17988381. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)
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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17988381 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a cabinet and a door that opens and closes the storage space. The door includes a panel assembly with a lighting device, a panel, a light guide plate, and an upper bracket. The light guide plate guides the light from the lighting device to the panel, and its upper end is accommodated in the upper bracket.
- The refrigerator has a door with a panel assembly that includes a lighting device, a panel, a light guide plate, and an upper bracket.
- The light guide plate guides the light from the lighting device to the panel.
- The upper end of the light guide plate is accommodated in the upper bracket.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This technology can be used in various types of refrigerators, both for residential and commercial purposes.
- It can also be applied to other appliances or devices that require lighting in a similar manner.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The lighting device and light guide plate provide efficient and uniform illumination of the storage space in the refrigerator.
- The panel assembly design allows for easy installation and replacement of the lighting device and panel.
Benefits of this technology:
- The lighting device and light guide plate ensure that the entire storage space is well-illuminated, making it easier for users to locate items inside the refrigerator.
- The panel assembly design simplifies the maintenance and replacement of the lighting device and panel, reducing downtime and costs.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator includes a cabinet, in which a storage space is defined, and a door configured to open and close the storage space. The door includes a door body and a panel assembly mounted in front of the door body. The panel assembly includes a lighting device configured to irradiate light, a panel which is configured to define a front surface of the door and through which light is transmitted, a light guide plate provided behind the panel to guide the light irradiated from the lighting device to the panel, and an upper bracket provided above the panel to define a top surface of the panel assembly. The light guide plate extends more upward than an upper end of the panel, and an extending upper end of the light guide plate is accommodated in the upper bracket.
