Refrigerator

Abstract

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cabinet which forms a storage space; a door which opens/closes the storage space; an accommodation member which is provided in the storage space; and a device which is detachably mounted to the accommodation member and performs additional functions in a connected state, wherein: the accommodation member includes a first connection part which is connected to a control unit for controlling the device; the device includes a second connection part; and when the device is mounted, the first connection part and the second connection part are connected to each other so that power can be supplied to the device and signals can be delivered from/to the control unit.

1 . A refrigerator comprising:
 a cabinet forming a storage space;   a door opening and closing the storage space;   an accommodation member provided in the storage space; and   a device detachably mounted on the accommodation member and performing an additional function in a connected state,   wherein the accommodation member is provided with a first connection part connected to a control part for controlling the device,   wherein the device is provided with a second connection part, and   wherein when the device is mounted, the first connection part and the second connection part are connected to each other so as to supply power to the device and transmit signals to the control part.   
     
     
         2 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 ,
 Wherein the cabinet includes:   an outer case forming an outer appearance;   an inner case forming the storage space; and   an insulation material filled between the outer case and the inner case, and   wherein the accommodation member is provided in the inner case and is embedded by the insulation material.   
     
     
         3 . The refrigerator of  claim 2 ,
 wherein the accommodation member forms a recessed space to accommodate at least a part of the device, and   Wherein the space is recessed into the wall surface of the storage space.   
     
     
         4 . The refrigerator of  claim 3 ,
 wherein an insulation member which is in contact with the insulation material and has a higher insulation coefficient than the insulation material is disposed on the outer surface of the accommodation member.   
     
     
         5 . The refrigerator of  claim 3 ,
 wherein the first connection part is provided in the space and protrudes toward the direction into which the device is inserted.   
     
     
         6 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the accommodation member includes a case forming a mounting space in which the device is received, and   wherein the first connection part is provided at a position facing the second connection part and is connected to the second connection part during the mounting process of the device.   
     
     
         7 . The refrigerator of  claim 6 ,
 wherein a fitting part is formed which is formed in a shape corresponding to each other around the case and the device, and when the device is mounted, comes into contact with each other to have a directionality.   
     
     
         8 . The refrigerator of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 a guide projection protruding from the device and extending in the same direction as the second connection part; and   a guide part recessed into the case facing the guide projection and formed on the same surface as the first connection part,   wherein while the guide projection is inserted into the guide part, the coupling the first connection part and the second connection part are guided.   
     
     
         9 . The refrigerator of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the guide protrusion is formed symmetrically with respect to the second connection part.   
     
     
         10 . The refrigerator of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the guide projection is formed to protrude further than the second connection part.   
     
     
         11 . The refrigerator of  claim 6 ,
 wherein the device includes:   a module connected to the second connection part and for driving the device,   a main body accommodating the module and through which the second connection part is exposed; and   a device cover shielding the mounting space and is exposed to the storage space.   
     
     
         12 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a cover detachably mounted on the accommodation member and shielding the first connection part when the device is not mounted.   
     
     
         13 . The refrigerator of  claim 12 ,
 wherein the cover forms a part of the wall surface of the storage space while being mounted on the accommodation member.   
     
     
         14 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 ,
 wherein a plurality of the accommodation members are provided in the storage space, and   wherein the device is mounted in at least one of the plurality of accommodation members.   
     
     
         15 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the first connection part and the second connection part are configured as USB terminals.   
     
     
         16 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the control part is configured to recognize the type of the device, and   wherein a corresponding program for driving the recognized device is stored.   
     
     
         17 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the device is exposed to the inside of the storage space while mounted on the accommodation member.   
     
     
         18 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the accommodation member is provided in a door liner forming the rear surface of the door.   
     
     
         19 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a filler shielding between a pair of doors disposed in parallel,   wherein the accommodation member is provided in the filler.   
     
     
         20 . The refrigerator of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the control part is provided in the cabinet and controls the operation of the refrigerator and the device.