/Refrigerator And Method For Controlling Same
Abstract

A refrigerator includes a main body including a storage compartment, a first door provided on the main body, a second door disposed below the first door, a touch sensor on a lower end of the first door, a door opening device including a door pusher movable between first and second positions to open the first door, first and second opening and closing sensors, and a processor. Based on receiving a touch signal from the touch sensor, the processor identifies states of the first and second doors based on detection information from the first and second opening and closing sensors. Based on the first door being closed and the second door being open, the processor controls the door opening device to maintain the door pusher at the first position.

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What is claimed is:

A refrigerator includes a main body including a storage compartment, a first door provided on the main body, a second door disposed below the first door, a touch sensor on a lower end of the first door, a door opening device including a door pusher movable between first and second positions to open the first door, first and second opening and closing sensors, and a processor. Based on receiving a touch signal from the touch sensor, the processor identifies states of the first and second doors based on detection information from the first and second opening and closing sensors. Based on the first door being closed and the second door being open, the processor controls the door opening device to maintain the door pusher at the first position.
Timeline
Filed
05/21/2026
Published
09/17/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(3)
E05F 15/611:for swinging wings
F25D 23/02:Doors; Covers (takes precedence F25D 23/08)
F25D 29/00:Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices