Patent ID: 8573001
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: B67D,F25D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for operating a dispenser in a refrigerator, comprising: a base member having a switch by which a dispenser of a refrigerator is operated; a pushing member for transferring a pushing force to the switch; and a plurality of connection units connecting the pushing member and the base member to each other, each of the connection units including: wherein the coupling protrusion is provided with a groove in a length direction of the coupling protrusion, wherein a guide protrusion is provided at one side of the base member so as to guide movement of the pushing member along the groove, wherein the base member has a supporting protrusion provided at one side of the base member, the supporting protrusion facing the guide protrusion and supporting the coupling protrusion to prevent the coupling protrusion from being separated from the guide protrusion, the coupling protrusion being fitted into the guide protrusion, and wherein the pushing member is provided with a pushing protrusion at a middle portion of one of both side ends of the pushing member so as to transfer the pushing force to the switch.