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