18097614. REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY COVERING OPENING OF OUTER PLATE OF DOOR simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)

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REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY COVERING OPENING OF OUTER PLATE OF DOOR

Organization Name

LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor(s)

Jisu Park of Seoul (KR)

Taehoon Choi of Seoul (KR)

REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY COVERING OPENING OF OUTER PLATE OF DOOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18097614 titled 'REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY COVERING OPENING OF OUTER PLATE OF DOOR

Simplified Explanation

Abstract: The patent application describes a refrigerator that allows a user to selectively make a part of the refrigerator door transparent, enabling them to see inside the refrigerator even when the door is closed.

  • The refrigerator has a feature that allows the user to make a portion of the door transparent.
  • This feature can be operated by the user to see the contents of the refrigerator without opening the door.
  • The transparency of the door can be controlled by the user as per their preference.
  • The user can easily switch between a transparent and non-transparent state of the door.
  • The technology enables the user to check the contents of the refrigerator without letting the cold air escape.

Potential Applications:

  • Home refrigerators with transparent doors can be useful in households to easily check the availability of food items without opening the door.
  • In commercial settings, such as restaurants or grocery stores, transparent doors can help customers quickly locate items they need.
  • Transparent doors can be beneficial in medical facilities to easily identify and access specific medications or samples stored in refrigerators.

Problems Solved:

  • The technology solves the problem of having to open the refrigerator door to check its contents, which can lead to loss of cold air and energy waste.
  • It eliminates the need for users to guess or remember what is inside the refrigerator, making it more convenient and efficient.

Benefits:

  • The user can easily see the contents of the refrigerator without opening the door, saving time and energy.
  • It helps in reducing energy consumption by minimizing the frequency of door openings.
  • The technology provides a more convenient and user-friendly experience for accessing and organizing items in the refrigerator.


Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator is characterized by enabling at least a part of a refrigerator door to be selectively transparent by a user's operation, such that the user sees through an inside of the refrigerator while the refrigerator door is closed.