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*This abstract for appeared for patent application  number 18209984 Titled 'REFRIGERATOR'

==Simplified Explanation==

This abstract describes a refrigerator that has a purifier assembly to clean the cold air that is discharged from the refrigerator. The purifier assembly includes an air purifier that removes odors or sterilizes the air, and a housing that contains the air purifier and faces the cold air outlet. The purifier assembly is installed in the refrigerator, with part of the housing inside the storage compartment and the rest outside.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A refrigerator includes: an inner case defining a storage compartment; a cold air outlet provided on one side of the storage compartment and configured to discharge cold air; and a purifier assembly provided at an upper surface of the storage compartment and configured to purify a portion of the cold air discharged from the cold air outlet, wherein the purifier assembly includes: an air purifier configured to deodorize or sterilize the cold air; and a housing including the air purifier and an inlet facing the cold air outlet, wherein the inlet is configured to receive the cold air discharged from the cold air outlet, the purifier assembly penetrates the inner case, and a portion of the housing is provided inside the storage compartment and a remaining portion of the housing is provided outside the storage compartment.