Refrigerator door
US9739527B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/361
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator door may include a front panel that defines a front exterior of the refrigerator door, a door liner coupled to the front panel, an insulating material configured to fill an insulation space defined between the front panel and the door liner, a touch sensor assembly that is configured to press against a rear surface of the front panel, a display assembly that is configured to display an operation state of the refrigerator on the front panel, and that is configured to be inserted into a space between the front panel and the door liner through the insulation space, a sensor connector located at the touch sensor assembly, and a display connector located at the display assembly, and is configured to connect electrically to the sensor connector based on the display assembly being inserted into the space between the front panel and the door liner at an installation position.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.