17970947. MODULE REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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MODULE REFRIGERATOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Changhyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Eungryeol Seo of Suwon-si (KR)
MODULE REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17970947 titled 'MODULE REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a modular refrigerator that consists of a main cabinet and a sub-cabinet that can be attached to different sides of the main cabinet. The main cabinet has a cooling unit and three connection ducts for cold air to flow towards the right, upper, and left sides. The sub-cabinet has three branch ducts that align with the connection ducts when attached to the respective sides.
- The modular refrigerator consists of a main cabinet and a sub-cabinet that can be selectively attached to different sides of the main cabinet.
- The main cabinet includes a cooling unit and three connection ducts for cold air to flow towards the right, upper, and left sides.
- The sub-cabinet has three branch ducts that align with the connection ducts when attached to the respective sides.
- When the sub-cabinet is attached to the right side, the first branch duct communicates with the first connection duct.
- When the sub-cabinet is attached to the upper side, the second branch duct communicates with the second connection duct.
- When the sub-cabinet is attached to the left side, the third branch duct communicates with the third connection duct.
Potential Applications
- Residential refrigerators with customizable configurations.
- Commercial refrigerators with flexible storage options.
- Modular refrigeration systems for restaurants and foodservice establishments.
Problems Solved
- Limited storage options in traditional refrigerators.
- Inflexible refrigerator designs that cannot be customized.
- Difficulty in adapting refrigerators to different spatial requirements.
Benefits
- Increased storage capacity and flexibility.
- Customizable configurations to suit individual needs.
- Efficient utilization of space in refrigerators.
Original Abstract Submitted
A modular refrigerator including a main cabinet, and a sub-cabinet selectively coupleable to a right side, an upper side, and a left side, of the main cabinet. The main cabinet includes a cooling unit, a first connection duct for cold air generated by the cooling unit to flow toward the right side, a second connection duct for the cold air to flow toward the upper side, and a third connection duct for the cold air to flow toward the left side. The sub-cabinet includes a first branch duct that, when the sub-cabinet is coupled to the right side, communicates with the first connection duct, a second branch duct that, when the sub-cabinet is coupled to the upper side, communicates with the second connection duct, and a third branch duct that, when the sub-cabinet is coupled to the left side, communicates with third connection duct.
