18390123. REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
Contents
- 1 REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY - 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
REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18390123 titled 'REFRIGERATOR HAVING PANEL ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a refrigerator with a control method that allows a user to 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 selectively make a portion of the door transparent.
- This feature enables the user to see inside the refrigerator without opening the door.
- The transparency of the door can be controlled by the user through a specific operation.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in smart refrigerators, food storage units, and display cases where users may want to see the contents without opening the door.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of users needing to open the refrigerator door to check its contents, which can lead to temperature fluctuations and energy loss.
Benefits
The user can easily check the contents of the refrigerator without opening the door, leading to energy savings and maintaining a more stable internal temperature.
Potential Commercial Applications
- Smart refrigerators for homes and commercial kitchens
- Display cases in grocery stores and restaurants
Possible Prior Art
There are no known prior art examples of refrigerators with selectively transparent doors.
Unanswered Questions
How does the user control the transparency of the door?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the user can make the door transparent. This could involve a button, touch screen, or voice command.
What materials are used to create the transparent portion of the door?
The patent application does not mention the materials used to make the door transparent. This could be important for durability and visibility.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided are a refrigerator and a control method thereof. 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.
