End table with concealed built-in refrigerator

Abstract

An end table with a concealed built-in refrigerator unit for use next to a chair, sofa, or bed with a front door that opens down like a dishwasher door for easy access to the interior compartment of the refrigerator unit to retrieve canned and bottled beverages or food, while in a seated position. The built-in refrigerator of the end table has a thermoelectric Danby Diplomat type cooling system for maximum efficiency in cooling and whisper soft operation.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention generally relates to end tables popularly used next to a bed, chair, sofa, or other related furniture. More particularly, the invention relates to an end table with a built-in concealed refrigerator.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The American Heritage Dictionary defines an end table as a small table, usually placed at either end of a couch or beside a chair. End tables are also commonly used as bedside tables. Therefore, advantageously, end tables act as appendages to other furniture. End tables placed next to another piece of furniture such as a couch, chair, or bed are generally used for supporting other accessories such as a lamp, clock, photo frame, books, or other memorabilia. They also provide a convenient surface for parking a can or glass of beverage, or a plate of food while watching television from a chair or couch next to the table. In general, the end table is an indispensable piece of furniture in a house, parlor, or lounge. ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is an end table with a front door that can be opened downward to access the refrigerator unit inside. The table has removable shelves and racks inside the refrigerator to hold various food and beverage containers. The back of the table may be covered with a wood panel to hide the refrigerator unit. The bottom of the table is constructed from plywood with a cutout for ventilation. The technical effects of the invention are easy access to refrigerated beverages and food from a sitting position on a chair or sofa next to the end table, as well as efficient airflow and storage space for various food containers.

Problems solved by technology

The periodic commute to the kitchen refrigerator to fetch a beverage or food in the midst of watching an exciting game, movie, or other entertainment can be frustrating as it would mean missing important segments of the game, movie, or other shows as the case may be.

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