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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Spill resistant surfaces having hydrophobic and oleophobic borders

Номер: US20120009396A1
Автор: Andrew K. Jones, Russell Ross, Vinod K. Sikka
Принадлежит: Ross Technology Corp

Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H-SH) edges, borders or/and boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within inside the edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspension) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/of boundaries. The H-SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.

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Номер записи: 1
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator having ice making device

Номер: US20120017626A1
Автор: Gwi-Nan Hwang, Ju-Hyun Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator having an ice making device, comprises: a case having an opening at one side thereof; a tray accommodation portion having opened upper and lower surfaces, and configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the case through the opening; an ice tray accommodated in the tray accommodation portion, and containing water to be frozen to ice cubes; and an accommodation portion coupling unit for coupling the tray accommodation portion to the case. Water is poured onto the ice tray in a state that the ice tray has been accommodated in the tray accommodation portion, and then the ice tray is carried to be mounted to the case. This may solve the conventional problem that each ice tray has to be carried. Furthermore, since an external force such as hand trembling is transmitted to the ice tray via the tray accommodation portion, overflow of water is minimized.

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Номер записи: 2
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120017632A1
Автор: Jongsoo Yoon
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator is disclosed, which is able to mount an evaporator in a cool air generating chamber more easily for a short time. The refrigerator comprises a main body provided with a storage chamber; a cool air generating chamber provided above the main body and connected with the storage chamber; an evaporator provided inside the cool air generating chamber; and a support portion provided in the ceiling inside the cool air generating chamber and variably provided in a mounting direction of the evaporator to support the evaporator.

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Номер записи: 3
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120018435A1
Автор: Jiwon Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator is disclosed. The present invention includes a body having at least one storage space, a door mounted to the body to selectively open/close the storage space, at least one rail part provided to a backside of the door, and a basket assembly including a basket and a sliding module guided along the rail part together with the basket, the sliding module to be selectively fixed to the rail part by a lever.

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Номер записи: 4
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator with instant ice maker

Номер: US20120023998A1
Автор: Seongjae KIM, Seunghwan OH
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a refrigerator having an instant ice maker, and according to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator including a refrigerator body provided with a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber; a first and a second ice maker disposed inside the refrigerator, respectively; a water supply means configured to supply water to the first and the second ice maker; and a precooling means provided between the first ice maker and the water supply means to precool water supplied to the first ice maker.

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Номер записи: 5
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Domestic Appliance with Concealed Hinge

Номер: US20120025686A1
Автор: Ian Darney
Принадлежит: Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd

A domestic appliance for built-in installation, comprising: a housing having at least two sides; a front door; a hinge mechanism, provided at or adjacent one of the sides, coupling the door to the housing and permitting relative movement thereof, wherein the door is movable between a first position, in which the door is closed, and a second position, in which the door is fully open; and/or wherein the hinge is so shaped and dimensioned whereby, in use, the extent of protrusion of the door laterally beyond said one side when the door is in said second position is less than or equal to that when the door is in said first position. Preferably, the hinge mechanism is shaped and arranged whereby double movement, for example both rotational and translational movement, of the door relative to the housing is facilitated during movement between said first position and said second position.

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Номер записи: 6
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Wall structure of large-sized refrigerated storage and construction method thereof

Номер: US20120031912A1
Автор: Hong Wang
Принадлежит: Hong Wang

A wall structure of a large-sized refrigerated storage and a construction method thereof are provided. The wall structure comprises an interior wall board ( 1 ), an exterior wall board ( 2 ) and a skeleton positioned between the interior wall board ( 1 ) and the exterior wall board ( 2 ). A polyurethane foam plastic ( 7 ) is filled between the interior wall board ( 1 ) and he exterior wall board ( 2 ). The method for construction a wall of a large-sized refrigerated storage comprises the following steps: A. building the wall skeleton; B. mounting a color steel plate on the outer surface of the skeleton to form an exterior wall board ( 2 ) of the wall; C. painting the polyurethane spraying material on the exterior wall board ( 2 ) layer by layer for multiple times, and reserving a pouring apace at a distance of 40 to 80 mm from the installation position of a interior wall board ( 1 ); and D. taking the color steel plate of the interior wall as a mould plate and pouring space at the color steel plate of the interior wall to form the interior wall board ( 1 ) of the wall. The wall structure is simple and the structural strength of light steel is high.

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Номер записи: 7
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Storage container with sensor device and regrigerator having the same

Номер: US20120036875A1
Автор: Hak Gyun Bae, Kwon Chul Yun, Seok Gin Kang, Young Gwi Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A storage container with a sensor device and a refrigerator having the same. A pair of electrode terminals is exposed from the lower surface of a sensor plate installed on the inner surface of the bottom of the storage container, thereby improving reliability in measurement.

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Номер записи: 8
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120038259A1
Автор: Jae Sek Oh, Jong Nam Lee, Mu Yeol Sun, Sang Gyu Jung, Seung Yong Yang
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator including a main body provided with storage chambers, doors to open and close the storage chambers, and lower hinge modules to enable one side of the lower end of each door to be rotatably installed on the main body. The main body includes a main frame integrally forming a lower surface and both side surfaces of the main body and the rear ends of the lower hinge modules are installed on the outer lower surface of the main frame, and thus the thickness of the lower end of the main body is minimized, thereby maximizing the storage capacity of the main body having a designated height as far as a heat insulating ability is not lowered.

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Номер записи: 9
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator interior liner

Номер: US20120059110A1
Автор: Jan Neelen, Mark O'Neill, Michel Duc
Принадлежит: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy SA

The present invention is a refrigerator interior liner made of a rubber modified monovinylaromatic polymer composition comprising: a) a monovinylaromatic polymer matrix having an average molecular weight in weight Mw above 150,000 g/mol, b) rubber particles dispersed therein, said particles having: a volume median particle size (RPS volume) of about 8.5 μm, a monomodal distribution with essentially no shoulder, a low-to-moderate crosslinking of the rubber expressed as a swell index (SI) above 13.8, a rubber phase volume fraction (RPVF) of at least 39%, c) a moderate amount of low- Mw plasticizers, defined as the weight fraction of solubles in methanol, and such that the weight ratio c/(a+b+c) ranges from 0 to 5%. The present invention is also a process for preparing the above composition comprising: a) forming a polymerizable mixture comprising at least one monovinylaromatic monomer and optionally one or more comonoiners, b) dissolving at least a viscous rubber of essentially linear structure in said polymerizable mixture to form a rubber containing polymerizable solution, c) contacting a free radical initiator and a chain transfer agent with the polymerizable mixture at conditions whereby phase inversion subsequently occurs, wherein the chain transfer agent is capable to produce an increase of the rubber to PS phase viscosity ratio within the inversion reactor, d) continuing the polymerization of the solution obtained at step c), optionally in the presence of a free radical initiator, until a monovinylaromatic polymer matrix having rubber particles dispersed therein is obtained.

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Номер записи: 10
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120073317A1
Автор: Ho June Jeon, Jae Sek Oh, Jee Hoon Lee, Jong Nam Lee, Kae Hum Lee, Sang Gyu Jung, Seung Yong Yang, Sung Cheul Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator includes a compressor to compress refrigerant, a condenser to liquefy the refrigerant supplied from the compressor, a capillary tube to decompress and expand the refrigerant supplied from the condenser, an evaporator to vaporize the refrigerant supplied from the capillary tube, a shutoff valve installed at an inlet of the capillary tube so as to prevent the refrigerant in the condenser during stoppage of the compressor from being moved to the evaporator, and a control unit to enable the shutoff valve to be blocked together so as to prevent movement of the refrigerant from the condenser to the evaporator during stoppage of the compressor, and to enable the shutoff valve to be opened together so as to move the refrigerant from the condenser to the evaporator during starting of the compressor.

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Номер записи: 11
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Top-loaded refrigerator doors

Номер: US20120080990A1
Автор: Daniel S. Renz, Jeffrey Charles Mellinger, Matthew William Davis, Richard Devos
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Top hinge-weight loaded refrigerator doors are provided. A refrigerator apparatus is provided that includes a body portion; and at least one door hinged to the body portion using at least one top hinge. The top hinge is a weight load bearing hinge.

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Номер записи: 12
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120099255A1
Автор: Seong-Taik Kim, Su-Won Lee, Sung-Eun Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a refrigerator. With the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention, the personal receiving space of each of the members who use the refrigerator is provided, making it possible to improve the satisfaction for the product.

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Номер записи: 13
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Method of assembling a handle to a selective one of a front face and a side edge of a refrigerator door

Номер: US20120102716A1
Автор: Forrest F. Wing
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A method of assembling allows a refrigerator handle to be selectively mounted to a front face portion or a side edge of a refrigerator door. The handle includes first and second ends separated by an intermediate portion, wherein each of the handle ends includes a recessed section. Each of the recessed sections includes a mounting arrangement formed therein, which is adapted to receive either a bracket for mounting the handle to the side edge of the door or a clip for mounting the handle to the front face portion of the door. The method includes selectively attaching the handle to the front face of the door through the clip, or to the side edge with the mounting bracket.

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Номер записи: 14
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120111048A1
Автор: Chang-Woan Yang, Jong-Wook An, Seong-Wook Kim, Young-Nam Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes: a cabinet formed with a plurality of storage spaces divided; a first ice maker provided in any one of the plurality of storage spaces; a dispenser provided to a door, through which ice made in the first ice maker is discharged; a second ice maker provided in the storage space different from the storage space where the first ice maker is provided; and a water feeding passage branched such that it is possible to selectively supply water to the first ice maker and the second ice maker from a water supply source.

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Номер записи: 15
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Vacuum insulation member, refrigerator having vacuum insulation member, and method for fabricating vacuum insulation member

Номер: US20120118002A1
Автор: Dongju Jung, Ilseob Yoon, Jinwoo Shim, Kyungdo Kim, Minkyu Hwang, Youngbae Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are a vacuum insulation member, a refrigerator having a vacuum insulation member, and a method for fabricating a vacuum insulation member. The vacuum insulation member includes: an envelope having gas impermeability and having a certain decompressed space therein; a core formed as a structure for maintaining a certain shape and disposed at an inner side of the envelope to support the envelope; and a filler formed as powder having micro pores and filled at the inner side of the envelope. The use of a glass fiber core can be avoided, an internal vacuum degree can be easily maintained, and a life span can be lengthened.

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Номер записи: 16
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Vacuum insulation member, refrigerator having vacuum insulation member, and method for fabricating vacuum insulation member

Номер: US20120125039A1
Автор: Dongju Jung, Ilseob Yoon, Jinwoo Shim, Kyungdo Kim, Minkyu Hwang, Youngbae Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are a vacuum insulation member, a refrigerator having a vacuum insulation member, and a method for fabricating a vacuum insulation member. The vacuum insulation member includes: an envelope having gas impermeability and having a certain decompressed space therein; and a core having a certain shape, having an empty space formed therein, and disposed at an inner side of the envelope to support the envelope. The use of a glass fiber core can be avoided, and thus, employing equipment for preprocessing the glass fiber core and time required therefor can be restrained and fabrication can be facilitated.

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Номер записи: 17
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Back light in ice storage area

Номер: US20120159977A1
Автор: Bruce A. Kopf, Laura Esther Flores
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, at least one compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet, a door for providing access to one or more of the at least one compartment, an ice container at the door, an LED housing proximate the ice container, and at least one LED disposed within the LED housing for providing illumination of the ice container. In addition to providing lighting, the at least one LED may used to indicate status information associated with the refrigerator.

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Номер записи: 18
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Vacuum heat insulating material, heat insulating box, refrigerator, refrigerating/air-conditioning apparatus, water heater, appliance, and manufacturing method of vacuum heat insulating material

Номер: US20120196059A1
Автор: Hiroshi Nakashima, Kyoko Nomura, Syuichi Iwata, Yosuke Fujimori
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A highly reliable vacuum heat insulating material having excellent processability, handleability and heat insulating performance, and a heat insulating box using the vacuum heat insulating material are provided. In the vacuum heat insulating material with the inside in an approximately vacuum state by sealing a core material 5 having a structure wherein plural pieces of fiber assembly 1 are laminated by a gas-barrier outer cover material 4 , by using long fiber for the core material, fiber dust or remaining fiber by cutting is prevented from protruding into a sealing portion of the outer cover material from a cut surface of a sheet or an opening portion, and sealing failure is reduced. Further, since the core material is structured so as to be wound continuously from an inner side toward an outer side, the vacuum heat insulating material is easily manufactured, and excellent in handleability.

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Номер записи: 19
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator with sterilizer

Номер: US20120204581A1
Автор: Eui Young Chang, Jae Koog An, Seong Wook Jeong, Sung Cheol Kang
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator which variably controls operation of a sterilizer according to variation in humidity within the refrigerator to improve sterilizing capacity includes a control unit to drive the sterilizer while repeatedly turning the cold air circulation fan on/off during a refrigerating cycle in which the defrosting heater is not operated, and stop driving the sterilizer during operation of the defrosting heater.

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Номер записи: 20
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120229010A1
Автор: Eunjoo Lee, Hangbok Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator including: a main body configured to define a storage camber; a main door rotatably coupled to the main body; a sub door provided between the main body and the door and rotatably coupled to the main body, the main door being rotated independently of the sub door and the sub door being rotated along with the main door; a storage box received in the storage camber to be drawn out therefrom; a fixing rail fixed to one side of the storage camber; a moving rail provided to be movable along the fixing rail and moving along with the storage box; and restraining means provided in one side of a part configured to move integrally along with the storage box and in one side of a part formed integrally with the storage camber and configured to allow the storage box to be selectively drawn out from the storage camber when a press manipulation is conducted and released on the storage box.

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Номер записи: 21
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Disposable liner for a cooler

Номер: US20120261422A1
Автор: Gina Matthews, Mark Matthews
Принадлежит: Individual

A liner for use with a cooler. is disclosed. In one embodiment, the liner has a body forming a containment space. An opening is connected to the containment space, wherein the opening comprises two pairs of opposed sides with adjacent sides connected together by corners, the opening thereby forming either a rectangular or square shape. Further, at least one of the corners has an extended portion extending outwardly from the respective sides associated with the corner. In some embodiments, two or more of the corners has an extended portion extending outwardly from the respective sides associated with the corner. In other embodiments, the liner has a straight edge where none of the corners have an extended portion extending outwardly from the respective sides associated with the corners.

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Номер записи: 22
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Appliance With Frontal Installation Adjustment

Номер: US20120280607A1
Автор: Andrew J. Doberstein, Joseph H. Zyduck
Принадлежит: U Line Corp

An appliance, such as a cooling unit, has its installation adjustment provided at a front side of its cabinet. The adjustment features can include a mechanism for adjusting the height of the back side of the cabinet from the front as well as a toe kick grille that provides front-to-back and height adjustment from the front. Specifically, a flexible connector transfers rotational input applied to an adjuster interface located at a front side of the cabinet to one or more rear legs to raise or lower the back side of the cabinet. And a front-to-back slidable kick panel mounts a floor gate, which itself can slide up and down. A method of installing an appliance provides leveling the cabinet, including adjusting the rear legs, and positioning a toe kick, all from the front side of the cabinet.

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Номер записи: 23
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Appliance strapping system and method

Номер: US20120284967A1
Автор: Bruce E. Ball
Принадлежит: Individual

A method and system to stabilize an appliance against sudden or continuous movement embodiments including one or more straps coupled to an appliance of interest and a target mounting surface. At least one spacer is located between the appliance and mounting surface. In one embodiment a plurality of straps with grommets located at the relative terminus of one end is affixed by a fastener passing through the grommet to a target mounting surface, and at least one spacer is affixed preferably to a wall stud within the target wall. A second strap end is affixed to a target appliance and tightened to provide snug contact between the appliance and wall.

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Номер записи: 24
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Modular cooled product merchandizing units, kits, and methods of manufacture

Номер: US20120297794A1
Автор: George A. Tuszkiewicz, Mark Bedard
Принадлежит: General Mills Inc

Kits for constructing a modular merchandizing unit include panels, frame members, joint pieces, and a cooling device. The frame members have a lengthwise shape defining outer and inner panel mounting assemblies and a joint capture region. The mounting assemblies include opposing legs extending from a base web to define a panel engagement region. The joint pieces each include a block core and orthogonally arranged plug assemblies projecting from faces of the core. The plug assemblies mate with the joint capture region. Construction of a unit from the kit includes the frame members retaining selected panels as paired inner and outer panels within corresponding engagement regions. The joint pieces interconnect the frame members and paired panels to form a cabinet. The cooling device is mounted the cabinet. A door assembly can also be mounted to the cabinet. Optionally, foam insulation is dispensed between the paired panels.

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Номер записи: 25
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerated Point-of-Use Holding Cabinet

Номер: US20120297795A1
Автор: Loren Veltrop
Принадлежит: PRINCE CASTLE LLC

A refrigerated point-of-use food holding cabinet keeps food products cold in compartments having cross sections that are substantially U-shaped. Food products are kept refrigerated using heat-absorbing, heat-exchangers thermally coupled to the U-shaped compartment. Refrigeration is provided by either a conventional reversed-Brayton cycle, one or more Peltier devices or a chilled, re-circulating liquid that does not change phase as it circulates but which is chilled by another refrigeration system, such as a conventional refrigeration system. An optional cover helps prevent food flavor transfers between compartments. Semiconductor temperature sensors and a computer effectuate temperature control.

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Номер записи: 26
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Cooling device, in particular freezer

Номер: US20120297810A1
Автор: Reinhold Resch
Принадлежит: AHT COOLING SYSTEMS GMBH

A freezer chest with a housing ( 2 ), of which the trough-shaped and multi-part inner housing ( 3 ) has a refrigeration space ( 6 ) for products to be refrigerated, in particular frozen, with at least one device ( 8 ) for acting thermally upon the refrigeration space ( 6 ), the device ( 8 ) acting thermally upon the refrigeration space ( 6 ) at least partially via at least one side wall ( 3′ ) of the inner housing ( 3 ), and with a channel ( 12 ), provided in the refrigeration space ( 6 ), for the capture of possible dew water and/or condensation water ( 13 ) from the thermally acted-upon side wall ( 3′ ), is shown. In order to provide the freezer chest with an increased service life, it is proposed that the inner housing ( 3 ) have a one-piece trough part ( 15 ) forming the channel ( 12 ).

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Номер записи: 27
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator and water tank assembly for refrigerator

Номер: US20120297814A1
Автор: Jinil Hong, Sungkyoung Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator and a water tank assembly for supplying water to an ice maker and a dispenser installed in a door of the refrigerator are provided. The water tank assembly may have a substantially cylindrical shape, and may include a water intake port, a water discharge port, and a switching valve all provided at one surface thereof to improve water storage space and facilitate connection of water lines.

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Номер записи: 28
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Closure arrangement

Номер: US20130008090A1
Автор: Frank Pöhlmann, Thomas Lanzl
Принадлежит: Individual

A closure arrangement ( 1 ) is provided for an opening ( 2 ) of a cabinet, a refrigerator, a building or the like, having at least one closure element ( 4 ) which is guided in a moveable manner, in particular in or on at least one guide element ( 3 ), over the opening ( 2 ). At least one free end of the closure element ( 4 ) and/or one free end of the guide element ( 3 ) are operatively connected to one another by means of a magnetic attraction force, provided by at least one a magnet ( 5 ).

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Номер записи: 29
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130014524A1
Автор: Woosung Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator is provided, including a case that forms a predetermined space separated from an outside thereof, a storage chamber provided in the case, a component chamber partitioned from the storage chamber within the case, the component chamber housing at least a compressor or a condenser, a thermoelectric device to generate electricity based on a temperature difference, and a display to display operational information related to the refrigerator. The thermoelectric device may include a first surface exposed to a high temperature area and a second surface exposed to a low temperature area to produce electricity using the temperature difference between the two areas.

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Номер записи: 30
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130020922A1
Автор: Myoung Jin JANG
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator with a shelf varied by sliding and pivoting to store thick food items in a storage chamber. The refrigerator includes a main body which has an inner case defining a storage chamber and an outer case defining an external appearance thereof, a first shelf portion arranged at the storage chamber so as to be slidable in front and rear directions, a second shelf portion arranged at the storage chamber so as to be pivotable together with the first shelf portion received in a first shelf receiving portion, and support portions to support the first and second shelf portions, wherein each of the support portions includes a support wall integrally formed with the inner case and an insulation material foamed in a foam space of the support wall.

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Номер записи: 31
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator and control method thereof

Номер: US20130025303A1
Автор: Eui Young Chang, Jong Chul Choi, Jong Eon Si, Sinn Bong Yoon, Won Je Lee, Yong Han Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A control method of a refrigerator including a compressor to supply refrigerant to an evaporator to cool a storage compartment, a valve to adjust flow of the refrigerant, a fan to blow air heat-exchanged by the evaporator, and a heater to remove frost from the evaporator. The control method includes, upon receiving a power-saving signal, determining whether the received power-saving signal is a first or second power-saving mode signal, upon determining that the power-saving signal is the first power-saving mode signal, performing at least one selected from among resetting of target temperature of the storage compartment, adjustment of an operation rate of the compressor, and adjustment of operation time of the heater to execute a first power-saving mode, and, upon determining that the power-saving signal is the second power-saving mode signal, controlling the compressor, the fan, and the heater to be off to execute a second power-saving mode.

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Номер записи: 32
07-02-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator with inner door

Номер: US20130033163A1
Автор: Sang Hun KANG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having at least one storage chamber, upper and lower hinges disposed at the cabinet, an inner door coupled to the upper and lower hinges to selectively open or close the storage chamber, an outer door disposed at the front of the inner door to selectively open or close an inner space of the inner door, a basket installation unit mounted onto an inner wall of the inner door, an inner door cover able to be inwardly open or closed based on a longitudinal rotational shaft disposed at the basket installation unit, a latch device to fix the inner door cover to the basket installation unit, and an opening member disposed at one side of the basket installation unit to rotate the inner door cover when the latch device is released.

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Номер записи: 33
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Spill Containing Refrigerator Shelf Assemby

Номер: US20130037505A1
Автор: Bradley M. Nall, John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin
Принадлежит: SSW Holding Co LLC

The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

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Номер записи: 34
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for refrigerator dispenser recess integrated with door material

Номер: US20130068793A1
Автор: Andrew Krause, Bernhard Klaus, Christopher Bissig, David Calvert, Edward Strauss, Jarvis Ward, Joseph Wimsatt, Justin Berger, Robert Lewis, Vinayak Reddy
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An apparatus includes a refrigerator door, comprising an inner door material and an outer door material, wherein a portion of the outer door material of the refrigerator is formed into a shape of a dispenser recess. The apparatus also includes a support structure, wherein the support structure is situated behind the dispenser recess of the outer door material and in front of the inner door material, and wherein the support structure facilitates implementation of one or more dispenser features. A refrigerator using the apparatus is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 35
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130081421A1
Автор: Hangbok Lee, Hongsik Kwon, Hyokku Kwon, Sanghun Kim, Seonkyu Kim, Sungkyong Han
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes: a refrigerator main body having a cooling chamber; a cooling chamber door for opening and closing the cooling chamber; a shelf assembly provided within the cooling chamber such that a height thereof is adjustable; and a basket provided in any one of the refrigerator main body and the cooling chamber door such that a height thereof is adjustable. A space of the refrigerator main body or the cooling chamber door can be utilized to facilitate receiving and keeping food items.

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Номер записи: 36
11-04-2013 дата публикации

DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130086846A1
Автор: Lee Jeong Wook, Ryu Sang Chul
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

In a refrigerator door in which a decoration member is mounted to a door frame using a foam material, the foam material fills a space formed between the decoration member mounted to a front side of the door frame and a rear panel mounted to a rear side of the door frame. Accordingly, the decoration member can be fixed to the door frame through direct contact with the foam material. 1. A method for manufacturing a refrigerator door , comprising:assembling a door frame including a front side, a rear side, a left lateral side, a right lateral side, a top side and a bottom side;temporarily mounting a front panel to be fixed to the front side of the door frame;forming a mounting part on the front side of the door frame to support the front panel;forming at least one opening, defined by the mounting part, on the front side of the door frame;forming a position fixing projection at the front side of the door frame along a periphery of the door frame to guide the front panel to a position where the front panel is temporarily mounted;attaching an adhesive member to the mounting part, between the mounting part and the front panel, the adhesive member comprising a double-sided tape;fixing a rear panel to the rear side of the door frame; andinjecting a foam material into an inner space defined by the door frame and the front panel such that the foam material expands through at least one opening formed on the front side of the door frame and comes into contact with a rear surface of the front panel to permanently fix the front panel to the door frame by adhesion of the foam material, such that the front panel is attached to the door frame without engaging any portion of the door frame with a front surface of the front panel, enabling the entire front surface of the front panel to be visible from a front of the refrigerator door.2. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the position fixing projection has a smaller height than the front panel.3. The manufacturing ...

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Номер записи: 37
11-04-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130088135A1
Автор: Kim Hyoungsoek, Yoon Jongsoo
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator is disclosed. The refrigerator includes a space having a function of securing a supporting member provided in an inner case as well as a function of maintaining a predetermined gap between the inner case and an outer case, and it can reduce the number of parts in a manufacture process and which can improve work performance. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an outer case;an inner case arranged in the outer case;a supporting member mounted to an inner circumferential surface of the inner case; anda spacer arranged between the inner case and the outer case, the spacer to be secured to the supporting member,wherein the spacer comprises a securing hole formed at a longitudinal end thereof, corresponding to the inner case.2. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a spiral part is provided in an inner circumferential surface of the securing hole.3. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an opening is provided in a predetermined portion of the inner case corresponding to the securing hole claim 1 , anda projected part to be linked to the opening is provided at an open end of the securing hole provided in the spacer.4. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a protruded part projected toward the securing hole is provided in the inner case claim 1 , and a groove to be linked to the protruded part is provided at an open end of the securing hole provided in the spacer.5. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the inner case comprises first and second inner cases arranged in the outer case claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , andthe spacer is arranged between the first and second inner cases and the spacer comprises a securing hole formed at a longitudinal end thereof corresponding to one of the inner cases.6. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 5 , wherein a spiral part is provided in an inner circumferential surface of the securing hole.7. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 5 , wherein an opening is provided in the inner case ...

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Номер записи: 38
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130093306A1
Автор: Jungil Shin
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator in which a support connecting both rear ends of a rail assembly to each other is provided to maintain a state in which the rail assembly is perpendicular to a support. Thus, when a slidable door is closed, it may reduce the likelihood of a gap between the door and a cabinet from occurring so that the door is closely attached to the cabinet.

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Номер записи: 39
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator and door for the same

Номер: US20130099650A1
Автор: Byung Kil Lee, Jae Hoon Lim, Jae Huing Ju, Nam Woon Heo, Sang Hyun Kim, Yong Eun Lee
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A door for a refrigerator having a reduced number of constituent elements, resulting in reduction in material and processing costs as well as manufacturing time is provided. The door may include a reinforced glass panel defining a front surface, a pair of lateral frames to support the reinforced glass panel, a rear panel defining a rear surface, a pair of caps including upper and lower caps, and a foam charged into an interior space of the door to couple the reinforced glass panel, lateral frames, rear panel and caps to one another. Each lateral frame comes into contact with two surfaces including a lateral surface and a rear surface of the reinforced glass panel to support the reinforced glass panel. Also, each lateral frame may be formed via extrusion molding of PVC synthetic resin and is painted via liquid painting.

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Номер записи: 40
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Demand side management module

Номер: US20130103222A1
Автор: Brian Michael Schork, Byron K Guernsey, Darin Franks, Darko Ilickovic, David C Bingham, Eric K Watson, John K Besore, Mallika Ravindra Patel, Michael Thomas Beyerle
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A household appliance system comprising an appliance control system having a common appliance interface provided on an appliance and a demand side management module connected to the common appliance interface. The module corresponds to one select utility of a plurality of utilities and is configured to communicate with the one select utility of the plurality of utilities. The appliance control system operates the appliance based on communications with the one select utility through the module.

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Номер записи: 41
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator With Individualized Locking Drawers

Номер: US20130111936A1
Автор: Timothy John Olson
Принадлежит: Individual

A refrigerator with individualized locking drawers is similar in size and shape to a standard refrigerator, with a plurality of drawers in the refrigerator compartment that can be personalized. The drawers have a locking mechanism, a name placard displaying the user's name, a use frequency display, and a spoilage display. A digital control interface on the refrigerator door allows users to register for and manage drawers, and a network connection device allows users to manage their drawer through a website interface or a mobile application. A community storage shelf below the individual drawers and shelves on the inside face of the refrigerator door provides space for large items or community items, and a freezer compartment below the refrigerator compartment provides storage for items that require lower temperatures than the refrigerator compartment.

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Номер записи: 42
09-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130111941A1
Автор: Cho Kyeongchul, Kwon Hongsik, Yeo Insun, Yu Seonil
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet forming one of a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, a main door opening and closing the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment and including a storage space opened forward, a sub door installed on the main door and opening and closing the storage space of the main door, and a dispenser disposed on the sub door and dispensing water. 136-. (canceled)37. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a first storage compartment defined within the cabinet;a first door configured to open and close at least a portion of the first storage compartment;a second storage compartment that is located at the first door and that is configured to move with the first door when the first door rotates between opened and closed positions;a second door installed on the first door and configured to open and close the second storage compartment; anda dispenser disposed on the second door and configured to dispense water.38. The refrigerator according to claim 37 , wherein the second storage compartment is defined by a storage unit that is removably attached to the first door.39. The refrigerator according to claim 37 , further comprising:a freezing compartment defined within the cabinet; anda freezer door configured to open and close at least a portion of the freezing compartment,wherein the first storage compartment is a refrigerating compartment,wherein the first door is a refrigerator door configured to open and close at least a portion of the refrigerating compartment, andwherein the second door is disposed on the refrigerator door.40. The refrigerator according to claim 39 , wherein the second door aligns with an end of the refrigerator door that is adjacent to the freezer door.41. The refrigerator according to claim 39 , further comprising a handle that is configured to facilitate rotation of the second door and that is disposed at an end of the second door adjacent to the freezer door.42. The refrigerator according ...

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Номер записи: 43
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130113357A1
Автор: JaeIn LEE, Jiwon Park, Kangug Lee, Manin Baek, Sangmi Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage space therein, a door for selectively opening or closing the storage space, a gasket surrounding an edge of a back surface of the door, the gasket being closely attached to the main body, and a handle part provided on a front surface of the door. The handle part includes a handle cover rotated backward by a force pushed by a user's hand, a recess part defined in the door, the recess part being exposed to the outside so that the user's hand is inserted by the rotation of the handle cover, and a grasp part disposed on a side of the recess part to allow a user to grasp the grasp part. A front surface of the handle part is flush with the front surface of the door in a state where an external force in not applied to the handle part.

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Номер записи: 44
09-05-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM INSULATION MATERIAL AND INSULATION STRUCTURE FOR REFRIGERATOR CABINET HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130115407A1
Автор: Kim Youngbae, SOH Jaehyun, Yoon Ilseob
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A vacuum insulation material includes a core material, and a wrapping member configured to cover the core material, the wrapping member provided with an outermost layer externally exposed, a barrier layer laminated beneath the outermost layer, and a thermal bonding layer disposed beneath the barrier layer and contacting the core material, wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one polyimide film, on which an inorganic layer is laminated. With the configuration, the wrapping member of the vacuum insulation material can be more resistant to high temperature such that the vacuum insulation material can be safe from the risk of deformation, resulting in enhancing reliability of insulation efficiency. 1. A vacuum insulation material comprising: a core material; and a wrapping member configured to cover the core material , the wrapping member comprising an outermost layer externally exposed , a barrier layer laminated beneath the outermost layer , and a thermal bonding layer disposed beneath the barrier layer and contacting the core material , wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one polyimide film , on which an inorganic layer is laminated.2. The material of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic layer is a laminated aluminum foil.3. The material of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic layer is that aluminum is laminated on the polyimide film through vacuum-Al metalizing.4. The material of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one polyimide film having a laminated aluminum foil claim 1 , and at least one polyimide film having a vacuum-metalized aluminum.5. An insulation structure for a refrigerator cabinet comprising: an outer surface and an inner surface of the refrigerator main body; and an insulating unit formed between the outer and inner surfaces of the refrigerator cabinet claim 1 , wherein the insulating unit comprises a polyurethane foam layer claim 1 , and a vacuum insulation material according to .6. An insulation structure for a refrigerator ...

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Номер записи: 45
16-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130119846A1
Автор: Choi Taehoon, Hwang Jungyeon, Kim Seonkyu, Lee Daesung, Lee Moonseok, SEO Woonkyu, Yoon Seungjin
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include a basket to enhance utility of a storage space of a door of the refrigerator. The refrigerator may include a cabinet having a storage space formed therein, one side of which is open, a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the open side of the storage space, a mounting frame coupled to an inner surface of the door, and a basket rotatably coupled to the mounting frame so as to be rotatable between a closed airtight position and an open position. A locking device may be provided at the mounting frame to lock or unlock the basket at the closed airtight position, and a rotation limiter may limit a maximum rotation angle of the basket when the basket is opened. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet defining a storage space therein having one open side;a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the open side of the storage space;a frame coupled to an inner surface of the door;a basket rotatably coupled to the frame such that the basket is rotatable with respect to the frame between a closed position and an open position;a locking device provided at the frame to selectively lock the basket at the closed position and release the basket for rotation from the closed position; anda rotation limiter provided between the basket and the frame and configured to limit a rotation angle of the basket relative to the frame.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the frame is separably coupled to the inner surface of the door.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises:a pair of sidewalls coupled to the inner surface of the door so as to extend across a portion of a corresponding pair of sidewalls of the basket;a bottom wall configured to extend across a portion of a corresponding bottom wall of the basket; anda top wall configured to selectively cover an open top of the basket.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , further comprising:a door shelf coupled to a top surface of the top ...

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Номер записи: 46
16-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130119847A1
Автор: Hwang Jungyeon, Kim Seonkyu, Lee Daesung, SEO Woonkyu, Yoon Seungjin
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include a refrigerator body with a storage space defined therein, a door frame rotatably coupled to the refrigerator body to open and close the storage space, a transparent molded body coupled to a front surface of the door frame, and a glass panel coupled to a front of the transparent molded body. The transparent molded body may include a three-dimensional pattern formed on a surface thereof, and the glass panel may include a two-dimensional pattern having a gradation in at least one of brightness, saturation and hue. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body having a storage space defined therein;a door frame rotatably coupled to the body to open and close the storage space;a transparent molded body coupled to a front surface of the door frame, the transparent molded body including a three-dimensional pattern on a rear surface thereof; anda front glass coupled to a front surface of the transparent molded body, the front class including a two-dimensional pattern on a rear surface thereof, the two-dimensional pattern including at least one transparent portion and at least one opaque portion.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional pattern is formed by variations in thickness of the transparent molded body that forms a contour on the rear surface of the transparent molded body.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the front surface of the transparent molded body is smooth.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein a distance between the rear surface of the transparent molded body and the front surface of the door frame varies along the three-dimensional pattern claim 3 , and a distance between the front surface of the transparent molded body and the front surface of the door frame is substantially uniform.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the two-dimensional pattern is coated claim 1 , printed or painted on the rear surface of the front glass and comprises a gradation in at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 47
16-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND ANTI-INSECT UNIT FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130119848A1
Автор: Kim Minsup, LEE Kyungeun, PARK Sunyoung, You Myungdong
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator and an anti-insect unit accommodating a repellent and installed on a refrigerator leg for supporting a refrigerator cabinet, thereby repelling or eradicating insects from the refrigerator and a space for accommodating the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet forming a storage space that is opened and closed by a door;a leg installed on a bottom surface of the cabinet to space the cabinet away from a ground; andan anti-insect unit disposed on the leg and to accommodate a repellent for repelling or eradicating insects.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the leg is provided in plurality at front left and right corners of the bottom surface of the cabinet.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-insect unit is removably installed on the leg.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-insect unit comprises a first member and a second member claim 1 , which are rotatably connected to each other claim 1 ,wherein when the first and second members are coupled to each other, the first and second members are fixed to surround an outer surface of the leg.5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the leg passes through the anti-insect unit claim 1 , anda repellent accommodation space, which is open upward, is disposed in the anti-insect unit.6. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the leg comprises:a support part to contact the ground; andan installation part extending upward from the support part,wherein the anti-insect unit is placed on the support part and installed at the installation part.7. The refrigerator according to claim 6 , wherein the anti-insect unit has a cylindrical shape with a hole part in a center of the cylindrical shape claim 6 , and a repellent accommodation space disposed between the cylindrical shape and the hole part claim 6 , the hole part having a diameter corresponding to a diameter of the installation part claim 6 , the cylindrical shape having a ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130119849A1
Автор: GWAK Younghoon
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator includes an auxiliary shelf unfolded by being linked with an opening/closing of a second door which opens or closes a storage space defined in a first door. The second door covers the storage space and is rotated in the same direction as the first door. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage space;a first door rotatably mounted on the cabinet, the first door being configured to open and close at least a portion of the storage space and defining an opening through the first door;a second door that is configured to open and close the opening by rotating in a same direction as the first door; andan auxiliary shelf that has both sides shaft-coupled to the opening, the auxiliary shelf contacting a back surface of the second door, being unfolded in a direction crossing a rotation direction of the second door based on the second door opening, and being folded in the direction crossing the rotation direction of the second door based on the second door closing.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary shelf comprises:a main plate rotatably mounted on the opening;a sub plate disposed on a front side of the main plate and configured to selectively contact the back surface of the second door; anda connection member that connects the main plate to the sub plate and that allows the sub plate to rotate relative to the main plate.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein a bottom surface of the sub plate comprises:a horizontal part that extends horizontally from a rear end of the sub plate, the rear end of the sub plate being an end of the sub plate that is closest to the main plate; andan inclined part that extends upward in an inclined manner from a front end of the horizontal part and that is configured to contact the second door based on the second door closing.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a roller that is disposed on a bottom surface of the auxiliary shelf and that contacts the ...

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Номер записи: 49
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable connector system for connection to a modular appliance

Номер: US20130122739A1
Автор: Andrew M. Tenbarge, Douglas D. LeClear, John Vonderhaar, Karen J. Querfurth, Michele Wilcox, Paul B. Allard
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance.

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Номер записи: 50
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator comprising an extractably guided receptable for chilled goods

Номер: US20130126538A1
Автор: Alexander GÖRZ, Karl-Friedrich Laible, Thomas Benz
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A refrigerator includes a heat-insulated housing having an interior space in which a pair of chilled-goods containers are disposed adjacent to one another at a spacing from the floor. Each chilled-goods container is mounted on extending elements that guide chilled-goods container into and out of the interior space. A longitudinal beam extends between the chilled-goods containers and each of the extractable elements is supported on sidewalls of the housing via at least one crossbeam.

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Номер записи: 51
23-05-2013 дата публикации

FOOD CONTAINER AND REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130127321A1
Автор: Cho Kyeong Chul, Kwon Hong Sik, Park Kyu Tae, Yu Seon Il
Принадлежит:

A food container and a refrigerator including the same are disclosed. The present invention relates to a food container capable of simultaneously separating fixing members () of a cover according to sliding of a handle and of taking out of food kept therein by opening an auxiliary cover () even in a state of a main cover being closed, only to be usable conveniently, and a refrigerator including the food container. The food container includes a main body having an entrance formed on a topside thereof, a cover opening and closing the entrance of the main body, a plurality of fixing members () comprising ends rotatably secured to a side surface of the main body and the other ends detachably connected with an edge part of the cover, to secure the cover to the main body selectively, and a handle sliding-movable on a top surface of the cover and contactable with the plurality of the fixing members (), to push the plurality of the fixing members () according to the sliding to unlock the securing between the cover and the main body. 1. A food container comprising:a main body having an entrance formed on a topside thereof;a cover opening and closing the entrance of the main body;a plurality of securing members comprising ends rotatably secured to a side surface of the main body and the other ends detachably connected with an edge part of the cover, to secure the cover to the main body selectively; anda handle sliding-movable on a top surface of the cover and contactable with the plurality of the securing members, to push the plurality of the securing members according to the sliding to unlock the securing between the cover and the main body.2. The food container of claim 1 , wherein a rotation shaft of the handle is coupled to a long-hole-shaped shaft hole rotatably and slidingly in a right-and-left direction claim 1 , the shaft hole formed in parallel to a top surface of the cover.3. The food container of claim 2 , wherein the handle comprises a plurality of projecting ...

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Номер записи: 52
23-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130127323A1
Автор: Hwang Jungyeon, Kim Seonkyu, Lee Daesung, SEO Woonkyu, Yoon Seungjin
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include at least one first rail installed on a bottom surface of a storage compartment, and at least one corresponding second rail installed on a bottom of a drawer and engaged with the at least one first rail to slide the drawer into and out of the storage compartment. The at least one first rail may include a first roller for slidably supporting the at least one second rail, and the at least one second rail may include at least one second roller for slidably supporting the at least one first rail. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet having a storage compartment formed therein;at least one recess formed in a bottom surface of the storage compartment;at least one first rail at least partially received in the at least one recess;a drawer slidably received in the storage compartment;at least one second rail provided on a bottom of the drawer such that the at least one second rail is slidably coupled to the at least one first rail;a first roller provided in the at least one first rail and slidably supporting the at least one second rail, wherein the first roller is at least partially received in the at least one recess formed in the bottom surface of the storage compartment.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first rail comprises a first vertical leg extending vertically upward from the at least one recess claim 1 , and a first horizontal leg extending horizontally from a top end of the first vertical leg.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the first roller is provided at a bottom end of the first vertical leg.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one second rail comprises a stopper for limiting a movement range of the at least one second rail.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one second rail comprises a second vertical leg extending vertically downward from the bottom of the drawer claim 1 , and a second horizontal leg extending horizontally from a ...

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Номер записи: 53
30-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130134854A1
Автор: Heo Junyi, Kim Minsup, Kim Seonkyu, Yeo Insun, You Myungdong
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a body having a cooling chamber, a door configured to open or close the cooling chamber, and a cover disposed at a front region of the cooling chamber so as to be movable up and down. Under such configuration, a temperature change occurring from a predetermined region inside the cooling chamber when the cooling chamber is open, can be prevented. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body having a cooling chamber;a door configured to open or close the cooling chamber; anda cover disposed at a front region of the cooling chamber so as to be movable up and down.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein at least a rail is provided at the cooling chamber in upper and lower moving directions of the cover.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the rail is concaved from a wall surface of the cooling chamber claim 2 , and an insertion opening inserted into the rail is provided at the cover.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the cover is detachable.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cooling chamber includes a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber claim 1 , and the cover is provided at the freezing chamber or the refrigerating chamber.6. The refrigerator of claim 2 , further comprising a position fixing unit configured to fix the cover to an upward or downward-moved position.7. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the position fixing unit includes:a protrusion provided at the cover; andan engaging portion engaged with the protrusion.8. The refrigerator of claim 7 , wherein the engaging portion is disposed in upper and lower moving directions of the cover.9. The refrigerator of claim 7 , wherein the protrusion elastically comes in contact with the engaging portion.10. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the position fixing unit includes:a protrusion unit provided at the cover; andan engaging portion engaged with the protrusion unit.11. The refrigerator of claim 10 , wherein the protrusion unit includes:is a body having a plate shape ...

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Номер записи: 54
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Refrigeration device and method for producing the same

Номер: US20130139540A1
Автор: Michael Fahrenbach, Peter Eckartsberg
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerated goods container having an interior. Disposed on the refrigerated goods container outside the interior is a first tube evaporator which is wound round the refrigerated goods container, and a second tube evaporator is disposed on the refrigerated goods container in a top region thereof inside the interior.

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Номер записи: 55
13-06-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130147336A1
Автор: Kang Hyo Sik, LEE Gang U., Oh Jong Hoon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator capable of adjusting the height of a body independent of the height of a door, in which a lower portion hinge connecting the body to the door includes a fixed bracket having one portion fixed to a bottom surface of the body while having the remaining portion protruded to a front side of the refrigerator, a mobile bracket coupled to the fixed bracket so as to enable a sliding movement and allowing the door to placed thereon, in which a body supporting leg and a door supporting leg are screwed to a lower portion of the fixed bracket and a lower portion of the mobile bracket, respectively, to adjust the respective heights of the fixed bracket and the mobile bracket. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment provided at an inside the body;a door provided at a front of the body to open/close a front surface of the storage compartment; anda lower portion hinge installed at a lower portion of the body to rotatively support the door,wherein the lower portion hinge, comprises:a fixed bracket having one portion thereof fixedly coupled to a bottom surface of the body while the other portion thereof protruded toward a front side of the body, anda mobile bracket, of which left/right and forward/backward movements except for up/down movements are restrained by the fixed bracket, and which comprises a door cam for the door to be placed thereon and a door rotation shaft that is inserted into a lower portion of the door,wherein a body supporting leg configured to support a weight of the body is screwed to a lower portion of the fixed bracket, and a door supporting leg configured to support a weight of the door is screwed to a lower portion of the mobile bracket, anda height of the body is adjusted by rotating the body supporting leg, and a height of the door is adjusted by rotating the door supporting leg, so that the height of the body is adjusted independent of the height of the door.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a vertical bracket ...

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Номер записи: 56
13-06-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130147337A1
Автор: Lim Kiyoung
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage space, a first door opening or closing the storage space, an accommodation device defining an accommodation space opened toward a front surface of the first door, a second door disposed on the first door to open or close the accommodation device, a shelf disposed on the first door, the shelf being spread to the outside of the accommodation device by the rotation thereof, and a connection assembly connecting the shelf to the second door, the connection assembly being linked with the opening of the second door to rotate the shelf. Thus, convenience of use may be improved. 115.-. (canceled)16. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a storage compartment within the cabinet;a first door configured to open and close the storage compartment;an accommodation device that defines an accommodation space opened toward a front surface of the first door and that is configured to move with the first door when the first door rotates between opened and closed positions;a second door that is disposed on the first door, that is configured to open and close the accommodation device, and that enables access to the accommodation space when the first door is oriented in a closed position; anda shelf that is disposed on the first door, that is configured to, when the second door opens, rotate from a stored position located within the accommodation space to a supporting position extended out of the accommodation space, and that is configured to, when the second door closes, rotate from the supporting position to the stored position.17. The refrigerator according to claim 16 , wherein both left and right side surfaces of the shelf are shaft-coupled to an opening defined in the accommodation device.18. The refrigerator according to claim 16 , wherein the second door has a shelf receiving part stepped to receive the shelf when the shelf is oriented in the stored position.19. The refrigerator according to claim 16 , ...

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Номер записи: 57
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Sound-attenuating housing

Номер: US20130160479A1
Автор: Gary Stanton Webster, Jeremy James Stanley
Принадлежит: Smiths Environmental Products Ltd

Sound-attenuating housing ( 10 ) for a heat pump ( 34 ) comprises a base chassis ( 11 ), a first sub-chassis ( 17 ) and a second sub-chassis ( 19 ). The base chassis ( 11 ) is surrounded by upstanding walls ( 12 - 15 ) and has a top ( 16 ) adapted to engage with the upstanding walls ( 12 - 15 ), thereby to form an enclosure for the heat pump ( 34 ). The first sub-chassis ( 17 ) is provided within the enclosure, and is mounted on the base chassis ( 11 ) via-anti-vibration mounts ( 18 ). The second subchassis ( 19 ) is provided within the enclosure, and is mounted on the first sub-chassis ( 17 ) via anti-vibration mounts ( 21 ). The second sub-chassis ( 19 ) forms a mounting surface for a heat pump compressor ( 25 ), whilst the first sub-chassis ( 17 ) forms a mounting surface for other components of the heat pump ( 34 ).

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Номер записи: 58
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Polyurethane-Polyurea Coated Door for Walk-in Coolers and Freezers

Номер: US20130167474A1
Автор: Eric Alan Carlson
Принадлежит: Individual

Described herein is a custom built-to-size, polyurethane-polyurea coated door for walk-in coolers and freezers, which will withstand collision, and wear-and-tear in an industrial or commercial setting.

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Номер записи: 59
04-07-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR STORING ICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20130167563A1
Автор: Jeong Kyunghan, Kim Youngjin, Lee Junsung, LEE Taehee
Принадлежит:

In order to accomplish the objective of the present invention, according to one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for storing ice comprises: a housing which has heat insulation characteristics and the interior of which has a storage space; an ice maker which is accommodated in the housing, and which contains an ice tray for making ice; an ice bin arranged below the ice maker to store the ice made by the ice maker; a transfer member arranged within the ice bin to discharge the ice to the outside of the ice bin; a refrigerating cycle which extends into the housing, and which includes an evaporation unit attached to the outer surface of the ice tray to cool the ice tray; and a control unit which controls the operation of the refrigerating cycle and of the transfer member. Air in the storage space is directly cooled by being in contact with the evaporation unit and/or the ice tray, and the control unit operates the refrigerating cycle to cool the storage space when the temperature of the ice tray and/or of the evaporation unit becomes higher than a preset temperature (Ta). 1. An ice storage apparatus comprising:a housing having a heat insulation characteristic, the housing having a storage space therein;an ice maker received within the housing, the ice maker comprising an ice tray for making ices;an ice bin disposed under the ice maker to store the ices made in the ice maker;a transfer member disposed within the ice bin to discharge the ices to the outside of the ice bin;a refrigerating cycle extends into the housing, the refrigerating cycle, the refrigerating cycle comprising an evaporation unit attached to an outer surface of the ice tray to cool the ice tray; anda control unit for controlling operations of the refrigerating cycle and the transfer member,wherein air within the storage space is directly cooled by contacting the evaporation unit and/or the ice tray, and the control unit operates the refrigerating cycle to cool the storage space when the ...

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Номер записи: 60
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130167575A1
Автор: Chang Uo Hong, Young II SONG
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A structure of a driving apparatus capable of easily organizing a driving apparatus that is configured to drive an ejector of an ice maker, and preventing frost from being formed on inner compartments, the driving apparatus including a case and a driving module detachable to the inner side of the case, wherein the driving module includes an ice separating motor to drive the ejector, a circuit board to control an ice making process, an electro-motion member to deliver a rotational force of the ice separating motor to the ejector, and a module case to accommodate the components of the driving module.

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Номер записи: 61
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Diagnostic method for a refrigerator and refrigerator using the same

Номер: US20130174586A1
Автор: Daejong Kang, Minjin OH
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present disclosure relates to a diagnostic method of a refrigerator using the same, and according to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a diagnostic method of the refrigerator, and the method may include sensing power supplied thereto; determining whether or not a power failure has occurred based on the sensed power; storing power failure occurrence information when it is determined that the power failure has occurred; referring to the power failure occurrence information when the power supply is resumed; storing power failure end information when the power failure occurrence information is found; and providing the power failure occurrence and power failure end information.

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Номер записи: 62
18-07-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130181592A1
Автор: Betesh Michael
Принадлежит: EMS MIND READER LLC

An exemplary refrigerator that can comprise a housing sized to be placed on a countertop and a door associated with the housing. The door can have an inner surface that contacts an opening surface of the housing when closed, wherein a significant portion of the inner surface is provided within a plane, and at least a part of the inner surface includes a curve that protrudes from the plane. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a housing sized to be placed on a countertop; anda door associated with the housing, and having an inner surface that contacts an opening surface of the housing when closed, wherein a significant portion of the inner surface is provided within a plane, and at least a part of the inner surface includes a curve that protrudes from the plane.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a depth of approximately 8 inches to 15 inches that extends along a side portion of the housing.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a depth of approximately 10.5 inches that extends along a side portion of the housing.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a width of approximately 8 inches to approximately 16 inches that extends along a side of the door.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a width of approximately 12.6 inches that extends along a side of the door.6. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a height of approximately 10 inches to 18 inches.7. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a height of approximately 13.27 inches.8. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a handle feature associated with the door claim 1 , the handle feature having a length of approximately 2 inches to 5 inches. This application relates to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/585,888 filed on Jan. 12, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure relates to a ...

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Номер записи: 63
25-07-2013 дата публикации

COMBINATION-TYPE REFRIGERATING CABINET

Номер: US20130186123A1
Автор: Garg Pankaj
Принадлежит: INNOVATION THRU ENERGY CO., LTD

A combination-type refrigerating cabinet includes a cabinet body, a refrigeration-cycle unit and a pipe system. The cabinet body internally defines at least one cold accumulation chamber and a refrigerated cabinet internally having at least one refrigeration chamber, and at least one first air passage is provided between the cold accumulation chamber and the refrigerated cabinet. The cold accumulation chamber is internally provided with at least one cold accumulator, and the cold accumulator includes a case filled with a liquid cold accumulating material. The refrigeration-cycle unit separately supplies cold energy to the cold accumulation chamber and the refrigerated cabinet. The pipe system is provided between the cabinet body and the refrigeration-cycle unit, and includes a cold accumulation chamber pipeline communicating the refrigeration-cycle unit with the cold accumulation chamber and a refrigerated cabinet pipeline communicating the refrigeration-cycle unit with the refrigerated cabinet. 1. A combination-type refrigerating cabinet , comprising:a cabinet body internally defining at least one cold accumulation chamber and a refrigerated cabinet internally having at least one refrigeration chamber; at least one first air passage being provided between the cold accumulation chamber and the refrigerated cabinet; the cold accumulation chamber being internally provided with at least one cold accumulator, and the cold accumulator including a case filled with a liquid cold accumulating material;a refrigeration-cycle unit for separately supplying cold energy to the cold accumulation chamber and the refrigerated cabinet; anda pipe system being provided between the cabinet body and the refrigeration-cycle unit, and including a cold accumulation chamber pipeline and a refrigerated cabinet pipeline; the cold accumulation chamber pipeline communicating the refrigeration-cycle unit with the cold accumulation chamber, and the refrigerated cabinet pipeline communicating the ...

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Номер записи: 64
01-08-2013 дата публикации

THERMAL INSULATION PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND MEASUREMENT METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130193820A1
Автор: JUNG Young Sung, Kim Hyung Sung, KWON Jae Sung, Park Jong Sung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A thermal insulation performance measurement apparatus which measures thermal insulation performance of a thermal insulator by heat flux to the thermal insulator, measured by a heat flux sensor, and a measurement method using the same includes a heat flux sensor provided with one surface adapted to contact an object to be measured, a first heat source arranged on the upper surface of the heat flux sensor to supply heat to the heat flux sensor, a thermal insulator arranged on the upper surface of the first heat source, a third heat source arranged on the upper surface of the thermal insulator, and a second heat source arranged around the heat flux sensor. 1. A thermal insulation performance measurement apparatus comprising:a heat flux sensor provided with one surface adapted to contact an object to be measured;a first heat source arranged on the upper surface of the heat flux sensor to supply heat to the heat flux sensor;a second heat source arranged around the heat flux sensor to prevent generation of heat flow around the heat flux sensor; anda thermal insulator arranged on the upper surface of the first heat source.2. The thermal insulation performance measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a third heat source arranged on the upper surface of the thermal insulator to prevent generation of heat flow above the heat flux sensor.3. The thermal insulation performance measurement apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a controller to adjust temperatures of the first heat source claim 2 , the second heat source claim 2 , and the third heat source.4. The thermal insulation performance measurement apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the controller controls the temperatures of the first heat source claim 3 , the second heat source claim 3 , and the third heat source so that the temperatures of the first heat source claim 3 , the second heat source and the third heat source are equal.5. The thermal insulation performance measurement ...

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Номер записи: 65
01-08-2013 дата публикации

VERSCHLUSSELEMENT

Номер: US20130193827A1
Автор: HASSAN Muhd Shuhail, KWAK Lip Keong, MAHAT Mohd Kamal, NASIR M. Noorashidi M.
Принадлежит: LIEBHERR-HAUSGERATE LIENZ GMBH

The invention relates to a closure element, in particular to a cover or door, for a refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit, wherein the closure element has at least one blocking means or is connected thereto, which blocking means is movable into a release position and into a locked position, wherein the blocking means is arranged such that the closure element or a part of the closure element cannot be opened in the locked position of the blocking means, wherein at least one displaceably arranged covering is provided which is movable into different positions, and wherein the covering covers the blocking means or an opening leading to the blocking means in a first position and releases it for use in a second position. 1. A closure element , in particular a cover or door , for a refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit or of a refrigerator unit and/or of a freezer unit , the closure element comprising at least one blocking means which is movable into a release position and into a locked position , wherein the blocking means is arranged and designed such that the closure element or a part of the closure element cannot be opened in the locked position of the blocking means , wherein at least one displareably arranged covering is provided which is movable into different positions , wherein the covering covers the blocking means or an opening leading to the blocking means in a first position and releases it for use in a second position.2. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the covering is received in a guide and cannot be removed from the guide or can only be removed while exerting a force.3. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the closure element has at least one frame; and in that the blocking means and/or the covering is arranged at least partly in or at the frame.4. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the closure element has at least one frame; and in that the frame surrounds at least one pane claim 1 , in ...

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Номер записи: 66
01-08-2013 дата публикации

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE RESTING DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL SHELF OF AN ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130193828A1
Автор: Bassi Alberto
Принадлежит: AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft

A height adjustable resting device including a first plate fixable in use against a wall of an electric household appliance; a the second plate having a resting guide slidingly carried along longitudinal edges vertical to the first; a slider sliding on a first face of the first plate, facing an opposite second face of the second plate, transversally to the longitudinal edges, integrally provided with a pin which overhangingly protrudes from the first face; a channel-shaped track on the second face, slidingly engaged by the pin and having two branches parallel to the longitudinal edges, having on an upper edge a plurality of recesses adapted to engage the pin resting thereon and for each recess, at least one pair of abutting surfaces obtained on a lower edge to guide the pin from a recess to the next as a consequence of a vertical movement of the second plate. 1. A height adjustable resting device for an internal shelf of an electric household appliance , comprising a first plate fixable in use against an inner lateral wall of the electric household appliance , in particular a refrigerator or a freezer , and a second plate arranged facing the first plate , on the opposite side of the inner lateral wall of the electric household appliance , and slidingly guided in contact with the first plate along respective longitudinal edges of the first plate which are vertically arranged in use; the second plate carrying a resting guide for the shelf on the side opposite to the first plate; characterized in that , in combination:the first plate is shaped to be arranged in use directly in contact with the inner lateral wall of the electric household appliance, for at least partially covering the same, and has a first face, opposite to said inner lateral wall and facing an opposite second face of the second plate;the second plate slidingly engages, with respective U-shaped longitudinal edges thereof, said longitudinal edges of the first plate;on said first face, the first plate ...

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Номер записи: 67
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Frame

Номер: US20130195543A1
Автор: Lip Keong Kwak, M. Noorashidi M. Nasir, Mohd Kamal Mahat, Muhd Shuhail Hassan
Принадлежит: Liebherr Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH

The present invention relates to a frame for a refrigerator and/or freezer or of a refrigerator and/or freezer, wherein the frame consists of several frame parts, wherein one of two frame parts adjacent to each other in the frame has a protrusion and the other one has a receptacle into which the protrusion is inserted, and wherein said two frame parts are connected with each other by the method of ultrasonic welding.

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Номер записи: 68
08-08-2013 дата публикации

High performance freezer having cylindrical cabinet

Номер: US20130199232A1
Автор: Mahesh Natarajan, Rajendra Khadtkar, Tushar Ingle
Принадлежит: Thermo Fisher Scientific Asheville LLC

A high performance freezer includes a deck and a cabinet supported above the deck and having a cabinet housing defining a generally cylindrical shape. The freezer includes a door supported by the cabinet housing that moves between open and closed positions by sliding or pivoting generally along the side wall of the cabinet. The freezer further includes a refrigeration system mounted at least partially within the deck and partially within the cabinet to refrigerate an inner chamber of the freezer. The cylindrical shape of the cabinet enables rotation of shelves within the inner chamber and a maximized storage space with a minimal floor space required.

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Номер записи: 69
08-08-2013 дата публикации

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130199233A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
Принадлежит:

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator made by the process of:a. providing a cabinet having an interior space defined by top, bottom, left side, right side, and back walls;b. molding a plastic sheet material into generally a box shape having top, bottom, left side, right side and back walls with an open front while applying heat in a vacuum box;c. moving a three dimensional plug relative to a the sheet to deform the sheet and create an indented notch across a corner of the box shape from the back to near the open front of the box shape;d. removing the plug;e. cooling the sheet;f. punching out an aperture at the front of the box shape in alignment with the notch;g. fitting the molded liner into an upper portion of the interior space of the cabinet;h. inserting a sleeve through the punched out opening and along the notch;i. foaming the sleeve in place.2. The refrigerator of further comprising punching out a second aperture in the liner along the notch for an air vent between the ice compartment and the fresh food compartment.3. The refrigerator of further comprising foaming in place wiring between the sleeve and ...

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Номер записи: 70
08-08-2013 дата публикации

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130200771A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
Принадлежит:

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet having top, bottom, left, right and back walls and a substantially open front;b. a lower portion of the cabinet including a freezer compartment;c. an upper portion of the cabinet over the freezer compartment including a fresh food compartment defined by a liner having top, bottom, left side, right side, front, and back walls, and a front opening in the front wall;d. an ice making compartment in an upper corner of the upper portion of the cabinet outside of but along the liner and including a front opening; ande. a fresh food compartment door providing access to both the fresh food compartment and the ice compartment.2. The appliance of wherein the ice compartment comprises a separate thermally insulated cavity from the fresh food compartment and the cavity receives a removable ice bin assembly comprising a combination ice bin and ice compartment front opening cover claim 1 , the ice bin having a longitudinal axis between front and back ends with the cover on the front end.3. The appliance of further comprising a sleeve having a closed back ...

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Номер записи: 71
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Closure element

Номер: US20130200772A1
Автор: HASSAN Muhd Shuhail, KWAK Lip Keong, MAHAT Mohd Kamal, NASIR M. Noorashidi M.
Принадлежит: LIEBHERR-HAUSGERATE LIENZ GMBH

The present invention relates to a closure element for a chest refrigerator and/or chest freezer, wherein the closure element has at least one first sliding cover and wherein at least one limiting means is provided which limits the path by which the first sliding cover is displaceable. In accordance with the invention, the limiting means is arranged on the lower side of the sliding cover. 1. A closure element for a chest refrigerator and/or a chest freezer or a closure element of a chest refrigerator and/or chest freezer , wherein the closure element has at least one first sliding cover and wherein at least one limiting means is provided which limits the path by which the first sliding cover is displaceable , wherein the limiting means is arranged on the lower side of the sliding cover.2. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the closure element has at least one second cover claim 1 , and the limiting means is arranged such that it abuts the second cover in an end position of the movement of the first sliding cover.3. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first sliding cover has a peripheral frame which surrounds at least one pane.4. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the limiting means is configured as a projection which extends downwardly from the lower side of the first sliding cover.5. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first sliding cover has an end-side end region which extends transversely to the direction of movement of the first sliding cover; and the limiting means is spaced apart from this end-side end region.6. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the limiting means is configured in one piece with the first sliding cover or is formed by a separate part which is connected to the first sliding cover; and/or the limiting means is arranged in one or both marginal regions of the first sliding cover or extends over the total width of the first sliding cover.7. A ...

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Номер записи: 72
15-08-2013 дата публикации

DOOR FOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130207530A1
Автор: Kim Seonkyu, Yeo Insun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A door for a refrigerator and a refrigerator having the same are provided. The door includes an upper door member disposed in an upper portion and a lower door member disposed under the upper door member and spaced apart from the upper door member. The door also includes a dispenser housing positioned between the upper door member and the lower door member and inwardly depressed to allow a dispenser having a discharge duct for discharging water and/or ice to be installed therein. The door further includes a coupling member that couples the dispenser housing to the upper door member or the lower door member. 1. A door for a refrigerator comprising:an outer door case;a door liner coupled to an inner side of the outer door case; and an upper door member that includes a first metal plate of a first color;', 'a lower door member that includes a second metal plate of the first color;', 'a dispenser housing that includes a third metal plate of the first color;', 'an upper connection member that is made of synthetic resin and that connects the upper door member and the dispenser housing; and', 'a lower connection member that is made of synthetic resin and that connects the lower door member and the dispenser housing., 'an insulator positioned in a space between the outer door case and the door liner, the outer door case comprising2. The door for a refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the upper connection member includes a first housing coupling portion that is provided in a lower portion of the upper connection member and that is configured to couple to the dispenser housing.3. The door for a refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the upper connection member comprises:a display unit configured to display at least one of dispensing information and information related to operation of the refrigerator; andan input unit configured to receive user input that controls at least one of dispensing operation and operation of the refrigerator.4. The door for a refrigerator of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 73
22-08-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM INSULATION GLASS PANEL AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130214664A1
Автор: Kim Youngbae, SOH Jaehyun, Yoon Ilseob
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A vacuum insulation glass panel includes a pair of insulation glass stacked with a predetermined interval therebetween, a plurality of spacers to support the pair of insulation glass at multiple points within a support area defined in a vacuum layer between the pair of insulation glass, and a non-conductive sealing portion disposed along edges of the pair of insulation glass to make the support area air-tight from the exterior. Also, a refrigerator with the vacuum insulation glass panel is disclosed. Therefore, the non-conductive sealing portion is located at the edge portions of the pair of insulation glass, which are stacked by each other to define the vacuum layer, which allows preventing of a shape deformation due to changes in external temperature and reducing of heat transfer coefficient down to a predetermined level.

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Номер записи: 74
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator with convertible chamber and operation method thereof

Номер: US20130219930A1
Автор: Bongjun Choi, Gyuwon Shin
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method for controlling temperature of a refrigerator including a main body having at least first and second adiabatic spaces; a refrigerant compression cycle device including an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expander installed within the main body; and a heating unit transferring heat of a refrigerant discharged from the condenser to air in the second adiabatic space, includes: measuring an internal temperature of the second adiabatic space; bypassing the refrigerant discharged from the condenser to the second adiabatic space when the measured internal temperature of the second adiabatic space is lower than a lower limit value of a pre-set temperature range; measuring ambient temperature of the condenser; and controlling an operation of a condenser cooling fan according to the ambient temperature of the condenser to maintain the refrigerant that passes through the interior of the condenser at a certain temperature or higher.

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Номер записи: 75
29-08-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM INSULATION PANEL, REFRIGERATOR WITH VACUUM INSULATION PANEL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR VACUUM INSULATION PANEL

Номер: US20130221011A1
Автор: Kim Youngbae, SOH Jaehyun, Yoon Ilseob
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A vacuum insulation panel includes a core material having a bending groove at at least one surface thereof, and an envelope material to cover an outer surface of the core material and an inner surface of the bending groove. Also, a refrigerator with the vacuum insulation panel and a manufacturing method for the vacuum insulation panel are provided. 1. A vacuum insulation panel comprising:a core material having a bending groove at at least one surface; andan envelope material to cover an outer surface of the core material and an inner surface of the bending groove.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein a width of the bending groove is increased toward the outside of the core material.3. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the bending groove comprises a first incline surface and a second incline surface facing each other.4. The panel of claim 3 , wherein the first incline surface and the second incline surface are symmetric to a surface parallel to a thickness direction of the core material.5. The panel of claim 4 , wherein the first incline surface and the second incline surface are planar surfaces.6. The panel of claim 3 , wherein the envelope material covers the faces of the first incline surface and the second incline surface claim 3 , and overlaid between the first incline surface and the second incline surface when the core material is bent.7. A method for manufacturing a vacuum insulation panel comprising:forming an envelope material and a core material, respectively;forming a bending groove at at least one surface of the core material, the bending groove having a predetermined depth;injecting the core material into the envelope material and decompressing the inside of the envelope material; andbending the core material such that two surfaces of the bending groove, facing each other, come in contact with each other.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the bending groove of the core material is formed by cutting off a part of the core material.9. The method of claim 7 , ...

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Номер записи: 76
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Microwave Cooking Packages and Methods of Making Thereof

Номер: US20130221012A1
Автор: "OHagan Brian R.", Bohrer Timothy H., Cole Lorin R., Lafferty Terrence P., Middleton Scott W., Robison Richard G., Wnek Patrick H.
Принадлежит: GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC.

A package with self-forming insulating walls includes a tray for supporting a food item, a flap joined to the tray along a fold line, and an insulating microwave material overlying at least a portion of the tray and at least a portion of the flap. The insulating microwave material may be joined to the flap. The insulating microwave material may include a microwave energy interactive material supported on a first polymer film layer, a moisture-containing layer joined to the microwave energy interactive material, and a second polymer film layer joined to the moisture-containing layer in a predetermined pattern, thereby defining a plurality of expandable cells between the moisture-containing layer and the second polymer film layer. 1. A package with self-forming insulating walls , comprising:a tray for supporting a food item;a flap joined to the tray along a fold line; and a microwave energy interactive material supported on a first polymer film layer,', 'a moisture-containing layer joined to the microwave energy interactive material, and', 'a second polymer film layer joined to the moisture-containing layer in a predetermined pattern, thereby defining a plurality of expandable cells between the moisture-containing layer and the second polymer film layer., 'an insulating microwave material overlying at least a portion of the tray and at least a portion of the flap, the insulating microwave material being joined to the flap, wherein the insulating microwave material includes'}2. The package of claim 1 , wherein upon exposure to microwave energy claim 1 , the expandable cells are adapted to inflate claim 1 , thereby causing the flap to hinge toward the tray along the fold line.3. The package of claim 1 , whereinthe flap includes a peripheral edge, andthe insulating microwave material extends substantially to the peripheral edge of the flap.4. The package of claim 1 , whereinthe flap includes a peripheral edge,the insulating microwave material extends beyond the ...

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Номер записи: 77
29-08-2013 дата публикации

HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130221819A1
Автор: WING FORREST F.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a main body member having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion. Each of the first and second end portions includes a cavity adapted to receive an end insert formed of soft material. Each of the end inserts includes an attachment member. The handle is mounted to a front face of the door through interengagment of the attachment members and base members provided on the door without scratching the surface of the door. 1. A domestic appliance comprising:a cabinet;a door mounted relative to the cabinet, said door including a front face portion;a handle assembly for shifting the door relative to the cabinet, said handle assembly including:a main body member includingfirst and second end portions, a first recess at the first end portion of the main body member;', 'a second recess at the second end portion of the main body member;, 'first and second access holes in a wall of the main body member positioned respectively at the first and second end portions;'}a first fastener inserted through the first access hole and projecting into the first recess;a second fastener inserted through the second access hole and projecting into the second recess; andfirst and second base members secured at spaced locations on the front face portion of the door, said first and second base members projecting into the respective first and second recesses and engaging with the respective first and second fasteners to secure the handle assembly to the door.2. The domestic appliance of wherein the first and second fasteners each comprise a set screw.3. The domestic appliance of wherein the first and second fasteners each comprise a rivet.4. The domestic appliance of wherein the first and second access holes are each positioned in a side wall of the main body member respectively at the first and second end portions of the main body member.5. The domestic appliance of wherein the first and second access ...

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Номер записи: 78
29-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR DRAWER HAVING A REMOVABLE AND REPLACEABLE BOTTOM TRAY

Номер: US20130221823A1
Автор: Fidalgo Joseph P.
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator drawer includes an upper portion and a lower portion forming a bottom tray. The bottom tray is releasably engaged with the upper portion and is adapted to slide relative to the upper portion. The bottom tray includes a grip for enabling a user to slide the bottom tray relative to the upper portion. The bottom tray can be disengaged from the upper portion by sliding the bottom tray beyond a front edge of the upper portion. The bottom tray has a height that is relatively small compared to the height of the upper portion, thereby allowing the bottom tray to be easily and conveniently cleaned without requiring removal of the upper portion or of the entire refrigerator drawer. 1. A refrigerator drawer defining an inner storage space , comprising:an upper portion; anda lower portion forming a bottom tray, the lower portion being slidably engaged with the upper portion in such a way that the lower portion is enabled to slide independently of the upper portion;wherein the lower portion has a height that is smaller than a height of the upper portion; andwherein the lower portion tray is adapted to disengage from the upper portion.2. The refrigerator drawer of claim 1 , further comprising one or more vertical dividers to separate the inner storage space.3. The refrigerator drawer of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion comprises a handle.4. The refrigerator drawer of claim 3 , wherein the upper portion comprises side walls and wherein the side walls couple with the bottom tray.5. The refrigerator drawer of claim 4 , wherein in response to a pulling or pushing force on the handle claim 4 , both the upper portion and the bottom tray move simultaneously in the same direction as the pulling or pushing force.6. The refrigerator drawer of claim 1 , wherein the lower portion comprises a handle.7. The refrigerator drawer of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator drawer comprises wheels adapted to enable a sliding motion by the bottom tray relative to the upper portion.8. ...

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Номер записи: 79
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Storage unit and refrigerator having the same

Номер: US20130221824A1
Автор: Jae Moon Lee, Sang Woon Jeon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A storage unit and refrigerator that allows an internal space of an accommodating vessel to be divided into a plurality of sub-spaces by box-shaped division cases are provided. The refrigerator includes a body, a storage compartment having an open front, a door pivotably coupled to the body to open and close the open front of the storage compartment, division cases formed in a box shape to allow food to be stored therein, and an accommodating vessel to accommodate the division cases such that an internal space of the accommodating vessel is divided into sub-spaces. A bottom face of each of the division cases is provided with a protrusion, a bottom face of the accommodating vessel is provided with concave portions. The protrusions are fixed to the concave portions to allow the division cases to be accommodated in the accommodating vessel.

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Номер записи: 80
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Temperature-Controlled Enclosures And Temperature Control System Using The Same

Номер: US20130231040A1
Автор: Cole, Conroy Michael F., Lowerre Edward, Pelrin James, SR. Kenneth M.
Принадлежит: Temptronics Corporation

A temperature chamber in which a device is tested is connected to a temperature-controlled air source for controlling temperature of the chamber. The temperature chamber includes thermal insulation formed on side surfaces of the chamber. A universal manifold adaptor for directing the temperature-controlled air directly to a device being tested is connected to the chamber. The temperature chamber also includes an exhaust system. A self-closing cable feed-through module is connected to an outer surface of the chamber. The feed-through module includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein cables are fed through the first and second portions into the chamber in a first position and the first and second portions form a leak tight seal around the cables in a second position. 1. A temperature chamber , comprising:a chamber in which a device can be located, the chamber being connectable to a temperature-controlled source for providing a temperature-controlled fluid to the chamber to control temperature of the chamber; anda self-closing cable feed-through module connected to an outer surface of the chamber, the module comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein cables are fed through the first and second portions into the chamber in a first position of the module and the first and second portions form a leak tight seal around the cables in a second position of the module.2. The temperature chamber of claim 1 , further comprising an exhaust system for exhausting the fluid from the chamber.3. The temperature chamber of claim 2 , wherein the exhaust system comprises a plurality of exhaust ports connected internal to the chamber and a single outlet port for allowing the fluid to exit the chamber.4. The temperature chamber of claim 2 , wherein the exhaust system comprises a plurality of exhaust ports connected internal to the chamber and multiple outlet ports for allowing the fluid to exit the chamber.5. The temperature chamber of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 81
12-09-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND DISPENSER OF REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130233888A1
Автор: Kim Jin Woo, Kim Ung Su, Ryu Se Joo
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet, a door, a dispenser, a water supply pipe, and a nozzle. The cabinet defines a storage space. The door opens and closes the storage space. The dispenser is disposed on a front surface of the door and dispenses water or ice. The water supply pipe is disposed on an inner part of the door and supplies water to the dispenser. The nozzle is removably coupled to an outer part of the dispenser. An end of the water supply pipe is inserted in the nozzle to dispense water. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage space;a door opening and closing the storage space;a dispenser disposed on a front surface of the door and dispensing water or ice;a water supply pipe disposed on an inner part of the door and supplying water to the dispenser; anda nozzle removably coupled to an outer part of the dispenser, an end of the water supply pipe being inserted in the nozzle to dispense water.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is coupled to a dispenser cover forming an appearance of the dispenser.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the dispenser comprises a dispenser coupling part at a side to couple to the nozzle claim 1 , andthe nozzle comprises a nozzle coupling part having a shape corresponding to the dispenser coupling part.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the nozzle coupling part comprises a locking protrusion that protrudes outward and is locked on the dispenser coupling part.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein the dispenser coupling part comprises:a nozzle insertion hole in which the nozzle coupling part is inserted;a protrusion insertion hole disposed outside the nozzle insertion hole and having an open shape corresponding to the locking protrusion; anda protrusion guide guiding and locking a movement of the locking protrusion when the nozzle inserted in the nozzle insertion hole rotates.6. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 82
19-09-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130241385A1
Автор: KIM Sung Mo, Lee Jee Hoon, Oh Jong Hoon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator provided with a rotating bar configured to seal a gap between one pair of doors, capable of preventing the door from being incompletely closed due to an erroneous operation of the rotating bar, the rotating bar capable of sealing a gap formed between the rotating bar and a body as well as a gap formed between one pair of doors, the rotating bar being elastically supported by an elastic member so as to move by receiving an external force from a guide part provided on the body, the rotating bar including a sealing member protruding from the rotating bar so as to seal a gap between the rotating bar and the body. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment formed at an inside the body while having a front surface thereof open;a first door configured to open/close a portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a second door configured to open/close a remaining portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a first gasket installed at a rear surface of the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the body;a second gasket installed at a rear surface of the second door to seal a gap formed between the second door and the body;a rotating bar rotatably coupled to the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the second door in a state that the first door and the second door are closed; anda guide part provided at the body to guide a rotation of the rotating bar, and having a guide body part fixed to the body and a guide groove formed in the guide body part, a case provided with an accommodating space therein;', 'a heat insulation member accommodated in the accommodating space;', 'a metallic plate coupled to the case;', 'a heat generating member configured to prevent frost from being formed on the metallic plate; and', 'an insertion protrusion configured to be elastically biased toward an outer side of the case so as to be inserted into the guide groove, and upon ...

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Номер записи: 83
19-09-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130241386A1
Автор: BAE Hak Gyun, Hong Kun Eui, Kim Myoung Hun, KIM Sung Mo, Lee Jee Hoon, Oh Jong Hoon, Shon Hee Tae, Yoon Sinn Bong
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a rotating bar configured to seal a gap between one pair of doors. The rotating bar includes a case provided with an accommodating space therein while having one surface thereof open, a heat insulation member accommodated in the accommodating space, a cover configured to cover the one surface of the case that is open, and a metallic plate being coupled to an outer side of the cover. The cover includes a heat conduction blocking part being protruded to both sides of the metallic plate while having a bent-shape cross section so as to prevent heat from being transmitted to both side surfaces of the rotating bar after being heat conducted along the metallic plate. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment formed at an inside the body while having a front surface thereof open;a first door configured to open/close a portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a second door configured to open/close a remaining portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a first gasket installed at a rear surface of the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the body;a second gasket installed at a rear surface of the second door to seal a gap formed between the second door and the body; anda rotating bar rotatably coupled to the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the second door in a state that the first door and the second door are closed, a case provided with an accommodating space therein, and having one surface thereof open;', 'a heat insulation member accommodated in the accommodating space;', 'a cover being coupled to the one surface of the case that is open;', 'a metallic plate being coupled to an outer side of the cover; and', 'a heat generating member configured to prevent frost formation on the metallic plate, and', 'wherein the cover comprises a heat conduction blocking part being protruded to both sides of the metallic plate to prevent heat of ...

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Номер записи: 84
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Magnetic gasket for refrigerator cabinets

Номер: US20130247472A1
Автор: Marco De Giorgi, Mauro Guido Mentasti, Paolo Cittadini, Roberto Bianchi
Принадлежит: Industrie Ilpea SpA

Gasket for refrigerator cabinets for providing seal-tight closure between cabinet ( 32 ) and door ( 17 ) composed of an outer door ( 30 ) and inner door ( 31 ), comprising a soft bellows portion ( 11 ), characterized in that said soft bellows portion ( 11 ) is interposed in an extensible manner between at least a pair of magnets ( 9, 15 ) one of which is operatively coupled to said door and the other is coupled to said cabinet.

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Номер записи: 85
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator module mounting system

Номер: US20130249361A1
Автор: James W. Kendall, Todd A. Zeilinger
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

An elongated spine extends vertically within a refrigerated cabinet, freezer cabinet, or doors and includes ductwork for the transmission of fluids within the spine as well as operating power and/or electrical control or data signals. The spine includes a mounting channel having inwardly extending edges. Modules mate with the spine for the physical mounting of the modules at any desired location within the continuously extending channel and are provided with a flange which fits within the spine and mounts the module in a cantilevered fashion to the refrigerator. Such construction facilitates the distribution of fluids, such as hot or cold air within the refrigerator, and the manufacturing of a refrigerator by providing a readily attached spine and allowing modular construction of a refrigerator with infinite adjustability for the user.

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Номер записи: 86
26-09-2013 дата публикации

HINGE ASSEMBLIES FOR A DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130249371A1
Автор: LIVELY ERIC D., MANN JULIE A., REUTER DARYL LEE
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A domestic appliance includes a cabinet with a door positioned at a front of the cabinet, a closer assembly secured to the door, a mounting bracket coupled to the front of the cabinet, a hinge pin extending upwardly from the mounting bracket, and a coupler body. The closer assembly includes a downwardly-extending shaft. The coupler body has a first inner sidewall defining a lower aperture that receives an upper end of the hinge pin, and a second inner sidewall defining an upper aperture that receives a lower end of the shaft. The shaft of the closer assembly has a first plurality of splines formed thereon, and the second inner sidewall of the coupler body has a second plurality of splines formed thereon. The second plurality of splines of the coupler body engages the first plurality of splines of the shaft. 1. A domestic refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein,a door positioned at a front of the cabinet, the door being operable to pivot about an axis of rotation between (i) a closed position in which user access to the temperature-controlled compartment is limited and (ii) an open position in which user access to the temperature-controlled compartment is permitted,a closer assembly including a base secured to the door and a downwardly-extending shaft moveably coupled to the base,a mounting bracket coupled to the front of the cabinet,a hinge pin defining the axis of rotation and extending upwardly from the mounting bracket, anda coupler body having (i) a first inner sidewall defining a lower aperture that receives an upper end of the hinge pin, and (ii) a second inner sidewall defining an upper aperture that receives a lower end of the shaft,wherein (i) the shaft of the closer assembly has a first plurality of splines formed thereon, and (ii) the second inner sidewall of the coupler body has a second plurality of splines formed thereon, the second plurality of splines engaging the first plurality of splines to ...

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Номер записи: 87
03-10-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM INSULATED DOOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR THE CREATION THEREOF

Номер: US20130255304A1
Автор: Cur Nihat, Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A vacuum insulated door structure comprises a first wall having a first edge, outer sidewalls that extend from the first edge to a perimetrical lip, a first inner surface and a first outer surface. A second wall has a second inner surface, a second outer surface and a second edge coupled to the perimetrical lip forming a cavity volume. The second wall includes inner sidewalls defining a second wall opening. The inner sidewalls extend to a back wall and define a second wall offset. A tubular member includes a first end coupled to a first conduit opening in the first wall and a second end coupled to a second conduit opening in the second wall offset. A barrier layer is disposed on the first and second walls and the tubular member. A cavity insulation material is disposed within the cavity volume which is hermetically sealed. 1. A vacuum insulated door structure comprising:a first wall member having a first perimetrical edge, at least four outer sidewalls that extend substantially perpendicular from the first perimetrical edge and to a perimetrical lip, a barrier layer having a hermetic barrier film and a heat sealing layer, a first inner facing surface and a first outer facing surface;a second wall member having a second inner facing surface, a second outer facing surface, a barrier layer having a hermetic barrier film and a heat sealing layer, and a second perimetrical edge coupled to the first wall member proximate the perimetrical lip, wherein the second wall member comprises at least four inner side walls defining a second wall opening distal from at least a portion of the second perimetrical edge, and wherein the at least four inner sidewalls extend from the second wall opening toward the first wall member to a back wall, wherein the at least four sidewalls and the back wall define a second wall offset;at least one tubular member having first and second conduit ends, an inner conduit surface and an outer conduit surface, wherein the first conduit end is coupled ...

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Номер записи: 88
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Air duct device for refrigerator

Номер: US20130255305A1
Автор: Brian S. Kim
Принадлежит: Individual

An air duct device for refrigerator includes a first compartment, a second compartment, and a fan motor. The first compartment has a front opening and a rear opening. The second compartment has a front opening, and the second compartment is disposed by the first compartment and connected with the first compartment through an intermediate opening. The fan motor provided at a first location close to the front opening of the first compartment for taking in air from outside and blowing the air into the first compartment toward the rear opening of the first compartment. The condenser is installed at a second location between the first location and the rear opening of the first compartment and the compressor is installed at a third location between the second location and the the rear opening of the first compartment and the compressor.

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Номер записи: 89
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator cabinet assembly

Номер: US20130256304A1
Автор: David Sheldon, Jeffrey Lynn Jessie
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A refrigerator appliance comprises an outer case which has an outer case assembly-interface. The refrigerator appliance further comprises an inner liner which has an inner liner assembly-interface. The outer case assembly-interface and the inner liner assembly-interface are configured to enable a locking engagement between the outer case assembly-interface and the inner liner assembly-interface at assembly. The locking engagement may comprise a positive snap-fit engagement.

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Номер записи: 90
03-10-2013 дата публикации

IN-SITU FOAM CORE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20130256317A1
Автор: Roberts Richard W.
Принадлежит:

A thermal management system includes a panel having a periphery, and a skin having a thermal bond to an in-situ foam core. The panel has a thermal transmittance u-value ranging from 0.1 to 0.17 W/m° C. 1. A thermal management system , comprising:{'sup': '2', 'a panel having a periphery and a skin having a thermal bond to an in-situ foam core, wherein the panel has a thermal transmittance u-value ranging from 0.1 to 0.17 W/m° C.'}2. A system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the panels are configured with peripheries adjacent to each other forming a box with at least one panel comprising a door connected to the box.3. A system of claim 2 , wherein the box and door comprise a refrigerator. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/617,045 filed Mar. 29, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.The disclosed embodiments relate to an in-situ foam core thermal management system and method of manufacturing of same.Manufacturers attempt to insulate an internal cavity of an article from the external environment. It is advantageous to have minimal thermal transfer between the internal cavity in the external environment. It is also advantageous to have the walls of the energy management system be as structural and as light as possible as well as economical. Adding more insulation increases the cost and weight of the energy management system article.Certain manufacturers of energy management system articles use processes such as blow molding or vacuum forming followed by costly secondary operation of filling the cavity formed by the molding process with an injected foam, such as polyurethane foam. Other manufacturers of energy management system articles, such as refrigerators, have a large number of individual subcomponents, many of which involve bending of sheet metal, followed by secondary operations of filling the cavity formed by the subcomponents with injected foam.In at least one embodiment, a ...

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Номер записи: 91
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Vacuum insulated structure tubular cabinet construction

Номер: US20130256318A1
Автор: Axel Julio Ramm, Guolian Wu, James W. Kendall, Nihat Cur, Paul B. Allard, Steven J. Kuehl
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A refrigerator includes a vacuum insulated cabinet structure having side walls that are formed from a tube that has been folded/deformed into a structure having an “O” shape with vertically enlarged front and rear openings. The interior of the tube may be filled with silica powder or other filler, and a vacuum is formed within the tube. An insulated rear panel may be utilized to close off the rear opening of the vacuum insulated cabinet structure.

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Номер записи: 92
03-10-2013 дата публикации

FOLDED VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130256319A1
Автор: Cur Nihat, Kendall James, Kuehl Steven J., Ramm Axel Julio, Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A vacuum insulated cabinet structure includes panels having sheet metal outer side walls and polymer inner side walls. The polymer inner side walls are heat-sealed to a layer of polymer material laminated to a flat sheet metal blank to form vacuum cavities. The blank is then bent along fold lines to form a cabinet structure. 1. A method of fabricating a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet , the method comprising:forming an outer cabinet skin blank, the blank including an elongated portion having a generally rectangular perimeter with elongated side edges and end edges extending between the side edges, the blank defining a plurality of fold lines extending between the side edges to define a plurality of generally planar panel regions, and wherein the outer cabinet skin blank comprises a sheet of material that includes a metal layer and an outer layer of polymer material, on a first side of the sheet;sealing the inner liner to the outer cabinet to form an airtight space, wherein the filler material is disposed in the airtight space;providing a plurality of pouches having porous filler material disposed in the pouches;positioning the pouches on the first side of the outer cabinet skin blank to cover the panel regions;providing a barrier layer;sealing the barrier layer to the layer of polymer material around the pouches such that the pouches are sealed inside an airtight space formed between the layer of polymer material and the barrier layer;forming a vacuum in the airtight space;folding the cabinet skin blank along the fold lines to form a vacuum insulated cabinet structure having upright outer sidewalls and a transverse wall extending between the outer sidewalls.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the outer side walls define generally horizontal upper edges, and the transverse wall comprises a generally planar upper wall having opposite side edges connected to the horizontal upper edges of the outer side walls.3. The method of claim 2 , including:forming the barrier ...

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Номер записи: 93
03-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130257255A1
Автор: Hwang Jungyeon, Jung Hanjin, Kang Jinwon, LEE Eunjoo, LEE Hangbok, SEO Woonkyu, You Myungdong
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator including a pantry part in a refrigerator compartment. Since the pantry part can slide forward, and then, rotate, an object can be conveniently put in or taken out from the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body defining a storage space for a food;a pantry assembly disposed in the storage space and storing a food,wherein the pantry assembly includes:a first pantry part sliding in the storage space; anda second pantry part disposed in front of the first pantry part and sliding together with the first pantry part,wherein the second pantry part is allowed to rotate when at least one portion of the second pantry part has been pulled out from the storage space.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second pantry part is allowed to rotate and be perpendicular to the first pantry part when the first pantry part is maximally pulled out.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the first pantry part is pulled out up to a vertical surface disposed on a front surface of the storage space claim 1 , or pulled out up to a position just before the vertical surface.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second pantry part slides together with the first pantry part until the first pantry part is maximally pulled out.5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the pantry assembly is disposed in a refrigerator compartment.6. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the pantry assembly is disposed in a freezer compartment.7. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second pantry part is coupled to a pantry door for opening and closing at least one portion of the storage space claim 1 , and is pushed in and pulled out together with the first pantry part when the pantry door is pushed in and pulled out.8. The refrigerator according to claim 7 , wherein the storage space is divided into two or more spaces including a space accommodating the pantry assembly claim 7 , andthe space ...

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Номер записи: 94
03-10-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM PANEL CABINET STRUCTURE FOR A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130257256A1
Автор: Allard Paul B., Cur Nihat, Ferreira Luiz Afrânio Alves, Kendall James W., Kuehl Steven J., Ramm Axel J., Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A vacuum panel cabinet structure comprising a frame having side and back framing members defining a frame opening and panel receptacles, framing edges, at least one outwardly expanded framing member, and an inner surface. A plurality of vacuum panels disposed in the panel receptacles. A barrier layer disposed on the vacuum panels. An outer enclosure having at least one extruded channel engaging the at least one outwardly expanded framing member, at least one outwardly contoured hinge, and an inward surface defining a frame receptacle into which the frame is disposed. A liner having at least four sidewalls, a back panel, a liner outer facing surface, and a liner perimetrical flange, wherein the liner outer facing surface is disposed within the frame opening proximate the frame inner surface. The liner perimetrical flange is disposed to the outer enclosure and includes a hermetically sealed infrastructure notch. 1. A vacuum panel cabinet structure comprising:a polymeric inner frame having at least four side framing members defining an inner frame opening, a plurality of framing edges, a back framing member coupled to at least one of the plurality of framing edges, at least one outwardly expanded framing member disposed proximate at least one of the plurality of framing edges, an inner facing surface, and an outer facing surface, wherein the at least four side frame members and the back framing member define a plurality of panel receptacles;a plurality of vacuum insulated panels sized and configured for reception in the plurality of panel receptacles;a barrier layer comprising a hermetic barrier layer and a heat sealing layer disposed on at least a portion of the vacuum insulated panels and at least a portion of the polymeric inner frame;an outer enclosure having at least one extruded support channel configured to engage the at least one outwardly expanded framing member of the polymeric inner frame, an outer facing surface, an enclosure rim defining an enclosure ...

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Номер записи: 95
03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD TO CREATE VACUUM INSULATED CABINETS FOR REFRIGERATORS

Номер: US20130257257A1
Автор: Cur Nihat, Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A method to form a vacuum insulated cabinet including forming a first basin having a first basin flange extending from a first basin opening and comprising a front surface, and forming a second basin having a second basin flange extending away from a second basin opening and comprising a rear surface. A barrier film and a heat sealing layer are disposed onto the first and second basins. The front surface of the first basin flange is disposed to the rear surface of the second flange to form a core cavity volume between the first and second basins. A core cavity material is disposing within the core cavity volume. The first and second basin flanges are sealed together, and gas is extracted from the core cavity volume through at least one port. The core cavity volume is hermetically sealed to form a vacuum insulated cabinet structure. 1. A method for creating a vacuum insulated cabinet structure comprising the steps of:forming a first basin having at least four side walls defining a first basin opening, a rear wall, a first basin inner facing surface, a first basin outer facing surface, a first barrier film including a hermetic barrier film and a heat sealing layer, and a first basin integrated perimetrical flange extending from the first basin opening, wherein the first basin integrated perimetrical flange comprises a front facing surface;forming a second basin having at least four side walls defining a second basin opening, a rear wall, a second basin inner facing surface, a second basin outer facing surface, a second barrier film including a hermetic barrier film and a heat sealing layer, and a second basin integrated perimetrical flange extending away from the second basin opening, wherein the second basin integrated perimetrical flange comprises a rear facing surface;disposing the front facing surface of the first basin integrated perimetrical flange to the rear facing surface of the second basin integrated perimetrical flange such that the first basin inner ...

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Номер записи: 96
10-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130263620A1
Автор: AN Jae Koog, Kim Byung Su, Shin Jeong Hun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator in which an ice making chamber case including a horizontal wall, a vertical wall, a front opening and a front edge is coupled to an inside of an inner case, to form an ice making chamber. A case insulator is disposed in a wall space of the ice making chamber case. The case insulator is foamed separately from a body insulator which is foamed between inner and outer cases of a refrigerator body. Since the case insulator is foamed separately from the body insulator, it is possible to easily achieve foaming of the case insulator. It is also possible to prepare the ice making chamber case separately from molding of the inner case. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an inner case comprising a storage compartment formed in an interior of the inner case, the storage compartment being partitioned into a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment;an outer case coupled to an outside of the inner case;a body insulator interposed between the inner case and the outer case; andan ice making chamber case coupled to an inside of the inner case in the refrigerating compartment or the freezing compartment, the ice making chamber case forming an ice making chamber together with at least a portion of the inner case,wherein the ice making chamber case comprises:a first ice making chamber case comprising a first horizontal wall and a first vertical wall,a second ice making chamber case coupled to an outside of the first ice making chamber case, the second ice making chamber case comprising a second horizontal wall and a second vertical wall, anda case insulator interposed between the first ice making chamber case and the second ice making chamber case, to insulate the ice making chamber, the case insulator being separate from the body insulator.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein:the inner case further comprises a top wall, opposite side walls, a rear wall, a bottom wall, and an intermediate wall; andthe ice making chamber is formed by at least a portion ...

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Номер записи: 97
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator module utilities enabled via connection

Номер: US20130264439A1
Автор: Alan S. Lucas, Andrew M. Tenbarge, Douglas D. LeClear, Guolian Wu, James W. Kendall, John J. Vonderhaar, Paul B. Allard, Robert Ryan Bradley, Steven J. Kuehl
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A connection system includes a feature module that supplies various functionalities, a portable countertop stand having an upright section that selectively receives the feature module and an umbilical connecting the portable stand to an external appliance to deliver utilities to the portable countertop stand. A utility port selectively delivers at least one utility to the feature module when engaged with the upright section. A utility receiver removably engages the utility port by hand without the use of tools and selectively receives a predetermined set of utilities when the feature module engages the upright surface. A connection interface detects when the feature module is engaged with the upright section and the predetermined utility set required by the engaged feature module. After the feature module is engaged, the connection interface prompts the utility port to release the predetermined utility set to the feature module.

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Номер записи: 98
10-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130264928A1
Автор: HONG Young Bae, Lee Oun Gu, Park Sung Cheul, SHIN Youn Tae
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

In a refrigerator including a sliding door configured to open and close a storage chamber, a storage basket provided on a rear portion of the sliding door, and a support frame configured to support the sliding door and the storage basket, sidewalls of the storage basket may be formed so as to protrude outwardly except a lower portion in which the support frame is disposed between an inner case and the sidewalls, thereby increasing a storage space of the storage basket. In addition, a front protrusion, an auxiliary protrusion, and a rear protrusion are formed in an upper portion of the storage basket, and therefore a relative position of an auxiliary basket to the storage basket may be limited, and the auxiliary basket may be drawn into and out in conjunction with drawn-in and-out movements of the storage basket. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body including an inner case and an outer case;a storage chamber having an opened front portion and provided in the inner case;a sliding door opening and closing the opened front portion of the storage chamber;a support frame movably supporting the sliding door with respect to the main body; anda storage basket being drawn into and out of the storage chamber while being moved together with the sliding door when the sliding door is opened and closed, and supported by the support frame,wherein the storage basket includes sidewalls, each of the sidewalls includes a first wall and a second wall formed on an upper portion of the first wall so as to protrude toward the inner case, andthe support frame is disposed between the first wall and the inner case.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein each of the sidewalls of the storage basket includes a coupling wall that connects the first wall and the second wall and is coupled to the support frame.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second wall has a vertical length greater than a vertical length of the first wall.4. The refrigerator according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 99
10-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130264929A1
Автор: AN Jae Koog, Kim Byung Su, Shin Jeong Hun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator in which a refrigerant pipe assembly including a refrigerant pipe and a refrigerant pipe insulator coupled to the refrigerant pipe is inserted into an inner case in an inward direction from an outside of the inner case through an opening of the inner case. A portion of the refrigerant pipe insulator is disposed in the ice making chamber, and a remaining portion of the refrigerant pipe insulator is disposed between the inner case and the outer case. The refrigerant pipe insulator portion disposed between the inner case and the outer case is supported by a body insulator foamed between the inner case and the outer case. In accordance with this structure, it is possible not only to insulate the refrigerant pipe, but also to easily insert the refrigerant pipe into the ice making chamber and to keep the refrigerant pipe in a firmly-supported state. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an inner case comprising an ice making chamber formed in an interior of the inner case;an outer case coupled to an outside of the inner case;a body insulator foamed between the inner case and the outer case;a refrigerant pipe having at least a portion disposed in the ice making chamber, to supply cooling energy to the ice making chamber; anda refrigerant pipe insulator enclosing the refrigerant pipe, to insulate and support the refrigerant pipe,wherein the inner case further comprises an opening allowing the refrigerant pipe insulator to extend therethrough,wherein the refrigerant pipe insulator extends through the opening such that a portion of the refrigerant pipe insulator is disposed in the ice making chamber, and a remaining portion of the refrigerant pipe insulator is disposed between the inner case and the outer case, andwherein the refrigerant pipe insulator is supported by the body insulator foamed between the inner case and the outer case.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant pipe insulator is supported by at least one of an outer surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 100