Patent ID: 8814284
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: F25D

Abstract:
1. A refrigerator, comprising: a main body having a first storage area in which a first plurality of shelves are arranged vertically; a main door rotatably coupled to a front of the main body, the main door configured to be in close contact with a front surface of the main body when the main door is in a closed position; a sub door rotatably coupled to a front of the main door, the sub door configured to be in close contact with a front surface of the main door when the sub door is in a closed position; a first hinge assembly which connects an upper surface of the main door and an upper surface of the main body; and a second hinge assembly which connects an upper surface of the sub door and the upper surface of the main door, wherein the main door includes: wherein the sub door includes a sub door side magnet provided such that the sub door is in close contact with the main door, wherein handles are respectively formed in the main door and the sub door extending in length directions of the doors, such that the main door and the sub door rotate in the same direction to be opened, wherein the sub door is provided in such a manner that the sub door covers a region where the handle of the main door is formed at a front side of the main door, wherein the handle of the main door or the handle of the sub door is configured to be selectively accessible, wherein at least a portion of an upper surface of the sub door and at least a portion of an upper surface of the main door are substantially coplanar, wherein a side surface of the main body, a side surface of the main door and a side surface of the sub door are substantially coplanar; and wherein the magnetic force of the magnet on the main door is configured to be greater than the magnetic force of the magnet on the sub door.