18605164. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)

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REFRIGERATOR

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor(s)

Seungpyo Ha of Seoul (KR)

REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18605164 titled 'REFRIGERATOR

The patent application describes a refrigerator with a unique door design, including a main door and a sub door.

  • The main door is filled with insulating material and has a lower cap decoration forming part of its surface.
  • The sub door is rotatably connected to the main door via a hinge mounted on the lower cap decoration.

Potential Applications: - Household refrigerators - Commercial refrigeration units

Problems Solved: - Improved insulation for better energy efficiency - Enhanced aesthetics with the lower cap decoration

Benefits: - Energy savings - Attractive design - Durability

Commercial Applications: Refrigerator manufacturers can use this innovative door design to create more energy-efficient and visually appealing refrigeration units, catering to both residential and commercial markets.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the unique door design contribute to energy efficiency in the refrigerator? 2. What materials are used in the lower cap decoration for durability and aesthetics?


Original Abstract Submitted

A refrigerator including a cabinet having a storage space; a main door rotatably mounted on the cabinet to open and close the storage space, and having an opening; a sub door disposed in front of the main door and rotatably opening and closing the main door; and a hinge rotatably connected to the sub door, in which the main door includes a door body forming a circumference of the opening and filled with an insulating material; and a lower cap decoration coupled to the door body and forming a portion of a lower surface and a front surface of the main door. The hinge is mounted on the lower cap decoration.