Lg electronics inc. (20240219097). REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract

REFRIGERATOR

Organization Name

lg electronics inc.

Inventor(s)

Daekil Kang of Seoul (KR)

REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240219097 titled 'REFRIGERATOR

The abstract describes a refrigerator with a deodorizing device that is designed to improve the air quality within the storage space.

• The refrigerator includes a cabinet with an open front surface for storage, a door to open and close the storage space, an evaporator for cooling, an upper duct to guide cold air, and a deodorizing device on the upper surface of the storage space.
• An upper discharge port in the upper duct releases cold air at the front end of the storage space, while the deodorizing device eliminates odors from the discharged air.

Potential Applications: - Household refrigerators - Commercial refrigeration units - Food storage facilities

Problems Solved: - Odor control in refrigerated spaces - Improving air quality in storage areas

Benefits: - Fresher food storage - Enhanced user experience - Reduced odors in refrigerated spaces

Commercial Applications: - Refrigerator manufacturers can incorporate this technology to offer improved air quality in their products, attracting more customers.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the deodorizing device work to eliminate odors from the cold air? 2. What are the potential long-term benefits of using this technology in refrigeration units?

Original Abstract Submitted

a refrigerator includes: a cabinet which has a storage space with an open front surface; a door which is provided in the cabinet and opens and closes the storage space; an evaporator which is provided in the cabinet; an upper duct which extends above the storage space in a front and rear direction and guides cold air from the evaporator; and a deodorizing device which is provided on the upper surface of the storage space, in which an upper discharge port is formed in the upper duct to discharge cold air at the front end of the upper surface of the storage space, and the deodorizing device is disposed adjacent to the upper discharge port to deodorize cold air discharged through the upper discharge port.