18233677. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
REFRIGERATOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeonghun Shin of Suwon-si (KR)
REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18233677 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a door opening device that includes a drive motor and a switch module mounted in the door.
- The refrigerator includes a main body with a storage compartment.
- The door is rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment.
- The door opening device in the main body has a drive motor to open the door.
- The door consists of a door front member, a door side member with an opening, a side cap with a recessed handle and a switch mounting space.
- The switch module is mounted in the switch mounting space through the opening to receive input for operating the door opening device.
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- Potential Applications
- Household refrigerators
- Commercial refrigerators
- Industrial refrigeration units
- Problems Solved
- Convenient and easy access to the storage compartment of the refrigerator
- Efficient operation of the door opening mechanism
- Integration of a switch module for controlling the door opening device
- Benefits
- Improved user experience with a convenient handle and switch for opening the door
- Enhanced efficiency in accessing items stored in the refrigerator
- Streamlined design for a sleek and modern look in refrigeration appliances
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator includes: a main body including a storage compartment; a door rotatably coupled to the main body and configured to open and close the storage compartment; and a door opening device provided in the main body and including a drive motor, the door opening device being configured to open the door, wherein the door includes: a door front member forming a front surface of the door; a door side member forming a side surface of the door and having an opening; a side cap coupled to an inner surface of the door side member and including a handle that is recessed and a switch mounting space; and a switch module mounted in the switch mounting space through the opening and configured to receive an input for operating the door opening device.