20240044565. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)

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REFRIGERATOR

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor(s)

Jinil Hong of Seoul (KR)

Nayoung Kim of Seoul (KR)

Ayoung Choo of Seoul (KR)

REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044565 titled 'REFRIGERATOR

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator with a storage space, a door, and an evaporator that generates cold air. It also includes two ice makers, one in the door and one in the storage space, with separate cold air guides for each.

  • The refrigerator has a storage space and a door that opens and closes.
  • It has an evaporator that generates cold air.
  • There are two ice makers, one in the door and one in the storage space.
  • The door covers the second ice maker when closed.
  • There are separate cold air guides for each ice maker.

Potential Applications:

  • Residential refrigerators for homes and apartments.
  • Commercial refrigerators for restaurants and food service establishments.
  • Industrial refrigerators for large-scale food storage.

Problems Solved:

  • Provides convenient access to ice from both the door and the storage space.
  • Ensures that the second ice maker is covered and protected when the door is closed.
  • Efficiently guides cold air to each ice maker for optimal ice production.

Benefits:

  • Increased convenience for users with two ice makers.
  • Enhanced protection for the second ice maker when not in use.
  • Improved ice production efficiency.


Original Abstract Submitted

a refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage space, a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the storage space, and an evaporator configured to generate cold air. the refrigerator also includes a first ice maker provided in the door, a second ice maker provided in the storage space and configured to be covered by the door when the door is closed, a first cold air guide configured to guide the cold air to the first ice maker, and a second cold air guide configured to guide the cold air to the second ice maker.