18358729. DOOR OPENING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 DOOR OPENING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DOOR OPENING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
DOOR OPENING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joongkyung Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Seunghoon Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
DOOR OPENING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18358729 titled 'DOOR OPENING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a refrigerator with a unique door opening device that allows for easy access to the storage compartment.
- The refrigerator includes a main body with a storage compartment inside.
- A drawer-type door is slidably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment.
- The door cap has a handle pocket, and a door opening device is coupled to the door cap to open the drawer-type door.
- The door opening device includes a handle lever, a slider, and a pusher that work together to open the door efficiently.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied to various types of refrigerators and other appliances with sliding doors, improving user experience and convenience.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of difficult access to the storage compartment in refrigerators with sliding doors, providing a more user-friendly solution.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include easier access to the storage compartment, improved functionality of the refrigerator, and enhanced user experience.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include refrigerators for residential and commercial use, as well as other appliances with sliding doors.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be refrigerators with traditional handle mechanisms for opening the doors. However, the specific design and functionality of the door opening device described in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the door opening device improve the overall user experience of the refrigerator?
The door opening device allows for easy and smooth opening of the storage compartment door, making it more convenient for users to access their food and beverages.
What materials are used in the construction of the door opening device?
The materials used in the construction of the door opening device are not specified in the patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a refrigerator including a main body, a storage compartment provided inside the main body with a front side that is open, a drawer-type door slidably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment, and including a door cap having a handle pocket, and a door opening device coupled to the door cap and configured to open the drawer-type door. The door opening device includes a handle lever rotatably coupled to the door cap. The door opening device includes a slider disposed at a rear of the handle lever to perform straight linear motion in an upper-to-lower direction by the handle lever. The door opening device includes a pusher coupled at a rear of the slider to perform straight linear motion in a front-to-rear direction, and, while the slider is moving upward, perform straight linear motion rearward to press the main body to open the drawer-type door.
