18214766. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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REFRIGERATOR

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Eun Heo of Suwon-si (KR)

Huido Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Kyoungsun Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Jisick Hwang of Suwon-si (KR)

REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18214766 titled 'REFRIGERATOR

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a refrigerator with a unique drawer and cover system to optimize storage space.

  • Main body with a storage chamber open on the front side
  • Drawer in the storage chamber for storage space
  • Shelf on the drawer with a gap between the front surface and the drawer
  • Vertically movable cover connected to the shelf to cover the gap
  • Cover position adjuster to adjust the size of the gap by moving the cover vertically

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied to various types of refrigerators, freezers, or other storage units where maximizing storage space is important.

Problems Solved

- Efficient use of storage space in refrigerators - Preventing items from falling out of the gap between the shelf and drawer - Easy access to items stored in the drawer

Benefits

- Increased storage capacity in refrigerators - Improved organization and accessibility of stored items - Customizable storage space based on individual needs


Original Abstract Submitted

A refrigerator includes a main body; a storage chamber provided in the main body so that a front side of the storage chamber is open; a drawer provided in the storage chamber and configured to be inserted into and withdrawn from the storage chamber, wherein an interior of the drawer forms a storage space; a shelf provided on the drawer, wherein a front surface of the shelf and the drawer are spaced apart by a gap; a cover vertically movably connected to the shelf and configured to cover the gap; and a cover position adjuster contacting the shelf and the cover and configured to adjust an area of the gap by vertically moving the cover.