US Patent Application 18118864. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract

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REFRIGERATOR

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.


Inventor(s)

Juno Kwon of Suwon-si (KR)


Dongho Lee of Suwon-si (KR)


Gahyeong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)


Jin Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)


REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

  • This abstract for appeared for US patent application number 18118864 Titled 'REFRIGERATOR'

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator with a unique inner door design. The inner door has an opening between its front and rear surfaces, as well as two side surfaces. There is also a dike that protrudes from the rear surface of the inner door, which has two inner surfaces. The front of the inner door is covered by an outer door that can be opened to access the opening.

The refrigerator also includes a water supply unit, which consists of a water supply case, an outlet to supply water, and a water level sensor. The outlet is used to provide water to a detachable water bucket when it is installed in the water supply case. The water level sensor is responsible for detecting the water level in the water bucket.

The rear surface of the inner door has a spacing portion located between the second inner surface of the dike and the second opening side surface. The water supply unit is installed on the dike, specifically behind the spacing portion.

In summary, this refrigerator has a unique inner door design with an opening, a dike, and a water supply unit that can provide water to a detachable water bucket.


Original Abstract Submitted

A refrigerator having an inner door including an opening between the front and rear surfaces of the inner door, first and second opening side surfaces, and a dike protruding from the rear surface of the inner door and including first and second dike inner surfaces; an outer door on the front of the inner door to open to access the opening; and a water supply unit including a water supply case, an outlet to supply water to a detachable water bucket when the water bucket is installed in the water supply case, and a water level sensor to detect a water level of the water bucket. The rear surface of the inner door includes a spacing portion between the second dike inner surface and the second opening side surface, and the water supply unit is installed on the dike with a portion positioned behind the spacing portion.