20240027124. REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)

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REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE

Organization Name

LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor(s)

Kyoungjoung Kim of Seoul (KR)

Seungil Lee of Seoul (KR)

Hophil Lee of Seoul (KR)

Misun Park of Seoul (KR)

REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240027124 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a home appliance with a storage space and a door that opens and closes the storage space. The door includes a panel assembly that defines the front surface of the door. The panel assembly includes a panel, a lighting device, and a separation portion. The lighting device has light sources that emit light towards the panel, and the separation portion is placed between the panel and the lighting device.

  • The home appliance has a storage space with a door that can be opened and closed.
  • The door has a panel assembly that defines the front surface of the door.
  • The panel assembly includes a panel, a lighting device, and a separation portion.
  • The lighting device has multiple light sources that emit light towards the panel.
  • The separation portion is placed between the panel and the lighting device.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Home appliances with illuminated doors, such as refrigerators or cabinets.
  • Display cases or shelves with illuminated doors for showcasing products.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Provides a visually appealing and illuminated front surface for the door.
  • Ensures that the light sources do not directly contact the panel, preventing damage or interference.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhances the aesthetic appeal of the home appliance.
  • Provides better visibility of the contents inside the storage space.
  • Protects the panel from potential damage caused by direct contact with the light sources.


Original Abstract Submitted

a home appliance includes: a cabinet defining a storage space, and a door configured to open and close the storage space. the door includes a door body, and a panel assembly disposed at the door body and defining a front surface of the door. the panel assembly includes a panel defining the front surface of the door, a lighting device having a size corresponding to a size of the panel and comprising a plurality of light sources configured to emit light toward the panel, and a separation portion provided between the panel and the lighting device, where the separation portion is configured to, based on being contacted with a rear surface of the panel, be spaced apart from the light source.

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