Multi-joint link hinge and refrigerator including the same

A multi-joint link hinge comprising:

• a hinge bracket comprising:
• a base portion that defines a plurality of screw coupling holes at a vertical surface thereof;
• and
• a plurality of side portions that extend from the base portion in a horizontal direction and are spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction;
• a plurality of links coupled between the plurality of side portions along an axis that extends in the vertical direction,
• a door bracket coupled to the plurality of links, the door bracket defining a door bracket hole at each of top and bottom surfaces thereof;
• and
• a rotation shaft that passes through the plurality of links and the door bracket holes, the rotation shaft protruding from the top and bottom surfaces of the door bracket.

A refrigerator comprising:

• a cabinet that defines a storage space;
• a cabinet bracket disposed at a top surface of the cabinet or a bottom surface of the cabinet;
• a door configured to, based on rotating relative to the cabinet, open and close at least a portion of the storage space;
• and
• a hinge that connects the door to the cabinet, the hinge comprising:
• a hinge bracket coupled to the cabinet bracket,
• a door bracket disposed at a top surface of the door or a bottom surface of the door, and
• a plurality of links coupled between the hinge bracket and the door bracket.

A refrigerator comprising:

• a cabinet that defines a storage space;
• a cabinet bracket disposed at a top surface of the cabinet;
• a hinge cover that covers the cabinet bracket, the hinge cover defining a cover opening at a front side thereof;
• a door configured to, based on rotating relative to the cabinet, open and close at least a portion of the storage space, the door defining a hinge mounting portion recessed from a top surface of the door;
• a door bracket disposed at the hinge mounting portion;
• a hinge bracket disposed at the cabinet bracket;
• a plurality of links that connect the hinge bracket to the door bracket;
• and
• an upper cover disposed at the hinge mounting portion and configured to cover the hinge bracket,
• wherein a portion of the upper cover is configured to insert into the cover opening based on the door being closed.