17987538. HOME APPLIANCE simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)

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HOME APPLIANCE

Organization Name

LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor(s)

Seongmin Song of Seoul (KR)

HOME APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17987538 titled 'HOME APPLIANCE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an appliance with a storage space and a door that can open and close the storage space. The door has a panel assembly mounted on its front surface, which includes a panel that allows light to pass through, a lighting device to give the panel a specific color, a back cover, and a panel holder to attach the panel assembly to the door body. The panel holder has a base fixed inside the panel assembly and a protrusion that passes through the back cover and connects to the door body when the panel assembly is mounted.

  • The appliance has a storage space with a door that can be opened and closed.
  • The door has a panel assembly mounted on its front surface.
  • The panel assembly includes a panel that allows light to pass through and a lighting device to give the panel a specific color.
  • The panel assembly also includes a back cover and a panel holder to attach it to the door body.
  • The panel holder has a base fixed inside the panel assembly and a protrusion that connects to the door body when the panel assembly is mounted.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in various appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, or cabinets.
  • It can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the appliance by allowing light to pass through the panel and giving it a specific color.

Problems Solved

  • The panel assembly provides a way to transmit light through the door, which can enhance the visual appeal of the appliance.
  • The panel holder securely attaches the panel assembly to the door body, ensuring stability and durability.

Benefits

  • The ability to transmit light through the panel adds a visually appealing feature to the appliance.
  • The lighting device allows the panel to shine with a set color, providing customization options.
  • The panel holder ensures a secure and stable attachment of the panel assembly to the door body, increasing the durability of the appliance.


Original Abstract Submitted

An appliance includes a cabinet in which a storage space is defined and a door configured to open and close the storage space. The door includes a door body and a panel assembly mounted on a front surface of the door body. The panel assembly includes a panel which is configured to define a front surface of the door and through which light is transmitted, a lighting device configured to allow the panel to shine with a set color, a back cover configured to define a rear surface of the panel assembly, and a panel holder configured to fix the panel assembly to the door body. The panel holder includes a base fixed inside the panel assembly and a holder protrusion protruding from the base to pass through the back cover and coupled to the door body when the panel assembly is mounted.

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