17718991. REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dongyeong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Byoungjae Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
Taecheol Park of Suwon-si (KR)
REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17718991 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a detachable door panel that can be easily installed on the door body. The door panel is attached by coupling a lower fixing portion with a lower cap protrusion, accommodating an upper fixing portion in an accommodating space through a panel passing portion, and using a fixing cover to couple with the upper fixing portion.
- The refrigerator has a main body with a storage room and a door that can be opened and closed.
- The door consists of a door body and a detachable door panel.
- The door panel can be easily installed on the door body.
- The lower fixing portion of the door panel is coupled with a lower cap protrusion on the door body.
- The upper fixing portion of the door panel is accommodated in an accommodating space through a panel passing portion.
- A fixing cover is accommodated in the same space through a cover passing portion and is coupled with the upper fixing portion.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Household refrigerators
- Commercial refrigerators
- Industrial refrigerators
Problems solved by this technology:
- Simplifies the installation process of the door panel on the refrigerator.
- Allows for easy detachment and replacement of the door panel.
- Provides a secure and stable attachment of the door panel to the door body.
Benefits of this technology:
- Convenient and user-friendly installation and replacement of the door panel.
- Enhances the aesthetic appearance of the refrigerator by allowing customization with different door panels.
- Reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs by simplifying the door panel attachment process.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator including a main body having a storage room, and a door to open and close the storage room, wherein the door includes a door body and a door panel detachably mountable on the door body. The door panel may be installed on the door body by coupling a lower fixing portion with a lower cap protrusion, accommodating an upper fixing portion in an accommodating space through a panel passing portion, and accommodating a fixing cover in the accommodating space through a cover passing portion to be coupled with the upper fixing portion.