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REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space, and a door configured to open and close the storage space, in which the door includes a frame assembly configured to open and close the storage space, and a panel assembly detachably coupled to the frame assembly and configured to form a front outer appearance of the door, the frame assembly includes an upper extension part extending forward and a first coupling part provided on the upper extension part, the panel assembly includes a front panel, and an upper bracket coupled to a rear upper part of the front panel and having a second coupling part coupled to the first coupling part, and the panel assembly moves upward in a state where the second coupling part of the panel assembly is positioned below the first coupling part, so that the second coupling part is coupled to the first coupling part.

WALL PANEL FOR AN APPLIANCE

A refrigerator includes a cabinet with a plurality of walls and a compartment area for storing food within the cabinet. A door is configured to seal the compartment area. A refrigeration component is disposed within the cabinet. A wall panel is positioned within the cabinet and includes a three-dimensional molded surface with non-uniformly spaced peaks and valleys and a lighting structure. The wall panel extends from a lower end of the compartment area to an upper end of the compartment area. The wall panel separates the compartment area from the refrigeration component and is coextensive with one of the plurality of walls of the cabinet.

Appliance mounting assembly

An appliance mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket with first and second distal arms that flare outward in opposing directions from an attachment body and couple to a panel. The mounting bracket includes a pair of coupling members that extend from the attachment body toward the panel surface and distal ends that curve inward toward one another. A self-clinching nut has an undercut, serrated clinching ring, and base. The undercut and the serrated clinching ring are disposed within an aperture defined by the attachment body. A ladder rack has first and second sides coupled via an attachment wall. The first and second sides define protrusions that engage the pair of coupling members in an interference fit. The attachment wall defines a receiving hole that aligns with the aperture. A threaded fastener extends through the receiving hole and engages the self-clinching nut to fasten the ladder rack to the mounting bracket.

DOOR ALIGNMENT MECHANISM

A refrigerator door assembly includes a refrigerator door that has a recess and an alignment mechanism that includes a door hinge. A plate is fixedly attached to the door hinge and positioned at least partially within the recess of the refrigerator door. The plate includes an orienting member configured to extend along an axis of rotation of the door hinge and away from a body of the plate. The refrigerator door is movably positionable between at least a first position and a second position relative to the plate to permit adjustment of a location of the refrigerator door relative to the door hinge. The recess includes a track that slides against the plate in a linear path between the first and second positions of the refrigerator door.

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space, and a door configured to open and close the storage space, in which the door includes a frame assembly configured to open and close the storage space, and a panel assembly detachably coupled to the frame assembly and configured to form a front outer appearance of the door, the frame assembly includes an upper extension part extending forward and a first coupling part provided on the upper extension part, the panel assembly includes a front panel, and an upper bracket coupled to a rear upper part of the front panel and having a second coupling part coupled to the first coupling part, and the panel assembly moves upward in a state where the second coupling part of the panel assembly is positioned below the first coupling part, so that the second coupling part is coupled to the first coupling part.

Door alignment mechanism

A refrigerator door assembly includes a refrigerator door that has a recess and an alignment mechanism that includes a door hinge. A plate is fixedly attached to the door hinge and positioned at least partially within the recess of the refrigerator door. The plate includes an orienting member configured to extend along an axis of rotation of the door hinge and away from a body of the plate. The refrigerator door is movably positionable between at least a first position and a second position relative to the plate to permit adjustment of a location of the refrigerator door relative to the door hinge. The recess includes a track that slides against the plate in a linear path between the first and second positions of the refrigerator door.

Refrigerator mirror weight monitor apparatus
11732959 · 2023-08-22 ·

A refrigerator mirror weight monitor apparatus for weight loss assistance includes a frame and a plurality of mounting strips to selectively engage the frame with a refrigerator or pantry door. A mirror is coupled to the frame and a housing extends from the mirror to a frame top side. A display is coupled to the housing. A CPU is coupled within the housing and is in operational communication with the display. A memory, a receiver, and a battery are coupled within the housing and are in operational communication with the CPU. A sensor has a sensor housing, a weight monitor coupled within the sensor housing, and a transmitter coupled within the sensor housing. The transmitter is in operational communication with the weight monitor and in wireless communication with the receiver.

REFRIGERATOR DOOR WITH REPLACEABLE DOOR PANEL
20230258385 · 2023-08-17 ·

The present invention provides a refrigerator door with a replaceable door panel, comprising: a foamed door body, and a door panel matching the foamed door body and detachably connected with the foamed door body; wherein an upper end portion of the door panel extends towards a rear surface thereof to form an upper trim strip, and an upper end portion of the foamed door body and the door panel are detachably snap-fitted with each other through the upper trim strip. The present invention makes the replacement of the door panel become simple and reliable, and saves the replacement cost.

REFRIGERATOR DOOR WITH REPLACEABLE DOOR PANEL
20230258386 · 2023-08-17 ·

A refrigerator door with a replaceable door panel, comprising: a rear door body, and a door panel detachably connected to the rear door body; the rear door body comprises a first boss and a first engaging member which are disposed opposite to each other; a rear side of the door panel comprises a link latch and a second engaging member which are disposed opposite to each other; wherein when the door panel is assembled to a front side of the rear door body, one end of the link latch snap-fits with the first boss to limit a displacement of the door panel in an up-down direction; the first engaging member engages the second engaging member to limit a displacement of the door panel in a front-rear direction.

REFRIGERATOR, HOME APPLIANCE, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME
20230258388 · 2023-08-17 ·

A refrigerator and a home appliance, of which the exterior design can be changed without replacing an exterior panel by changing the exterior design using an electrophoretic display (EPD) panel are provided. The refrigerator includes a storage compartment, a door provided to open and close the storage compartment, and including a door body and an electrophoretic display (EPD) panel located in front of the door body, and a processor for controlling the electrophoretic display panel to change color on the basis of at least one of a user's selection or an operation state.