18675582. REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18675582 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a main door and a sub-door, allowing selective viewing of the inside of the storage space. The sub-door includes an injection port for insulating foaming solution, a detection device for user operation, a lighting unit, and a display unit.
- Main door with sub-door for selective viewing
- Injection port for insulating foaming solution
- Detection device for user operation
- Lighting unit for visibility
- Display unit for information
Potential Applications: - Household refrigeration - Commercial refrigeration - Display refrigerators in stores
Problems Solved: - Improved insulation - Enhanced user experience - Better visibility of stored items
Benefits: - Energy efficiency - User-friendly design - Enhanced visibility and display options
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Refrigerator Design for Enhanced User Experience This technology can be used in various commercial settings such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and restaurants to provide a better display of products and improve energy efficiency.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the injection port for insulating foaming solution work? The injection port allows for the direct application of insulating foaming solution to enhance the refrigerator's insulation properties.
2. What is the purpose of the detection device for user operation? The detection device helps in identifying user interactions with the refrigerator, triggering actions such as turning on the lighting unit for better visibility.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator includes a cabinet forming a storage space, a main door that opens and closes the storage space while defining an opening part that is in communication with the storage space, a sub-door mounted to the main door and configured to open and close the opening part, the sub-door including a panel assembly for allowing selective viewing of an inside of the opening part, the injection port is provided at a lower side of the sub-door to direct an insulating foaming solution to a space in the sub-door, a detection device for detecting an operation of a user, a lighting unit inside the refrigerator that turns on based on user operation to allow selective viewing of the inner side of the opening part, and a display unit inside the refrigerator at a position corresponding to the panel.
