JP3361301B2 - refrigerator - Google Patents

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【０００１】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、冷蔵庫の扉のハン
ドルに関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator door handle.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】近年冷蔵庫の扉は、多扉化の傾向がある
と共に、一方を軸支して開閉する扉においては扉の庫内
側に設けた棚（一般的にドアバックという）にペットボ
トルや瓶、パックを多数収納することが多くなってきて
いる。そして、各扉にはマグネット磁石を内蔵したガス
ケットが取り付けられているため、磁石と冷蔵庫本体と
の吸着により若干の力が開成時に必要であった。2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, refrigerator doors have tended to have multiple doors, and in the case of a door that pivotally opens and closes one of them, a plastic bottle is attached to a shelf (generally referred to as a door back) provided inside the door. It is becoming more common to store many bottles and bottles. Since each door is fitted with a gasket containing a magnet magnet, some force is required at the time of opening due to the attraction between the magnet and the refrigerator body.

【０００３】さらに、この一方を軸支して開閉する扉に
おいては、ペットボトルや瓶、パックを多数収納する
と、重量が増し扉の開成時に力がいるものであった。ま
た、このような扉の位置が冷蔵庫の上部に位置すること
が多くなってきたため、背の低い人では開閉がしにくい
ものであった。Further, in a door which pivotally opens and closes one of these, if a large number of PET bottles, bottles and packs are stored, the weight increases and the door has a force when the door is opened. Moreover, since such a door is often located above the refrigerator, it is difficult for a short person to open and close it.

【０００４】この開成時の力を少なくして容易にするた
めに、扉に操作条片を設けて開成時にガスケットを強制
的に移動させてこじ開けるものが実開平７−４１３７７
号公報にて提案されている。In order to reduce the force at the time of opening and make it easier, the operation strip is provided on the door and the gasket is forcibly moved at the time of opening to pry open the door.
It is proposed in Japanese Patent Publication No.

【０００５】また、扉の一方の端から他方の端まで伸び
た操作棒を設けその中間に操作棒により移動させられる
脚を取付け、操作棒を移動することにより脚を冷蔵庫本
体に当接させて少しだけ開成するといったことが特開昭
６１−７９９７６号公報により提案されている。Further, an operating rod extending from one end of the door to the other end is provided, and a leg which can be moved by the operating rod is attached in the middle of the door, and the leg is brought into contact with the refrigerator body by moving the operating rod. It has been proposed by JP-A-61-79976 that the opening should be carried out only a little.

【０００６】また、扉に設けた操作スイッチによりソレ
ノイドを動作させて冷蔵庫本体の前縁側面にソレノイド
により動作するレバーを移動させて、扉を前縁から離し
て開成するといった特公平７−９３４１号公報、特開平
１−２２２１８７号公報が提案されている。Further, Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-9341 discloses that a solenoid is operated by an operation switch provided on a door to move a lever operated by the solenoid to a side surface of a front edge of a refrigerator body to open the door away from the front edge. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1-2222187 is proposed.

【０００７】[0007]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記従来の電磁ソレノ
イドを用いた特公平７−９３４１号公報、特開平１−２
２２１８７号公報においては、使用者が実際どのくらい
扉が開くのかわからないため作業性が悪いと共に、ソレ
ノイドで開いた後はハンドルを持って扉をさらに開かね
ばならず、使用者に２度の操作を要求するものであっ
た。DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-9341, which uses the above-mentioned conventional electromagnetic solenoid, and Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 1-29.
According to Japanese Patent No. 22187, the workability is poor because the user does not know how much the door will actually open, and the door must be opened further by the handle after opening with the solenoid, requiring the user to operate twice. It was something to do.

【０００８】また、実開平７−４１３７７号公報におい
ては、ガスケットを無理にこじ開ける事となりガスケッ
トが破れる危険性が多大にあった。Further, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-41377, there is a great risk that the gasket will be forcibly opened and the gasket will break.

【０００９】また、特開昭６１−７９９７６号公報にお
いても操作棒で開いた後さらにハンドルを操作しなくて
はならず、使用者にとっては２度手間でしかなかった。Also, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-79976, it is necessary for the user to further operate the handle after opening with the operating rod, which is a trouble for the user twice.

【００１０】本発明は上記従来の課題を解決するもので
あり、操作性に優れた冷蔵庫の扉を提供することを目的
とする。The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator door having excellent operability.

【００１１】[0011]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記課題を解決するため
に本発明の冷蔵庫は、断熱箱体の開口部両側に枢支され
た二つの扉を備えた観音開き式扉を開くために扉に取り
付けたハンドルのうち少なくとも一方を回動自在に可動
するハンドルとし、このハンドルに断熱箱体の開口縁と
当接する当接部を設け、扉閉時において当接部と開口縁
の当接面との間に距離が有り、扉を開けるためハンドル
を回動操作するとハンドルの当接部が断熱箱体の当接面
と一時的に当接してガスケットと開口縁との密接状態を
解除するのである。In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the refrigerator of the present invention is mounted on a door for opening a double door type door having two doors pivotally supported on both sides of the opening of the heat insulating box. At least one of the handles is rotatably movable, and this handle is provided with an abutting portion that abuts against the opening edge of the heat insulation box, and the abutting portion and the abutting surface of the opening edge when the door is closed. There is a distance between them, and when the handle is rotated to open the door, the contact part of the handle temporarily contacts the contact surface of the heat insulating box to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge.

【００１２】これにより、観音開き式扉を備えた冷蔵庫
において、ハンドルの操作のみの簡便な方法で、しかも
軽い力で扉を開けることができる。As a result, in the refrigerator provided with the double door, it is possible to open the door with a simple method of operating the handle and with a light force.

【００１３】また、回動自在のハンドルを備えた観音開
き式扉の一方の非枢支側部分の裏面に扉の回動軸方向に
延在して回動自在に支持された回転仕切体を備え、扉閉
時において回転仕切体の表面が断熱箱体の開口面と略面
一となってガスケットと密接し、扉を開けるためハンド
ルを回動操作するとハンドルの当接部が断熱箱体の当接
面と一時的に当接してガスケットと断熱箱体の開口縁と
の密接状態を解除し、且つ回転仕切体を回動させて扉の
非枢支側部分の裏面に収納されるよう動作させるのであ
る。Further, a rotating partition member is provided on the back surface of one of the non-pivot side portions of the double door with a rotatable handle and extends in the direction of the axis of rotation of the door and is rotatably supported. When the door is closed, the surface of the rotating partition is almost flush with the opening surface of the heat insulation box and is in close contact with the gasket.When the handle is rotated to open the door, the contact part of the handle touches the heat insulation box. Temporarily abut the contact surface to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and rotate the rotating partition to operate so that it is housed on the back surface of the non-pivotal side of the door. Of.

【００１４】これにより、中央に縦仕切板のない観音開
き式扉を備えた冷蔵庫において、ハンドルの操作のみの
簡便な方法で、しかも軽い力で扉を開け、同時に回転仕
切体を回動させることができるAs a result, in a refrigerator having a double door that does not have a vertical partition plate in the center, the door can be opened with a simple method of operating the handle and with a light force, and at the same time the rotary partition can be rotated. it can

【００１５】[0015]

【発明の実施の形態】本発明の請求項１に記載の発明
は、前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の開口部
を閉塞するよう開口部両側に回動自在に枢支された二つ
の扉を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記観音開き式扉と前記
断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接す
るガスケットと、前記観音開き式扉を開くため前記各扉
に水平方向に取り付けたハンドルとよりなり、前記ハン
ドルのうち少なくとも一方を回動自在に可動するハンド
ルとし、前記ハンドルに回転動作の支点となる回転軸を
挟んで一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に前記断
熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯蔵室を上下に仕切る仕切壁の前
面に設けた仕切縁と当接する当接部を設け、扉が閉じら
れハンドルを操作しない状態において前記当接部と前記
仕切縁の当接面との間に距離が有り、扉を開けるため前
記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転軸を支 点としたて
この原理で前記ハンドルの当接部が前記仕切縁を押し、
前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状態を
解除するものであり、ハンドルを回動させるとき当接部
が当接面に当接していないので軽い力で移動できるとと
もに、ハンドルの移動に伴い当接部が扉を開口縁から離
す方向へ移動し、ガスケットと開口縁との密接が離れる
状態まで移動した後にそのまま使用者が扉を開くことが
できる。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is rotatably supported at both sides of the heat insulating box body having an opening on the front side and the opening portion of the heat insulating box body so as to close the opening portion. Double doors with two doors, a gasket that is interposed between the double doors and the heat insulating box and is in close contact with the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and each of the doors for opening the double doors. to be more a handle attached to the horizontal direction, and a handle to rotate freely movable at least one of the handle, a rotary shaft serving as a fulcrum of rotation to the handle
Hold the clue for operation on one side and
In front of the partition wall that divides the storage chamber into upper and lower parts of the opening edge of the heat box
An abutting portion that abuts the partition edge provided on the surface is provided, and the abutting portion and the abutting portion are provided when the door is closed and the handle is not operated.
There is a distance between the contact surface of the partition edge, with the rotating shaft and the handle to open the door to pivot the operation was supported point
On this principle, the contact portion of the handle pushes the partition edge ,
This is to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulation box. When the handle is rotated, the contact portion does not contact the contact surface, so it can be moved with a light force and the handle can be moved. Accordingly, the contact portion moves in the direction of separating the door from the opening edge, and the user can open the door as it is after moving to a state in which the gasket and the opening edge are separated from each other.

【００１６】また、回転軸を支点にしたてこの原理で当
接部に力が加わり、軽い力で観音開き式扉を開けること
ができる。すなわち、当接部で開扉時のガスケットの吸
着力を弱めさせて開くことができ、使用者に開くために
異なった作業を要求しないのでごく自然に軽く観音開き
式扉の開扉操作ができるものである。In addition, the principle of leverage is used with the rotation axis as a fulcrum.
The force is applied to the contact part, and the double door can be opened with a light force.
You can That is, the abutment part can weaken the suction force of the gasket at the time of opening the door and can open it, and it does not require different work to open to the user, so the door opening operation of the double door can be performed naturally and lightly. Is.

【００１７】請求項２に記載の発明は、請求項１に記載
の発明に、さらに、回動自在のハンドルを備えた一方の
扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に扉の回動軸方向に延在して回
動自在に支持された回転仕切体を備え、扉が閉じられハ
ンドルを操作しない状態において前記回転仕切体の表面
が断熱箱体の開口面と略面一となって二つの扉のガスケ
ットと密接し、扉を開けるためハンドルを回動操作する
とハンドルの当接部が断熱箱体の当接面と一時的に当接
してガスケットと断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状態を解除
し、且つ前記回転仕切体を回動させて扉の非枢支側部分
の裏面に収納されるよう動作させるものであり、ハンド
ルの移動に伴い当接部が扉を開口縁から離す方向へ移動
し、ガスケットと開口縁との密接が離れる状態まで移動
した後にそのまま軽い力で回転仕切体を回動させながら
観音開き式扉を開くことができる。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect of the invention, the door is provided with a rotatable handle on the back surface of the non-pivot side portion of one door in the direction of the axis of rotation of the door. Two doors provided with a rotary partition body that extends and is rotatably supported, and the surface of the rotary partition body is substantially flush with the opening surface of the heat insulating box body when the door is closed and the handle is not operated. When the handle is rotated to open the door in close contact with the gasket, the contact part of the handle temporarily contacts the contact surface of the heat insulation box and the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulation box is released. In addition, the rotating partitioning body is rotated so that it is housed on the back surface of the non-pivot side portion of the door, and the contact portion moves in the direction of separating the door from the opening edge as the handle moves. Then, after moving until the gasket and the opening edge are separated from each other, While rotating the rotary partition body had force can open the double doors type door.

【００１８】また、ハンドルは回転軸を境にして一方に
操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に断熱箱体との当接部
を設けたものであり、回転軸を支点にしたてこの原理で
当接部に力が加わり、軽い力で観音開き式扉を開けるこ
とができる。Further , the handle is provided with a clue part for operation on one side and a contact part with the heat insulating box body on the other side of the rotating shaft as a boundary, and the lever is based on the rotating shaft as a fulcrum. A force is applied to the contact part, and the double door can be opened with a light force.

【００１９】請求項３に記載の発明は、請求項１または
請求項２に記載の発明に、さらに、ハンドルの位置を操
作前の位置に戻す弾性部材を設けたものであり、使用者
が手からハンドルを離したとき弾性部材によってハンド
ルも当接部も元の状態へもどるので、ハンドルや当接部
が邪魔になることがない。The invention described in claim 3 is the same as claim 1 or
The invention according to claim 2 is further provided with an elastic member for returning the position of the handle to the position before the operation, and when the user releases the handle from the hand, both the handle and the abutment part are restored by the elastic member. Since it returns to the state of, the handle and abutting part will not interfere.

【００２０】請求項４に記載の発明は、請求項３に記載
の発明に、さらに、ハンドルの前後方向の位置を規制す
るための規制部をハンドルまたは扉側に設けたものであ
り、ハンドルの位置決めが容易になり、当接部と開口縁
との距離を一定に保つことができ開扉力安定する。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third aspect of the invention, a restricting portion for restricting the position of the handle in the front-rear direction is further provided on the handle or door side. The positioning becomes easy, the distance between the contact portion and the opening edge can be kept constant, and the door opening force becomes stable.

【００２１】請求項５に記載の発明は、請求項４に記載
の発明において、規制部を緩衝部材で形成したものであ
り、ハンドルがもとに戻ったときに扉本体部と直接衝突
せず衝突音が防止される。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the fourth aspect , the restriction portion is formed of a cushioning member, and when the handle returns to its original position, it does not directly collide with the door main body portion. Collision noise is prevented.

【００２２】請求項６に記載の発明は、請求項１または
請求項２に記載の発明において、ハンドルの長さ方向の
投影線上に当接部を配置させたものであり、ハンドルと
当接部の組立がコンパクトにできるとともに、開こうと
する使用者の操作に近い形で扉を開くことができる。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the contact portion is arranged on the projection line in the length direction of the handle, and the handle and the contact portion are arranged. The assembly can be made compact, and the door can be opened in a form close to the operation of the user who is trying to open it.

【００２３】請求項７に記載の発明は、請求項２に記載
の発明において、回転仕切体を閉扉時の姿勢または開扉
時の姿勢に付勢させる弾性部材を設け、ハンドルを回動
操作することにより回転仕切体が扉の非枢支側部分の裏
面に弾性力により反転収納される位置で、且つハンドル
の長さ方向の投影線上に当接部を配置させたものであ
り、開こうとする使用者の操作に近い形で扉を開きなが
ら、回転仕切体をハンドルの操作により軽い力で反転さ
せることができる。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, an elastic member for urging the rotary partition body to a posture when the door is closed or a posture when the door is opened is provided, and the handle is rotated. Thus, the rotating partition body is disposed at the position where it is reversed and stored by the elastic force on the back surface of the non-pivotal side portion of the door, and the contact portion is arranged on the projection line in the length direction of the handle. While opening the door in a manner similar to the user's operation, the rotating partition can be reversed with a light force by operating the handle.

【００２４】請求項８に記載の発明は、請求項１または
請求項２に記載の発明において、ハンドルが観音開き式
扉の厚みの範囲内に収納配置されるものであり、ハンド
ルが扉表面に突出していないため使用者の邪魔になら
ず、扉表面が面一で意匠的に見栄えが良くなる。The invention described in claim 8 is the same as claim 1 or
In the invention according to claim 2 , the handle is housed and arranged within the range of the thickness of the double door, and since the handle does not project to the door surface, it does not disturb the user and the door surface is flush. It looks good in terms of design.

【００２５】請求項９に記載の発明は、請求項８に記載
の発明において、ハンドルが観音開き式扉の下端部に設
けられたものであり、ハンドル収納のために扉表面に特
別な凹陥部を形成する必要がなく、簡素で安価な構成で
ハンドルを扉の厚み内に収められる。According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect of the present invention, the handle is provided at the lower end of the double door, and a special recess is formed on the door surface for storing the handle. There is no need to form the handle, and the handle can be stored within the thickness of the door with a simple and inexpensive structure.

【００２６】請求項１０に記載の発明は、請求項９に記
載の発明において、ハンドルの手掛かり部は下方が開放
されたものであり、使用者の自然な腕の動作でハンドル
に指を掛けられ、扉を開けやすい。According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the ninth aspect , the lower portion of the handle portion of the handle is opened, and the finger is hung on the handle by the natural movement of the arm of the user. , Easy to open the door.

【００２７】請求項１１に記載の発明は、請求項９また
は請求項１０に記載の発明において、床面からハンドル
の下端部までの高さを５５０ｍｍ以上で１３００ｍｍ以
下としたものであり、腕を肩の高さ以上に上げたり、腰
をかがめたりして腕や腰に負担をかけることなく立ち姿
勢のままで扉を軽く開けられる。[0027] The invention according to claim 11, also claim 9
In the invention according to claim 10 , the height from the floor surface to the lower end of the handle is 550 mm or more and 1300 mm or less, and the arm is raised above the shoulder level or the waist is bent down. You can open the door lightly without standing on your arms or hips while standing.

【００２８】請求項１２に記載の発明は、請求項１０に
記載の発明において、ハンドルの収納状態で、ハンドル
の手掛かり部の下端部と扉とで爪掛かり防止部を構成し
たものであり、ハンドルを操作する際に爪がハンドルの
下端部に引掛かることがないので安心して操作ができ
る。According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the tenth aspect , when the handle is in a housed state, the lower end portion of the handle's handle portion and the door constitute a nail catching prevention portion. The claw does not get caught on the lower end of the handle when you operate, so you can operate with confidence.

【００２９】請求項１３に記載の発明は、請求項８また
は請求項９に記載の発明において、扉のハンドル収納間
口に傾斜面を設けたものであり、ハンドルの出入りがス
ムーズになり操作性がよい。The invention described in claim 13 is the same as claim 8 or
In the invention according to claim 9 , an inclined surface is provided in the handle storage opening of the door, and the handle can be smoothly moved in and out, and the operability is good.

【００３０】請求項１４に記載の発明は、請求項８また
は請求項９に記載の発明において、ハンドルの回転軸を
境にして手掛かり部の側の長さを断熱箱体との当接部の
側より長くしたものであり、当接部の側を誤って押さえ
ても大きな力でないとハンドルが回動することはなく、
指を詰めたり不用意に扉が開くことはないため安全であ
る。The invention described in claim 14 is the same as claim 8 or
In the invention according to claim 9 , the length of the cue portion side is longer than the side of the contact portion with the heat insulating box body with the rotation axis of the handle as a boundary. The handle will not rotate unless it is pressed with a large force.
It's safe because it won't clog your fingers or open the door carelessly.

【００３１】請求項１５に記載の発明は、前面を開口し
た断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の上部に仕切壁によって区
画形成された冷蔵室と、前記冷蔵室の開口部を閉塞する
よう開口部両側に回動自在に枢支された二つの扉を備え
た観音開き式扉と、前記観音開き式扉と前記断熱箱体と
の間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接するガスケッ
トと、前記観音開き式扉を開くため二つの扉の下端部に
おいて扉の厚みの範囲内に収納配置した水平面で回動自
在に可動するハンドルとを備え、前記ハンドルに回転動
作の支点となる回転軸を挟んで一方に操作のための手掛
かり部を、他方に前記断熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯蔵室を
上下に仕切る仕切壁の前端面と当接する当接部を設け、
扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態において前記当
接部と前記仕切壁の前端面との間に距離が有り、扉を開
けるため前記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転軸を支
点としたてこの原理で前記ハンドルの当接部が前記仕切
壁の前端面を押し、前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開
口縁との密接状態を解除するものであり、当接部で開扉
時のガスケットの吸着力を弱めさせて扉を開くことがで
き、使用者の腕の動きに沿った自然な動作と高さで下端
部のハンドルに指が掛けられ、観音開き式扉の開扉操作
が軽くできる。According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, a heat-insulating box body having an open front surface, a refrigerating chamber defined by a partition wall at an upper portion of the heat-insulating box body, and an opening for closing the opening of the refrigerating chamber are formed. A double door that has two doors that are pivotally supported on both sides of the part, and a gasket that is interposed between the double door and the heat insulating box and that is in close contact with the opening edge of the heat insulating box, A handle that is rotatably movable in a horizontal plane housed within the thickness range of the doors at the lower ends of the two doors to open the double doors, and the handle is rotated.
A cue for operation on one side across the rotary shaft that is the fulcrum of the work
On the other hand, the storage part of the opening edge of the heat insulation box
An abutment which abuts the front end face of the partition walls for dividing vertically provided,
When the door is closed and the handle is not operated, there is a distance between the contact portion and the front end face of the partition wall, and when the handle is rotated to open the door, the rotation shaft is supported.
With the principle of leverage, the contact portion of the handle pushes the front end surface of the partition wall to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and the contact portion opens the door. The door can be opened by weakening the adsorption force of the gasket at the time, and the fingers on the handle at the lower end can be operated naturally along the movement of the user's arm and the height of the door can be opened. Can be lightened.

【００３２】また、左右二つの扉の双方に回動式のハン
ドルが設けられているため、両方の手で同時に二つの扉
を開ける場合の操作も利き腕でない方も含めて軽く行
え、使用頻度の高い冷蔵室において観音開き式扉にする
ことで一層扉の開閉回数が増えても操作が簡便で軽いた
め負担が掛からない。Further, since pivoting handles are provided on both the left and right doors, the operation when opening the two doors with both hands at the same time can be performed lightly, including those with non-dominant arms, and the frequency of use can be reduced. Even if the number of times the door is opened and closed is increased by using a double door in a high refrigerating room, the operation is simple and light, so there is no burden.

【００３３】請求項１６に記載の発明は、前面を開口し
た断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の開口部を閉塞するよう開
口部の片側に回動自在に枢支された扉と、前記扉と前記
断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接す
るガスケットと、前記扉を開くため扉の厚みの範囲内に
収納配置した水平面で回動自在に可動するハンドルとを
備え、前記ハンドルに回転動作の支点となる回転軸を挟
んで一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に前記断熱
箱体の開口縁と当接する当接部を設け、扉が閉じられハ
ンドルを操作しない状態において前記当接部と前記断熱
箱体の開口縁の当接面との間に距離が有り、扉を開ける
ため前記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転軸を支点と
したてこの原理で前記ハンドルの当接部が前記断熱箱体
の当接面を押し、前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開口
縁との密接状態を解除するものであり、ハンドルを回動
させるとき当接部が当接面に当接していないので軽い力
で移動できるとともに、ハンドルの移動に伴い当接部が
扉を開口縁から離す方向へ移動し、ガスケットと開口縁
との密接が離れる状態まで移動した後にそのまま軽く使
用者が扉を開けることができる。According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heat insulating box body having a front opening, a door rotatably supported on one side of the heat insulating box body so as to close the opening portion, and the door. A gasket that is interposed between the heat insulating box and the heat insulating box and is in close contact with the opening edge of the heat insulating box; and a handle that is rotatably movable in a horizontal plane accommodated within the range of the thickness of the door to open the door. It is equipped with a rotary shaft that serves as a fulcrum for rotation operation.
Nde clues portion for operation in one and the other to provide a contact portion for contact with the opening edge of the insulation box body, wherein in a state without the handle door is closed and the contact portion of the heat-insulating main body There is a distance from the contact surface of the opening edge, and when the handle is rotated to open the door, the rotation shaft becomes a fulcrum.
By the principle of leverage, the contact portion of the handle pushes the contact surface of the heat insulating box body to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box body. Since the contact part does not contact the contact surface, it can be moved with a light force, and the contact part moves in the direction of separating the door from the opening edge as the handle moves, and the gasket and the opening edge are separated from each other. After moving to, the user can lightly open the door.

【００３４】請求項１７に記載の発明は、請求項１６に
記載の発明において、ハンドルが扉の上端部に設けられ
たものであり、ハンドル収納のために扉表面に特別な凹
陥部を形成する必要がなく、簡素で安価な構成でハンド
ルを扉の厚み内に収められる。According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the sixteenth aspect , the handle is provided at the upper end portion of the door, and a special concave portion is formed on the door surface for storing the handle. There is no need, and the handle can be stored within the thickness of the door with a simple and inexpensive structure.

【００３５】請求項１８に記載の発明は、請求項１７に
記載の床面からハンドルの上端部までの高さを５５０ｍ
ｍ以上で１３００ｍｍ以下としたものであり、腕を肩の
高さ以上に上げたり、腰をかがめたりして腕や腰に負担
をかけることなく立ち姿勢のままで扉を軽く開けられ
る。According to the eighteenth aspect of the invention, the height from the floor surface of the seventeenth aspect to the upper end of the handle is 550 m.
The length is 1300 mm or less at m or more, and the door can be opened lightly in a standing position without raising the arm above the shoulder level or bending over to put a strain on the arm or waist.

【００３６】請求項１９に記載の発明は、前面を開口し
た断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の上部に仕切壁によって区
画形成された貯蔵室と、前記貯蔵室の開口部を閉塞する
よう開口部の片側に回動自在に枢支された扉と、前記扉
と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に
密接するガスケットと、前記扉を開くため扉の下端部に
おいて扉の厚みの範囲内に収納配置した水平面で回動自
在に可動するハンドルとを備え、前記ハンドルに回転動
作の支点となる回転軸を挟んで一方に操作のための手掛
かり部を、他方に前記断熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯蔵室を
上下に仕切る仕切壁の前端面と当接する当接部を設け、
扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態において前記当
接部と前記仕切壁の前端面との間に距離が有り、扉を開
けるため前記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転軸を支
点としたてこの作用で前記ハンドルの当接部が前記仕切
壁の前端面を押し、前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開
口縁との密接状態を解除するものであり、上部貯蔵室の
扉の下端にハンドルが収められているため外観的に見栄
えがよく、自然に手が掛けられる高さ位置で腕に負担を
かけずに軽く扉を開けられる。請求項２０に記載の発明
は、前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の開口部
を閉塞するよう開口部両側に回動自在に枢支された二つ
の扉を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記観音開き式扉と前記
断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接す
るガスケットと、前記観音開き式扉を開くため前記各扉
に取り付けたハンドルとよりなり、前記ハンドルのうち
少なくとも一方を回動自在に可動するハンドルとし、前
記ハンドルに前記断熱箱体の開口縁と当接する当接部を
設け、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態において
前記当接部と前記断熱箱体の開口縁の当接面との間に距
離が有り、扉を開けるため前記ハンドルを回動操作する
と前記ハンドルの当接部が前記断熱箱体の当接面と一時
的に当接して前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開口縁と
の密接状態を解除し、前記ハンドルは回転軸を境にして
一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に断熱箱体との
当接部を設け、前記ハンドルの当接部と断熱箱体との当
接位置をハンドルの回転軸よりも扉の枢支側に設定した
ものであり、当接部の移動距離が小さくてもガスケット
を開口縁から離間させることができ、開扉力が小さくな
る。請求項２１に記載の発明は、前面を開口した断熱箱
体と、前記断熱箱体の開口部を閉塞するよう開口部両側
に回動自在に枢支された二つの扉を備えた観音開き式扉
と、前記観音開き式扉と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前
記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接するガスケットと、前記観音
開き式扉を開くため前記各扉に取り付けたハンドルとよ
りなり、前記ハンドルのうち少なくとも一方を回動自在
に可動するハンドルとし、前記ハンドルに前記断熱箱体
の開口縁と当接する当接部を設け、前記回動自在のハン
ドルを備えた一方の扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に扉の回動
軸方向に延在して回動自在に支持された回転仕切体を備
え、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態において前
記回転仕切体の表面が断熱箱体の開口面と略面一となっ
て二つの扉のガスケットと密接し、扉を開けるためハン
ドルを回動操作するとハンドルの当接部が断熱箱体の当
接面と一時的に当接してガスケットと断熱箱体の開口縁
との密接状態を解除し、且つ前記回転仕切体を回動させ
て扉の非枢支側部 分の裏面に収納されるよう動作させ、
前記ハンドルは回転軸を境にして一方に操作のための手
掛かり部を、他方に断熱箱体との当接部を設け、前記ハ
ンドルの当接部と断熱箱体との当接位置をハンドルの回
転軸よりも扉の枢支側に設定したものであり、当接部の
移動距離が小さくてもガスケットを開口縁から離間さ
せ、回転仕切体を回動させて扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に
収納されるよう動作させることができ、開扉力が小さく
なる。 According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, a heat-insulating box body having a front surface opened, a storage chamber defined by a partition wall at the upper portion of the heat-insulating box body, and an opening for closing the opening of the storage chamber are provided. Door pivotally supported on one side of the section, a gasket interposed between the door and the heat insulating box body and closely contacting with an opening edge of the heat insulating box body, and a lower end portion of the door for opening the door and a handle that freely movable pivot in a horizontal plane which is housed and arranged within the door thickness in the rotation movement to the handle
A cue for operation on one side across the rotary shaft that is the fulcrum of the work
On the other hand, the storage part of the opening edge of the heat insulation box
An abutment which abuts the front end face of the partition walls for dividing vertically provided,
When the door is closed and the handle is not operated, there is a distance between the contact portion and the front end face of the partition wall, and when the handle is rotated to open the door, the rotation shaft is supported.
The contact portion of the handle pushes the front end surface of the partition wall by the action of the lever to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and the door of the upper storage chamber The handle is stored at the lower end, which gives it a good-looking appearance, and allows you to open the door lightly without placing a strain on your arm at a height position where you can hold your hand naturally. Invention of Claim 20
Is a heat-insulating box with an open front and the opening of the heat-insulating box.
Two pivotally supported on both sides of the opening to close the
A double door with a double door, the double door with the double door, and
It is interposed between the heat insulating box and closely contacts the opening edge of the heat insulating box.
Gasket and each door for opening the double door
It consists of the handle attached to the
At least one is a handle that can be rotated,
The handle has a contact portion that contacts the opening edge of the heat insulating box.
When the door is closed and the handle is not operated,
A distance is provided between the contact portion and the contact surface at the opening edge of the heat insulating box.
There is a separation, and the handle is rotated to open the door.
And the abutting portion of the handle is temporarily in contact with the abutting surface of the heat insulating box.
Abuttingly abutting the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box.
The close contact state of the
On one side is a clue for operation, and on the other side is a heat insulation box
A contact part is provided so that the contact part of the handle and the heat insulating box contact
The contact position is set on the pivotal side of the door rather than the rotation axis of the handle
Even if the moving distance of the contact part is small, the gasket is
Can be separated from the opening edge, reducing the door opening force.
It The invention according to claim 21 is a heat insulating box having a front opening.
Both sides of the body and the opening to close the opening of the insulation box
Double-door door with two pivotally pivoted doors
And the front door that is interposed between the double door and the heat insulating box.
The gasket closely contacting the opening edge of the heat insulation box and the
The handles attached to each door are used to open the doors.
And at least one of the handles can be rotated
A handle that is movable to the
The contact part that comes into contact with the opening edge of the
Door rotation on the back of the non-pivotal side of one door with a dollar
Equipped with a rotary partition that extends in the axial direction and is rotatably supported.
If the door is closed and the handle is not operated,
The surface of the rotating partition is approximately flush with the opening of the heat insulation box.
Close to the gaskets of the two doors, and
When the dollar is rotated, the abutting part of the handle hits the heat insulating box.
Temporary contact with the contact surface and the opening edge of the gasket and the insulation box
Release the close contact with and rotate the rotary partition.
Is operated so as to be housed in the back surface of the unsupported side part portion of the door Te,
The handle is a hand for operating one side of the rotation axis as a boundary.
A hooking part is provided on the other side, and a contact part with the heat insulating box is provided.
Turn the handle to the contact position between the contact part of the handle and the heat insulation box.
It is set on the pivotal side of the door with respect to the rolling axis.
Even if the moving distance is small, keep the gasket away from the opening edge.
On the back side of the non-pivot side of the door.
Can be operated to be stored, and has a small door opening force
Become.

【００３７】[0037]

【実施例】以下、本発明の実施例について、図面を参照
しながら説明する。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

【００３８】（実施例１） 図１は本発明の実施例１による冷蔵庫の正面図である。
図２は図１のＡ−Ａ線における断面図である。図３は図
１のＢ−Ｂ線における断面図である。図４は図１のＣ−
Ｃ線における断面図である。図５は図１のＤ−Ｄ線にお
ける断面図である。図６は同実施例による冷蔵庫のハン
ドル非操作時のハンドル部の平面図である。図７は同実
施例による冷蔵庫のハンドル操作時のハンドル部の平面
図である。図８は同実施例による冷蔵庫のハンドル非操
作時の要部平面図である。図９は同実施例による冷蔵庫
のハンドル操作時の要部平面図である。Example 1 FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to Example 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. FIG. 4 shows C- of FIG.
It is sectional drawing in the C line. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line D-D in FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the handle portion of the refrigerator when the handle of the refrigerator is not operated. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the handle portion when the handle of the refrigerator according to the embodiment is operated. FIG. 8 is a plan view of the essential parts of the refrigerator according to the embodiment when the handle is not operated. FIG. 9 is a plan view of an essential part when the handle of the refrigerator according to the embodiment is operated.

【００３９】図１から図９において、１は冷蔵庫本体
で、前面を開口した鋼板製の外箱２と、前面を開口した
合成樹脂製の内箱３と、両箱２、３の間に充填された断
熱材４とから構成した断熱箱体５を備え、断熱箱体５の
開口を上下に仕切る仕切壁６、７、８とで上から順に冷
蔵室９、野菜室１０、冷蔵から冷凍までに温度切り換え
可能な温度切り換え室１１とこれに並設され自動製氷機
を備えた製氷室１２、冷凍室１３の各室が区画形成され
ている。In FIGS. 1 to 9, reference numeral 1 denotes a refrigerator main body, which is an outer box 2 made of a steel plate having an open front surface, an inner box 3 made of a synthetic resin having an open front surface, and a space between the two boxes 2 and 3. A heat-insulating box 5 composed of the heat-insulating material 4 and partition walls 6, 7 and 8 for vertically partitioning the opening of the heat-insulating box 5 from the top to the refrigerating compartment 9, the vegetable compartment 10, from refrigerating to freezing. A temperature switching chamber 11 capable of temperature switching, an ice making chamber 12 provided in parallel with the temperature switching chamber 11 and equipped with an automatic ice making machine, and a freezing chamber 13 are partitioned and formed.

【００４０】１４、１５は冷蔵室９の前面開口部を閉塞
する観音開き式の二つの扉であり、図中左側の扉１４は
左端の上下をヒンジ１６により枢支され、右側の扉１５
は右端の上下をヒンジ１７により枢支されている。Reference numerals 14 and 15 denote two double-door type doors that close the front opening of the refrigerating compartment 9. The door 14 on the left side in the drawing is pivotally supported by a hinge 16 at the upper and lower ends on the left side, and the door 15 on the right side.
Is pivotally supported by a hinge 17 above and below the right end.

【００４１】１８、１９、２０、２１はそれぞれ野菜室
１０、温度切り換え室１１、製氷室１２、冷凍室１３の
前面開口部を閉塞し、開放時に室内に設けた収納容器を
一体に引き出すよう構成された引き出し式の扉である。
２２は袋部２３に可撓性の磁石２４を入れたガスケット
である。このガスケット２２は方形状をしており、各扉
１４、１５、１６、１７、１８、１９に取り付けられ
て、断熱箱体の開口縁２５と仕切壁６、７、８の各前面
の仕切縁２６、２７、２８に磁力をもとに密接して冷気
漏れを防止している。Reference numerals 18, 19, 20 and 21 respectively close the front opening portions of the vegetable compartment 10, the temperature switching compartment 11, the ice making compartment 12 and the freezing compartment 13 so that the storage containers provided inside the compartment can be pulled out integrally when opened. It is a door that can be pulled out.
Reference numeral 22 is a gasket in which a flexible magnet 24 is put in a bag portion 23. This gasket 22 has a rectangular shape, and is attached to each door 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, and the opening edge 25 of the heat-insulating box and the partition edge of each front surface of the partition walls 6, 7, 8 are attached. The cold air leakage is prevented by closely contacting 26, 27 and 28 based on the magnetic force.

【００４２】なお、請求項に記載した断熱箱体の開口縁
とは開口縁２５と仕切縁２６を含めた貯蔵室（ここでは
冷蔵室）の周縁部を指している。The opening edge of the heat-insulating box described in the claims refers to the peripheral portion of the storage room (here, the refrigerating room) including the opening edge 25 and the partition edge 26.

【００４３】２９、３０は冷蔵室の観音開き式扉１４、
１５の下端部を窪ませて形成したハンドル収納部３１に
収められ、左右対称に設けられた扉を開けるためのハン
ドルであり、扉の厚みの範囲内に収まり、扉表面に突出
しないように回転軸３２により水平面で回動自在となる
よう取り付けられている。29 and 30 are double doors 14 of the refrigerating room,
It is a handle for opening the door, which is housed in the handle housing part 31 formed by denting the lower end part of 15 and is provided symmetrically, and is rotated within the range of the thickness of the door so as not to project to the door surface. It is attached by a shaft 32 so as to be rotatable in a horizontal plane.

【００４４】ハンドル２９、３０の一端には冷蔵室９の
下部を仕切る仕切縁２６と当接する合成樹脂から形成し
た当接部３３が設けられている。この当接部３３は、ハ
ンドル２９、３０の長さの投影線上に配置されている。
また、回転軸３２を挟んで当接部３３の反対側には手掛
かり部３４が形成されている。At one end of each of the handles 29, 30, there is provided an abutting portion 33 made of a synthetic resin that comes into contact with the partition edge 26 that partitions the lower portion of the refrigerating chamber 9. The contact portion 33 is arranged on the projection line of the length of the handles 29, 30.
Further, a clue portion 34 is formed on the opposite side of the contact portion 33 with the rotary shaft 32 interposed therebetween.

【００４５】当接部３３は手掛かり部３４を引くことに
より回転軸３２を中心にした回転動作に伴って移動し仕
切縁２６と当接する。ハンドル２９、３０を操作しない
ときには、仕切縁２６と当接部３３との間には距離を隔
てる空間があり、仕切縁２６と当接部３３とは、当接し
ないようになっている。The abutment portion 33 moves by the rotation of the rotary shaft 32 by pulling the claw portion 34 and comes into contact with the partition edge 26. When the handles 29, 30 are not operated, there is a space separating the partition edge 26 and the contact portion 33, and the partition edge 26 and the contact portion 33 do not contact each other.

【００４６】また、回転軸３２を境にして当接部３３の
側のハンドル長さを手掛かり部３４の側のハンドル長さ
よりも短く設定している。Further, the handle length on the side of the contact portion 33 is set to be shorter than the handle length on the side of the clue portion 34 with the rotating shaft 32 as a boundary.

【００４７】そして、ハンドルの当接部３３と仕切縁２
６との当接位置をハンドルの回転軸３２よりも扉のヒン
ジ１６、１７側に設定している。Then, the contact portion 33 of the handle and the partition 2
The contact position with 6 is set closer to the hinges 16 and 17 of the door than the rotating shaft 32 of the handle.

【００４８】手掛かり部３４は下方を開放して逆手で指
が掛けられやすいよう構成されており、冷蔵庫本体１を
設置する床面から手掛かり部３４の下端部３５までの高
さＨ１が５５０ｍｍ≦Ｈ１≦１３００ｍｍの範囲の高さ
に配置されている。The clue portion 34 is configured so that the lower part thereof is opened so that a finger can be easily hooked with a reverse hand, and the height H1 from the floor surface on which the refrigerator body 1 is installed to the lower end portion 35 of the clue portion 34 is 550 mm ≦ H1. It is arranged at a height in the range of ≦ 1300 mm.

【００４９】また、ハンドル２９、３０が収納された状
態において、手掛かり部の下端部３５と扉の表面とで相
互に連続した傾斜面を形成した爪掛かり防止部３６を構
成している。Further, when the handles 29 and 30 are housed, the lower end portion 35 of the handle portion and the front surface of the door form a hooking prevention portion 36 which forms an inclined surface continuous with each other.

【００５０】また、扉のハンドル収納部３１の間口上面
に奥行き方向に下方に傾斜する傾斜面３７を設けてい
る。Further, an inclined surface 37 which inclines downward in the depth direction is provided on the upper surface of the frontage of the handle storage portion 31 of the door.

【００５１】ここでハンドル２９、３０の構造の詳細に
ついて説明する。ハンドル２９、３０は扉１４、１５の
下端部にビス３８によって取り付けられた略Ｌ字状の化
粧板３９で受け面を構成され、回転軸３２をハンドル収
納部３１の上面と化粧板３９の底面で上下に軸支するこ
とによって、回転軸３２を中心に水平面で回動するよう
に構成されている。Here, details of the structure of the handles 29 and 30 will be described. The handles 29, 30 have a receiving surface formed by a substantially L-shaped decorative plate 39 attached to the lower ends of the doors 14, 15 by screws 38, and the rotation shaft 32 is provided on the upper surface of the handle storage part 31 and the bottom surface of the decorative plate 39. It is configured so as to rotate in a horizontal plane about the rotation shaft 32 by vertically supporting.

【００５２】当接部３３はハンドル２９、３０の一端に
おいて回転軸３２を支点としたてこの原理で、ハンドル
本体４０の端部で押されて化粧板３９上を前後方向にス
ライドするように設けられている。４１は回転軸３２の
軸周囲に設けられてハンドル２９、３０が開放操作され
た後に元のハンドル収納部３１に戻すためのコイルバネ
からなる弾性部材である。The abutting portion 33 is provided at one end of the handles 29, 30 so as to be pushed by the end portion of the handle body 40 and slide on the decorative plate 39 in the front-rear direction on the basis of the rotating shaft 32 as a fulcrum. Has been. Reference numeral 41 denotes an elastic member provided around the axis of the rotary shaft 32 and formed of a coil spring for returning the handle 29, 30 to the original handle storage portion 31 after the handle 29, 30 is opened.

【００５３】４２はハンドル収納部３１の奥面の一部に
設けられたハンドルの前後方向の位置を規制するための
規制部であり、ゴム製の緩衝部材で形成されている。規
制部４２はハンドル収納時にハンドル本体４０の奥面と
当接する。Reference numeral 42 is a restriction portion provided on a part of the inner surface of the handle storage portion 31 for restricting the front-rear position of the handle, and is formed of a rubber cushioning member. The restricting portion 42 contacts the inner surface of the handle body 40 when the handle is stored.

【００５４】次に、４３は観音開き式の扉１４、１５の
中央部において、冷蔵室９の開口部の上下方向にわたっ
て設けられた回転仕切体であり、扉１４の内側側面の上
下方向に回転自在に枢支されている。回転仕切体４３は
扉１４の閉時においてはコイルバネからなる弾性部材４
４で、回転仕切体４３の前面が断熱箱体５の開口面と略
面一位置となるよう付勢されて扉１４、１５のガスケッ
ト２２とその表面で密接する。また、扉１４の開時にお
いては弾性部材４４で扉１４の内側側面に沿うように付
勢される。Next, a reference numeral 43 designates a rotary partition member provided in the central portion of the double doors 14 and 15 extending in the vertical direction of the opening of the refrigerating chamber 9, and is rotatable in the vertical direction of the inner side surface of the door 14. Is pivoted to. When the door 14 is closed, the rotary partition body 43 is an elastic member 4 including a coil spring.
At 4, the front surface of the rotary partition body 43 is biased so as to be substantially flush with the opening surface of the heat insulating box body 5, and the gasket 22 of the doors 14 and 15 comes into close contact with the surface thereof. Further, when the door 14 is opened, the elastic member 44 is urged along the inner side surface of the door 14.

【００５５】そして、ハンドル２９、３０を回動操作す
ることにより回転仕切体４３が扉の非枢支側部分の裏面
に弾性力により反転収納できる位置に当接部３３が設定
されるよう配置されている。Then, by rotating the handles 29 and 30, the rotating partition body 43 is arranged so that the abutment portion 33 is set at a position where it can be inverted and stored on the back surface of the non-pivotal side portion of the door by elastic force. ing.

【００５６】４５は断熱箱体５の下部後方に配置された
冷凍サイクルの圧縮機で、その上部に冷却器４６、さら
に上部に各室へ冷気を強制循環させる送風機４７が配置
されている。４８は送風機４７の冷気を冷蔵室に導くダ
ンパー装置であり、これらの冷却機能部品により各室が
所定の温度に冷却制御されている。Reference numeral 45 denotes a compressor for a refrigerating cycle, which is arranged in the lower rear part of the heat insulating box 5, a cooler 46 is arranged on the upper part thereof, and a blower 47 for forcibly circulating the cool air to each chamber is arranged on the upper part thereof. Reference numeral 48 is a damper device for guiding the cool air of the blower 47 to the refrigerating chamber, and these chambers are controlled to be cooled to a predetermined temperature by these cooling function parts.

【００５７】以上のように構成された冷蔵庫について、
以下その動作を説明する。Regarding the refrigerator configured as described above,
The operation will be described below.

【００５８】扉１４、または１５の閉時に、ハンドル２
９、または３０の手掛かり部３４に使用者が指を掛けて
手前に引くと、この状態ではハンドルの当接部３３と仕
切縁２６との間には空間があるので当接部３３が自由に
移動でき、軽い力で操作を始められる。When the door 14 or 15 is closed, the handle 2
When the user puts a finger on the clue portion 34 of 9 or 30 and pulls it toward you, in this state, since there is a space between the contact portion 33 of the handle and the partition edge 26, the contact portion 33 can be freely moved. It can be moved and can be operated with a light force.

【００５９】次に、回転軸３２を中心としてハンドル本
体４０が回動し当接部３３が前方にスライドして仕切縁
２６に当接し、さらにそのままハンドル２９、３０を引
くと、当接部３３が仕切縁２６を押し回転軸３２を支点
としたてこの作用で、ガスケット２２と断熱箱体５の開
口縁２５および仕切壁６の仕切縁２６との磁石２４によ
る密接状態を物理的に解除し、ガスケット２２と開口縁
２５、仕切縁２６とを部分的に離し、その後扉１４、ま
たは１５を回動して開くことになる。Next, the handle main body 40 rotates about the rotary shaft 32, the contact portion 33 slides forward and contacts the partition edge 26, and when the handles 29 and 30 are further pulled, the contact portion 33 is contacted. Presses the partition edge 26 and leverages the rotary shaft 32 as a fulcrum to physically release the close contact of the gasket 22 with the opening edge 25 of the heat insulating box 5 and the partition edge 26 of the partition wall 6 by the magnet 24. , The gasket 22, the opening edge 25, and the partition edge 26 are partially separated, and then the door 14 or 15 is rotated to open.

【００６０】すなわち、当接部３３で開扉時のガスケッ
ト２２の吸着力を弱めさせて開くことができ、使用者に
開くために異なった作業を要求しないのでごく自然に軽
く観音開き式扉の開扉操作ができるものである。That is, the contact portion 33 can weaken the suction force of the gasket 22 at the time of opening the door to open it, and the user does not need to perform a different work to open the door, so that the door can be opened naturally and lightly. You can operate the door.

【００６１】また、当接部３３がハンドル２９、または
ハンドル３０の長さ方向の投影線上に配置されており、
ハンドル本体４０と当接部３３の組立がコンパクトにで
きるとともに、開こうとする使用者の操作に近い形で扉
を開くことができる。Further, the contact portion 33 is arranged on the projection line of the handle 29 or the handle 30 in the longitudinal direction,
The handle body 40 and the contact portion 33 can be assembled compactly, and the door can be opened in a manner close to the operation of the user who is trying to open it.

【００６２】また、ハンドル２９、またはハンドル３０
の手掛かり部３４から手を離すと、弾性部材４１により
ハンドル２９、３０は元のハンドル収納部３１内に収ま
った状態へ復帰するため、使用者が一々復帰操作をしな
くてもよく、冷蔵庫の前を移動する人の邪魔にもならな
い。Further, the handle 29 or the handle 30
When the hand is released from the clue portion 34, the elastic members 41 return the handles 29 and 30 to the original state in which they are accommodated in the handle storage portion 31, so that the user does not have to perform the returning operation one by one, and the refrigerator It doesn't get in the way of people moving in front.

【００６３】また、ハンドルがハンドル収納部３１に弾
性力で戻されるとき、ゴム製の規制部４２にハンドル本
体４０の奥面が衝突するが、緩衝部材であるため衝突音
が発生しない。さらに、規制部４２によって前後方向の
位置が規制されるためハンドル本体４０の位置決めが容
易になり、当接部３３と仕切縁２６との距離が一定にな
り扉を開ける開扉力がばらつかず安定する。Further, when the handle is returned to the handle storage portion 31 by the elastic force, the back surface of the handle main body 40 collides with the rubber regulating portion 42, but the collision noise is not generated because it is a buffer member. Further, since the position in the front-rear direction is regulated by the regulation portion 42, the handle body 40 is easily positioned, the distance between the contact portion 33 and the partition edge 26 becomes constant, and the door opening force for opening the door does not vary. Stabilize.

【００６４】なお、本実施例では規制部４２を扉側に設
けたが、ハンドル側に設けても同様の効果を得ることが
できる。Although the restricting portion 42 is provided on the door side in this embodiment, the same effect can be obtained by providing it on the handle side.

【００６５】また、ハンドルの当接部３３と仕切縁２６
との当接位置をハンドルの回転軸３２よりも扉の枢支側
に設定したので、当接部３３の移動距離が小さくてもガ
スケット２２を仕切縁２６から離間させることができ、
開扉力が小さくなる。Further, the contact portion 33 of the handle and the partition edge 26
Since the contact position with and is set on the pivot side of the door with respect to the rotating shaft 32 of the handle, the gasket 22 can be separated from the partition edge 26 even if the moving distance of the contact portion 33 is small.
Door opening force becomes smaller.

【００６６】さらに、ハンドルの回転軸３２を境にして
手掛かり部３４の側の長さを当接部３３の側より長くし
たので、当接部３３の側を誤って押さえても大きな力で
ないとハンドル２９、３０が回動することはなく、指を
詰めたり不用意に扉が開くことはないため安全である。Furthermore, since the length of the handle portion 34 side is longer than that of the contact portion 33 with the rotating shaft 32 of the handle as a boundary, it is necessary to exert a great force even if the contact portion 33 side is erroneously pressed. It is safe because the handles 29 and 30 do not rotate, and fingers are not clogged or the door is not opened carelessly.

【００６７】また、ハンドル２９、３０を回動操作する
ことにより当接部３３が仕切縁２６を押し、回転仕切体
４３が扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に弾性部材４４の弾性力
により反転収納される。このため、軽い力で扉１４、１
５を開けると同時に回転仕切体４３も反転できる。By rotating the handles 29 and 30, the abutting portion 33 pushes the partition edge 26, and the rotary partition body 43 is reversed by the elastic force of the elastic member 44 on the back surface of the non-pivotal side portion of the door. It is stored. Therefore, with a light force, the doors 14, 1
At the same time when 5 is opened, the rotary partition body 43 can be inverted.

【００６８】また、ハンドル２９、３０は観音開き式扉
１４、１５の厚みの範囲内に収納配置されているので、
ハンドル２９、３０が扉表面に突出せず衣服を引っ掛け
たりするなど使用者の邪魔にならず、扉表面が面一で意
匠的に見栄えが良くなる。Further, since the handles 29, 30 are housed and arranged within the thickness range of the double doors 14, 15.
The handles 29 and 30 do not project on the door surface and do not interfere with the user, such as hanging clothes, and the door surface is flush and the design looks good.

【００６９】さらに、ハンドル２９、３０が観音開き式
扉１４、１５の下端部に設けられているので、ハンドル
収納のために扉表面に特別な凹陥部を形成する必要がな
く、簡素で安価な構成でハンドル２９、３０を扉の厚み
内に収めることができる。Further, since the handles 29, 30 are provided at the lower end portions of the double doors 14, 15, there is no need to form a special concave portion on the door surface for storing the handles, and the structure is simple and inexpensive. Thus, the handles 29 and 30 can be housed within the thickness of the door.

【００７０】そして、ハンドルの手掛かり部３４は下方
が開放されているので、使用者の自然な腕の動作でハン
ドルに指を掛けられ、扉を開けやすい。Further, since the lower portion of the handle portion 34 of the handle is opened, the user can easily open the door by putting his / her finger on the handle by the natural movement of the arm.

【００７１】さらに、床面からハンドルの下端部までの
高さＨ１を５５０ｍｍ≦Ｈ１≦１３００ｍｍ以下とした
ものであり、日本人の平均的な女性（身長１５７３ｍ
ｍ）の肩の高さが１２６１ｍｍ（日本規格協会編「図説
エルゴノミクス」１９９０年）であるので、履き物の高
さなどを考慮してＨ１≦１３００ｍｍであれば、ほぼ使
用者は肩より上に腕を上げること無くハンドルの操作が
可能であり、腕にあまり負担がかからず楽に操作を行う
ことが出来る。また、５５０ｍｍ≦Ｈ１の範囲であ使用
者はほぼ腰をかがめず立ち姿勢でハンドルを操作するこ
とができる。Further, the height H1 from the floor surface to the lower end of the handle is set to 550 mm ≦ H1 ≦ 1300 mm or less, and the average Japanese woman (height 1573 m)
Since the shoulder height of m) is 1261 mm ("Picture Ergonomics", 1990, edited by the Japanese Standards Association), if H1 ≤ 1300 mm in consideration of the height of the footwear, the user almost arms above the shoulder. You can operate the steering wheel without raising it, and you can operate it easily without putting too much strain on your arm. In the range of 550 mm ≦ H1, the user can operate the handle in a standing posture without bending over.

【００７２】このため、使用者の使い勝手を損ねない範
囲でハンドルを軽く操作することができ、腕を肩の高さ
以上に上げたり、腰をかがめたりして腕や腰に負担をか
けることなく立ち姿勢のままで扉を軽く開けられる。本
実施例では断熱箱体５の最上部に形成した冷蔵室９の下
端部にハンドル２９、３０が設けられているため、自然
な動作で使い易い高さ範囲内で開扉操作を行うことがで
きる。Therefore, the handle can be lightly operated within a range that does not impair the usability of the user, without raising the arm above the level of the shoulder or bending over to put a burden on the arm or waist. You can open the door lightly while standing. In the present embodiment, since the handles 29 and 30 are provided at the lower end of the refrigerating compartment 9 formed on the uppermost part of the heat insulating box 5, the door opening operation can be performed within a height range that is natural and easy to use. it can.

【００７３】また、左右二つの扉１４、１５の双方に回
動式のハンドル２９、３０が設けられているため、両方
の手で同時に二つの扉を開ける場合の操作も利き腕でな
い方も含めて軽く行え、使用頻度の高い冷蔵室において
観音開き式扉にすることで一層扉の開閉回数が増えても
操作が簡便で軽いため負担が掛からない。Further, since the pivotable handles 29 and 30 are provided on both the left and right two doors 14 and 15, the operation for opening the two doors with both hands at the same time, including the non-dominant arm, is included. It can be done lightly, and the double doors can be opened in a refrigerating room that is frequently used, so even if the number of times the doors are opened and closed is increased, the operation is simple and light, so there is no burden.

【００７４】また、ハンドル２９、３０の収納状態で、
ハンドルの手掛かり部の下端部３５と扉とが傾斜面で面
一となり爪掛かり防止部３６を構成しているため、使用
者が不用意にハンドルの手掛かり部３４に指を突っ込ん
でも爪を引っ掛けて傷めることがなく、安心して操作で
きる。When the handles 29 and 30 are stored,
Since the lower end portion 35 of the clue part of the handle and the door are flush with each other on the inclined surface to form the claw clasp prevention part 36, even if the user accidentally thrusts his / her finger into the clue part 34 of the handle, the user can catch the claw. It can be operated with peace of mind without damaging it.

【００７５】また、扉のハンドル収納部３１の間口上面
には奥行き方向に下方に傾斜する傾斜面３７を形成して
いるため、ハンドル２９、３０がハンドル収納部３１に
出入りする際に収納部上面と面的に接触することがなく
スムーズに操作ができる。Further, since the inclined surface 37 that is inclined downward in the depth direction is formed on the upper surface of the front surface of the handle storage portion 31 of the door, the upper surface of the storage portion when the handles 29 and 30 enter and leave the handle storage portion 31. It can be operated smoothly without making contact with the surface.

【００７６】また、ハンドルの当接部３３と仕切縁２６
との当接位置をハンドルの回転軸３２よりも扉の枢支側
に設定したので、当接部３３の移動距離が小さくてもガ
スケット２２を仕切縁２６から離間させることができ、
開扉力が小さくなる。Further, the contact portion 33 of the handle and the partition edge 26
Since the contact position with and is set on the pivot side of the door with respect to the rotating shaft 32 of the handle, the gasket 22 can be separated from the partition edge 26 even if the moving distance of the contact portion 33 is small.
Door opening force becomes smaller.

【００７７】さらに、ハンドルの回転軸３２を境にして
手掛かり部３４の側の長さを当接部３３の側より長くし
たので、当接部３３の側を誤って押さえても大きな力で
ないとハンドル２９、３０が回動することはなく、指を
詰めたり不用意に扉が開くことはないため安全である。Further, since the length of the handle portion 34 side is longer than that of the contact portion 33 with the rotating shaft 32 of the handle as a boundary, it is necessary to exert a great force even if the contact portion 33 side is erroneously pressed. It is safe because the handles 29 and 30 do not rotate, and fingers are not clogged or the door is not opened carelessly.

【００７８】なお、本実施例では主に観音開き式扉につ
いて述べたが、片側の側部をヒンジで枢支された片開き
式の扉を備えた冷蔵庫に対しても当然有効であり、ハン
ドル２９もしくは３０を片開き扉の下端、または上端に
装備することによって同様に軽い力で扉を開けることの
できるハンドルを提供できる。In this embodiment, the double-door type door is mainly described, but it is naturally effective for a refrigerator having a single-sided door whose one side portion is pivotally supported by a hinge, and the handle 29 Alternatively, by equipping the lower end or the upper end of the single-opening door with the door 30, it is possible to provide a handle with which the door can be opened with a similar light force.

【００７９】また、この場合の床面からのハンドル高さ
位置Ｈ２は５５０ｍｍ≦Ｈ２≦１３００ｍｍとすること
で同様に腕や、腰に負担を掛けずにハンドル操作が可能
となり、さらに、ハンドルを扉の上面に配置したもので
も上記高さの範囲であれば最上部の貯蔵室の扉のハンド
ルとして同様の効果を得ることができる。Further, by setting the handle height position H2 from the floor surface in this case to 550 mm ≦ H2 ≦ 1300 mm, it becomes possible to operate the handle without burdening the arm or waist in the same manner, and further, the handle is opened on the door. Even if it is arranged on the upper surface of the above, the same effect as the handle of the door of the uppermost storage chamber can be obtained within the above height range.

【００８０】[0080]

【発明の効果】以上説明したように請求項１に記載の発
明は、前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の開口
部を閉塞するよう開口部両側に回動自在に枢支された二
つの扉を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記観音開き式扉と前
記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接
するガスケットと、前記観音開き式扉を開くため前記各
扉に水平方向に取り付けたハンドルとよりなり、前記ハ
ンドルのうち少なくとも一方を回動自在に可動するハン
ドルとし、前記ハンドルに回転動作の支点となる回転軸
を挟んで一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に前記
断熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯蔵室を上下に仕切る仕切壁の
前面に設けた仕切縁と当接する当接部を設け、扉が閉じ
られハンドルを操作しない状態において前記当接部と前
記仕切縁の当接面との間に距離が有り、扉を開けるため
前記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転軸を支点とした
てこの原理で前記ハンドルの当接部が前記仕切縁を押
し、前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状
態を解除するので、ガスケットの吸着力を弱めさせて開
くことができ、使用者に開くために異なった作業を要求
せず、回転軸を支点にしたてこの原理でごく自然に軽く
観音開き式扉の開扉操作ができるものである。As described above, the invention according to claim 1 is rotatably supported on both sides of the heat insulating box body having the front surface opened and both sides of the heat insulating box body so as to close the opening portion. Double doors with two doors, a gasket that is interposed between the double doors and the heat insulating box and is in close contact with the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and each of the doors for opening the double doors. A handle attached horizontally to the handle, at least one of the handles being rotatably movable, and a rotating shaft serving as a fulcrum of a rotation operation on the handle.
With a clue for operation on one side and the
Of the opening edge of the heat insulating box, the partition wall that divides the storage chamber into upper and lower
An abutting portion that abuts the partition edge provided on the front surface is provided, and there is a distance between the abutting portion and the abutting surface of the partition edge when the door is closed and the handle is not operated, and the door is opened to open the door. When the handle is rotated, the rotation axis is used as the fulcrum.
By the lever principle, the contact part of the handle pushes the partition edge.
And, since releasing the close contact state between the opening edge of the insulation box member and the gasket, it can be opened let weaken the adsorption force of the gasket, require work differently to open the user
Instead, the principle of lever levers is used as a fulcrum to rotate the double doors naturally and lightly.

【００８１】また、請求項２に記載の発明は、請求項１
に記載の発明に、さらに、回動自在のハンドルを備えた
一方の扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に回動自在に支持された
回転仕切体を備え、扉を開けるためハンドルを回動操作
するとハンドルの当接部が断熱箱体の当接面と一時的に
当接してガスケットと断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状態を
解除し、且つ回転仕切体を回動させて扉の非枢支側部分
の裏面に収納されるよう動作させるので、回転軸を支点
にしたてこの原理で軽い力で回転仕切体を回動させなが
ら観音開き式扉を開くことができる。The invention described in claim 2 is the same as claim 1
In addition to the invention described in (1), there is further provided a rotating partition body rotatably supported on the back surface of the non-pivot side portion of one door having a rotatable handle, and the handle is rotated to open the door. Then, the abutting portion of the handle temporarily abuts the abutting surface of the heat insulating box to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and the rotating partition is rotated to de-energize the door. Since it operates so that it is stored on the back side of the support side part, the rotation axis is a fulcrum
With this lever, it is possible to open the double door by rotating the rotating partition with a light force.

【００８２】また、請求項３に記載の発明は、請求項１
または請求項２に記載の発明に、さらに、ハンドルの位
置を操作前の位置に戻す弾性部材を設けたので、弾性部
材によってハンドルも当接部も元の状態へもどるので、
ハンドルや当接部が邪魔になることがない。The invention described in claim 3 is the same as claim 1
Alternatively, the invention according to claim 2 is further provided with the elastic member for returning the position of the handle to the position before the operation, so that the handle and the contact portion are returned to the original state by the elastic member.
The handle and abutment will not get in the way.

【００８３】また、請求項４に記載の発明は、請求項３
に記載の発明に、さらに、ハンドルの前後方向の位置を
規制するための規制部をハンドルまたは扉側に設けたの
で、ハンドルの位置決めが容易になり、当接部と開口縁
との距離を一定に保つことができ開扉力安定する。The invention described in claim 4 is the same as claim 3
In the invention described in (1), further, since the restriction portion for restricting the position of the handle in the front-rear direction is provided on the handle or the door side, the positioning of the handle becomes easy, and the distance between the contact portion and the opening edge is constant. The door opening force is stable.

【００８４】また、請求項５に記載の発明は、請求項４
に記載の発明において、規制部を緩衝部材で形成したの
で、ハンドルがもとに戻ったときに扉本体部と直接衝突
せず衝突音が防止される。The invention described in claim 5 is the same as in claim 4
In the invention described in (1), since the restriction portion is formed of the cushioning member, when the handle returns to its original position, the collision sound is prevented from directly colliding with the door main body portion.

【００８５】また、請求項６に記載の発明は、請求項１
または請求項２に記載の発明において、ハンドルの長さ
方向の投影線上に当接部を配置させたので、ハンドルと
当接部の組立がコンパクトにできるとともに、開こうと
する使用者の操作に近い形で扉を開くことができる。The invention described in claim 6 is the same as claim 1
Alternatively, in the invention according to claim 2, since the abutting portion is arranged on the projection line in the length direction of the handle, the handle and the abutting portion can be compactly assembled, and the operation by the user who tries to open the handle can be performed. You can open the door in a close shape.

【００８６】また、請求項７に記載の発明は、請求項２
に記載の発明において、ハンドルを回動操作することに
より回転仕切体が扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に弾性力によ
り反転収納される位置で、且つハンドルの長さ方向の投
影線上に当接部を配置させたので、開こうとする使用者
の操作に近い形で扉を開きながら、回転仕切体をハンド
ルの操作により軽い力で反転させることができる。The invention described in claim 7 is the same as claim 2
In the invention described in (1), the rotary partition body is abutted on the projection line in the longitudinal direction of the handle at a position where the rotary partition body is inverted and stored by the elastic force on the back surface of the non-pivotal side portion of the door by rotating the handle. Since the parts are arranged, the rotary partition can be inverted with a light force by operating the handle while opening the door in a manner close to the operation of the user who is trying to open it.

【００８７】また、請求項８に記載の発明は、請求項１
または請求項２に記載の発明において、ハンドルが観音
開き式扉の厚みの範囲内に収納配置されるので、ハンド
ルが扉表面に突出していないため使用者の邪魔になら
ず、扉表面が面一で意匠的に見栄えが良くなる。The invention described in claim 8 is the same as claim 1
Alternatively, in the invention of claim 2 , since the handle is housed and arranged within the range of the thickness of the double door, the handle does not project to the door surface, so that it does not disturb the user and the door surface is flush. It looks good in terms of design.

【００８８】また、請求項９に記載の発明は、請求項８
に記載の発明において、ハンドルが観音開き式扉の下端
部に設けられたので、簡素で安価な構成でハンドルを扉
の厚み内に収められる。The invention described in claim 9 is the same as that of claim 8.
In the invention described in (1), since the handle is provided at the lower end of the double door, the handle can be housed within the thickness of the door with a simple and inexpensive structure.

【００８９】また、請求項１０に記載の発明は、請求項
９に記載の発明において、ハンドルの手掛かり部は下方
が開放されたので、使用者の自然な腕の動作でハンドル
に指を掛けられ、扉を開けやすい。The invention according to claim 10 is the following :
In the invention described in the ninth aspect , since the lower portion of the handle portion of the handle is opened, it is easy for the user to open the door because the user's natural arm movement allows the handle to put a finger on the handle.

【００９０】また、請求項１１に記載の発明は、請求項
９または請求項１０に記載の発明において、床面からハ
ンドルの下端部までの高さを５５０ｍｍ以上で１３００
ｍｍ以下としたので、腕を肩の高さ以上に上げたり、腰
をかがめたりして腕や腰に負担をかけることなく立ち姿
勢のままで扉を軽く開けられる。[0090] The invention of claim 11, claim
In the invention according to claim 9 or claim 10 , the height from the floor surface to the lower end of the handle is 550 mm or more and 1300.
Since it is less than or equal to mm, the door can be lightly opened in a standing posture without raising the arm above the shoulder level or bending over the waist to place a burden on the arm or waist.

【００９１】また、請求項１２に記載の発明は、請求項
１０に記載の発明において、ハンドルの収納状態で、ハ
ンドルの手掛かり部の下端部と扉とで爪掛かり防止部を
構成したので、ハンドルを操作する際に爪がハンドルの
下端部に引掛かることがないので安心して操作ができ
る。The invention according to claim 12 is the following :
In the invention described in 10 , the claw hooking prevention portion is configured by the lower end portion of the handle claw portion and the door when the handle is stored, so that the claw may be caught on the lower end portion of the handle when the handle is operated. Because there is no, you can operate with confidence.

【００９２】また、請求項１３に記載の発明は、請求項
８または請求項９に記載の発明において、扉のハンドル
収納間口に傾斜面を設けたので、ハンドルの出入りがス
ムーズになり操作性がよい。The invention according to claim 13 is the following :
In the invention described in claim 8 or claim 9 , since the handle has a front surface provided with an inclined surface, the handle can be smoothly moved in and out, and operability is good.

【００９３】また、請求項１４に記載の発明は、請求項
８または請求項９に記載の発明において、ハンドルの回
転軸を境にして手掛かり部の側の長さを断熱箱体との当
接部の側より長くしたので、当接部の側を誤って押さえ
ても、指を詰めたり不用意に扉が開くことはないため安
全である。The invention according to claim 14 is the following :
In the invention of claim 8 or claim 9 , since the length of the side of the clue is longer than the side of the abutting portion with the heat insulating box body with respect to the rotation axis of the handle, the side of the abutting portion is erroneous. Even if you press it, it is safe because it does not clog your fingers or open the door carelessly.

【００９４】また、請求項１５に記載の発明は、前面を
開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の上部に仕切壁によ
って区画形成された冷蔵室と、前記冷蔵室の開口部を閉
塞するよう開口部両側に回動自在に枢支された二つの扉
を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記観音開き式扉と前記断熱
箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接するガ
スケットと、前記観音開き式扉を開くため二つの扉の下
端部において扉の厚みの範囲内に収納配置した水平面で
回動自在に可動するハンドルとを備え、前記ハンドルに
回転動作の支点となる回転軸を挟んで一方に操作のため
の手掛かり部を、他方に前記断熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯
蔵室を上下に仕切る仕切壁の前端面と当接する当接部を
設け、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態において
前記当接部と前記仕切壁の前端面との間に距離が有り、
扉を開けるため前記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転
軸を支点としたてこの原理で前記ハンドルの当接部が前
記仕切壁の前端面を押し、前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱
体の開口縁との密接状態を解除するので、当接部で開扉
時のガスケットの吸着力を弱めさせて扉を開くことがで
き、使用者の腕の動きに沿った自然な動作と高さで下端
部のハンドルに指が掛けられ、観音開き式扉の開扉操作
が軽くできる。Further, in the invention according to claim 15 , the heat insulating box body having an open front surface, the refrigerating chamber defined by a partition wall in the upper part of the heat insulating box body, and the opening of the refrigerating chamber are closed. And a gasket that is provided between the two doors rotatably supported on both sides of the opening, and that is interposed between the double door and the heat insulating box and closely contacts the opening edge of the heat insulating box. And a handle that is rotatably movable on a horizontal plane housed within the range of the thickness of the doors at the lower ends of the two doors to open the double doors.
For operation on one side with the rotation axis that is the fulcrum of rotation operation sandwiched
The clue part of the
An abutment for the front end surface and the abutment of the partition wall partitioning the built chamber vertically disposed, the door is a distance between the front end surface of the contact part the partition wall and in a state which does not operate the closed handle there,
When the handle is rotated to open the door, the rotation
With the lever as a fulcrum , the abutting part of the handle pushes the front end face of the partition wall to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box, so that the abutting part opens the door. The door can be opened by weakening the adsorption force of the gasket at the time, and the fingers on the handle at the lower end can be operated naturally along the movement of the user's arm and the height of the door can be opened. Can be lightened.

【００９５】また、両方の手で同時に二つの扉を開ける
場合の操作も利き腕でない方も含めて軽く行え、使用頻
度の高い冷蔵室において観音開き式扉にすることで一層
扉の開閉回数が増えても操作が簡便で軽いため負担が掛
からない。Further, even when both hands are used to open the two doors at the same time, the operation can be performed lightly even for those who are not the dominant arm, and the double doors can be opened and closed by using the double door type door in the refrigerating room which is frequently used. The operation is simple and light, so there is no burden.

【００９６】また、請求項１６に記載の発明は、前面を
開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の開口部を閉塞する
よう開口部の片側に回動自在に枢支された扉と、前記扉
と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に
密接するガスケットと、前記扉を開くため扉の厚みの範
囲内に収納配置した水平面で回動自在に可動するハンド
ルとを備え、前記ハンドルに回転動作の支点となる回転
軸を挟んで一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に前
記断熱箱体の開口縁と当接する当接部を設け、扉が閉じ
られハンドルを操作しない状態において前記当接部と前
記断熱箱体の開口縁の当接面との間に距離が有り、扉を
開けるため前記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転軸を
支点としたてこの原理で前記ハンドルの当接部が前記断
熱箱体の当接面を押し、前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体
の開口縁との密接状態を解除するので、自然な動作で軽
く扉を開けることができる。The invention according to claim 16 is characterized in that a heat insulating box body having a front surface opened, and a door rotatably supported on one side of the opening portion so as to close the opening portion of the heat insulating box body. A gasket that is interposed between the door and the heat insulating box and is in close contact with the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and a handle that is rotatably movable in a horizontal plane housed within the range of the thickness of the door to open the door. And a rotation serving as a fulcrum of the rotation operation of the handle.
The clues portion for operation on one across the axis, the abutment portion abutting against the opening edge of the front <br/> Symbol insulation box to the other is provided, in a state without the handle door is closed those There is a distance between the contact portion and the contact surface of the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and when the handle is rotated to open the door, the rotation shaft is moved.
With the principle of leverage as a fulcrum , the abutting portion of the handle pushes the abutting surface of the heat insulating box body to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box body. Can be opened.

【００９７】また、請求項１７に記載の発明は、請求項
１６に記載の発明において、ハンドルが扉の上端部に設
けられたので、簡素で安価な構成でハンドルを扉の厚み
内に収められる。The invention according to claim 17 is the following :
In the invention described in Item 16 , since the handle is provided at the upper end of the door, the handle can be housed within the thickness of the door with a simple and inexpensive structure.

【００９８】また、請求項１８に記載の発明は、請求項
１７に記載の床面からハンドルの上端部までの高さを５
５０ｍｍ以上で１３００ｍｍ以下としたものであり、腕
を肩の高さ以上に上げたり、腰をかがめたりして腕や腰
に負担をかけることなく立ち姿勢のままで扉を軽く開け
られる。The invention according to claim 18 is the following :
The height from the floor described in 17 to the upper end of the handle is 5
The length is 50 mm or more and 1300 mm or less, and the door can be lightly opened in a standing posture without raising the arm above the shoulder level or bending over to lower the arm or waist.

【００９９】また、請求項１９に記載の発明は、前面を
開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の上部に仕切壁によ
って区画形成された貯蔵室と、前記貯蔵室の開口部を閉
塞するよう開口部の片側に回動自在に枢支された扉と、
前記扉と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開
口縁に密接するガスケットと、前記扉を開くため扉の下
端部において扉の厚みの範囲内に収納配置した水平面で
回動自在に可動するハンドルとを備え、前記ハンドルに
回転動作の支点となる回転軸を挟んで一方に操作のため
の手掛かり部を、他方に前記断熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯
蔵室を上下に仕切る仕切壁の前端面と当接する当接部を
設け、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態において
前記当接部と前記仕切壁の前端面との間に距離が有り、
扉を開けるため前記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転
軸を支点としたてこの作用で前記ハンドルの当接部が前
記仕切壁の前端面を押し、前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱
体の開口縁との密接状態を解除するので、外観的に見栄
えがよく、自然に手が掛けられる高さ位置で腕に負担を
かけずに軽く扉を開けられる。また、請求項２０に記載
の発明は、前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の
開口部を閉塞するよう開口部両側に回動自在に枢支され
た二つの扉を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記観音開き式扉
と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に
密接するガスケットと、前記観音開き式扉を開くため前
記各扉に取り付けたハンドルとよりなり、前記ハンドル
のうち少なくとも一方を回動自在に可動するハンドルと
し、前記ハンドルに前記断熱箱体の開口縁と当接する当
接部を設け、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態に
おいて前記当接部と前記断熱箱体の開口縁の当接面との
間に距離が有り、扉を開けるため前記ハンドルを回動操
作すると前記ハンドルの当接部が前記断熱箱体の当接面
と一時的に当接して前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開
口縁との密接状態を解除し、前記ハンドルは回転軸を境
にして一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に断熱箱
体との当接部を設け、前記ハンドルの当接部と断熱箱体
との当接位置をハンドルの回転軸よりも扉の枢支側に設
定したので、当接部の移動距離が小さくてもガスケット
を開口縁から離間させることができ、開扉力が小さくな
る。また、請求項２１に記載の発明は、前面を開口した
断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱体の開口部を閉塞するよう開口
部両側に回動自在に枢支された二つの扉を備えた観音開
き式扉と、前記観音開き式扉と前記断熱箱体との間に介
在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接するガスケットと、前
記観音開き式扉を開くため前記各扉に取り付けたハンド
ルとよりなり、前記ハンドルのうち少なくとも一方を回
動自在に可動するハンドルとし、前記ハンドルに前記断
熱箱体の開口縁と当接する当接部を設け、前記回動自在
のハンドルを備えた一方の扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に扉
の回動軸方向に延在して回動自在に支持された回転仕切
体を備え、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態にお
いて前記回転仕切体の表面が断熱箱体の開口面と略面一
となって二つの扉のガスケットと密接し、扉を開けるた
めハンドルを回動操作するとハンドルの当接部が断熱箱
体の当接面と一時的に当接してガスケットと断熱箱体の
開口縁との密接状態を解除し、且つ前記回転仕切体を回
動させて扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に収納されるよう動作
させ、前記ハンドルは回転軸を境にして一 方に操作のた
めの手掛かり部を、他方に断熱箱体との当接部を設け、
前記ハンドルの当接部と断熱箱体との当接位置をハンド
ルの回転軸よりも扉の枢支側に設定したので、当接部の
移動距離が小さくてもガスケットを開口縁から離間さ
せ、回転仕切体を回動させて扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に
収納されるよう動作させることができ、開扉力が小さく
なる。 Further, in the invention according to claim 19 , a heat insulating box body having a front surface opened, a storage chamber defined by a partition wall at an upper portion of the heat insulating box body, and an opening portion of the storage chamber are closed. And a door pivotally supported on one side of the opening,
A gasket that is interposed between the door and the heat insulating box and is in close contact with the opening edge of the heat insulating box, and a horizontal plane housed within the range of the thickness of the door at the lower end of the door to open the door. /> With a handle that is rotatable,
For operation on one side with the rotation axis that is the fulcrum of rotation operation sandwiched
The clue part of the
An abutment for the front end surface and the abutment of the partition wall partitioning the built chamber vertically disposed, the door is a distance between the front end surface of the contact part the partition wall and in a state which does not operate the closed handle there,
When the handle is rotated to open the door, the rotation
By the lever action with the shaft as a fulcrum , the abutting portion of the handle pushes the front end surface of the partition wall and releases the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box, so that it looks good in appearance. , You can open the door lightly without placing a strain on your arm at a height position where you can rest your hands naturally. In addition, claim 20
Of the invention, an insulating box body having an open front surface,
Pivotally supported on both sides of the opening to close the opening.
Double door with two open doors and the double door
And the heat insulation box, and the opening edge of the heat insulation box
Close gasket and front to open the double door
The handle attached to each door, the handle
At least one of the
Contact the handle with the opening edge of the heat insulating box.
With a contact part, the door is closed and the handle is not operated
Between the contact portion and the contact surface of the opening edge of the heat insulation box
There is a distance between them, and the handle is rotated to open the door.
When made, the contact part of the handle is the contact surface of the heat insulating box body.
To temporarily open the gasket and the heat insulation box.
The close contact with the lip is released, and the handle
And the clue for operation on one side and the insulation box on the other.
A contact part with the body is provided, and the contact part of the handle and the heat insulation box body
The contact position with the
Since the contact distance is small, the gasket is
Can be separated from the opening edge, reducing the door opening force.
It The invention according to claim 21 has an opening on the front surface.
An opening for closing the heat insulating box and the opening of the heat insulating box
Kannon opening with two pivotally supported doors on both sides
A door between the door and the double door and the heat insulation box.
A gasket that is present and is in close contact with the opening edge of the heat insulation box,
Hands attached to each door to open the double door
And turn at least one of the handles.
Use a handle that can move freely, and
The contact part that comes into contact with the opening edge of the heat box is provided, and it can be rotated freely.
One door with the handle of the door on the back of the non-pivotal side
Rotary partition that extends in the direction of the axis of rotation and is rotatably supported
With the body in place, the door is closed and the handle is
The surface of the rotating partition body is substantially flush with the opening surface of the heat insulating box.
The two door gaskets are closely attached and the doors are opened.
When the handle is rotated, the abutting part of the handle will become an insulating box.
Temporarily contact the contact surface of the body and
Release the close contact with the opening edge and rotate the rotating partition.
Moves and operates so that it is stored on the back of the non-pivot side of the door
Is, the handle is in operation in hand by the boundary of the rotary shaft
A clue part for the
Set the contact position between the contact part of the handle and the heat insulating box to the hand.
Since it is set on the pivot side of the door with respect to the rotary shaft of the
Even if the moving distance is small, keep the gasket away from the opening edge.
On the back side of the non-pivot side of the door.
Can be operated to be stored, and has a small door opening force
Become.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図１】本発明の実施例１による冷蔵庫の正面図FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

【図２】図１のＡ−Ａ線縦断面図FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

【図３】図１のＢ−Ｂ線断面図FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

【図４】図１のＣ−Ｃ線断面図FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG.

【図５】図１のＤ−Ｄ線断面図5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG.

【図６】同実施例による冷蔵庫のハンドル非操作時のハ
ンドル部平面図FIG. 6 is a plan view of a handle portion of the refrigerator according to the embodiment when the handle is not operated.

【図７】同実施例による冷蔵庫のハンドル操作時のハン
ドル部平面図FIG. 7 is a plan view of the handle portion when the handle of the refrigerator according to the embodiment is operated.

【図８】同実施例による冷蔵庫のハンドル非操作時の要
部平面図FIG. 8 is a plan view of a main part of the refrigerator according to the embodiment when the handle is not operated.

【図９】同実施例による冷蔵庫のハンドル操作時の要部
平面図FIG. 9 is a plan view of a main part when a handle of the refrigerator according to the embodiment is operated.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１ 冷蔵庫本体 ５ 断熱箱体 ６ 仕切壁 ９冷蔵室 １４、１５ 観音開き式扉 １６、１７ ヒンジ（枢支部） ２２ ガスケット ２５ 開口縁 ２６ 仕切縁 ２９、３０ ハンドル ３２ 回転軸 ３３ 当接部 ３４ 手掛かり部 ３５ 下端部 ３６ 爪掛かり防止部 ３７ 傾斜面 ４１ 弾性部材 ４２ 規制部 ４３ 回転仕切体 ４４ 弾性部材 1 Refrigerator body 5 Insulation box 6 partition walls 9 refrigerating room 14, 15 double door 16,17 Hinge (Pivot) 22 Gasket 25 opening edge 26 dividers 29, 30 handle 32 rotation axis 33 Contact part 34 Clues 35 Lower end 36 Nail catch prevention section 37 Inclined surface 41 Elastic member 42 Regulatory Department 43 rotating partition 44 Elastic member

───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (56)参考文献 特開 昭56−64273（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 平10−132448（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 平７−248179（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 平４−55678（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 平７−218106（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 平４−190079（ＪＰ，Ａ) 実開 昭59−148588（ＪＰ，Ｕ) (58)調査した分野(Int.Cl.⁷，ＤＢ名) F25D 23/02 F25D 23/02 305 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (56) Reference JP-A-56-64273 (JP, A) JP-A-10-132448 (JP, A) JP-A-7-248179 (JP, A) JP-A-4- 55678 (JP, A) JP 7-218106 (JP, A) JP 4-190079 (JP, A) Actual development Sho 59-148588 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) F25D 23/02 F25D 23/02 305

Claims (21)

(57)【特許請求の範囲】(57) [Claims] 【請求項１】 前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱箱
体の開口部を閉塞するよう開口部両側に回動自在に枢支
された二つの扉を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記観音開き
式扉と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開口
縁に密接するガスケットと、前記観音開き式扉を開くた
め前記各扉に水平方向に取り付けたハンドルとよりな
り、前記ハンドルのうち少なくとも一方を回動自在に可
動するハンドルとし、前記ハンドルに回転動作の支点と
なる回転軸を挟んで一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、
他方に前記断熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯蔵室を上下に仕切
る仕切壁の前面に設けた仕切縁と当接する当接部を設
け、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態において前
記当接部と前記仕切縁の当接面との間に距離が有り、扉
を開けるため前記ハンドルを回動操作すると前記回転軸
を支点としたてこの原理で前記ハンドルの当接部が前記
仕切縁を押し、前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開口縁
との密接状態を解除することを特徴とする冷蔵庫。1. A double-door type door having a heat-insulating box body having a front opening and two doors rotatably supported on both sides of the heat-insulating box body so as to close the opening of the heat-insulating box body, and the double-door type. Gaskets that are interposed between the doors and the heat-insulating box body and are in close contact with the opening edges of the heat-insulating box body, and handles that are horizontally attached to the doors to open the double doors. At least one of them is a rotatably movable handle, and the handle has a fulcrum for rotation operation.
A clue for operation on one side across the rotating shaft
On the other hand, the storage compartment is divided into upper and lower parts of the opening edge of the heat insulating box.
A contact portion is provided on the front surface of the partition wall for contacting the partition edge , and there is a distance between the contact portion and the contact surface of the partition edge when the door is closed and the handle is not operated. said rotating shaft and said handle to rotational operation to open the
With the lever as a fulcrum , the contact part of the handle is
A refrigerator characterized in that the partition is pushed to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box. 【請求項２】 回動自在のハンドルを備えた一方の扉の
非枢支側部分の裏面に扉の回動軸方向に延在して回動自
在に支持された回転仕切体を備え、扉が閉じられハンド
ルを操作しない状態において前記回転仕切体の表面が断
熱箱体の開口面と略面一となって二つの扉のガスケット
と密接し、扉を開けるためハンドルを回動操作するとハ
ンドルの当接部が断熱箱体の当接面と一時的に当接して
ガスケットと断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状態を解除し、
且つ前記回転仕切体を回動させて扉の非枢支側部分の裏
面に収納されるよう動作させることを特徴とする請求項
１に記載の冷蔵庫。2. A door provided with a rotatable partitioning body which is rotatably supported on the back surface of the non-pivotal side portion of one door provided with a rotatable handle and which is rotatably supported in the direction of the axis of rotation of the door. When the handle is closed and the handle is not operated, the surface of the rotating partition body is substantially flush with the opening surface of the heat-insulating box body and is in close contact with the gaskets of the two doors. The contact portion temporarily contacts the contact surface of the heat insulating box to release the close contact between the gasket and the opening edge of the heat insulating box,
The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the rotating partition body is rotated so as to be housed on the back surface of the non-pivot side portion of the door. 【請求項３】 ハンドルの位置を操作前の位置に戻す弾
性部材を設けたことを特徴とする請求項１または請求項
２に記載の冷蔵庫。3. A process according to claim 1 or claim, characterized in that a resilient member for returning the position of the handle to the position before the operation
The refrigerator according to 2 . 【請求項４】 ハンドルの前後方向の位置を規制するた
めの規制部をハンドルまたは扉側に設けたことを特徴と
する請求項３に記載の冷蔵庫。4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein a regulation portion for regulating the position of the handle in the front-rear direction is provided on the handle or the door side. 【請求項５】 規制部を緩衝部材で形成したことを特徴
とする請求項４に記載の冷蔵庫。5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein the restriction portion is formed of a cushioning member. 【請求項６】 ハンドルの長さ方向の投影線上に当接部
を配置させたことを特徴とする請求項１または請求項２
に記載の冷蔵庫。6. A claim is characterized in that by placing the contact portion in the length direction of the projection line of the handle 1 or claim 2
Refrigerator described in. 【請求項７】 回転仕切体を閉扉時の設定位置方向また
は開扉時の収納位置方向に付勢させる弾性部材を設け、
ハンドルを回動操作することにより回転仕切体が扉の非
枢支側部分の裏面に弾性力により反転収納される位置
で、且つハンドルの長さ方向の投影線上に当接部を配置
させたことを特徴とする請求項２に記載の冷蔵庫。7. An elastic member for urging the rotary partition member in a set position direction when the door is closed or in a storage position direction when the door is opened,
The contact portion is arranged at a position where the rotary partition body is inverted and stored by the elastic force on the back surface of the non-pivot side portion of the door by rotating the handle, and on the projection line in the length direction of the handle. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein: 【請求項８】 ハンドルが観音開き式扉の厚みの範囲内
に収納配置されることを特徴とする請求項１または請求
項２に記載の冷蔵庫。8. A handle according to claim 1 or claims characterized in that it is housed and arranged within the thickness of the double doors type door
The refrigerator according to Item 2 . 【請求項９】 ハンドルが観音開き式扉の下端部に設け
られたことを特徴とする請求項８に記載の冷蔵庫。9. The refrigerator according to claim 8 , wherein a handle is provided at a lower end of the double door. 【請求項１０】 ハンドルの手掛かり部は下方が開放さ
れたことを特徴とする請求項９に記載の冷蔵庫。10. The refrigerator according to claim 9 , wherein a lower portion of the handle portion of the handle is opened. 【請求項１１】 床面よりハンドルの下端部までの高さ
を５５０ｍｍ以上で１３００ｍｍ以下としたことを特徴
とする請求項９または請求項１０に記載の冷蔵庫。11. The refrigerator according to claim 9 or 10 , wherein the height from the floor surface to the lower end of the handle is 550 mm or more and 1300 mm or less. 【請求項１２】 ハンドルの収納状態において、ハンド
ルの手掛かり部の下端部と扉とで爪掛かり防止部を構成
したことを特徴とする請求項１０に記載の冷蔵庫。12. The refrigerator according to claim 10 , wherein when the handle is housed, the lower end of the handle portion of the handle and the door constitute a hooking prevention portion. 【請求項１３】 扉のハンドル収納間口に傾斜面を設け
たことを特徴とする請求項８または請求項９に記載の冷
蔵庫。13. The refrigerator according to claim 8 or 9 , wherein an inclined surface is provided on the handle storage opening of the door. 【請求項１４】 ハンドルの回転軸を境にして手掛かり
部の側の長さを断熱箱体との当接部の側より長くしたこ
とを特徴とする請求項８または請求項９に記載の冷蔵
庫。14. The refrigerator according to claim 8 or 9 , wherein the length of the handle portion side is longer than that of the contact portion with the heat insulating box body with respect to the rotation axis of the handle. . 【請求項１５】 前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱
箱体の上部に仕切壁によって区画形成された冷蔵室と、
前記冷蔵室の開口部を閉塞するよう開口部両側に回動自
在に枢支された二つの扉を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記
観音開き式扉と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱
体の開口縁に密接するガスケットと、前記観音開き式扉
を開くため二つの扉の下端部において扉の厚みの範囲内
に収納配置した水平面で回動自在に可動するハンドルと
を備え、前記ハンドルに回転動作の支点となる回転軸を
挟んで一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に前記断
熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯蔵室を上下に仕切る仕切壁の前
端面と当接する当接部を設け、扉が閉じられハンドルを
操作しない状態において前記当接部と前記仕切壁の前端
面との間に距離が有り、扉を開けるため前記ハンドルを
回動操作すると前記回転軸を支点としたてこの原理で前
記ハンドルの当接部が前記仕切壁の前端面を押し、前記
ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状態を解除
することを特徴とする冷蔵庫。15. A heat-insulating box body having an open front surface, and a refrigerating compartment defined by a partition wall at the upper part of the heat-insulating box body,
A double door that has two doors pivotally supported on both sides of the opening so as to close the opening of the refrigerating chamber, and the heat insulation that is interposed between the double door and the heat insulating box. The handle is provided with a gasket that is in close contact with the opening edge of the box body, and a handle that is rotatably movable in a horizontal plane housed within the range of the thickness of the doors at the lower ends of the two doors for opening the double doors. To the rotation axis that serves as the fulcrum of rotation
Hold the clue for operation on one side and
An abutment which abuts the front end face of the partition wall partitioning the storage chamber into upper and lower of the opening edge of the hot box body provided, wherein in a state without the handle door is closed and abutting the leading end surface of the partition wall When the handle is rotated to open the door, the abutment part of the handle pushes the front end face of the partition wall based on the principle of lever using the rotation shaft as a fulcrum. , a refrigerator, characterized in that to release the close contact state between the opening edge of the insulation box member and the gasket. 【請求項１６】 前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱
箱体の開口部を閉塞するよう開口部の片側に回動自在に
枢支された扉と、前記扉と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し
前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接するガスケットと、前記扉
を開くため扉の厚みの範囲内に収納配置した水平面で回
動自在に可動するハンドルとを備え、前記ハンドルに回
転動作の支点となる回転軸を挟んで一方に操作のための
手掛かり部を、他方に前記断熱箱体の開口縁と当接する
当接部を設け、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない状態
において前記当接部と前記断熱箱体の開口縁の当接面と
の間に距離が有り、扉を開けるため前記ハンドルを回動
操作すると前記回転軸を支点としたてこの原理で前記ハ
ンドルの当接部が前記断熱箱体の当接面を押し、前記ガ
スケットと前記断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状態を解除す
ることを特徴とする冷蔵庫。16. A heat-insulating box body having a front opening, a door rotatably supported at one side of the opening so as to close the opening of the heat-insulating box body, the door and the heat-insulating box body. comprising a gasket interposed in close contact with the opening edge of the insulating box body and a handle to the horizontal plane by pivotally moving accommodating disposed within the door thickness for opening the door in between times to the handle
For operation on one side across the rotary shaft that is the fulcrum of rolling motion
Clues portion, abuts on the opening edge of the other in the insulating box body <br/> provided an abutment, door of the opening edge of the contact portion in the state of not operating the closed handle the heat insulation box There is a distance from the contact surface, and when the handle is rotated to open the door, the contact portion of the handle pushes the contact surface of the heat insulating box body by levering the rotating shaft as a fulcrum. , a refrigerator, characterized in that to release the close contact state between the opening edge of the insulation box member and the gasket. 【請求項１７】 ハンドルが扉の上端部に設けられたこ
とを特徴とする請求項１６に記載の冷蔵庫。17. The refrigerator according to claim 16 , wherein a handle is provided on an upper end portion of the door. 【請求項１８】 床面よりハンドルの上端部までの高さ
を５５０ｍｍ以上で１３００ｍｍ以下としたことを特徴
とする請求項１７に記載の冷蔵庫。18. The refrigerator according to claim 17 , wherein the height from the floor surface to the upper end of the handle is 550 mm or more and 1300 mm or less. 【請求項１９】 前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱
箱体の上部に仕切壁によって区画形成された貯蔵室と、
前記貯蔵室の開口部を閉塞するよう開口部の片側に回動
自在に枢支された扉と、前記扉と前記断熱箱体との間に
介在し前記断熱箱体の開口縁に密接するガスケットと、
前記扉を開くため扉の下端部において扉の厚みの範囲内
に収納配置した水平面で回動自在に可動するハンドルと
を備え、前記ハンドルに回転動作の支点となる回転軸を
挟んで一方に操作のための手掛か り部を、他方に前記断
熱箱体の開口縁のうち貯蔵室を上下に仕切る仕切壁の前
端面と当接する当接部を設け、扉が閉じられハンドルを
操作しない状態において前記当接部と前記仕切壁の前端
面との間に距離が有り、扉を開けるため前記ハンドルを
回動操作すると前記回転軸を支点としたてこの作用で前
記ハンドルの当接部が前記仕切壁の前端面を押し、前記
ガスケットと前記断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状態を解除
することを特徴とする冷蔵庫。19. A heat-insulating box body having a front opening, and a storage chamber defined by a partition wall at the upper part of the heat-insulating box body,
A door pivotally supported on one side of the opening so as to close the opening of the storage chamber, and a gasket interposed between the door and the heat insulating box and closely contacting the opening edge of the heat insulating box. When,
To open the door, the lower end of the door is provided with a handle that is rotatably movable in a horizontal plane housed and arranged within the range of the thickness of the door, and the handle has a rotary shaft that serves as a fulcrum of a rotational operation.
The cross the Ri portion sandwiched therebetween Kaka hands for operation on one, the other
An abutment which abuts the front end face of the partition wall partitioning the storage chamber into upper and lower of the opening edge of the hot box body provided, wherein in a state without the handle door is closed and abutting the leading end surface of the partition wall When the handle is rotated to open the door, the lever abuts on the handle and pushes the front end face of the partition wall by lever action. , a refrigerator, characterized in that to release the close contact state between the opening edge of the insulation box member and the gasket. 【請求項２０】 前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱
箱体の開口部を閉塞するよう開口部両側に回動自在に枢
支された二つの扉を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記観音開
き式扉と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開
口縁に密接するガスケットと、前記観音開き式扉を開く
ため前記各扉に取り付けたハンドルとよりなり、前記ハ
ンドルのうち少なくとも一方を回動自在に可動するハン
ドルとし、前記ハンドルに前記断熱箱体の開口縁と当接
する当接部を設け、扉が閉じられハンドルを操作しない
状態において前記当接部と前記断熱箱体の開口縁の当接
面との間に距離が有り、扉を開けるため前記ハンドルを
回動操作すると前記ハンドルの当接部が前記断熱箱体の
当接面と一時的に当接して前記ガスケットと前記断熱箱
体の開口縁との密接状態を解除し、前記ハンドルは回転
軸を境にして一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他方に
断熱箱体との当接部を設け、前記ハンドルの当接部と断
熱箱体との当接位置をハンドルの回転軸よりも扉の枢支
側に設定したことを特徴とする冷蔵庫。 20. A heat-insulating box body having a front opening, and the heat insulation
Pivot freely on both sides of the box to close the box
A double door that is supported by two doors and a double door
The heat insulating box is opened between the door and the heat insulating box.
Opening the double door with the gasket closely attached to the rim
Therefore, it consists of a handle attached to each door, and
A hand that rotatably moves at least one of the handle
Make a dollar and contact the handle with the opening edge of the heat insulating box
A contact part is provided so that the door is closed and the handle is not operated.
Contact between the contact portion and the opening edge of the heat insulating box in the state
There is a distance between the surface and the handle to open the door
When the rotary operation is performed, the contact portion of the handle is moved to the heat insulating box body.
The gasket and the heat insulation box are temporarily contacted with the contact surface.
Release the close contact with the opening edge of the body and rotate the handle
With the axis as a boundary, the clue for operation is
Provide a contact part with the heat insulation box and disconnect it from the contact part of the handle.
The abutment position with the heat box is pivotally supported on the door rather than the handle rotation axis.
Refrigerator characterized by being set to the side. 【請求項２１】 前面を開口した断熱箱体と、前記断熱
箱体の開口部を閉塞するよう開口部両側に回動自在に枢
支された二つの扉を備えた観音開き式扉と、前記観音開
き式扉と前記断熱箱体との間に介在し前記断熱箱体の開
口縁に密接するガスケットと、前記観音開き式扉を開く
ため前記各扉に取り付けたハンドルとよりなり、前記ハ
ンドルのうち少なくとも一方を回動自在に可動するハン
ドルとし、前記ハンドルに前記断熱箱体の開口縁と当接
する当接部を設け、前記回動自在のハンドルを備えた一
方の扉の非枢支側部分の裏面に扉の回動軸方向に延在し
て回動自在に支持された回転仕切体を備え、扉が閉じら
れハンドルを操作しない状態において前記回転仕切体の
表面が断熱箱体の開口面と略面一となって二つの扉のガ
スケットと密接し、扉を開けるためハンドルを回動操作
するとハンドルの当 接部が断熱箱体の当接面と一時的に
当接してガスケットと断熱箱体の開口縁との密接状態を
解除し、且つ前記回転仕切体を回動させて扉の非枢支側
部分の裏面に収納されるよう動作させ、前記ハンドルは
回転軸を境にして一方に操作のための手掛かり部を、他
方に断熱箱体との当接部を設け、前記ハンドルの当接部
と断熱箱体との当接位置をハンドルの回転軸よりも扉の
枢支側に設定したことを特徴とする冷蔵庫。 21. A heat-insulating box body having a front opening, and the heat insulation
Pivot freely on both sides of the box to close the box
A double door that is supported by two doors and a double door
The heat insulating box is opened between the door and the heat insulating box.
Opening the double door with the gasket closely attached to the rim
Therefore, it consists of a handle attached to each door, and
A hand that rotatably moves at least one of the handle
Make a dollar and contact the handle with the opening edge of the heat insulating box
A contact portion that is provided with
On the back side of the non-pivot side of the other door
It is equipped with a rotating partition that is rotatably supported by
When the handle is not operated,
The surface of the door is almost flush with the opening of the heat insulation box,
The handle is rotated to close the door and open the door.
Then, the abutting part of the handle temporarily contacts the abutting surface of the heat insulating box.
Contact each other and make sure that the gasket and the opening edge of the insulation box are in close contact.
Unlock and rotate the rotating partition body to decenter the door.
Operate so that it is stored on the back of the part, and the handle
There is a clue for operation on one side of the rotary axis
The contact part of the handle is provided on one side, and the contact part of the handle is
The abutment position of the door with the heat insulation box rather than the rotation axis of the handle.
A refrigerator characterized by being set on the pivot side.