Patent ID: 11940206
Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
Field: Other consumer goods (Other fields)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 13:
14. A refrigerator comprising:
an inner case that defines a storage space;
an outer case with an inside surface that is spaced apart from an outside surface of the inner case and that encompasses the inner case;
a vacuum space that is located between the inner case and the outer case, and that is configured to be sealed to maintain a vacuum state for heat insulating between the inner case and the outer case;
a getter that is provided in the vacuum space and that is configured to collect gas;
a front cover that connects and seals front edges of the inner case and the outer case, and extends across the front edges of the inner case and the outer case;
a blocking member that is configured to perform a sealing function and reduce a heat transfer rate between the inner case and the outer case, the blocking member being arranged in front of the vacuum space and being configured to block the vacuum space, the blocking member including:
a first portion that is configured to connect with the inner case;
a second portion that is configured to connect with the outer case;
a third portion that is located between the first portion and the second portion and that has an arch shape to increase a heat path defined by the blocking member;
a first coupling groove coupled to and supported on the front edge of the inner case; and
a second coupling groove coupled to and supported on the front edge of the outer case; and

a reinforcing member that is configured to reinforce strength of the outer case or the inner case, wherein the reinforcing member is configured to be blocked from contacting the third portion of the blocking member, and
wherein the blocking member has a thin film shape.