Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240200849). PLATE ASSEMBLY AND HOME APPLIANCE simplified abstract
PLATE ASSEMBLY AND HOME APPLIANCE
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Inventor(s)
Jinyoung Song of Suwon-si (KR)
Byungkwan Yang of Suwon-si (KR)
PLATE ASSEMBLY AND HOME APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240200849 titled 'PLATE ASSEMBLY AND HOME APPLIANCE
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a storage compartment and a cold air duct to guide cold air to the storage compartment. The cold air duct includes a front plate with a front body and a first coupling portion, as well as a rear plate detachably coupled to the front plate, with a rear body and a second coupling portion that is elastically deformable. A heat insulating member is placed between the front plate and the rear plate, and the first coupling portion is coupled to the second coupling portion, which can be decoupled by an external force pressing on the first coupling portion.
- Front plate with front body and first coupling portion
- Rear plate with rear body and second coupling portion that is elastically deformable
- Heat insulating member between front and rear plates
- Coupling and decoupling mechanism for the front and rear plates
- Cold air duct to guide cold air to the storage compartment
Potential Applications: - Household refrigerators - Commercial refrigeration units - Industrial cold storage facilities
Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling of the storage compartment - Easy maintenance and cleaning of the cold air duct - Enhanced insulation to prevent heat transfer
Benefits: - Improved cooling performance - Energy efficiency - Durability and longevity of the refrigerator
Commercial Applications: Refrigerator manufacturers can integrate this innovative cold air duct design into their products to enhance cooling efficiency and insulation, appealing to consumers looking for reliable and energy-efficient refrigeration solutions.
Questions about the innovative cold air duct design: 1. How does the coupling and decoupling mechanism between the front and rear plates work? 2. What are the specific advantages of having an elastically deformable second coupling portion in the rear plate?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring new materials for the heat insulating member to further improve the efficiency of the cold air duct system in refrigerators.
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator including a storage compartment and a cold air duct to guide cold air to the storage compartment, the cold air duct including a front plate facing the storage compartment, the front plate including a front body with a first coupling portion, a rear plate detachably coupled to the front plate, the rear plate including a rear body with a second coupling portion, and a slit in the rear body so that the second coupling portion is elastically deformable, and a heat insulating member between the front plate and the rear plate. the first coupling portion is coupled to the second coupling portion. the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are decouplable by an external force pressing on the first coupling portion.
