View source for 18276575. REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)

=REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:LG Electronics Inc.|LG Electronics Inc.]]


[[Category:LG Electronics Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Hyunbum Kim of Seoul (KR)|Hyunbum Kim of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Hyunbum Kim of Seoul (KR)]]

[[:Category:Seungyoon Cho of Seoul (KR)|Seungyoon Cho of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Seungyoon Cho of Seoul (KR)]]

==REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18276575 titled 'REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a refrigerator with a magnet mounted on the door and a magnetic field sensor on the main body to detect the door's open/closed status and the amount the door is pressed without direct contact.

* Magnet mounted on the door
* Magnetic field sensor on the main body
* Detects open/closed status and pressed amount of the door
* Prevents deformation, deterioration, wear, etc. of contact portion
* No direct contact with the door

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied to other appliances with automatic doors, such as ovens, dishwashers, and cabinets.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of contact wear and deformation that can occur in traditional automatic door systems.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include a longer lifespan for the automatic door system, improved appearance of the appliance, and reduced maintenance costs.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
This technology could be valuable for manufacturers of appliances with automatic doors, as it can improve the durability and aesthetics of their products.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of proximity sensors in automatic door systems to detect the door's status without direct contact.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology impact energy efficiency in the refrigerator? ===
This article does not address how the use of the magnetic field sensor and magnet may impact the energy efficiency of the refrigerator.

=== Are there any potential safety concerns with this technology? ===
The article does not mention any safety concerns that may arise from the use of the magnetic field sensor and magnet in the automatic door system.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A refrigerator and a method for controlling an automatic door thereof are disclosed. The refrigerator includes a magnet mounted to a door and a magnetic field sensor mounted to a main body, so as to detect whether the door is open or closed and a pressed amount of the door according to a change in distance between the magnetic field sensor and the magnet even without a direct contact with the door. This can make appearance of the refrigerator beautiful and prevent an occurrence of deformation, deterioration, wear, and the like of a contact portion due to the contact with the door.



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