18203948. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)

REFRIGERATOR

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor(s)

Dongwoo Park of Seoul (KR)

Juho Lee of Seoul (KR)

Juhye An of Seoul (KR)

REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18203948 titled 'REFRIGERATOR

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator with a reinforced cabinet to prevent deformation.

• The refrigerator has a storage space and a door that opens and closes it.
• The door is connected to the cabinet by a hinge.
• A reinforcement member is placed on one side of the lower surface of the cabinet, opposite to the hinge.
• The reinforcement member is designed to block any deformation of the cabinet.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various refrigeration systems, including:

• Residential refrigerators
• Commercial refrigerators
• Industrial refrigerators

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the following problems:

• Cabinet deformation due to repeated opening and closing of the refrigerator door.
• Structural integrity compromised by the weight of items stored in the refrigerator.
• Potential damage to the door hinge and alignment.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

• Increased durability and lifespan of the refrigerator.
• Improved stability and structural integrity.
• Prevention of cabinet deformation and potential damage to the door hinge.

Original Abstract Submitted

A refrigerator includes: a cabinet defining a storage space, a door configured to open and close the storage space, a hinge rotatably coupling the door to the cabinet, and a reinforcement member provided at a first side opposite to the hinge among left and right sides of a lower surface of the cabinet and configured to block deformation of the cabinet.