanger case 200 is lifted upward from the tray 130, the lower surface of the lever 510, i.e., the support surface 512, may be at a position where the support surface 512 may be supported by the support part 562 of the lever holder 550, for example, at a position slightly higher than the support part 562.

[0330] In the state of Fig. 14, the sealing member 240 is in a state of being in close contact with the partition wall 50. As described above, in the state of Fig. 13, the sealing member 240 is in a state of being spaced apart from the partition wall 50, and when the heat exchanger case 200 is lifted upward, the sealing member 240 may be in close contact with the partition wall 50.

[0331] The sealing member 240 may be arranged to be pressed by a predetermined pressing height C1. The pressing height C1 may be understood as the pressing amount of the sealing member 240.

[0332] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing the lever device being fastened to the lever holder while the heat exchanger case according to the first embodiment of the present invention being attached to the storehouse body, FIGS. 16a and 16b are drawings showing the lever according to the first embodiment of the present invention being fastened to the lever holder in sequence, and FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 17-17 of FIG. 15.

[0333] FIG. 15 shows a state in which a lever 510 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is supported by a support part 562 of the lever holder 550 while rotating with respect to a lever cover 520.

[0334] FIG. 16a shows the relative positions of the lever 510 and the lever holder 550 in the state of FIG. 14. The lever 510 is accommodated in the recessed portion 522 of the lever cover 520, and the lever protrusion 515 of the lever 510 may be accommodated in the protrusion groove 525 of the lever cover 520.

[0335] The lever 510 rotates around the lever protrusion 515 and may protrude to the lateral side of the heat exchanger case 200. The support surface 512 of the lever 510 may be located on the upper side of the support part 562 of the lever holder 550.

[0336] The fastening hole 514 of the lever 510 may be aligned with the second fastening hole 554 of the lever holder 550. The fastening member 580 (see Fig. 17) may be fastened to the lever holder 550 by penetrating the fastening hole 514 of the lever 510 and the second fastening hole 554.

[0337] Since the front of the lever 510 is opened by the recessed portion 513, the worker may easily access the fastening hole 514 of the lever 510 and fasten the fastening member 580.

[0338] Referring to Fig. 17, the first part of the heat exchanger case 200 is supported to the storehouse body 10 by the hinge device 400 and the hinge holder 450, and the second part of the heat exchanger case 200 may be fastened to the storehouse body 10 by the lever 510 and the lever holder 550.

[0339] The hinge device 400 may include a hinge bar 410 extending in the front/rear directions. A plurality of reinforcing ribs 416 may be provided inside the hinge bar 410 to reinforce the strength of the hinge device 400.

[0340] In this way, the front and rear parts of the heat exchanger case 200 are stably supported by the hinge device and the lever device 500, and the heat exchanger case 200 may be closely attached to the partition wall 50 through the sealing member 240. Therefore, the insulation performance of the heat exchanger case 200 may be improved.

[0341] Hereinafter, the second to fourth embodiments of the present invention will be described. Since these embodiments differ only in some configurations compared to the first embodiment, the description will focus on the differences, and the drawing symbols and descriptions of the first embodiment will be used for the same parts as the first embodiment.

[0342] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing the configuration of the heat exchanger case according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 19 is a drawing showing the configuration of the hinge holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 20 is a drawing showing the heat exchanger case according to the second embodiment of the present invention being introduced into the storehouse body, and FIG. 21 is a drawing showing a state in which a heat exchanger case according to the second embodiment of the present invention is introduced into the storehouse body and rotates based on a hinge device.

[0343] Referring to FIGS. 18 to 21, the heat exchanger case 200a according to the second embodiment of the present invention may include an inclined bottom surface.

[0344] In detail, the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case 200a may include a first bottom portion 217a that extends parallel to the base 110 and a second bottom portion 217b that extends from the first bottom portion 217a in a direction approaching the partition wall 50 at a first angle θ1.

[0345] For example, the second bottom portion 217b may extend from the first bottom portion 217a in a direction in which the heat exchanger case 200a is introduced into the device receiving space 18.

[0346] With this configuration, the heat exchanger case 200a may have a shape in which the rear portion of the heat exchanger case 200a is lifted upward.

[0347] The configuration of the heat exchanger case 200a is similar to the heat exchanger case 200 described in the first embodiment, except for the first and second bottom parts 217a and 217b.

[0348] The configuration in which a lever 510 and a lever cover 520 are provided at the front of the heat exchanger case 200a and the configuration in which a hinge device 400 is provided at the rear of the heat exchanger case 200a are the same as those described in the first embodiment, so the description of the first embodiment is used.

[0349] The heat exchanger case 200a may be supported by a hinge holder 450a. In the process in which the heat exchanger case 200a is introduced, the hinge device 400 may come into contact with the hinge holder 450a and move along the guide groove 475a.

[0350] The hinge holder 450a may include a first part 460a extending in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200a is introduced, a second part 471a bent from the first part 460a, and a third part 472a extending from the second part 471a to the opposite direction of the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200a is introduced.

[0351] The hinge holder 450a may include a guide groove 475a defined by the first to third parts 460a, 471a and 472a and with which the hinge protrusion 420 of the hinge device 400 comes into contact.

[0352] The guide groove 475a may be configured as a horizontal groove as a whole to guide the horizontal movement of the hinge protrusion 420.

[0353] The inner surface of the third part 472a may include an inclined surface 473a formed to be inclined so that the hinge protrusion 420 may be easily inserted into the inside of the guide groove 475a. The inclined surface 473a may be formed to be inclined so that the distance between the first part 460a and the third part 472a increases toward the front of the storehouse.

[0354] The inner surface of the third part 472a may include a flat surface 474a that extends flatly rearward from the inclined surface 473a. The direction in which the flat surface 474a extends may be parallel to the partition wall 50.

[0355] Referring to FIG. 20, when the heat exchanger case 200a is introduced into the device receiving space 18, the hinge protrusion 420 of the hinge device 400 may contact the hinge holder 450a. The hinge protrusion 420 may be inserted into the guide groove 475a and continue to move.

[0356] The hinge protrusion 420 moves until the hinge protrusion 420 contacts the end of the guide groove 475a, and when the hinge protrusion 420 contacts the guide groove 475a, further movement may be restricted.

[0357] In this state, the sealing member 240 provided on the upper side of the heat exchanger case 200a is spaced apart from the partition wall 50 by a predetermined distance S4. That is, during the process of introducing the heat exchanger case 200a, the sealing member 240 does not interfere with surrounding structures such as the partition wall 50 and the hinge holder 450a, so that the sealing member 240 may be prevented from being damaged.

[0358] In a state where the hinge protrusion 420 is supported by the hinge holder 450a, the front portion of the heat exchanger case 200a may be lifted upward. Accordingly, the heat exchanger case 200a may be spaced apart upward from the tray 130 while maintaining the front and rear parts of the heat exchanger case 200a in balance.

[0359] In the state of FIG. 21, the sealing member 240 is in close contact with the partition wall 50. As described above, in the state of FIG. 20, the sealing member 240 is spaced from the partition wall 50, and when the heat exchanger case 200 is lifted upward, the sealing member 240 may be pressed against the partition wall 50.

[0360] The sealing member 240 may be positioned so as to be pressed by a predetermined pressing height C2. The pressing height C2 may be understood as the pressing amount of the sealing member 240.

[0361] Since the configuration of the lever 510 and the lever cover 520, the configuration of the lever holder 550, and the configuration in which the lever 510 is fastened to the lever holder 550 are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description of the first embodiment is used.

[0362] FIG. 22 is a drawing showing a configuration of a hinge holder according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 23a and 23b are drawings showing a state in which a hinge protrusion is guided and moves in a hinge holder according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0363] Referring to FIGS. 22 to 23b, a hinge holder 450b according to the third embodiment of the present invention may include a first part 460b extending in the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0364] The hinge holder 450b may include a second part 470b that is bent from the first part 460b and extends obliquely with respect to the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0365] A guide groove 475b may be defined by the first and second parts 460b and 470b. The guide groove 475b may provide a space in which the hinge protrusion 420 of the hinge device 400 moves.

[0366] A part of the inner surface of the guide groove 475b may be formed by the inner surface of the first part 460b, and another part of the inner surface of the guide groove 475b may be formed by the inner surface of the second part 470b.

[0367] The guide groove 475b may include an inclined surface 474b that allows the heat exchanger case 200 to move in a direction approaching the partition wall 50 when the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced. The inclined surface 474b may extend obliquely in a direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 approaches the partition wall 50.

[0368] The above guide groove 475b may include a flat surface 473b that extends flatly from the inclined surface 474b toward the front end of the hinge holder 450b. The hinge protrusion 420 of the hinge device 400 may first contact the flat surface 473b and then move along the inclined surface 474b.

[0369] The hinge protrusion 420 may be easily supported after being inserted into the inside of the guide groove 475b by the flat surface 473b, and the hinge device 400 may easily move in a direction approaching the partition wall 50 by the inclined surface 474b.

[0370] As described in the first embodiment, the hinge protrusion 420 may move until the hinge protrusion 420 interferes with the end of the guide groove 475b.

[0371] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing a configuration of a hinge holder according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 25a and 25b are drawings showing a state in which a hinge protrusion is guided and moves in a hinge holder according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0372] Referring to FIGS. 24 to 25b, the hinge holder 450c according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention may extend obliquely with respect to the direction in which the heat exchanger case 200 is introduced.

[0373] The hinge holder 450c may include an inclined surface 473c that guides the hinge protrusion 420 to move in a direction in which the hinge protrusion 420 contacts and approaches the partition wall 50. The inclined surface 473c may extend rearward from the front end of the hinge holder 450c.

[0374] The hinge holder 450c may be formed at an end of the inclined surface 473c and may include a jaw 475c protruding from the inclined surface 473c.

[0375] The hinge holder 450c may include a mounting surface 474c that extends in a bent or roundly from the jaw 475c. The mounting surface 474c may be understood as a portion where the hinge protrusion 420 is mounted when the introduction of the heat exchanger case 200 is completed.

[0376] The jaw 475c may form a boundary between the inclined surface 473c and the mounting surface 474c.

[0377] The jaw 475c functions as a catch to prevent the hinge protrusion 420 from flowing down in the direction of the inclined surface 473c when the hinge protrusion 420 is settled on the mounting surface 474c, so that the heat exchanger case 200 may be stably supported on the storehouse body 10.

[0378] As may be seen from the embodiments described above, the hinge device and the hinge holder may be called an "inclination apparatus" in that they guide the heat exchanger case to perform an inclined movement toward the partition wall.

[0379] The bottom configuration of the heat exchanger case 200a described in the second embodiment is a configuration for arranging the heat exchanger case 200a to be inclined upward, and may be called an "inclination apparatus."

[0380] In addition, the lever device and the lever holder may be called a "fastening apparatus" in that the lever device and the lever holder fasten the heat exchanger case to the storehouse body.

[Industrial applicability]

[0381] The present invention relates to a storehouse, wherein the first and second storage spaces are fluidly connected, so that the fluid heat-exchanged in the first heat exchanger may be easily supplied to the first storage space, and the fluid inside the first storage space may be easily returned to the second storage space. Therefore, the industrial applicability is remarkable.

Claims

1. A storehouse comprising:

a first storage space that provides a space in which an item is stored within a predetermined temperature or temperature range;

a second storage space that provides a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated;

a third storage space that provides a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated;

a first wall defining at least a portion of the first storage space;

a second wall defining at least a portion of the second storage space;

a third wall defining at least a portion of the third storage space; and

an inclination apparatus that guides the second storage space to move toward the first storage space in an inclined state of the second storage space when the second storage space is coupled to the first storage space,

wherein the second storage space is provided to be fluidly connected to the first storage space.

2. The storehouse according to claim 1, wherein the inclination apparatus is provided on at least one of the second wall of the second storage space and the third wall of the third storage space.

3. The storehouse according to claim 2, wherein the inclination apparatus includes a hinge device provided on the second wall and a hinge holder provided on the third wall and having an inclined surface with which the hinge device comes into contact.

4. The storehouse according to claim 2, wherein the inclination apparatus includes a flat surface and an inclined surface provided on the second wall of the second storage space, and wherein the inclined surface extends obliquely from the flat surface in a direction toward the first storage space.

5. The storehouse according to claim 1, wherein the second storage space includes a first part supported by the first storage space and a second part coupled to the first storage space.

6. The storehouse according to claim 5, wherein the first part of the second storage space is provided on the opposite side of the second part with respect to the center of the second storage space.

7. The storehouse according to claim 1, wherein the second storage space includes a heat exchanger case including a sealing member that is in close contact with the first storage space, and
wherein the inclination apparatus includes a hinge device provided in the heat exchanger case and a hinge holder that contacts the hinge device and guides the hinge device to move obliquely in a direction of approaching the first storage space.

8. The storehouse according to claim 7, wherein the hinge device includes a hinge protrusion that contacts the hinge holder and provides a center of rotation of the second storage space during the process in which the second storage space is coupled to the first storage space, and wherein the hinge holder includes a guide groove that guides the movement of the hinge protrusion.

9. The storehouse according to claim 7, wherein the hinge holder includes an inclined surface that is inclined toward the first storage space and contacts the hinge device, and a catch protruding from the inclined surface to prevent the hinge device from being separated from the hinge holder.

10. The storehouse according to claim 1, further comprising a fastening device for fastening the second storage space to the first storage space.

11. The storehouse according to claim 10, wherein the fastening device includes a lever device provided in the second storage space and a lever holder that is arranged adjacent to the lever device and supports the lever device.

12. The storehouse according to claim 11, wherein the lever device includes a lever cover that is fixed to the second storage space and a lever that is rotatably provided on the lever cover, and wherein the lever is fastened to the lever holder.

13. The storehouse according to claim 1, further including a device receiving space that is defined by a second wall of the second storage space and a third wall of the third storage space, wherein the inclination apparatus is provided on the inner side of the device receiving space so that the second storage space performs an inclined movement toward the first storage space during the process of being introduced into the device receiving space.

14. The storehouse according to claim 13, further including a fastening device arranged adjacent to an end of the device receiving space and for fixing the second storage space to the device receiving space while the second storage space is in close contact with the first storage space.

15. A storehouse comprising:

a first storage space providing a space in which an item is stored within a predetermined temperature or temperature range;

a second storage space providing a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated and fluidly connected to the first storage space;

a third storage space providing a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated;

a device receiving space accommodating the second storage space and the third storage space;

a partition wall separating the receiving space from the first storage space;

an inclination apparatus guiding the second storage space to move toward the first storage space in an inclined state of the second storage space when the second storage space is coupled to the first storage space; and

a fastening device fastening the second storage space to the first storage space while the second storage space is coupled to the first storage space.

16. The storehouse according to claim 15, wherein the device receiving space includes an open end, and wherein the fastening device is provided on an inner surface of the device receiving space adjacent to the open end so as to be accessible from the outside of the storehouse.

17. The storehouse according to claim 15, wherein the inclination apparatus includes:

a hinge device provided on a wall of the second storage space; and

a hinge holder provided on the wall of the third storage space and guiding the hinge device to move in an inclined direction toward the first storage space.

18. The storehouse according to claim 17, wherein the hinge device includes a hinge protrusion that provides a center of rotation of the second storage space, and the hinge holder includes a guide groove that supports the hinge protrusion.

19. The storehouse according to claim 15, wherein the fastening apparatus includes a lever device provided in the second storage space and a lever holder that is arranged adjacent to the lever device and supports the lever device.

20. The storehouse according to claim 19, wherein the lever device includes a lever that is rotatably provided in the second storage space, and wherein the lever is fastened to the lever holder.

Drawing