Refrigerator Door Mirror with Adjustable Arm and Hinge Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cosmetic refrigerators with fixed mirrors often fail to provide an adequate view for users applying cosmetics due to their fixed positioning, making it difficult to apply products without moving away from the refrigerator.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable mirror system on the refrigerator door allows for movement and tilting through two axes of rotation, supported by arms and hinges, with optional lighting for improved visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed mirror is used in the cosmetic refrigerator, then the device structure is simple, but the user cannot obtain an adequate view for applying cosmetics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed mirror into a movable mirror system. The mirror is mounted on an arm assembly with hinges that allow it to rotate and adjust to different positions and angles. This dynamic configuration enables users to obtain an adequate view for applying cosmetics while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
2Ease of operation
If the mirror is positioned close to the refrigerator door, then the device structure is compact, but the user cannot see their face adequately when the door is closed
Solution Approach 1:
The movable arm assembly with hinges allows the mirror to dynamically adjust its distance from the door and its angular position. Users can position the mirror at an optimal distance and angle for viewing their face when applying cosmetics, resolving the contradiction between compact structure and adequate visibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional arms and hinges are added to make the mirror adjustable, then the mirror positioning flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a straightforward arm-and-hinge mechanism that provides necessary positioning flexibility without excessive complexity. The system includes an arm movably coupled to the door and a mirror movably coupled to the arm, creating a simple yet effective dynamic structure that allows multiple positioning options.
Solution Approach 2:
The mirror mounting system is segmented into distinct components: the door, the arm, the hinges, and the mirror itself. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while contributing to the overall adjustability of the system.
Data Source
AI summary
A refrigerator includes a body, a door, a first arm, a mirror, and a second arm. The first arm is movably coupled to the door by a first hinge. The mirror is movably coupled to the first arm by a second hinge. The second arm is movably coupled to the door by a third hinge. The second arm is movably coupled to the first arm. The first arm is arranged to rotate about the first hinge to move the mirror away from the door. The mirror is arranged to rotate about the second hinge to tilt the mirror.