Lg electronics inc. (20240298793). REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract
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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240298793 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
The abstract describes a patent application for a refrigerator that includes a motor assembly to move a drawer door relative to the storage chamber, and a rack gear assembly with an extendable rack gear.
- The refrigerator has a motor assembly that drives the movement of the drawer door.
- A rack gear assembly with an extendable rack gear is provided on the drawer door.
- The rack gear includes a fixed rack and a moving rack that are coupled together.
- The drawer door has a drawer part for storage and a door part that closes the storage chamber when inserted.
- The innovation allows for efficient and convenient access to the storage space within the refrigerator.
Potential Applications: - Household refrigerators - Commercial refrigeration units - Industrial cooling systems
Problems Solved: - Ease of access to stored items in the refrigerator - Efficient use of storage space - Smooth operation of the drawer door
Benefits: - Improved organization of stored items - Enhanced user experience with the refrigerator - Space-saving design
Commercial Applications: Refrigerator manufacturers can incorporate this innovative design to enhance the functionality and user experience of their products, potentially increasing sales and customer satisfaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the motor assembly in the refrigerator work to move the drawer door? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this rack gear assembly in refrigerators?
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage chamber, a drawer door, a motor assembly provided at the storage chamber and configured to provide a driving force that moves the drawer door relative to the storage chamber, and a rack gear assembly provided at the drawer door and having an extendable rack gear. the rack gear includes a fixed rack fixed to the drawer door and a moving rack slidably coupled to the fixed rack. the drawer door includes a drawer part that defines an upwardly open storage space, and a door part that is configured to, based on the drawer door being inserted into the storage chamber, close the storage chamber.
