18039157. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)

REFRIGERATOR

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor(s)

Kwangyoung Ye of Seoul (KR)

REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18039157 titled 'REFRIGERATOR

Simplified Explanation

The present invention is a refrigerator with a unique design that includes the following components:

• Cabinet: Forms the storage space of the refrigerator.
• Door: Allows for opening and closing of the storage space.
• Grill fan: Located at the rear surface of the storage space and releases cold air through an outlet.
• Icemaker: Positioned in front of the outlet to produce ice.
• Top cover: Placed between the icemaker and the upper surface of the storage space.
• Cover flow channel: Found on the top cover, it is open in the back-and-forth direction above the icemaker and directs a portion of the cold air discharged through the outlet towards the front of the icemaker.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Household refrigerators: The invention can be used in standard refrigerators found in homes.
• Commercial refrigerators: The design can be implemented in refrigerators used in commercial settings such as restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Efficient cooling: The cover flow channel ensures that cold air is directed towards the icemaker, improving its efficiency in producing ice.
• Ice quality: By guiding cold air to the front of the icemaker, the invention helps maintain a consistently low temperature, resulting in better ice quality.

Benefits of this technology:

• Improved ice production: The directed flow of cold air enhances the icemaker's performance, resulting in faster and more efficient ice production.
• Consistent cooling: The design helps maintain a stable and low temperature in the icemaker area, ensuring the preservation of food and beverages.
• Space optimization: The top cover design allows for efficient use of space within the refrigerator, maximizing storage capacity.

Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a refrigerator comprising: a cabinet forming a storage space; a door for opening/closing the storage space; a grill fan forming the rear surface of the storage space and having an outlet through which cold air is discharged; an icemaker disposed in front of the outlet to make ice; and a top cover disposed between the icemaker and the upper surface of the storage space, wherein the top cover has a cover flow channel which is open in the back-and-forth direction above the icemaker and guides a part of cold air discharged through the outlet to the front of the icemaker.