Ice cube outlet cover assembly for refrigerator

摘要

An ice cube outlet cover assembly for a refrigerator includes an improved cover (40) and a cover actuating lever (50) for providing opening and closing of an ice cube outlet (22). The cover (40) and lever (50) include a hinge portion (49) and hinge member (53) which are made of a flexible material and include respective hinge shafts (42 and 53a) for rotatably supporting the associated cover (40) and lever (50). Shaft supporting members (43 and 54) are provided on the inner wall (25a) of an access opening (25) in which the hinge shafts (42 and 53a) are easily fitted by bending and releasing the hinge portion (49) and hinge member (53). The hinge portion (49) and hinge member (53) include respective spring supporting bars (44 and 53b) on which springs (45 and 47) are mounted to return the cover (40) and lever (50), respectively, to the original positions thereof when an ice dispensing operation is completed.