17870149. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17870149 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a food dispenser installed on the door. The food dispenser has a detachable food storage portion above a food withdrawal portion. The food storage portion includes an opening and closing device with a resting body, a push member, a shutter, and a locker to lock the shutter.
- The food dispenser in the refrigerator allows for easy withdrawal of food items.
- The food storage portion is detachable, providing flexibility in organizing and accessing food.
- The opening and closing device ensures proper control of the food outlet.
- The push member and shutter work together to open and close the outlet.
- The locker securely locks the shutter to prevent accidental opening.
Potential Applications
- Household refrigerators and freezers.
- Commercial refrigeration units in restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores.
Problems Solved
- Difficulty in accessing and withdrawing food items from a refrigerator.
- Limited storage options and organization within a refrigerator.
- Lack of control over the food outlet, leading to potential spills or spoilage.
Benefits
- Convenient and easy access to stored food items.
- Flexibility in organizing and arranging food within the refrigerator.
- Improved control over the food outlet, reducing the risk of spills or spoilage.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator including: a main body; a storage room inside the main body; a door opening and closing the storage room; and a food dispenser installed on the door and configured to withdraw food to outside. The food dispenser includes: a food withdrawal portion, and a food storage portion being detachable from the food withdrawal portion and provided above the food withdrawal portion, and the food storage portion includes an opening and closing device including: a resting body forming an outlet through which food stored in the food storage portion moves, the resting body rested on the food withdrawal portion; a push member coupled with the resting body and being movable in a front-rear direction; a shutter moving in an opposite direction of a moving direction of the push member by interworking with the push member to open and close the outlet; and a locker to lock the shutter.
