TWI405943B - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

A refrigerator provided with at least two rectangular operating buttons (11) continuously mounted in the vertical direction in a vertically long opening (80a), which is formed in the front face of a right door, and used to set operation of a storage chamber, and also with a display section (30) mounted adjacent to the uppermost operating button (11) of the at least two rectangular operating buttons (11) and displaying information relating to operation of the storage chamber.  Thus, the operating buttons (11) of the refrigerator have sufficiently large front face areas, are compactly constructed and arranged, and are very easily to use for users.

Description

冰箱refrigerator 技術領域Technical field

本發明關於冰箱，特別是關於具有複數用以設定冰箱之動作的操作按鈕的冰箱。The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly to a refrigerator having a plurality of operation buttons for setting an action of the refrigerator.

背景技術Background technique

眾所周知習知已有使用者可設定冰箱內溫度、冷卻速度及冷卻模式等的冰箱。即，對於如此的冰箱，使用者可設定冰箱的動作。It is known that a user can set a refrigerator, such as a temperature, a cooling rate, a cooling mode, and the like in the refrigerator. That is, for such a refrigerator, the user can set the operation of the refrigerator.

在如此的冰箱，設置有用以對冰箱設定箱內溫度等之複數操作按鈕。又，依據使用者之操作的容易度等理由，此等複數操作按鈕例如配置於冰箱之門的前面。關於如此的冰箱之複數操作按鈕的技術已被揭示(例如，參照專利文獻1)。In such a refrigerator, a plurality of operation buttons for setting the temperature inside the refrigerator to the refrigerator or the like are provided. Further, these plural operation buttons are disposed, for example, in front of the door of the refrigerator, depending on the ease of operation of the user and the like. A technique for a plurality of operation buttons of such a refrigerator has been disclosed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

第16圖顯示專利文獻1所揭示之習知冰箱之控制基板單元119的外觀。第16圖所示之控制基板單元119包含有控制基板118、以及具有用以對冰箱設定箱內溫度等之3個操作按鈕的按鈕部113。又，控制基板單元119以安裝於配置在門前面之門裝飾板112的狀態設於冰箱。Fig. 16 shows the appearance of the control substrate unit 119 of the conventional refrigerator disclosed in Patent Document 1. The control board unit 119 shown in Fig. 16 includes a control board 118 and a button unit 113 having three operation buttons for setting the temperature inside the box to the refrigerator. Further, the control board unit 119 is provided in the refrigerator in a state of being attached to the door trim panel 112 disposed in front of the door.

具體上，控制基板單元119係以按鈕構件113之3個按鈕分別***縱向排列設置於門裝飾板112之3個開口112a的狀態安裝於門裝飾板112內面。藉此，此等3個按鈕露出於門前面，使用者可按下此等3個按鈕。Specifically, the control board unit 119 is attached to the inner surface of the door trim panel 112 in a state in which three buttons of the button member 113 are inserted into the three openings 112a of the door trim panel 112 in the longitudinal direction. Thereby, the three buttons are exposed in front of the door, and the user can press the three buttons.

冰箱之複數操作按鈕如上述習知冰箱，與用以控制冰箱之動作的電子電路基板一同設於冰箱。亦即，一般的情形為複數操作按鈕作為包含電子電路基板等之操作單元之一部分而設置於冰箱。The plurality of operating buttons of the refrigerator, such as the above-described conventional refrigerator, are provided in the refrigerator together with an electronic circuit board for controlling the operation of the refrigerator. That is, in general, the plurality of operation buttons are provided in the refrigerator as part of an operation unit including an electronic circuit board or the like.

又，一般而言，冰箱之箱內與外部氣體之溫差大，因此，存在有於箱內與外部氣體接觸之開口部周邊等易產生結露的問題。爰此，當然要將操作按鈕設成防滴或防水結構，而原則上使操作按鈕簡潔化的方式，從避免因結露所造成之濕氣的觀點來看為有利。Further, in general, since the temperature difference between the inside of the refrigerator and the outside air is large, there is a problem that dew condensation easily occurs in the periphery of the opening in contact with the outside air in the tank. In view of this, it is of course advantageous to set the operation button to a drip-proof or waterproof structure, and in principle to simplify the operation of the button from the viewpoint of avoiding moisture caused by condensation.

然而，操作按鈕係冰箱之使用者用以進行箱內溫度設定等的機構，因此，期待操作按鈕具有易按壓的尺寸及形狀。However, the operation button is a mechanism for the user of the refrigerator to perform the temperature setting in the box, and therefore, the operation button is expected to have a size and shape that are easy to press.

而且，也有必要讓使用者辨識設定溫度等的顯示部，當考量到使用者操作時的辨識性及電子構件之配置效率等，就會要求顯示部與操作按鈕作為操作單元而一體地設置於冰箱。Further, it is necessary for the user to recognize the display portion such as the set temperature. When the user's operation is recognized and the efficiency of the arrangement of the electronic components is considered, the display unit and the operation button are required to be integrally provided as an operation unit in the refrigerator. .

但是，如上所述，同時要求操作單元為簡潔的機構。因此，僅單純將操作按鈕大型化且具有顯示部的話無法因應要求。However, as described above, the operating unit is required to be a compact mechanism at the same time. Therefore, if the operation button is simply enlarged and the display unit is provided, the request cannot be made.

在此，上述習知控制基板單元119中，3個操作按鈕分別為橫長形狀而呈島狀分離配置著。因此從使用者易按壓的觀點來看，難謂有利的大小、形狀及配置位置。Here, in the above-described conventional control board unit 119, each of the three operation buttons has a horizontally long shape and is disposed in an island shape. Therefore, from the viewpoint of easy user pressing, it is difficult to say that it is advantageous in size, shape, and arrangement position.

因此，於控制基板單元119，例如將各操作按鈕之縱向長度予以延伸以增加各操作按鈕之前面面積，可改善按壓容易度。但是此情形下，控制基板單元119本身之縱方向長度會變長。亦即，從控制基板單元119的大型化、生產成本及避免因結露造成之濕氣等的觀點來看為不利。Therefore, in the control substrate unit 119, for example, the longitudinal length of each operation button is extended to increase the front surface area of each operation button, and the ease of pressing can be improved. However, in this case, the length of the longitudinal direction of the control board unit 119 itself becomes long. That is, it is disadvantageous from the viewpoint of increasing the size of the control substrate unit 119, the production cost, and avoiding moisture due to dew condensation.

又，於3個操作按鈕之上或下配置有顯示部的情形下，顯示部與距顯示最遠之操作按鈕的距離也會延伸，因此，當按壓該操作按鈕時，也會有困難以同一視野獲取該操作按鈕與顯示部的問題。Further, when the display unit is disposed above or below the three operation buttons, the distance between the display unit and the operation button that is the farthest from the display also extends. Therefore, when the operation button is pressed, there is a difficulty in the same The field of view acquires the problem of the operation button and the display unit.

又，當各操作按鈕之前面面積增加，而欲去掉用以區隔各操作按鈕之間的區隔壁以達到簡潔化時，會依據操作按鈕之按壓位置而於操作時向左右或上下若干移動，因而相鄰之操作按鈕之左右或上下位置錯開了，而待機時之操作按鈕多少為錯開狀態，會有損害設計性之虞。Moreover, when the area of the front surface of each operation button is increased, and the partition wall between the operation buttons is to be removed for simplification, the left and right or up and down movements may be performed during operation according to the pressing position of the operation button. Therefore, the left and right or up and down positions of the adjacent operation buttons are staggered, and the operation buttons in the standby state are somewhat staggered, which may impair the design.

先行技術文獻Advanced technical literature

專利文獻Patent literature

專利文獻1：特開2007-40660號公報Patent Document 1: JP-A-2007-40660

發明概要Summary of invention

本發明係在於提供具有複數用以設定冰箱之動作之操作按鈕的冰箱，且係提供簡潔的配置構成，而且具有對於使用者便利性高之複數操作按鈕之冰箱的發明。The present invention is to provide a refrigerator having a plurality of operation buttons for setting the operation of the refrigerator, and to provide a compact configuration, and to have a refrigerator for a plurality of operation buttons having high user convenience.

本發明之冰箱包含有於前面具有開口部且可貯藏物品的貯藏室、可開閉地關閉貯藏室開口部之至少一部分的門、於縱向接連配置於穿設在門之前面之縱長開口，且用以設定貯藏室之動作之至少2個以上矩形的操作按鈕、以及鄰接至少2個以上矩形操作按鈕中之最上部或最下部之操作按鈕而配置，且顯示關於貯藏室之動作之資訊的顯示部。The refrigerator of the present invention includes a storage compartment having an opening at the front and storable articles, and a door that opens and closes at least a part of the opening of the storage compartment, and is vertically disposed in a longitudinally long opening that is disposed in front of the door, and Arranging at least two rectangular operation buttons for setting the operation of the storage chamber, and operating buttons adjacent to the uppermost or lowermost of the at least two rectangular operation buttons, and displaying the information about the operation of the storage room unit.

藉此，可充分確保各操作按鈕之前面的面積，且配置構成為簡潔者。亦即，對使用者為非常容易使用之操作按鈕，且，可達到包含此等操作按鈕之操作單元的簡潔化。由生產成本及避免因結露造成之濕氣等的觀點來看，操作單元的簡潔化為有利。又，如此一來，可實現包含顯示部之操作單元的簡潔化，且，使用者容易以同一視野獲取該操作按鈕與顯示部。Thereby, the area of the front surface of each operation button can be sufficiently ensured, and the arrangement is simple. That is, the operation buttons that are very easy to use for the user, and the simplification of the operation unit including the operation buttons can be achieved. The simplification of the operating unit is advantageous from the viewpoint of production cost and avoidance of moisture due to condensation. Further, in this way, the operation unit including the display unit can be simplified, and the user can easily acquire the operation button and the display unit in the same field of view.

圖式簡單說明Simple illustration

第1圖係本發明之實施型態1之冰箱的正面圖。Fig. 1 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第2圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作單元之構成概要的分解立體圖。Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the outline of the configuration of the operation unit of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第3圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作單元之剖面構成之概要的放大圖。Fig. 3 is an enlarged view showing an outline of a cross-sectional configuration of an operation unit according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第4圖係本發明之實施型態1之保持體的正面概要圖。Fig. 4 is a front schematic view showing a holder of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第5圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之形狀及位置關係的剖面概要圖。Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the shape and positional relationship of the first engaging member and the second engaging member in the first embodiment of the present invention.

第6A圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之卡合狀態的剖面概要圖。Fig. 6A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the engagement state of the first engaging member and the second engaging member in the first embodiment of the present invention.

第6B圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之卡合狀態的放大立體圖。Fig. 6B is an enlarged perspective view showing the engagement state of the first engaging member and the second engaging member in the first embodiment of the present invention.

第7A圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之導向構件與側壁之位置關係的正面透視圖。Fig. 7A is a front perspective view showing the positional relationship between the guide member and the side wall of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第7B圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之導向溝之概要的側面圖。Fig. 7B is a side view showing an outline of a guide groove of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第7C圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作按鈕回復到初始位置之狀態的剖面概要圖。Fig. 7C is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the operation button of the embodiment 1 of the present invention is returned to the initial position.

第8圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作按鈕被按壓成傾斜時之一例的剖面概要圖。Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example in which the operation button of the embodiment 1 of the present invention is pressed to be inclined.

第9圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之賦與勢能體之構成的正面概要圖。Fig. 9 is a front elevational view showing the configuration of the energizing body of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第10圖係本發明之實施型態2之要部立體圖。Fig. 10 is a perspective view of an essential part of an embodiment 2 of the present invention.

第11圖係保持單元之要部平面圖。Figure 11 is a plan view of the main part of the holding unit.

第12圖係基體之要部平面圖。Figure 12 is a plan view of the main part of the substrate.

第13圖係已組裝第10圖時之要部平面圖。Figure 13 is a plan view of the main part when the 10th figure has been assembled.

第14圖係本發明之實施型態3之冰箱的正面圖。Fig. 14 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 3 of the present invention.

第15圖係本發明之實施型態4之冰箱的正面圖。Fig. 15 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 4 of the present invention.

第16圖係顯示習知冰箱之控制基板單元之外觀的圖式。Fig. 16 is a view showing the appearance of a control substrate unit of a conventional refrigerator.

用以實施發明之實施型態Embodiment for implementing the invention

以下一面參照圖式一面說明本發明之冰箱的實施型態，對於與習知例或先前已說明之實施型態相同構成則賦與相同符號而省略其詳細的說明。又，並非以實施型態來限定本發明。In the following, the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, and the same reference numerals will be given to the same configurations as those of the prior art or the previously described embodiments, and the detailed description thereof will be omitted. Further, the present invention is not limited by the implementation type.

(實施型態1)(Implementation type 1)

第1圖係本發明之實施型態1之冰箱的正面圖。如第1圖所示，冰箱51係具有從中向左右對開兩扇式之門的冰箱，且於隔熱箱體52內包含有區劃成多數的貯藏室。具體而言，貯藏室從上部包含有冷藏室53、製冰室54、與製冰室併設且可變更室內溫度的切換室55、蔬果室56及冷凍室57。Fig. 1 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, the refrigerator 51 has a refrigerator that opens a two-door door from the center to the left and right, and includes a storage compartment that is divided into a plurality in the heat insulating box 52. Specifically, the storage compartment includes a refrigerating compartment 53, an ice making compartment 54, and a switching chamber 55, a fruit and vegetable compartment 56, and a freezing compartment 57 which are provided in parallel with the ice making compartment and which can change the indoor temperature.

於各貯藏室之開口部設有已發泡充填有例如氨基甲酸乙酯之發泡隔熱材的隔熱門。具體而言，冷藏室53設有可開閉地關閉隔熱箱體52之開口部的左門60a及右門60b。又，製冰室54、切換室55、蔬果室56及冷凍室57分別設有抽屜式之門61、門62、門63及門64。此等貯藏室之中，除了冷藏室53以外的貯藏室均為抽屜式的貯藏室。A heat insulating door which is foamed and filled with a foamed heat insulating material such as urethane is provided in the opening of each storage compartment. Specifically, the refrigerating compartment 53 is provided with a left door 60a and a right door 60b that can open and close the opening of the heat insulating box 52. Further, the ice making compartment 54, the switching compartment 55, the vegetable compartment 56, and the freezing compartment 57 are provided with a drawer type door 61, a door 62, a door 63, and a door 64, respectively. Among these storage compartments, the storage compartments other than the refrigerating compartment 53 are drawer type storage compartments.

又，如第1圖所示，隔熱箱體52係由隔熱壁所構成，隔熱壁係發泡隔熱材72填充於由ABS等樹脂體真空成形之內箱70與使用預鍍鋼板等金屬材料之外箱71所構成之空間。Further, as shown in Fig. 1, the heat insulating box body 52 is composed of a heat insulating wall, and the heat insulating wall foaming heat insulating material 72 is filled in an inner box 70 which is vacuum-formed from a resin body such as ABS, and a pre-plated steel sheet is used. The space formed by the box 71 other than the metal material.

蔬果室56與冷凍室57之後側設有冷卻器(未以圖式顯示)及風扇(未以圖式顯示)。藉著設置於冰箱51之本體下部之壓縮機(未以圖式顯示)而驅動冷卻器，且經冷卻器冷卻之空氣(冷氣)送至各貯藏室。又，可依每一貯藏室冷卻控制至預定的溫度。The fruit and vegetable compartment 56 and the freezer compartment 57 are provided with a cooler (not shown) and a fan (not shown) on the rear side. The cooler is driven by a compressor (not shown) provided in the lower portion of the main body of the refrigerator 51, and the air (cold air) cooled by the cooler is sent to each storage compartment. Further, it can be controlled to a predetermined temperature according to each storage compartment.

又，於右門60b在沿著與右門60b之轉動軸相反側之端邊設置有門裝飾板80。此門裝飾板80之內側安裝有操作單元10，其安裝位置為一般使用者之眼睛高度範圍的高度位置。Further, the door trim 80 is provided on the right side of the right door 60b on the side opposite to the rotation axis of the right door 60b. An operation unit 10 is mounted on the inner side of the door trim 80, and its installation position is a height position of a general user's eye height range.

操作單元10係用於使用者設定冰箱51之動作之包含電裝零件的單元，4個矩形操作按鈕11縱向接連配置著。4個操作按鈕11係分別對應不同目的的按鈕。例如，4個操作按鈕11從上而下依序分別與冷凍室57之溫度設定、冷藏室53之溫度設定、製冰室54之溫度設定、冷凍室57之急速冷凍的開始相對應。藉著使用4個按鈕，可對貯藏室之每一區間進細微溫度調節。即，能以4個操作按鈕設定各貯藏室的動作。The operation unit 10 is a unit for the user to set the operation of the refrigerator 51 to include the electric component, and the four rectangular operation buttons 11 are vertically arranged. The four operation buttons 11 respectively correspond to buttons of different purposes. For example, the four operation buttons 11 sequentially correspond to the temperature setting of the freezing compartment 57, the temperature setting of the refrigerating compartment 53, the temperature setting of the ice making compartment 54, and the start of the rapid freezing of the freezing compartment 57 from top to bottom. By using the four buttons, fine temperature adjustments can be made to each section of the storage compartment. That is, the operation of each storage compartment can be set with four operation buttons.

又，操作單元10包含有鄰接4個操作按鈕11之中最上部之操作按鈕11而配置的顯示部30。如此一來，顯示部配置於較操作按鈕11更上方。因此，使用者操作該操作按鈕時，顯示部不易被手遮掩，此與顯示部30鄰接4個操作按鈕11之中最下部之操作按鈕11而配置的情形相比較，可提昇辨識性。Further, the operation unit 10 includes a display unit 30 that is disposed adjacent to the uppermost operation button 11 among the four operation buttons 11. In this way, the display unit is disposed above the operation button 11. Therefore, when the user operates the operation button, the display portion is less likely to be covered by the hand, and the visibility can be improved as compared with the case where the display unit 30 is disposed adjacent to the lowermost operation button 11 among the four operation buttons 11.

顯示部30係顯示關於冰箱51之動作之資訊的裝置。具體上，顯示部30可讓使用者得知關於冰箱51之動作之資訊，即，設定溫度等資訊。The display unit 30 is a device that displays information on the operation of the refrigerator 51. Specifically, the display unit 30 allows the user to know information about the operation of the refrigerator 51, that is, to set information such as temperature.

例如，當使用者按下冷藏室53之溫度設定的操作按鈕11時，冷藏室53之箱內溫度之等級被設定於「強」、「中」、「弱」之其中任一者。又，其設定等級顯示於顯示部30而可讓使用者得知。For example, when the user presses the operation button 11 set by the temperature of the refrigerating compartment 53, the level of the temperature in the refrigerator compartment 53 is set to any of "strong", "medium", and "weak". Further, the setting level is displayed on the display unit 30 and is known to the user.

第2圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作單元之構成概要的分解立體圖。如第2圖所示，操作單元10具有4個操作按鈕11與顯示部30安裝於基板15的構成。Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the outline of the configuration of the operation unit of the embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation unit 10 has a configuration in which four operation buttons 11 and a display unit 30 are attached to the substrate 15.

顯示部30以複數LED32與LED蓋31構成。LED蓋31具有透光性，依據點亮的LED32個數及顏色等而讓使用者得知設定溫度等。The display unit 30 is composed of a plurality of LEDs 32 and an LED cover 31. The LED cover 31 has light transmissivity, and allows the user to know the set temperature or the like in accordance with the number and color of the LEDs 32 to be lit.

又，安裝操作單元10之門裝飾板80設有縱長的開口，即，縱長開口80a。即，縱長開口80a係右門60b之前面所穿設之縱長的開口。以4個操作按鈕11與LED蓋31縱向接連配置於此縱長開口80a的方式，使操作單元10安裝於門裝飾板80。Further, the door trim panel 80 to which the operation unit 10 is mounted is provided with an elongated opening, that is, an elongated opening 80a. That is, the vertically long opening 80a is an elongated opening through which the front surface of the right door 60b is placed. The operation unit 10 is attached to the door trim 80 so that the four operation buttons 11 are disposed in the longitudinal direction of the LED cover 31 in the longitudinal direction.

又，具體上，操作按鈕11與相鄰之操作按鈕11之間存在有0.5mm程度的間隙。即，本實施型態中，操作按鈕11係不於縱長開口80a內縱向設置分隔地接連配置著。又，LED蓋31與相鄰之操作按鈕11之間也存在有同程度的間隙。Further, specifically, there is a gap of about 0.5 mm between the operation button 11 and the adjacent operation button 11. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation buttons 11 are not arranged vertically in the vertical direction in the vertically long opening 80a. Further, there is also a gap to the same extent between the LED cover 31 and the adjacent operation button 11.

4個操作按鈕11均以前面構件12、雙面膠帶13及保持體14構成。又，關於以下記載之1個操作按鈕11的說明，除非有特別聲明，否則4個操作按鈕11全部都適用。The four operation buttons 11 are each constituted by the front member 12, the double-sided tape 13, and the holder 14. Further, regarding the description of one operation button 11 described below, all of the four operation buttons 11 are applicable unless otherwise specified.

前面構件12係形成操作按鈕11之前面的裝飾構件，例如，係印刷有顯示該操作按鈕11之功能的單字(例如「冷凍室」)等的構件。雙面膠帶13係將保持體14與前面構件12接合成可裝卸的黏著膠帶。即，前面構件12藉著保持體14而被保持成可裝卸。The front member 12 is a decorative member on the front surface of the operation button 11, and is, for example, a member in which a single character (for example, "freezer compartment") for displaying the function of the operation button 11 is printed. The double-sided tape 13 joins the holding body 14 and the front member 12 into a detachable adhesive tape. That is, the front member 12 is held detachable by the holding body 14.

如此構成之操作按鈕11藉著配置於基板15之賦與勢能體20而被朝前方賦與勢能。藉此，當操作按鈕11從被按下的狀態解放時，朝前方移動而回復到初始位置。The operation button 11 configured as described above is biased forward by the potential energy body 20 disposed on the substrate 15. Thereby, when the operation button 11 is released from the pressed state, it moves forward and returns to the initial position.

又，關於操作單元10及構成操作單元10之操作按鈕11等構件，在「後」的情形係指由操作按鈕11朝基板15的方向。即，以使用者所為之按下操作按鈕11的方向，而「前」的情形為其反方向。Further, in the case of the operation unit 10 and the operation buttons 11 and the like constituting the operation unit 10, the "back" state refers to the direction in which the operation button 11 faces the substrate 15. That is, the direction in which the operation button 11 is pressed by the user is made, and the "front" situation is the reverse direction.

第3圖係顯示本實施型態之操作單元之剖面構成之概要的放大圖。如第3圖所示，操作按鈕11的後側配置有包含上述賦與勢能體20的按鈕支撐部16。Fig. 3 is an enlarged view showing an outline of a cross-sectional configuration of an operation unit of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the button support portion 16 including the above-described energizing body 20 is disposed on the rear side of the operation button 11.

當使用者按下操作按鈕11時，則操作按鈕11抵抗賦與勢能體20之賦與勢能力而朝後方移動，並按下位於賦與勢能體20後側之電子電路基板19上之開關17的接點。藉此可發揮與該操作按鈕11相對應之預定的動作設定功能。When the user presses the operation button 11, the operation button 11 moves rearward against the imparting ability of the potential energy body 20, and presses the switch 17 on the electronic circuit substrate 19 which is disposed on the rear side of the potential energy body 20. The junction. Thereby, a predetermined operation setting function corresponding to the operation button 11 can be exerted.

又，由此狀態下，當使用者將手指離開操作按鈕11時，即，當該操作按鈕11由按下狀態解放時，藉著賦與勢能體20之賦與勢能力而往初始位置回復。Further, in this state, when the user leaves the operation button 11 from the operation button 11, that is, when the operation button 11 is released from the pressed state, the user returns to the initial position by imparting the potential ability of the potential energy body 20.

按鈕支撐部16與電子電路基板19之間配置有防水片18，可防止水分由操作單元10之前面側侵入電子電路基板19。The waterproof sheet 18 is disposed between the button support portion 16 and the electronic circuit board 19, and moisture can be prevented from entering the electronic circuit board 19 from the front surface side of the operation unit 10.

如以上所述，本實施型態之冰箱51包含有4個矩形的操作按鈕11。具體上4個操作按鈕11係作為用以設定冰箱51之動作之操作單元10的一部分，而縱向接連配置於門裝飾板80的縱長開口80a。As described above, the refrigerator 51 of the present embodiment includes four rectangular operation buttons 11. Specifically, the four operation buttons 11 are a part of the operation unit 10 for setting the operation of the refrigerator 51, and are vertically disposed in the vertical opening 80a of the door trim 80.

如此一來，以接連配置4個矩形的操作按鈕11，可使之操作單元102整體簡潔化，且可將各操作按鈕11之正面的面積設得較大。即，以4個矩形的操作按鈕11為簡潔的配置構成，可達到操作單元10的簡潔化。此狀態從保護操作單元不受結露所造成之濕氣影響的觀點來看為有利。In this way, by arranging the four rectangular operation buttons 11 in succession, the operation unit 102 can be simplified as a whole, and the area of the front surface of each operation button 11 can be made large. That is, the four rectangular operation buttons 11 are configured in a simple manner, and the simplification of the operation unit 10 can be achieved. This state is advantageous from the viewpoint of protecting the operating unit from the moisture caused by condensation.

又，依據各操作按鈕11之面積為較大面積的狀態，對於使用者而言，各個操作按鈕11為容易按壓的按鈕。Further, in accordance with the state in which the area of each of the operation buttons 11 is a large area, each of the operation buttons 11 is a button that is easy to press.

又，於各個前面構件12記載顯示功能之文字或記號等的情形下，可記載較大尺寸之文字或記號等，由此內容也可得知便利性高。Further, when each of the front members 12 is described as a character or a symbol of a display function, a character or a symbol of a large size can be described, and the content can be found to have high convenience.

又，相鄰之操作按鈕11之間的間隙非常窄，因此係灰塵及水滴等難以由操作按鈕11之間侵入的構成。Further, since the gap between the adjacent operation buttons 11 is extremely narrow, dust, water droplets, and the like are less likely to enter between the operation buttons 11.

又，顯示器30鄰接最上部之操作按鈕11而配置，因此，使用者按下其中任一操作按鈕11時，在同一視野可確認顯示部30之顯示內容。即，由此內容也可得知便利性高。Further, since the display 30 is disposed adjacent to the uppermost operation button 11, when the user presses any of the operation buttons 11, the display content of the display unit 30 can be confirmed in the same field of view. That is, it is also known that the content is high in convenience.

而且，形成操作按鈕11之前面的前面構件12以雙面膠帶13可裝卸地安裝於保持體14，因此，容易更換前面構件12。Further, the front member 12 forming the front surface of the operation button 11 is detachably attached to the holding body 14 by the double-sided tape 13, so that the front member 12 can be easily replaced.

前面構件12係使用者反覆接觸的構件，可想到會有表面污損情形以及表面之印字因磨耗而消失的情形。又，基於設計上的理由，也可想到會被希望變更前面構件12之顏色的情形。如此情形下，使用者容易進行前述構件12的更換。The front member 12 is a member that the user repeatedly contacts, and it is conceivable that the surface is stained and the printing of the surface disappears due to abrasion. Further, for the reason of design, it is also conceivable that the color of the front member 12 is desired to be changed. In this case, the user can easily replace the aforementioned member 12.

在此，如本實施型態之操作單元10，將複數矩形的操作按鈕11予以接連配置的情形下，相鄰的操作按鈕11之間變窄。又，為了操作單元10之簡潔化，操作按鈕11之左右的邊與形成在基體14之側壁之間的距離也希望在不影響操作按鈕11前後方向移動的原則下儘量設得短。Here, in the case where the operation unit 10 of the present embodiment has the plurality of rectangular operation buttons 11 arranged in succession, the adjacent operation buttons 11 are narrowed. Further, in order to simplify the operation unit 10, the distance between the left and right sides of the operation button 11 and the side wall formed on the base 14 is also desirably set as short as possible without affecting the movement of the operation button 11 in the front-rear direction.

如此一來，操作按鈕11構成上下左右接近其他構件，且為矩形。因此，在按下操作按鈕11時，以及由按下解放而往初始位置回復時，與操作按鈕11之左右方向的端邊鄰接的構件以直線接觸的可能性高。即，可想到受操作按鈕11鄰接之構件卡住的可能性高。因此，有必要進行若干對策以使操作按鈕朝前後方向移動時不會受到周圍構件的卡住。In this way, the operation button 11 is configured to be close to the other members, up and down, and has a rectangular shape. Therefore, when the operation button 11 is pressed and when the button is released from the initial position, the member adjacent to the end side in the left-right direction of the operation button 11 is highly likely to come into contact with each other in a straight line. That is, it is conceivable that the member adjacent to the operation button 11 is highly likely to be caught. Therefore, it is necessary to perform a number of countermeasures so that the operation button is not caught by the surrounding members when moving in the front-rear direction.

在此，使用者按下及解放操作按鈕11時，若是操作按鈕11不會傾斜，且可一面相對於基板15保持平行性一面朝前後方向移動的話，就不會發生那般受卡住的問題。Here, when the user presses and releases the operation button 11, if the operation button 11 is not tilted and can be moved in the front-rear direction while maintaining parallelism with respect to the substrate 15, the jamming does not occur. problem.

然而，操作按鈕11之前後方向的移動當然必須圓滑，又，從操作單元10之製造成本或組裝容易性等觀點來看，操作單元10必須為簡單的構成。However, the movement of the operation button 11 in the front-rear direction must of course be smooth, and the operation unit 10 must be of a simple configuration from the viewpoint of manufacturing cost or ease of assembly of the operation unit 10.

爰此，例如設置用以使操作按鈕11之前後方向的移動從最初至最後保持完全平行移動的導件的情形下，若是鑑於移動的圓滑及製造成本等，則不能稱為是切合現實的對策。In this case, for example, in the case where a guide for moving the movement of the operation button 11 in the front-rear direction from the first to the last is completely parallel, it is not considered to be a realistic countermeasure in view of the smoothness of the movement, the manufacturing cost, and the like. .

因此，本實施型態之操作單元10係簡單的構成，且採用可確保矩形之操作按鈕11之前後方向移動之圓滑性的構成。以下利用第4圖至第9圖來說明操作單元10特別是操作按鈕11周邊的構成。Therefore, the operation unit 10 of the present embodiment has a simple configuration and is configured to ensure the smoothness of the rectangular operation button 11 in the front-rear direction. The configuration of the operation unit 10, particularly the periphery of the operation button 11, will be described below using Figs. 4 to 9.

第4圖係本發明之實施型態1之保持體的正面概要圖。如第4圖所示，保持體14包含有一對第一卡合體14a。又，包含有從左右端之各端突出之設成突出狀的導向構件14c。又，當保持體14之前側的面(第4圖中前側的面)安裝有前面構件12時，此等第一卡合體14a位於被前面構件12覆蓋的位置。Fig. 4 is a front schematic view showing a holder of the embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 4, the holding body 14 includes a pair of first engaging bodies 14a. Further, a guide member 14c provided in a protruding shape protruding from each end of the right and left ends is included. Further, when the front member 12 is attached to the front side surface (the front side surface in FIG. 4) of the holding body 14, the first engaging bodies 14a are located at positions covered by the front member 12.

如此一來，配置於保持體14之一對第一卡合體14a與配置於基體15之一對第二卡合體15a卡合的狀態下，按下操作按鈕11時之左右位置被限制。即，在正規的左右位置停止。In this manner, in the state in which one of the holding bodies 14 is engaged with the first engaging body 14a and the one of the base members 15 and the second engaging body 15a, the left and right positions when the operation button 11 is pressed are restricted. That is, it stops at a regular left and right position.

第5圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之形狀及位置關係的剖面概要圖。又，第5圖顯示操作按鈕11處於未被按下的狀態，即處於初始位置的狀態。具體上，操作按鈕11以被配置於賦與勢能體20之中央部的凸部21所支撐的狀態而位於初始位置。Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the shape and positional relationship of the first engaging member and the second engaging member in the first embodiment of the present invention. Further, Fig. 5 shows a state in which the operation button 11 is not pressed, that is, in a state of being in an initial position. Specifically, the operation button 11 is located at the initial position in a state of being supported by the convex portion 21 that is disposed at the central portion of the potential energy body 20.

如第5圖所示，一對第二卡合體15a與保持體14之上端面相接。即，此等第二卡合體15a係限制操作按鈕11之上方向(第5圖中前側的面)之位置的構件。即，藉著與各操作按鈕11對應配置之第二卡合體15a，可防止各個操作按鈕11與位於本身上側之操作按鈕11等構件接觸。As shown in Fig. 5, the pair of second engaging bodies 15a are in contact with the upper end surface of the holding body 14. That is, the second engaging body 15a is a member that restricts the position of the upper direction of the operation button 11 (the surface on the front side in FIG. 5). In other words, by the second engaging body 15a disposed corresponding to each of the operation buttons 11, it is possible to prevent the respective operation buttons 11 from coming into contact with members such as the operation buttons 11 located on the upper side.

本實施型態中，此等第二卡合體15a更具有用以限制按下操作按鈕11時左右方向位置的功能。具體上，如第5圖所示，一對第一卡合體14a分別於內側具有第一卡合面14b。又，一對第二卡合體15a分別於外側具有與第1卡合構件14a之傾斜面對應之角度的第二卡合面15b。In the present embodiment, the second engaging bodies 15a further have a function for restricting the position in the left-right direction when the operation button 11 is pressed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, each of the pair of first engaging bodies 14a has a first engaging surface 14b on the inner side. Further, each of the pair of second engaging bodies 15a has a second engaging surface 15b having an angle corresponding to the inclined surface of the first engaging member 14a on the outer side.

又，兩個第一卡合面14b之間的距離愈朝後方愈寬廣，且兩個第二卡合面15b之間的距離愈朝前方愈窄小。第5圖中，操作按鈕11位於初始位置，第一卡合面14b與第二卡合面15b處於分離狀態。即，操作按鈕11位於初始位置的狀態。Moreover, the distance between the two first engaging faces 14b is wider toward the rear, and the distance between the two second engaging faces 15b is narrower toward the front. In Fig. 5, the operation button 11 is at the initial position, and the first engagement surface 14b and the second engagement surface 15b are separated. That is, the state in which the operation button 11 is located at the initial position.

使用者由此狀態按下操作按鈕11時，一對第一卡合構件14a與一對第二卡合構件15a卡合，藉此，操作按鈕11被限制左右方向的位置。When the user presses the operation button 11 in this state, the pair of first engaging members 14a are engaged with the pair of second engaging members 15a, whereby the operation button 11 is restricted in the left-right direction.

第6A圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之卡合狀態的剖面概要圖，第6B圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之卡合狀態的放大立體圖。Fig. 6A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the first engaging member and the second engaging member of the first embodiment of the present invention are engaged, and Fig. 6B is a view showing the first engaging of the first embodiment of the present invention. An enlarged perspective view of the engaged state of the member and the second engaging member.

如第6A圖及第6B圖所示，當操作按鈕11被按下而朝後方移動時，最後，兩個第一卡合面14b與兩個第二卡合面15b相接。即，一對第一卡合構件14a與一對第二卡合構件15a卡合。藉此，操作按鈕11之左右方向位置被限制於正規的位置。As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the operation button 11 is pressed and moved rearward, finally, the two first engagement faces 14b are in contact with the two second engagement faces 15b. That is, the pair of first engaging members 14a are engaged with the pair of second engaging members 15a. Thereby, the position of the operation button 11 in the left-right direction is restricted to the regular position.

具體上，操作按鈕11之左右方向位置被限制於操作按鈕11之左右側壁15c之大致中央(也包含完全中央，以下相同)。即，操作按鈕11之左右方向位置被限制成使操作按鈕11之左右方向之中心線與左右側壁15c之間的中心線一致，或大致一致。之後，當操作按鈕11由按下解放時，藉著賦與勢能體20之賦與勢能力而回復至初始位置。Specifically, the position of the operation button 11 in the left-right direction is limited to the approximate center of the left and right side walls 15c of the operation button 11 (including the entire center, the same applies hereinafter). That is, the position of the operation button 11 in the left-right direction is restricted such that the center line between the right and left direction of the operation button 11 coincides with or substantially coincides with the center line between the left and right side walls 15c. Thereafter, when the operation button 11 is released by pressing, it returns to the initial position by imparting the potential ability of the potential energy body 20.

在此，如第6A圖所示，開始回復之左右位置為左右側壁15c間之大致中央時，在至初始位置停止之間，就在該左右位置朝前方移動之可能性高。即，可謂操作按鈕11不易被左側或右側之側壁15c卡住。Here, as shown in Fig. 6A, when the left and right positions at which the return is started are substantially the center between the left and right side walls 15c, there is a high possibility that the left and right positions move forward when the initial position is stopped. That is, it can be said that the operation button 11 is not easily caught by the left or right side wall 15c.

如此一來，本實施型態之操作按鈕11，因進行上方向之位置限制之一對第二卡合構件15a與設於操作按鈕11之一對第一卡合構件14a卡合。藉此，可限制按下時之左右方向的位置。In this manner, the operation button 11 of the present embodiment engages the first engagement member 14a with one of the second engagement member 15a and one of the operation buttons 11 by one of the position restrictions in the upward direction. Thereby, the position in the left-right direction when pressed can be restricted.

又，此等第一卡合構件14a及第二卡合構件15a分別僅具有相互對應之角度的傾斜面，為簡單的構造。且，不會妨礙操作按鈕11之前後方向圓滑的移動。Further, each of the first engagement member 14a and the second engagement member 15a has only an inclined surface at an angle corresponding to each other, and has a simple structure. Moreover, the movement of the operation button 11 in the front and rear directions is not hindered.

又，如上所述操作按鈕11於左右具有導向構件14c，依據導向構件14c也可防止操作按鈕11被卡住。Further, as described above, the operation button 11 has the guide member 14c on the right and left, and the operation button 11 can be prevented from being caught depending on the guide member 14c.

第7A圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之導向構件與側壁之位置關係的正面透視圖。第7B圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之導向溝之概要的側面圖。第7C圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作按鈕回復到初始位置之狀態的剖面概要圖。Fig. 7A is a front perspective view showing the positional relationship between the guide member and the side wall of the embodiment 1 of the present invention. Fig. 7B is a side view showing an outline of a guide groove of the embodiment 1 of the present invention. Fig. 7C is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the operation button of the embodiment 1 of the present invention is returned to the initial position.

如第7A圖至第7C圖所示，導向構件14c被保持成可於設置在側壁15c之導向溝15d朝前後方向移動。又，導向溝15d限制著操作按鈕11之上下方向位置。又，導向構件14c朝前後方向延伸，藉著導向溝15d而限制以左右方向為軸的轉動。As shown in Figs. 7A to 7C, the guide member 14c is held to be movable in the front-rear direction at the guide groove 15d provided in the side wall 15c. Further, the guide groove 15d restricts the position of the operation button 11 in the up and down direction. Further, the guide member 14c extends in the front-rear direction, and the rotation in the left-right direction is restricted by the guide groove 15d.

如此的導向構件14c如第4圖所示於保持體14之左端及右端之上下分別配置1個。藉著此等合計4個的導向構件14c，可限制以操作按鈕11之左右方向為軸的轉動。As shown in Fig. 4, such a guide member 14c is disposed one above the left end and the right end of the holding body 14, respectively. By the four guide members 14c in total, the rotation in the left-right direction of the operation button 11 can be restricted.

藉此，可防止於操作按鈕11朝前後方向移動時，該操作按鈕11傾斜而被上及下操作按鈕11等其他構件卡住。Thereby, it is possible to prevent the operation button 11 from being tilted when the operation button 11 is moved in the front-rear direction, and being caught by other members such as the upper and lower operation buttons 11.

又，設於保持體14之導向構件14c如第7C圖所示，具有愈遠雜操作按鈕11則愈向後方後退的傾斜面部14d。Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7C, the guide member 14c provided in the holding body 14 has an inclined surface portion 14d which is more backward and backward as the miscellaneous operation button 11 is moved.

又，側壁15c具有構成導向溝15d之前方向之終端的部分，即，溝終端部15e。即，導向溝15d於側壁15c之前端面未開口。即，側壁15c以具有溝終端部15e而限制導向構件14c之前方向的位置。Further, the side wall 15c has a portion constituting the terminal in the direction in front of the guide groove 15d, that is, the groove end portion 15e. That is, the guide groove 15d is not opened at the front end surface of the side wall 15c. That is, the side wall 15c has the groove end portion 15e to restrict the position in the direction in front of the guide member 14c.

又，操作按鈕11從被按下的狀態被解放而朝前方移動時，該操作按鈕11具有之4個導向構件14c分別抵接於所對應之溝終端部15e的狀態，該操作按鈕11停止於前後方向的初始位置。Further, when the operation button 11 is released from the pressed state and moved forward, the four guide members 14c of the operation button 11 are in contact with the corresponding groove end portion 15e, and the operation button 11 is stopped. The initial position in the front and rear direction.

依據如此構成之導向構件14c與側壁15c，操作按鈕11往初始位置回復時，操作按鈕11之左右方向的位置也被限制。According to the guide member 14c and the side wall 15c thus configured, when the operation button 11 is returned to the initial position, the position of the operation button 11 in the left-right direction is also restricted.

具體上如第6A圖所示，假想操作按鈕11被使用者按下，之後，由按下被解放的情形。此情形下，操作按鈕11藉著賦與勢能體20而被按回初始位置。由此開始回復至操作按鈕11回復至初始位置之間，即使操作按鈕11之左右位置偏移的情形下，左右各個導向構件14c之傾斜面部14d之至少其中一者與對應之溝終端部15e滑動。Specifically, as shown in Fig. 6A, the virtual operation button 11 is pressed by the user, and thereafter, the situation is liberated by pressing. In this case, the operation button 11 is pressed back to the initial position by the assignment of the potential energy body 20. Thereby, the return to the operation button 11 is returned to the initial position, and even if the left and right positions of the operation button 11 are shifted, at least one of the inclined surface portions 14d of the left and right guide members 14c slides with the corresponding groove end portion 15e. .

爰此，操作按鈕11之左右的端邊不直接接觸側壁15c，操作按鈕11往前方移動，最後如第7C圖所示，操作按鈕11之左右位置被限制於左右分別的側壁15c間的一致中央。藉此，可防止操作按鈕11往初始位置回復時被側壁15c卡住。Accordingly, the left and right end sides of the operation button 11 do not directly contact the side wall 15c, and the operation button 11 moves forward. Finally, as shown in FIG. 7C, the left and right positions of the operation button 11 are restricted to the uniformity between the left and right side walls 15c. central. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the operation button 11 from being caught by the side wall 15c when returning to the initial position.

如此一來，本實施型態之操作按鈕11往初始位置回復時，左右的導向構件14c之至少其中一者與對應之側壁15c之溝終端部15e滑動。藉此，可限制操作按鈕11回復到初始位置時之左右方向的位置。As a result, when the operation button 11 of the present embodiment returns to the initial position, at least one of the left and right guide members 14c slides with the groove end portion 15e of the corresponding side wall 15c. Thereby, the position in the left-right direction when the operation button 11 returns to the initial position can be restricted.

又，導向構件14c及導向溝15d的形狀為簡單的形狀。且，不會妨礙操作按鈕11之前後方向的移動。Moreover, the shape of the guide member 14c and the guide groove 15d is a simple shape. Moreover, the movement of the operation button 11 in the front and rear directions is not hindered.

又，本實施型態之導向構件14c及側壁15c設置成即使在操作按鈕11被按下成傾斜的狀態，也可將配置於該操作按鈕11之後方的開關17設成開啟(ON)。Further, the guide member 14c and the side wall 15c of the present embodiment are provided such that the switch 17 disposed behind the operation button 11 can be turned ON even when the operation button 11 is depressed.

第8圖係顯示本實施型態之操作按鈕被按壓成傾斜時之一例的剖面概要圖。如第8圖所示，例如假想操作按鈕11於第8圖之右側被使用者按下的情形。此情形下，也可想得到保持體14之底面不完全降下，因此，無法將賦與勢能體20之凸部21充分地按下，而無法將配置於賦與勢能體20後側之開關設成開啟的情形。Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example in which the operation button of the present embodiment is pressed to be inclined. As shown in Fig. 8, for example, the virtual operation button 11 is pressed by the user on the right side of Fig. 8. In this case, it is also conceivable that the bottom surface of the holding body 14 is not completely lowered. Therefore, the convex portion 21 to which the potential energy body 20 is applied cannot be sufficiently pressed, and the switch disposed on the rear side of the potential energy source 20 cannot be set. Open situation.

但是，本實施型態之操作按鈕11於第8圖左側之導向構件14c的上端抵接於側壁15c之溝終端部15e，能使保持體14之底面以能將凸部21充分按下的程度朝後方移動。However, the operation button 11 of the present embodiment abuts against the groove end portion 15e of the side wall 15c at the upper end of the guide member 14c on the left side of Fig. 8, so that the bottom surface of the holding body 14 can be sufficiently pressed by the convex portion 21. Move towards the rear.

即，將第8圖之向下方的箭頭所指之操作按鈕11上的點設為力點時，則左側之導向構件14c之上端為支點，而保持體14之底面與凸部21接觸的部分為作用點。操作按鈕119藉著如此作動而使凸部21被按下成至少可將開關17設成開啟的程度。That is, when the point on the operation button 11 indicated by the downward arrow in Fig. 8 is the force point, the upper end of the left guide member 14c is a fulcrum, and the bottom surface of the holding body 14 is in contact with the convex portion 21. For the point of action. By operating this way, the operation button 119 causes the convex portion 21 to be pressed to at least the extent that the switch 17 can be set to be open.

左右側壁15與操作按鈕11之距離等之各種尺寸係被決定成可達到操作按鈕11之上述動作。The various sizes of the distance between the left and right side walls 15 and the operation button 11 are determined so as to achieve the above-described operation of the operation button 11.

又，配置於操作按鈕11後方之賦與勢能體20一體設於按鈕支撐部16。即，賦與勢能體20並不是將彈簧等彈性體另外設於按鈕支撐部16者，而係例如在形成按鈕支撐部16之同時可形成的構成部。Further, the potential energy source 20 disposed behind the operation button 11 is integrally provided to the button support portion 16. In other words, the energizing energy source 20 is not a member in which the elastic member such as a spring is separately provided to the button supporting portion 16 but is formed at the same time as the button supporting portion 16 is formed.

第9圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之賦與勢能體之構成的正面概要圖。如第9圖所示，賦與勢能體20配置成凸部21位於操作按鈕11背面之大致中央位置。又，配置有可***操作按鈕11之導向構件14c之下端的導向孔15f以包圍賦與勢能體20之周圍。又，賦與勢能體20之上側配置有一對第二卡合構件15a。Fig. 9 is a front elevational view showing the configuration of the energizing body of the embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, the energizing potential body 20 is disposed such that the convex portion 21 is located substantially at the center of the back surface of the operation button 11. Further, a guide hole 15f into which the lower end of the guide member 14c of the operation button 11 can be inserted is disposed to surround the periphery of the potential energy body 20. Further, a pair of second engaging members 15a are disposed on the upper side of the potential energy body 20.

配置於該位置之賦與勢能體20建構成以與按鈕支撐部16一體地形成之兩個彈性板20a支撐凸部21之左右的構造。The energizing energy body 20 disposed at this position is constructed to support the left and right sides of the convex portion 21 by the two elastic plates 20a integrally formed with the button supporting portion 16.

如此一來，賦與勢能體20之構造為簡單，能與按鈕支撐部16形成一體。又，若是按鈕支撐部16能與按鈕支撐部16形成一體，則賦與勢能體20能與基板15形成一體。又，當賦與勢能體20為如此的構造也能對操作按鈕11賦與充分的賦與勢能體力。In this way, the configuration of the potential energy body 20 is simple and can be integrated with the button support portion 16. Further, if the button support portion 16 can be integrated with the button support portion 16, the potential energy source 20 can be integrated with the substrate 15. Further, when the potential energy body 20 is constructed in such a manner, the operation button 11 can be given a sufficient potential energy.

如以上說明，本實施型態之冰箱51包含有用以設定冰箱51之動作的4個矩形操作按鈕11。此等操作按鈕11縱向接連並配置在穿設於右門60b之縱長開口80a。As described above, the refrigerator 51 of the present embodiment includes four rectangular operation buttons 11 for setting the operation of the refrigerator 51. The operation buttons 11 are vertically connected and disposed in the elongated opening 80a that is disposed through the right door 60b.

藉此，各操作按鈕11之前面的面積較大，且為簡潔的配置構造。而且，可達到包含此等操作按鈕11之操作單元10之簡潔化。Thereby, the area of the front surface of each operation button 11 is large, and it is a compact arrangement structure. Moreover, the simplification of the operating unit 10 including the operation buttons 11 can be achieved.

而且，包含有與操作按鈕11群縱向排列且鄰接操作按鈕11群的顯示部30。藉此，當使用者按下任何操作按鈕11時，都能在同一視野確認顯示部30的顯示內容。Further, a display unit 30 that is vertically aligned with the group of operation buttons 11 and that is adjacent to the group of operation buttons 11 is included. Thereby, when the user presses any of the operation buttons 11, the display content of the display unit 30 can be confirmed in the same field of view.

又，一般移動時易卡住之形狀的矩形操作按鈕11之前後方向之移動的圓滑性，因配置於操作按鈕11之第一卡合構件14a等之簡潔形狀的構成而能被保證。Further, the smoothness of the movement of the rectangular operation button 11 having a shape that is easily caught during movement in the front-rear direction can be ensured by the configuration of the simple shape of the first engagement member 14a or the like disposed on the operation button 11.

又，本實施型態之冰箱51係具有從中向左右對開兩扇式門的冰箱，安裝於右門60b之門裝飾板80配置有4個操作按鈕11。Further, the refrigerator 51 of the present embodiment has a refrigerator in which two-door doors are opened from the center to the left and right, and four operation buttons 11 are disposed on the door trim panel 80 attached to the right door 60b.

但是，若是可維持使用者之便利性，則操作按鈕11可安裝於門裝飾板80以外。例如，也可沿著與左門60a之轉動軸相反側之端邊配置4個操作按鈕11。又，4個操作按鈕11可安裝於所謂單側開啟式之冰箱的前面。However, if the convenience of the user can be maintained, the operation button 11 can be attached to the door trim panel 80. For example, four operation buttons 11 may be disposed along the end side opposite to the rotation axis of the left door 60a. Further, the four operation buttons 11 can be mounted in front of a so-called one-sided open type refrigerator.

又，操作按鈕11不必須為4個，若是以3個以下的操作按鈕11來處理冰箱之動作設定，則操作按鈕11之數量可以在3個以下。又，若是操作按鈕11必須為5個以上，操作按鈕11之數量可為5個以上。即，至少2個以上之操作按鈕即可。Further, the number of operation buttons 11 does not have to be four, and if the operation setting of the refrigerator is handled by three or less operation buttons 11, the number of operation buttons 11 may be three or less. Further, if the number of operation buttons 11 is five or more, the number of operation buttons 11 may be five or more. That is, at least two or more operation buttons are sufficient.

任何的情形下，都不會損及本實施型態之操作按鈕11之前後方向之移動之圓滑性等效果。In any case, the effect of the smoothness of the movement of the operation button 11 of the present embodiment in the front and rear directions is not impaired.

又，顯示部30可鄰接4個操作按鈕11之中最下部之操作按鈕而配置。即，若是使用者在同一視野可獲取4個操作按鈕11與顯示部30之顯示內容，則4個操作按鈕11與顯示部30之位置關係也可與本實施型態相反。Further, the display unit 30 can be disposed adjacent to the lowermost operation button among the four operation buttons 11. In other words, if the user can acquire the display contents of the four operation buttons 11 and the display unit 30 in the same field of view, the positional relationship between the four operation buttons 11 and the display unit 30 can be reversed from the present embodiment.

上述實施型態說明了於縱向上2個矩形操作按鈕11接連配置於縱長開口80a內，且顯示部鄰接位於此操作按鈕11之中最上部或最下部之操作按鈕11而配置的構成。但是，如將於之後所述，將2個以上矩形的操作按鈕11以長方形狀之長邊方向接連配置於橫長開口或斜向長開口的長方形狀開口內，就操作按鈕也可獲得與上述實施型態同樣的效果。又，顯示部不鄰接配置於長方形狀之開口之長方形狀之其中任一端部，就操作按鈕也可獲得與上述實施型態同樣的效果。The above-described embodiment describes a configuration in which two rectangular operation buttons 11 are arranged in the vertical length opening 80a in the longitudinal direction, and the display portion is disposed adjacent to the operation button 11 located at the uppermost or lowermost portion of the operation button 11. However, as will be described later, when two or more rectangular operation buttons 11 are arranged in a rectangular shape in the longitudinal direction of the rectangular opening or the rectangular opening having an obliquely long opening, the operation button can be obtained as described above. The same effect is implemented. Further, the display portion is not adjacent to any one of the rectangular end portions of the rectangular opening, and the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained by operating the button.

即，如以上說明，本實施型態包含有於前面具有開口部且可貯藏物品的貯藏室、可開閉地關閉貯藏室開口部之至少一部分的門、於長方形之長度方向接連配置於門之前面所穿設之長方形狀之開口，且用以設定貯藏室之動作之至少2個以上矩形的操作按鈕。That is, as described above, the present embodiment includes a storage compartment having an opening in the front surface and storable articles, and a door that can open and close at least a part of the opening of the storage compartment, and is disposed in front of the door in the longitudinal direction of the rectangle. The rectangular opening is provided, and at least two rectangular operation buttons for setting the operation of the storage chamber are provided.

藉此，可充分確保各操作按鈕之前面的面積，且配置構成為簡潔化。即，對使用者為非常容易使用的操作按鈕，且可達到包含此等操作按鈕之操作單元的簡潔化。操作單元之簡潔化，從生產成本及避免因結露所造成之濕氣的觀點來看為有利。Thereby, the area of the front surface of each operation button can be sufficiently ensured, and the arrangement configuration is simplified. That is, an operation button that is very easy to use for the user, and simplification of the operation unit including the operation buttons can be achieved. The simplification of the operating unit is advantageous from the viewpoint of production cost and avoidance of moisture caused by condensation.

又，本實施型態之操作按鈕具有於長方形之長度方向不設分隔而接連配置於一個長方形狀之開口內的構成。Further, the operation button of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the rectangular shape is arranged in a rectangular opening without being separated in the longitudinal direction of the rectangle.

藉此，可充分確保各操作按鈕之前面面積，且配置構成為簡潔者。即，對使用者為非常容易使用的操作按鈕，且可達到包含此等操作按鈕之操作單元的簡潔化。操作單元之簡潔化，從生產成本及避免因結露所造成之濕氣的觀點來看為有利。Thereby, the front surface area of each operation button can be sufficiently ensured, and the arrangement is simple. That is, an operation button that is very easy to use for the user, and simplification of the operation unit including the operation buttons can be achieved. The simplification of the operating unit is advantageous from the viewpoint of production cost and avoidance of moisture caused by condensation.

又，本實施型態包含有顯示部，該顯示部鄰接至少2個以上矩形操作按鈕之中長度方向之其中任一端部之操作按鈕而配置，且顯示關於貯藏室之動作的資訊。Further, the present embodiment includes a display unit that is disposed adjacent to an operation button of any one of the lengthwise directions of at least two or more rectangular operation buttons, and displays information on the operation of the storage room.

藉此，可實現包含顯示部之操作單元的簡潔化，且，使用者容易以同一視野獲取操作按鈕與顯示部。Thereby, the simplification of the operation unit including the display unit can be achieved, and the user can easily acquire the operation button and the display unit in the same field of view.

又，本實施型態具有長方形狀之開口為縱長開口，且操作按鈕具有接連配置於縱長開口之縱向的構成。Further, in the present embodiment, the opening having a rectangular shape is an elongated opening, and the operation button has a configuration in which the operation buttons are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vertically long opening.

如此一來，可充分確保縱向配置之各操作按鈕之前面的面積，且可達到配置構成為簡潔者。即，對使用者為非常容易使用之操作按鈕，且，可達到包含此等操作按鈕之操作單元的簡潔化。由生產成本及避免因結露造成之濕氣等的觀點來看，操作單元的簡潔化為有利。In this way, the area of the front surface of each operation button in the longitudinal direction can be sufficiently ensured, and the configuration can be made simple. That is, the operation buttons that are very easy to use for the user, and the simplification of the operation unit including the operation buttons can be achieved. The simplification of the operating unit is advantageous from the viewpoint of production cost and avoidance of moisture due to condensation.

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對於與實施型態1同樣的構成將省略說明。第10圖係本發明之實施型態2之要部立體圖。第11圖本發明之實施型態2之相同保持單元之要部平面圖。第12圖係本發明之實施型態2之基體之要部平面圖。第13圖係已組裝第10圖時之要部平面圖。The description of the same configuration as that of the embodiment 1 will be omitted. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of an essential part of an embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 11 is a plan view of the principal part of the same holding unit of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Fig. 12 is a plan view showing the principal part of the substrate of the embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 13 is a plan view of the main part when the 10th figure has been assembled.

利用第10圖至第13圖來說明操作按鈕100。4個操作按鈕100以矩形狀之前面構件101與矩形狀之保持體102構成。前面構件101為形成操作按鈕100之前面的裝飾構件，係印刷有顯示該操作按鈕100之功能的單字(例如「冷凍室」)等的構件。與4個操作按鈕100分別對應之4個保持體102一體地連結而構成保持單元200。The operation button 100 will be described with reference to Figs. 10 to 13. The four operation buttons 100 are constituted by a rectangular front member 101 and a rectangular holder 102. The front member 101 is a decorative member that forms the front surface of the operation button 100, and is printed with a member such as a word (for example, "freezer compartment") that displays the function of the operation button 100. The four holding bodies 102 corresponding to the four operation buttons 100 are integrally coupled to each other to constitute the holding unit 200.

保持單元200係與各保持體102隔著若干間隙且以連結體103連結而構成。連結體103係由4個保持體102之左右兩側面部之大致中央部分突出之第一連結構件103a與平行連結於保持體102之兩側部的第二連結構件103b一體地連結而構成。The holding unit 200 is configured by connecting the respective holding bodies 102 with a plurality of gaps and connected by the connecting body 103. The connecting body 103 is configured by integrally connecting a first connecting member 103a that protrudes from a substantially central portion of the left and right side faces of the four holding bodies 102 and a second connecting member 103b that is connected to both side portions of the holding body 102 in parallel.

又，保持體102之兩側面部具有肋102a。本實施型態的情形係肋102a將第一連結構件103a夾在中間而於上下2處一體成形所構成。Further, the both side faces of the holding body 102 have ribs 102a. In the case of the present embodiment, the rib 102a is formed by sandwiching the first coupling member 103a in the middle and integrally molding the upper and lower portions.

又，保持體102包含有矩形狀的卡合孔102b，與前面構件101之前面具有的卡合構件卡合，而前面構件101被固定於保持體102。Further, the holding body 102 includes a rectangular engaging hole 102b, and is engaged with an engaging member provided on the front surface of the front member 101, and the front member 101 is fixed to the holding body 102.

又，保持體102之肋102a被保持於一體形成於基體300之突起部300a之間。爰此，能限制保持體102之左右及上下方向的移動，因此能限制保持單元200的移動。Further, the rib 102a of the holding body 102 is held integrally between the projections 300a of the base 300. Thus, the movement of the holding body 102 in the right and left and up and down directions can be restricted, so that the movement of the holding unit 200 can be restricted.

在與基體300之保持體102對應的部分，且於基體300之兩側部形成有較構成基體300之基部300b之面高且較賦與勢能體20之凸部21低的抵接部300c。In the portion corresponding to the holder 102 of the base 300, the abutting portion 300c which is higher than the surface of the base portion 300b of the base 300 and which is lower than the convex portion 21 of the potential energy body 20 is formed on both sides of the base 300.

說明具有上述構成之操作按鈕100的動作。當使用者按壓前面構件101時，保持著被按壓之前面構件101的保持體102也一起被按壓，抵抗基體300之賦與勢能體20，開關17被開啟。藉此，以使連接於開關17之LED32點亮的狀態，通常之時為半鏡狀並將顯示部30設成鏡狀態的部分使業經選擇之模式(例如將「冷凍室」設為「強」運轉等)點亮，且一併透過配線而將信號傳送至控制整體冰箱的控制部(未以圖式顯示)，並控制在業經選擇的運轉狀態。The operation of the operation button 100 having the above configuration will be described. When the user presses the front member 101, the holding body 102 holding the front member 101 before being pressed is also pressed together, and the switch 17 is turned on against the base body 300. Thereby, in a state in which the LED 32 connected to the switch 17 is turned on, a portion which is normally semi-mirror-shaped and the display unit 30 is set to the mirror state is selected to be in a selected mode (for example, "freezer compartment" is set to "strong" The "operation" and the like are turned on, and the signal is transmitted to the control unit (not shown) that controls the entire refrigerator through the wiring, and the selected operational state is controlled.

利用者由前面構件101放開手時，保持體102藉著相鄰之保持體102與第一連結構件103a而連結著，因此，單獨向左右方向的移動被限制，可防止相鄰之保持體102向橫方向偏移。When the user releases the hand from the front member 101, the holding body 102 is coupled to the first connecting member 103a by the adjacent holding body 102, so that the movement in the left-right direction alone is restricted, and the adjacent holding can be prevented. The body 102 is offset in the lateral direction.

又，藉著第二連結構件103b使藉由第一連結構件103a而相鄰之保持體102連結著，因此，可限制保持體102單獨朝上下方向移動。如此一來，能防止與相鄰之保持體102之上下間隔因前後操作而偏移。因此，能防止相鄰之前面構件101之位置偏移，而4個操作按鈕100不會朝上下左右方向偏移那般地配列，故能提高設計性且能防止誤動作。Moreover, since the holding body 102 adjacent to each other by the first connecting member 103a is coupled by the second connecting member 103b, the holding body 102 can be restricted from moving in the vertical direction alone. In this way, it is possible to prevent the upper and lower intervals from the adjacent holders 102 from being shifted due to the front and rear operations. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the positional displacement of the adjacent front surface member 101, and the four operation buttons 100 are not arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions, so that the design can be improved and malfunction can be prevented.

又，利用者未按壓前面構件101之中央而係按壓端之近邊的情形下，因連結體103而使相鄰之保持體連結著，因此，可防止操作按鈕***作後的位置偏移。而且，由於保持體102抵接於抵接部300c，故能減輕因操作按鈕之端部按壓所造成連結體103的負荷，能提高連結體103的可靠度。Further, when the user does not press the center of the front member 101 and presses the near side of the pressing end, the adjacent body is connected by the connecting body 103. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the positional shift of the operation button after the operation button is operated. Further, since the holding body 102 abuts against the abutting portion 300c, the load on the connecting body 103 caused by the end pressing of the operation button can be reduced, and the reliability of the connecting body 103 can be improved.

又，前面構件101之卡合部101a卡合於卡合孔102b而被固定，因此可不使用雙面膠帶而能達到降低成本。Further, since the engaging portion 101a of the front member 101 is engaged with the engaging hole 102b and fixed, it is possible to reduce the cost without using a double-sided tape.

(實施型態3)(Implementation type 3)

如上所述，針對實施型態1及實施型態2主要說明了考量到操作時之辨視性等使用者的方便性，而使顯示部30與操作按鈕11形成一體。然而，本發明也可適用於無顯示部之冰箱、以及顯示部30與操作按鈕11分離配置的冰箱。而且，也可適用於操作單元橫向配置的冰箱、或是斜向配置的冰箱。以下說明此等冰箱的實施型態。As described above, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the convenience of the user such as the visibility at the time of the operation is mainly described, and the display unit 30 and the operation button 11 are integrally formed. However, the present invention is also applicable to a refrigerator having no display portion and a refrigerator in which the display portion 30 is disposed separately from the operation button 11. Moreover, it is also applicable to a refrigerator in which the operation unit is disposed laterally, or a refrigerator in an oblique configuration. The following describes the implementation of such refrigerators.

第14圖係本發明之實施型態3之冰箱的正面圖。本實施型態與實施型態1之不同處如第14圖所示，右門60b不具有顯示部30而僅設置操作按鈕11之點。以下，以與實施型態1之不同點為中心來說明。Fig. 14 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 3 of the present invention. The difference between this embodiment and the embodiment 1 is as shown in Fig. 14, and the right door 60b does not have the display portion 30 but only the operation button 11 is provided. Hereinafter, the description will be focused on differences from the first embodiment.

於門裝飾板80從內側安裝有操作單元10，操作單元10之安裝位置為一般使用者之眼睛高度範圍的高度位置。操作單元10係用於使用者設定冰箱51之動作之包含電裝零件的單元，4個矩形操作按鈕11縱向接連配置著。其他的構成與實施型態1相同。The operation panel 10 is mounted on the door trim panel 80 from the inner side, and the installation position of the operation unit 10 is a height position of the eye height range of the general user. The operation unit 10 is a unit for the user to set the operation of the refrigerator 51 to include the electric component, and the four rectangular operation buttons 11 are vertically arranged. The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

又，本實施型態中說明了右門60b未設置顯示部，然而，也可在右門60b之前面將顯示部配置在與操作按鈕11分離的位置。Further, in the present embodiment, the display unit is not provided in the right door 60b. However, the display unit may be disposed at a position separated from the operation button 11 in front of the right door 60b.

本實施型態中，防止操作按鈕11之位置偏移的作用效果與實施型態1相同而省略詳細的說明。In the present embodiment, the effect of preventing the positional shift of the operation button 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(實施型態4)(Implementation type 4)

第15圖係本發明之實施型態4之冰箱的正面圖。如上所述，針對實施型態1至實施型態3，操作單元10係縱向配置的機構。但是，本實施型態與實施型態1至實施型態3不同之處如第15圖所示，在於操作單元10之操作按鈕11橫向接連配置之點。而且，本實施型態包含有鄰接最右部之操作按鈕11而配置的顯示部30。以下以與實施型態1至實施型態3之不同點為中心來說明。Fig. 15 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 4 of the present invention. As described above, with respect to the implementation type 1 to the embodiment 3, the operation unit 10 is a mechanism that is longitudinally arranged. However, the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment to the third embodiment as shown in FIG. 15 in that the operation buttons 11 of the operation unit 10 are arranged in the lateral direction. Further, the present embodiment includes the display unit 30 disposed adjacent to the rightmost operation button 11. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment to the third embodiment will be mainly described.

如第15圖所示，本實施型態之操作單元10配置於右門60b的下側。又，雖然本實施型態之操作單元10配置於右門60b的下側，但是其安裝位置可為一般使用者之眼睛高度範圍的高度位置。As shown in Fig. 15, the operation unit 10 of the present embodiment is disposed on the lower side of the right door 60b. Further, although the operation unit 10 of the present embodiment is disposed on the lower side of the right door 60b, the installation position thereof may be a height position of a general user's eye height range.

又，本實施型態將顯示部30鄰接最右側之操作按鈕11而配置，然而，也可將顯示部30鄰接最左側之操作按鈕11而配置。Further, in the present embodiment, the display unit 30 is disposed adjacent to the rightmost operation button 11, but the display unit 30 may be disposed adjacent to the leftmost operation button 11.

本實施型態中，防止操作按鈕之位置偏移的作用效果與實施型態1相同而省略詳細的說明。In the present embodiment, the effect of preventing the positional shift of the operation button is the same as that of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

即，本實施型態具有長方形狀之開口為橫長開口，且操作按鈕於橫長開口之橫向接連配置的構成。That is, in the present embodiment, the opening having a rectangular shape is a horizontally long opening, and the operation buttons are arranged in the lateral direction of the horizontally long opening.

藉此，可充分確保橫向配置之各操作按鈕之前面的面積，且配置構成為簡潔化。即，對使用者為非常容易使用的操作按鈕，且可達到包含此等操作按鈕之操作單元的簡潔化。而操作單元之簡潔化，從生產成本及避免因結露所造成之濕氣的觀點來看為有利。Thereby, the area of the front surface of each operation button arranged in the lateral direction can be sufficiently ensured, and the arrangement configuration is simplified. That is, an operation button that is very easy to use for the user, and simplification of the operation unit including the operation buttons can be achieved. The simplification of the operating unit is advantageous from the viewpoint of production cost and avoidance of moisture caused by condensation.

又，本實施型態具有包含有顯示部的構成，該顯示部鄰接至少2個以上矩形操作按鈕之中最右部或最左部之操作按鈕，且顯示關於貯藏室之動作的資訊。Further, the present embodiment has a configuration including a display portion that surrounds the rightmost or leftmost operation button among at least two or more rectangular operation buttons, and displays information on the operation of the storage room.

如此一來，可實現包含橫向配置之顯示部之操作單元的簡潔化，且，使用者容易以同一視野獲取該操作按鈕與顯示部。In this way, the simplification of the operation unit including the display portion arranged laterally can be realized, and the user can easily acquire the operation button and the display portion in the same field of view.

而且，雖然本實施型態將操作單元10之操作按鈕11橫向接連配置，然而也可將操作單元10之操作按鈕11從右上方向朝左下方向延伸的斜向配置於右門60b，或從左上方向朝右下方向延伸的斜向配置於右門60b。Further, although the present embodiment has the operation buttons 11 of the operation unit 10 arranged in the lateral direction, the operation buttons 11 of the operation unit 10 may be disposed obliquely from the upper right direction toward the lower left direction to the right door 60b, or from the upper left direction. The oblique direction extending in the lower right direction is disposed in the right door 60b.

依據如此的構成，防止操作按鈕之位置偏移的作用效果也與實施型態1相同而省略詳細的說明。又，藉著配置成斜向而能在設計上給予嶄新的印象。According to such a configuration, the effect of preventing the positional shift of the operation button is the same as that of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Moreover, by being configured in an oblique direction, a new impression can be given to the design.

即，本實施型態具有長方形狀的開口為斜向長開口，且操作按鈕於斜向長開口之斜向接連配置的構成。That is, in the present embodiment, the opening having a rectangular shape is an obliquely long opening, and the operation buttons are arranged in the obliquely adjacent arrangement of the obliquely long openings.

藉此，可充分確保斜向配置之各操作按鈕之前面的面積，且配置構成為簡潔化。即，對使用者為非常容易使用的操作按鈕，且可達到包含此等操作按鈕之操作單元的簡潔化。而操作單元之簡潔化，從生產成本及避免因結露所造成之濕氣的觀點來看為有利。Thereby, the area of the front surface of each operation button arranged obliquely can be sufficiently ensured, and the arrangement configuration is simplified. That is, an operation button that is very easy to use for the user, and simplification of the operation unit including the operation buttons can be achieved. The simplification of the operating unit is advantageous from the viewpoint of production cost and avoidance of moisture caused by condensation.

又，本實施型態具有包含有顯示部的構成，該顯示部鄰接至少2個以上矩形操作按鈕之中斜向之任何一端部之操作按鈕，且顯示關於貯藏室之動作的資訊。Further, the present embodiment has a configuration including a display portion that abuts an operation button of any one of the at least one of the at least two rectangular operation buttons, and displays information on the operation of the storage chamber.

如此一來，可實現包含斜向配置之顯示部之操作單元的簡潔化，且，使用者容易以同一視野獲取該操作按鈕與顯示部。In this way, the simplification of the operation unit including the display portion arranged obliquely can be realized, and the user can easily acquire the operation button and the display portion in the same field of view.

如以上說明，本發明包含有於前面具有開口部且可貯藏物品的貯藏室、可開閉地關閉貯藏室開口部之至少一部分的門、於縱向接連於門之前面所穿設之縱長開口而配置，且用以設定貯藏室之動作之至少2個以上矩形的操作按鈕、以及鄰接至少2個以上矩形操作按鈕之中最上部或最下部之操作按鈕而配置，且顯示關於貯藏室之動作之資訊的顯示部。As described above, the present invention includes a storage compartment having an opening at the front and storable articles, a door that can open and close at least a portion of the opening of the storage compartment, and a longitudinal opening that is longitudinally connected to the front surface of the door. Arranged, and configured to set at least two rectangular operation buttons for operating the storage chamber, and an operation button adjacent to an uppermost or lowermost portion of at least two or more rectangular operation buttons, and displaying an action regarding the storage room The display part of the information.

藉此，可充分確保各操作按鈕之前面的面積，且配置構成為簡潔者。即，對使用者為非常容易使用之操作按鈕，且，可達到包含此等操作按鈕之操作單元的簡潔化。由生產成本及避免因結露造成之濕氣等的觀點來看，操作單元的簡潔化為有利。又，可實現包含顯示部之操作單元的簡潔化，且，使用者容易以同一視野獲取該操作按鈕與顯示部。Thereby, the area of the front surface of each operation button can be sufficiently ensured, and the arrangement is simple. That is, the operation buttons that are very easy to use for the user, and the simplification of the operation unit including the operation buttons can be achieved. The simplification of the operating unit is advantageous from the viewpoint of production cost and avoidance of moisture due to condensation. Moreover, the simplification of the operation unit including the display unit can be realized, and the user can easily acquire the operation button and the display unit in the same field of view.

又，本發明之門係以平行於冰箱高度方向的直線為轉動軸而轉動的門，冰箱更包含有沿著與門之前述轉動軸相反側之端邊而配置的門裝飾板，縱長開口設於裝飾板。Further, the door of the present invention is a door that rotates in a direction parallel to the height direction of the refrigerator as a rotation axis, and the refrigerator further includes a door trim panel disposed along an end side opposite to the rotation axis of the door, the longitudinal opening Located on the decorative panel.

如此一來，能將4個操作按鈕配置於冰箱本體之外另設的門裝飾板，可達到容易進行冰箱之組裝及操作按鈕周邊的修理等。又，4個操作按鈕縱向排列於與門之轉動軸相反側之端邊，因此，對使用者易操作且不會損及冰箱整體的圖樣設計。In this way, the four operation buttons can be disposed on the door trim panel provided separately from the refrigerator body, and the assembly of the refrigerator and the repair of the operation button can be easily performed. Further, the four operation buttons are longitudinally arranged on the opposite side of the side opposite to the rotation axis of the door, and therefore, are easy to operate for the user and do not impair the overall pattern design of the refrigerator.

又，本發明更包含有配置於操作按鈕之後部之一對第一卡合構件，且係分別具有第一卡合面，而且兩個第一卡合面之間的距離愈朝後方愈寬的一對第一卡合構件、配置於與一對第一卡合構件對向之位置之一對第二卡合構件，且係分別具有第二卡合面，而且兩個第二卡合面之間的距離愈朝前方愈窄的一對第二卡合構件、以及與操作按鈕隔著預定間隔而配置於操作按鈕之左右，且朝前方突出的側壁，而一對第二卡合構件限制操作按鈕之上方向的位置，當操作按鈕被按下的情形下，藉著兩個第一卡合面與兩個第二卡合面相接，使操作按鈕之左右方向的位置被限制在配置於操作按鈕之左右之側壁之間大致中央。Moreover, the present invention further includes a pair of first engaging members disposed at a rear portion of the operation button, and each having a first engaging surface, and the distance between the two first engaging surfaces is wider toward the rear. a pair of first engaging members disposed at a position opposite to the pair of first engaging members and a second engaging member, each having a second engaging surface, and two second engaging surfaces A pair of second engaging members that are narrower toward the front and a side wall that is disposed at a predetermined interval from the operation button and that is disposed to the left and right of the operation button and protrudes toward the front, and the pair of second engaging members restricts the operation The position in the direction above the button, when the operation button is pressed, the two first engagement faces are connected to the two second engagement faces, so that the position of the operation button in the left-right direction is restricted to The left and right side walls of the operation button are substantially centered.

如上所述，操作按鈕被按下時之左右位置被限制在正規的位置。以如此的限制，在之後從被按下的狀態解放，操作按鈕往初始位置回復時，操作按鈕由正規的位置朝前方移動。因此，操作按鈕被左右側壁卡住的可能性極低。又，第二卡合構件使用於如此的操作按鈕之左右方向的位置限制、以及操作按鈕之上方向的位置限制，因此，上述構成為有效率的構成。As described above, the left and right positions when the operation button is pressed are limited to the regular position. With such a restriction, after the liberation from the pressed state and the operation button return to the initial position, the operation button moves from the normal position toward the front. Therefore, the possibility that the operation buttons are caught by the left and right side walls is extremely low. Further, since the second engagement member is used for the position restriction of the operation button in the left-right direction and the position restriction of the operation button in the upward direction, the above configuration is an efficient configuration.

又，本發明更包含有設置成由操作按鈕之左右端分別突出之突出狀，且具有愈遠離操作按鈕愈往後方後退之傾斜面部的導向構件、與操作按鈕隔著預定間隔而設置於操作按鈕之左右，且朝前方突出的側壁、以及使操作按鈕朝前方賦與勢能的賦與勢能體，而左右側壁分別具有將導向構件保持成可朝前後方向移動且限制操作按鈕之上下方向位置的導向溝，而且，藉著具有構成導向溝之前方向終端之溝終端部，限制操作按鈕從前後方向之初始位置朝前方移動，當操作按鈕從被按下的狀態解放並藉著賦與勢能體之賦與勢能力而往初始位置回復時，左右各導向構件之傾斜面部之其中任一者藉著與所對應之側壁之溝終端部滑動，使操作按鈕之左右位置被限制於左右各側壁間之大致中央。Moreover, the present invention further includes a guide member that is provided to protrude from the right and left ends of the operation button, and has a guide member that is inclined further away from the operation button, and is disposed at the operation button at a predetermined interval. The left side wall and the side wall projecting toward the front side and the potential energy body for imparting potential energy to the front side of the operation button, and the left and right side walls respectively have a guide for holding the guide member to be movable in the front-rear direction and restricting the position of the upper and lower sides of the operation button The groove, and by restricting the operation button from the initial position in the front-rear direction toward the front by having the groove end portion constituting the front end of the guide groove, when the operation button is released from the pressed state and by the assignment of the potential energy body When returning to the initial position with the potential capability, any one of the inclined surface portions of the left and right guide members is slid by the groove end portion of the corresponding side wall, so that the left and right positions of the operation buttons are restricted to the approximate between the left and right side walls. central.

如此一來，操作按鈕從被按下的狀態解放而往初始位置回復時之左右位置被限制在正規的位置。具體上，操作按鈕朝前方移動時，操作按鈕之左右端邊不會直接接觸側壁的狀態下，側壁之溝終端部與導向構件之傾斜面部一面滑動而操作按鈕一面往初始位置回復起來。藉此，可防止操作按鈕往初始位置回復時被側壁卡住。As a result, the left and right positions of the operation button when it is released from the pressed state and returned to the initial position are restricted to the regular position. Specifically, when the operation button is moved forward, the left and right end sides of the operation button do not directly contact the side wall, and the groove end portion of the side wall slides with the inclined surface portion of the guide member, and the operation button returns to the initial position. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the operation button from being caught by the side wall when returning to the initial position.

又，本發明之操作按鈕包含有形成操作按鈕之前面的前面構件、以及將前面構件保持成可裝卸的保持體。Further, the operation button of the present invention includes a front member that forms a front surface of the operation button, and a holding body that holds the front member detachable.

如此一來，例如前面構件污損的情形下、前面構件之表面的印字變薄的情形下、以及欲變更前面構件之顏色等情形下，可達到容易更換前面構件。又，可提供即使是用以設定冰箱之動作之複數操作按鈕也為簡潔的配置構成，且具有對使用者為便利性高之複數操作按鈕的冰箱。In this case, for example, in the case where the front member is stained, when the printing of the surface of the front member is thinned, and when the color of the front member is to be changed, the front member can be easily replaced. Further, it is possible to provide a refrigerator having a simple operation configuration for a plurality of operation buttons for setting the operation of the refrigerator, and having a plurality of operation buttons which are convenient for the user.

又，本發明具有與複數前述前面構件對應而配置之複數前述保持體，且相鄰之前述保持體藉著連結體而連結的構成。藉此，可防止相鄰之操作按鈕位置偏移。Moreover, the present invention has a configuration in which a plurality of the holders are disposed corresponding to a plurality of the front members, and the adjacent holders are connected by a joint. Thereby, the position of the adjacent operation buttons can be prevented from shifting.

產業上之利用性Industrial use

如上所述，本發明之冰箱係包含有用以設定冰箱之動作之複數操作按鈕的冰箱，且係簡潔的配置構成，而且包含有對使用者為便利性高的複數操作按鈕。因此，可適用於家庭用及業務用等各式樣種類及大小的冰箱等。As described above, the refrigerator of the present invention includes a refrigerator having a plurality of operation buttons for setting the operation of the refrigerator, and is a simple configuration, and includes a plurality of operation buttons which are convenient for the user. Therefore, it can be applied to refrigerators of various types and sizes such as household use and business use.

10‧‧‧操作單元10‧‧‧Operating unit

11‧‧‧操作按鈕11‧‧‧ operation button

12‧‧‧前面構件12‧‧‧ front components

13‧‧‧雙面膠帶13‧‧‧Double-sided tape

14‧‧‧保持體14‧‧‧ Keeping body

14a‧‧‧第一卡合構件14a‧‧‧First engagement member

14b‧‧‧第一卡合面14b‧‧‧First engagement surface

14c‧‧‧導向構件14c‧‧‧ Guide member

14d‧‧‧傾斜面部14d‧‧‧Sloping face

15‧‧‧基體15‧‧‧ base

15a‧‧‧第二卡合構件15a‧‧‧Second engaging member

15b‧‧‧第二卡合面15b‧‧‧Second engagement surface

15c‧‧‧側壁15c‧‧‧ side wall

15d‧‧‧導向溝15d‧‧‧ guiding groove

15e‧‧‧溝終端部15e‧‧‧Ditch Terminal

15f‧‧‧導向孔15f‧‧‧guide hole

16‧‧‧按鈕支撐部16‧‧‧Button support

17‧‧‧開關17‧‧‧ switch

18‧‧‧防水片18‧‧‧Waterproof sheet

19‧‧‧電子電路基板19‧‧‧Electronic circuit substrate

20‧‧‧賦與勢能體20‧‧‧ Assignment to potential energy

20a‧‧‧彈性板20a‧‧‧Elastic board

21‧‧‧凸部21‧‧‧ convex

30‧‧‧顯示部30‧‧‧Display Department

31‧‧‧LED蓋31‧‧‧LED cover

32‧‧‧LED32‧‧‧LED

51‧‧‧冰箱51‧‧‧ refrigerator

52‧‧‧隔熱箱體52‧‧‧Insulation box

53‧‧‧冷藏室(貯藏室)53‧‧‧Refrigeration room (storage room)

54‧‧‧製冰室54‧‧‧ Ice making room

55‧‧‧切換室55‧‧‧Switching room

56‧‧‧蔬果室56‧‧‧Vegetable Room

57‧‧‧冷凍室57‧‧‧Freezer

60a‧‧‧左門60a‧‧‧Left door

60b‧‧‧右門60b‧‧‧right door

61、62、63、64‧‧‧門61, 62, 63, 64‧‧‧

70‧‧‧內箱70‧‧‧ inner box

71‧‧‧外箱71‧‧‧Outer box

72‧‧‧發泡隔熱材72‧‧‧Foam insulation

80‧‧‧門裝飾板80‧‧‧ door trim panel

80a‧‧‧縱長開口80a‧‧‧Long opening

100‧‧‧操作按鈕100‧‧‧ operation button

101‧‧‧前面構件101‧‧‧ front components

101a‧‧‧卡合部101a‧‧‧Clock Department

102．．．保持體102. . . Hold body

102a．．．肋102a. . . rib

102b．．．卡合孔102b. . . Engagement hole

103．．．連結體103. . . Link

103a．．．第一連結構件103a. . . First joint member

103b．．．第二連結構件103b. . . Second joint member

112．．．門裝飾板112. . . Door trim panel

112a．．．開口112a. . . Opening

113．．．按鈕部113. . . Button section

118．．．控制基板118. . . Control substrate

119．．．控制基板單元119. . . Control substrate unit

200．．．保持單元200. . . Holding unit

300．．．基體300. . . Matrix

300a．．．突起部300a. . . Protrusion

300b．．．基部300b. . . Base

300c．．．抵接部300c. . . Abutment

第1圖係本發明之實施型態1之冰箱的正面圖。Fig. 1 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第2圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作單元之構成概要的分解立體圖。Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the outline of the configuration of the operation unit of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第3圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作單元之剖面構成之概要的放大圖。Fig. 3 is an enlarged view showing an outline of a cross-sectional configuration of an operation unit according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第4圖係本發明之實施型態1之保持體的正面概要圖。Fig. 4 is a front schematic view showing a holder of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第5圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之形狀及位置關係的剖面概要圖。Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the shape and positional relationship of the first engaging member and the second engaging member in the first embodiment of the present invention.

第6A圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之卡合狀態的剖面概要圖。Fig. 6A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the engagement state of the first engaging member and the second engaging member in the first embodiment of the present invention.

第6B圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之第一卡合構件及第二卡合構件之卡合狀態的放大立體圖。Fig. 6B is an enlarged perspective view showing the engagement state of the first engaging member and the second engaging member in the first embodiment of the present invention.

第7A圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之導向構件與側壁之位置關係的正面透視圖。Fig. 7A is a front perspective view showing the positional relationship between the guide member and the side wall of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第7B圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之導向溝之概要的側面圖。Fig. 7B is a side view showing an outline of a guide groove of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第7C圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作按鈕回復到初始位置之狀態的剖面概要圖。Fig. 7C is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the operation button of the embodiment 1 of the present invention is returned to the initial position.

第8圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之操作按鈕被按壓成傾斜時之一例的剖面概要圖。Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example in which the operation button of the embodiment 1 of the present invention is pressed to be inclined.

第9圖係顯示本發明之實施型態1之賦與勢能體之構成的正面概要圖。Fig. 9 is a front elevational view showing the configuration of the energizing body of the embodiment 1 of the present invention.

第10圖係本發明之實施型態2之要部立體圖。Fig. 10 is a perspective view of an essential part of an embodiment 2 of the present invention.

第11圖係保持單元之要部平面圖。Figure 11 is a plan view of the main part of the holding unit.

第12圖係基體之要部平面圖。Figure 12 is a plan view of the main part of the substrate.

第13圖係已組裝第10圖時之要部平面圖。Figure 13 is a plan view of the main part when the 10th figure has been assembled.

第14圖係本發明之實施型態3之冰箱的正面圖。Fig. 14 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 3 of the present invention.

第15圖係本發明之實施型態4之冰箱的正面圖。Fig. 15 is a front elevational view showing the refrigerator of the embodiment 4 of the present invention.

第16圖係顯示習知冰箱之控制基板單元之外觀的圖式。Fig. 16 is a view showing the appearance of a control substrate unit of a conventional refrigerator.

10．．．操作單元10. . . Operating unit

11．．．操作按鈕11. . . Operation button

12．．．前面構件12. . . Front member

13．．．雙面膠帶13. . . double-sided tape

14．．．保持體14. . . Hold body

15．．．基體15. . . Matrix

20．．．賦與勢能體20. . . Empowering potential energy

30．．．顯示部30. . . Display department

31．．．LED蓋31. . . LED cover

32．．．LED32. . . led

80．．．門裝飾板80. . . Door trim panel

80a．．．縱長開口80a. . . Longitudinal opening

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一種冰箱，包含有：貯藏室，係於前面具有開口部且可貯藏物品者；門，係可開閉地關閉前述貯藏室之前述開口部之至少一部分者；操作按鈕，係至少具有二個且為矩形，且縱向不設置分隔地接連配置於穿設在前述門之前面之一個縱長開口內，並用以設定前述冰箱之動作者；及顯示部，係配置成鄰接於前述至少2個矩形操作按鈕中之最上部或最下部之操作按鈕，且顯示關於前述冰箱之動作之資訊者，前述操作按鈕包含有形成前述操作按鈕之前面的前面構件、及可裝卸地保持前述前面構件的保持體，且複數之前述保持體係對應於複數之前述前面構件而配置，且相鄰之前述保持體藉著連結體而連結。 A refrigerator comprising: a storage compartment having an opening at the front and storing the article; and a door opening and closing the at least one of the opening of the storage compartment; the operation button having at least two a rectangular shape, which is disposed in a longitudinally long opening that is disposed in front of the door in front of the door, and is configured to set an actor of the refrigerator; and a display portion configured to be adjacent to the at least two rectangular operation buttons An operation button for the uppermost or lowermost portion of the middle, and displaying information about the operation of the refrigerator, the operation button includes a front member forming a front surface of the operation button, and a holder for detachably holding the front member, and The plurality of retention systems are disposed corresponding to the plurality of front members, and the adjacent holders are coupled by a joint. 如申請專利範圍第1項之冰箱，其中前述門係以平行於前述冰箱高度方向的直線為旋動軸而旋動的門，且前述冰箱更包含有沿著與前述門之前述旋動軸相反側之端邊配置的門裝飾板，又，前述縱長開口設於前述裝飾板。 The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the door is a door that is rotated by a straight line parallel to a height direction of the refrigerator, and the refrigerator further includes a reverse axis opposite to the aforementioned door. The door trim panel disposed at the end of the side, and the longitudinal opening is provided in the decorative panel. 如申請專利範圍第1項之冰箱，其更包含有：一對第一卡合構件，係配置於前述操作按鈕之後部之一對第一卡合構件，且分別具有第一卡合面，並且兩個前述第一卡合面之間的距離朝後方擴大者；一對第二卡合構件，係配置於與前述一對第一卡合 構件對向之位置之一對第二卡合構件，且係分別具有第二卡合面，而且兩個前述第二卡合面之間的距離朝前方縮小者；及側壁，係與前述操作按鈕隔著預定間隔而配置於前述操作按鈕之左右，且朝前方突出者，又，前述一對第二卡合構件限制前述操作按鈕之上方向的位置，當前述操作按鈕被按下時，兩個前述第一卡合面與兩個前述第二卡合面相接，藉此前述操作按鈕之左右方向的位置受限制在配置於前述操作按鈕之左右之側壁間的大致中央者。 The refrigerator of claim 1, further comprising: a pair of first engaging members disposed on one of the pair of first engaging members at a rear portion of the operation button, and having a first engaging surface, respectively, and a distance between the two first engaging surfaces is increased toward the rear; a pair of second engaging members are disposed in engagement with the pair of first ones One of the opposite positions of the member is opposite to the second engaging member, and each has a second engaging surface, and the distance between the two aforementioned second engaging surfaces is reduced toward the front; and the side wall is connected to the aforementioned operation button Arranged to the left and right of the operation button at a predetermined interval, and protruding toward the front, the pair of second engaging members restrict the position of the upper direction of the operation button, when the operation button is pressed, two The first engagement surface is in contact with the two second engagement surfaces, and the position of the operation button in the left-right direction is restricted to a substantially central position disposed between the left and right side walls of the operation button. 如申請專利範圍第1項之冰箱，其更包含有：導向構件，係設置成由前述操作按鈕之左右端分別突出之突出狀，且具有愈遠離前述操作按鈕愈往後方後退之傾斜面部者；側壁，係與前述操作按鈕隔著預定間隔而設置於前述操作按鈕之左右，且朝前方突出者；及賦與勢能體，係使前述操作按鈕朝前方賦與勢能者，又，左右之前述側壁分別具有將前述導向構件保持成可朝前後方向移動且限制前述操作按鈕之上下方向位置的導向溝，而且，藉著具有構成前述導向溝之前方向終端之溝終端部，限制前述操作按鈕從前後方向之初始位置朝前方移動，當前述操作按鈕從被按下的狀態解放並藉著前述賦與勢能體之賦與勢能力而返回前述初始位置時，左 右各前述導向構件之傾斜面部之任一者藉著與所對應之前述側壁之溝終端部滑動，使前述操作按鈕之左右位置受限制於左右各前述側壁間之大致中央。 The refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising: a guiding member which is provided with a protruding shape protruding from the left and right ends of the operation button, and having an inclined surface which is further away from the operation button and receding backward; The side wall is disposed on the left and right sides of the operation button at a predetermined interval from the operation button, and protrudes toward the front side; and the potential energy body is configured such that the operation button is biased toward the front, and the left and right side walls are Each of the guide members is configured to hold the guide member so as to be movable in the front-rear direction and to restrict the position of the operation button in the up-down direction, and to restrict the operation button from the front-rear direction by having a groove end portion constituting the front end of the guide groove The initial position moves toward the front, and when the aforementioned operation button is released from the pressed state and returns to the initial position by the aforementioned imparting ability of the potential energy body, the left Any one of the inclined surface portions of the right guide members is slid by the groove end portion of the corresponding side wall, so that the left and right positions of the operation buttons are restricted to substantially the center between the left and right side walls. 如申請專利範圍第1項之冰箱，其中前述連結體係由前述保持體之左右兩側面突出的第一連結構件、及平行連結於前述保持體之兩側部的第二連結構件一體地連接而構成者，且前述第一連結構件係由前述保持體之左右兩側面部之大致中央部分突出。 The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the connecting system is integrally connected to the first connecting member that protrudes from the left and right side surfaces of the holding body, and the second connecting member that is connected in parallel to both side portions of the holding body. In the configuration, the first connecting member protrudes from a substantially central portion of the left and right side faces of the holding body.