17718991. REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Dongyeong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Seongwoo Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Byoungjae Cho of Suwon-si (KR)

Taecheol Park of Suwon-si (KR)

REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17718991 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator with a detachable door panel that can be easily installed on the door body. The door panel is attached by coupling a lower fixing portion with a lower cap protrusion, accommodating an upper fixing portion in an accommodating space through a panel passing portion, and using a fixing cover to couple with the upper fixing portion.

  • The refrigerator has a main body with a storage room and a door that can be opened and closed.
  • The door consists of a door body and a detachable door panel.
  • The door panel can be easily installed on the door body.
  • The lower fixing portion of the door panel is coupled with a lower cap protrusion on the door body.
  • The upper fixing portion of the door panel is accommodated in an accommodating space through a panel passing portion.
  • A fixing cover is accommodated in the same space through a cover passing portion and is coupled with the upper fixing portion.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Household refrigerators
  • Commercial refrigerators
  • Industrial refrigerators

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Simplifies the installation process of the door panel on the refrigerator.
  • Allows for easy detachment and replacement of the door panel.
  • Provides a secure and stable attachment of the door panel to the door body.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Convenient and user-friendly installation and replacement of the door panel.
  • Enhances the aesthetic appearance of the refrigerator by allowing customization with different door panels.
  • Reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs by simplifying the door panel attachment process.


Original Abstract Submitted

A refrigerator including a main body having a storage room, and a door to open and close the storage room, wherein the door includes a door body and a door panel detachably mountable on the door body. The door panel may be installed on the door body by coupling a lower fixing portion with a lower cap protrusion, accommodating an upper fixing portion in an accommodating space through a panel passing portion, and accommodating a fixing cover in the accommodating space through a cover passing portion to be coupled with the upper fixing portion.