Lg electronics inc. (20240118018). REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240118018 titled 'REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a magnet mounted on the door and a magnetic field sensor on the main body to detect the door's open/closed status and the amount of pressure on the door without direct contact.
- Magnet mounted on the door
- Magnetic field sensor on the main body
- Detects open/closed status and pressure on the door without direct contact
- Prevents deformation, deterioration, wear, etc. of contact portion
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied to various types of refrigerators and other appliances with automatic doors to improve functionality and aesthetics.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the issues of deformation, deterioration, and wear on the contact portion of the door that can occur with traditional contact-based sensors.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved durability, reduced maintenance needs, and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance for the refrigerator.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be utilized in the manufacturing of refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances with automatic doors to enhance their performance and longevity.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be traditional contact-based sensors used in refrigerators and other appliances with automatic doors.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the magnet and magnetic field sensor communicate to accurately detect the door's status and pressure without direct contact? 2. Are there any potential limitations or drawbacks to using this type of sensor technology in refrigerators or other appliances?
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator and a method for controlling an automatic door thereof are disclosed. the refrigerator includes a magnet mounted to a door and a magnetic field sensor mounted to a main body, so as to detect whether the door is open or closed and a pressed amount of the door according to a change in distance between the magnetic field sensor and the magnet even without a direct contact with the door. this can make appearance of the refrigerator beautiful and prevent an occurrence of deformation, deterioration, wear, and the like of a contact portion due to the contact with the door.
