17988384. HOME APPLIANCE simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)

HOME APPLIANCE

Organization Name

LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor(s)

Doyoun Han of Seoul (KR)

Hyesun Jung of Seoul (KR)

Jaesung Park of Seoul (KR)

HOME APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17988384 titled 'HOME APPLIANCE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a home appliance with a cabinet that has a storage space and a door to open and close the front of the cabinet. The door has a panel assembly mounted on its front surface. The panel assembly includes a front plate that acts as the exterior of the door and allows light to pass through. The panel assembly also includes a lighting device that emits light of a specific color.

• The front plate of the door has a base layer and a colored layer on one surface of the base layer. The colored layer has a specific color, referred to as the first color.
• When the lighting device is turned off, the front surface of the door appears in the first color.
• When the lighting device is turned on, the front surface of the door shines in a color selected by the user.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Home appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, or dishwashers could incorporate this panel assembly to provide customizable lighting options.
• Retail displays or product showcases could use this technology to enhance the appearance of their products.

Problems solved by this technology:

• This technology allows users to change the color of the front surface of the appliance door, providing a customizable and visually appealing feature.
• It eliminates the need for separate colored panels or covers, reducing manufacturing complexity and costs.

Benefits of this technology:

• Users can personalize the appearance of their home appliances, matching them to their preferred color scheme or mood.
• The ability to change the color of the appliance door can add a touch of elegance or style to the overall design of the appliance.
• Manufacturers can simplify the production process by using a single front plate with a colored layer, reducing inventory and assembly complexity.

Original Abstract Submitted

A home appliance includes a cabinet having a storage space formed therein; a door configured to open and close an open front of the cabinet; a panel assembly mounted on a front surface of the door; and a controller, wherein the panel assembly includes: a front plate forming a front exterior of the door and transmitting light; and a lighting device emitting light of a set color, wherein the front plate includes: a base layer; and a colored layer formed on one surface of the base layer and has a first color, wherein the front surface of the door has the first color when the lighting device is turned off, and wherein the front surface of the door shines in a color selected by a user when the lighting device is turned on.