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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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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: 1
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: 2
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: 3
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: 4
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Laudry handling apparatus

Номер: US20130076220A1
Автор: Chang Bae YEOM, Ji Hoon SEONG, Nu Ri SHIN
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A laundry handling apparatus having a body provided with an inlet, a door to open/close the inlet, and a hinge assembly for the door to be rotatably installed to the body. The door is provided at both sides of a rear surface thereof with a hinge installation part at which the hinge assembly is installed, and the hinge assembly is installed at one of the two hinge installation parts, thereby enabling the change of an opening/closing direction of the door in a convenient manner.

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Номер записи: 5
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Hinge support

Номер: US20130219797A1
Автор: Arturo J. Bonomie, Michael G. Wisniewski, Shawn W. Fogel
Принадлежит: Sub Zero Inc

A hinge support includes a brace, a trestle, and a positioning device. The brace includes a base wall and a first side wall, a second side wall, and a positioning wall that extend from the base wall. The first side wall has a first sloped surface, and the second side wall has a second sloped surface. The trestle includes a top wall and a third side wall, a fourth side wall, and a support wall that extend from the top wall. The third side wall has a third sloped surface, and the fourth side wall has a fourth sloped surface. The positioning device is supported by the support wall and positioned to abut the positioning wall to mount the trestle to the brace. The third sloped surface slides along the first sloped surface and the fourth sloped surface slides along the second sloped surface under control of the positioning device.

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Номер записи: 6
06-01-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220003028A1
Автор: Chen Jinghui, Liu Qinchao, Lv Ping, Zhang Nanwei
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a first door located in front of the cabinet, a second door located in front of the first door, an electrical member located at the second door, and a transmission line connected to the electrical member. The transmission line extends from the cabinet into the first door and extends from the first door toward the second door. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet;a first door located in front of said cabinet;a second door located in front of said first door;an electrical member located at said second door; anda transmission line connected to said electrical member, said transmission line extending from said cabinet into said first door and extending from said first door toward said second door.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein said first door has a thermal insulation space filled with thermal insulation materials claim 1 , and said transmission line extends into said thermal insulation space.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , which further comprises a first hinge unit interconnecting said first door and said second door claim 1 , said transmission line exiting said first door then entering said first hinge unit and then extending toward said second door.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , which further comprises a second hinge unit interconnecting said cabinet and said first door claim 3 , said transmission line extending through said second hinge unit into said first door.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein said transmission line extends within said first door and runs for a distance in a lateral direction of said first door.6. The refrigerator according to claim 5 , wherein said transmission line extends within said first door claim 5 , and said transmission line at least one of extends in the lateral direction of said first door beyond said first hinge unit interconnecting said first door and said second door or extends beyond said second hinge unit interconnecting said first ...

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Номер записи: 7
05-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170003067A1
Автор: EOM Tae In, IGOR Ivanov, JEONG Kyung Han, Kang Sung Wook, KYONG Yong Soo, Lee Jea Won, Lee Jee Hoon, TELEGIN Yury
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator that has an improved structure to facilitate assembling of a door and a main body which are separable from each other. The refrigerator includes a main body that forms an exterior appearance, a storage compartment that is provided inside the main body, a door that is rotatably coupled to the main body so as to open and close an open front surface of the storage compartment, and a hinge bracket that connects the main body and the door. Here, the hinge bracket includes a first bracket that is coupled to the main body and a second bracket that is coupled to the door and detachably coupled to the first bracket. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body that forms an exterior appearance;a storage compartment that is provided inside the main body;a door that is rotatably coupled to the main body so as to open and close an open front surface of the storage compartment; anda hinge bracket that connects the main body and the door,wherein the hinge bracket includes a first bracket that is coupled to the main body and a second bracket that is coupled to the door and detachably coupled to the first bracket.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second bracket is detachably coupled to the first bracket in forward and backward directions.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second bracket is slidably coupled to the first bracket.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second bracket is slidably coupled to an inner side of the first bracket claim 1 , and the hinge bracket further includes a coupling member that couples the second bracket to at least one surface of the first bracket.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein the hinge bracket further includes a fixing unit that fixes positions of the first bracket and the second bracket so that the first bracket and the second bracket are connectable with each other by the coupling member.6. The refrigerator according to claim 5 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 8
02-01-2020 дата публикации

HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200002987A1
Автор: Hunter Lynne F., Lottinville Daniel
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator is provided herein. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a compartment. A door is configured to seal the compartment and is operable between open and closed positions. A hinge assembly is operably coupled to the cabinet and to the door. The hinge assembly includes a first link coupled to the cabinet. A second link is pivotable about the first link. A third link is pivotable about the second link and a fourth link. The fourth link is further coupled to the door. A fifth link is pivotable about the second link and the fourth link. A sixth link is pivotable about an intermediate portion of the fifth link and the first link. The sixth link is disposed through a void defined by the fifth link. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a compartment;a door configured to seal the compartment and operable between open and closed positions; and a first link coupled to the cabinet;', 'a second link pivotable about the first link;', 'a third link pivotable about the second link and a fourth link, wherein the fourth link is further coupled to the door;', 'a fifth link pivotable about the second link and the fourth link; and', 'a sixth link pivotable about an intermediate portion of the fifth link and the first link, wherein the sixth link is disposed through a void defined by the fifth link., 'a hinge assembly operably coupled to the cabinet and to the door, the hinge assembly comprising2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the first link and a surface of the second link are substantially parallel in the closed position.3. The refrigerator of or claim 1 , wherein the door translates and rotates as the door is moved from the closed position to the open position.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein each link is coupled to at least one other link by a pivotable member.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the pivotable member is configured as a pivot rod that includes clips on two opposing end portions of the pivot rod.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 9
07-01-2021 дата публикации

HINGE WITH FUNCTION OF ELECTRICALLY OPENING AND CLOSING DOOR

Номер: US20210002942A1
Автор: HU Guoheng
Принадлежит:

A hinge with a function of electrically opening and closing a door is disclosed, including a main body and a trigger flexibly articulated to the main body. An accommodation slot exists in the main body, a lever and a bracing are mounted in the accommodation slot, one end of the lever is flexibly articulated to the trigger, the other end of the lever is articulated to the bracing, the other end of the bracing is flexibly disposed in the accommodation slot through a guide pin, a spring is disposed in the accommodation slot, one end of the spring is connected to the lever, and the other end is connected to the main body. An electric drive apparatus is mounted on the main body, and is connected to the bracing, and the electric drive apparatus drives the bracing to move in the accommodation slot, and indirectly drives the trigger to swing. Beneficial effects of the present disclosure are: by driving the lever to move in the accommodation slot, the electric drive apparatus indirectly drives the trigger to swing, so as to implement the opening and closing of a cabinet door. 112314534255367374115532. A hinge with a function of electrically opening and closing a door , comprising a main body () and a trigger () flexibly articulated to the main body , wherein: an accommodation slot () exists in the main body () , a lever () and a bracing () are mounted in the accommodation slot () , one end of the lever () is flexibly articulated to the trigger () , the other end of the lever is articulated to the bracing () , the other end of the bracing () is flexibly disposed in the accommodation slot () through a guide pin () , a spring () is disposed in the accommodation slot () , one end of the spring () is connected to the lever () , and the other end is connected to the main body (); and an electric drive apparatus is mounted on the main body () , and is connected to the bracing () , and the electric drive apparatus drives the bracing () to move in the accommodation slot () , and ...

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Номер записи: 10
03-01-2019 дата публикации

COOLING DEVICE HAVING A DOOR CLOSING ASSISTANT

Номер: US20190003220A1
Автор: DEMIROEZ TAHA, GUENTAV EMRE, OENVER RASIT
Принадлежит:

A cooling device includes a body, a drawer door attached to the body by rails in a slidable manner, and a door opening assistant for facilitating opening of the drawer door. As an improvement, at least two door closing assistants, that are configured to close the drawer door when the drawer door reaches a predetermined position, are provided on the body and/or the drawer door in such a way that the door opening assistant remains at a location between the at least two door closing assistants. 1. A cooling device , comprising:a body;a drawer door;rails slidably attaching said drawer door to said body;a door opening assistant facilitating opening of said drawer door; andat least two door closing assistants configured to close said drawer door when said drawer door reaches a predetermined position;said at least two door closing assistants being disposed on at least one of said body or said drawer door permitting said door opening assistant to remain at a location between said at least two door closing assistants.2. The cooling device according to claim 1 , wherein said drawer door has at least two door carrier arms linked to said rails and connected to said drawer door.3. The cooling device according to claim 2 , which further comprises catching pins each being provided on a respective one of said at least two door carrier arms claim 2 , permitting each of said catching pins to be held by a respective one of said at least two door closing assistants.4. The cooling device according to claim 3 , wherein each of said at least two door closing assistants includes at least one holder element for catching a respective one of said catching pins.5. The cooling device according to claim 4 , wherein said at least one holder element includes at least one first arm and at least one second arm extending and defining a housing therebetween having a size corresponding to said respective catching pin.6. The cooling device according to claim 5 , wherein one of said first arm or said ...

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Номер записи: 11
03-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR DOOR HINGE

Номер: US20190003224A1
Автор: Culley Brian, REUTER DARYL LEE
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet with a door positioned at the front of the cabinet. The refrigerator appliance also includes a hinge having a hinge bracket coupled to the cabinet. The hinge bracket includes a lateral plate. A pivot pin is received in the lateral plate. The door is rotatably coupled to the pivot plate. A lateral surface of the door is spaced apart from the lateral plate of the hinge bracket along the vertical direction by a height. An adjustable spacer is positioned between the lateral plate of the hinge bracket and the lateral surface of the door to adjust the height. The adjustable spacer includes a rotatable washer and a fixed washer abutting the rotatable washer. The rotatable washer includes a first inclined engagement surface and a second inclined engagement surface. The fixed washer includes a third inclined engagement surface and a fourth inclined engagement surface. 1. A refrigerator appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the vertical , lateral , and transverse directions being mutually perpendicular , the refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a food storage chamber, the food storage chamber extending between a top portion and a bottom portion along the vertical direction, a first side portion and a second side portion along the lateral direction, and a front portion and a back portion along the transverse direction, the front portion of the food storage chamber defining an opening for receipt of food items;a door positioned at the front portion of the food storage chamber and movable between a closed position and an open position to permit selective access to the food storage chamber; and a hinge bracket coupled to the cabinet, the hinge bracket comprising a lateral plate;', 'a pivot pin received in the lateral plate of the hinge bracket, the pivot pin oriented generally perpendicular to the lateral plate of the hinge bracket, the door coupled to the pivot pin ...

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Номер записи: 12
02-01-2020 дата публикации

MAGNETIC GASKET AND COOLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200003481A1
Автор: Asaida Yasuhiro, KAWAI Fumihiko, Minamio Masanori, Okazaki Toru, SEGAWA TERUTSUGU, TAKAMI FUMINORI
Принадлежит:

Provided are a magnet gasket and a cooling apparatus which enhance thermal insulation performance. The cooling apparatus includes: a thermal insulation box that has an opening end surface enclosing the opening and facing frontward; a door capable of opening and closing the opening; and a magnetic gasket attached to an inside peripheral portion of the door facing the opening end surface while the opening is closed, the magnetic gasket having: a magnet; a magnet retaining part; and a heat insulation sheet being provided between the magnet and the magnet retaining part and being provided, in a closed state in which the opening is closed by the door, on a side portion on a side of the door on a peripheral surface of the magnet and on a side portion facing an inner side in a width direction in the closed state on the peripheral surface of the magnet. 1. A cooling apparatus , comprising:a thermal insulation box that has a housing space with an opening in front and an opening end surface enclosing the opening and facing frontward;a door capable of opening and closing the opening, the door being attached to the thermal insulation box; and a magnet;', 'a magnet retaining part that retains the magnet; and', 'a heat insulation sheet being provided between the magnet and the magnet retaining part and being provided, in a closed state in which the opening is closed by the door, on a side portion on a side of the door on a peripheral surface of the magnet and on a side portion facing an inner side in a width direction in the closed state on the peripheral surface of the magnet., 'a magnetic gasket attached to an inside peripheral portion of the door facing the opening end surface while the opening is closed, the magnetic gasket including2. The cooling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the thermal insulation box includes a heat radiator embedded therein claim 1 , the heat radiator being located on an outer side in the width direction of the magnet in the closed state.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 13
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Door Lock And Electronic Apparatus

Номер: US20220010478A1
Автор: Wang Yang
Принадлежит:

The present application discloses a door lock, which may be implemented on a door panel of an electrical device such as a washing machine. The lock includes a housing that can be installed into the panel without hardware such as a mounting screw, eliminating a need to position a screw in the panel for mounting the lock. The lock housing may include a lock head that can move into or out of a groove formed as a recess into a clamping edge of the housing. Ramped surfaces and contact faces of the housing are provided that allow rotation of the housing during its installation into the panel, which force the lock head into the groove during the housing insertion into the panel and allow the lock head to restore by moving out of the groove when the housing is in an installed position, locking the housing in place. 1. A door lock , comprising:a housing;a door hook hole body provided on the housing, wherein the door hook hole body comprises a top, a first pair of oppositely provided sidewalls, and a second pair of oppositely provided sidewalls, and the first pair of sidewalls and the second pair of sidewalls are formed respectively by extending downward from the lower part of the top;a pair of clamping edges comprising a first clamping edge and a second clamping edge, the pair of clamping edges extending outward respectively from the first pair of sidewalls from the top of the door hook hole body;a groove formed by upward recessing from the lower surface of the first clamping edge; anda lock head provided below the groove, wherein the lock head is capable of moving into or out of the groove;wherein a pair of first contact faces and a pair of second contact faces are respectively formed by the housing extending from the outer sides of the second pair of sidewalls, the pair of second contact faces are respectively formed by the distal ends of the pair of first contact faces extending obliquely downward, and a pair of supporting parts are formed at the junctions of the pair of ...

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Номер записи: 14
11-01-2018 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE WITH A DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180010284A1
Автор: Ekbundit Michael Wuttikorn, Mora Adam Raymond
Принадлежит:

A vertical axis washing machine appliance includes a door pivotably mounted to a cabinet. The door includes a frame, an axle and a lever arm. The axle is fixed to the frame, and the lever arm is fixed to the axle. A door lock assembly is operable to lock the door in a closed position. The door lock assembly includes a latch and an actuator that is operable to move the latch between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The latch is engaged with the lever arm of the door when the latch is in the engaged position. 1. A vertical axis washing machine appliance , comprising:a cabinet having a top panel that defines an opening;a wash basket positioned within the cabinet below the opening of the top panel;a door pivotably mounted to the cabinet at the opening of the top panel such that the door is positioned over the opening of the top panel when the door is in a closed position, the door comprising a frame, an axle and a lever arm, the axle fixed to the frame at a rear portion of the frame, the lever arm fixed to the axle such that the lever arm rotates with the axle, the lever arm extending away from the axle to a distal end portion; and a latch positioned proximate the distal end portion of the lever arm when the door is in the closed position; and', 'an actuator coupled to the latch, the actuator operable to move the latch between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the latch engaged with the lever arm of the door when the latch is in the engaged position such that the latch blocks movement of the door from the closed position, the latch removed from the lever arm of the door when the latch is in the disengaged position such that the latch does not block movement of the door from the closed position., 'a door lock assembly operable to lock the door in the closed position, the door lock assembly comprising'}2. The vertical axis washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is a linear actuator.3. The vertical axis washing machine ...

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Номер записи: 15
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210010190A1
Автор: AHAMAD IFTKHAR, LEON LOPEZ NEYDA ELIZA, PRABHAKARAN RAGHAVENDRAN
Принадлежит:

A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a cabinet defining an interior and having a top panel that at least partially defines an access opening to the interior. A lid is rotatable between a closed position and an opened position to selectively open or close the access opening. At least one hinge assembly couples the top panel with the lid. The at least one hinge assembly can include a hinge housing coupled to the top panel. A cam is received within the hinge housing and coupled to the lid. A snubber housing is coupled to the hinge housing and has a damper receiving portion. A damper is at least partially received within the damper receiving portion. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation , the laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining an interior and having a top panel that at least partially defines an access opening to the interior;a lid rotatable between a closed position and an opened position to selectively open or close the access opening; and a hinge housing coupled to the top panel;', 'a cam received within the hinge housing and coupled to the lid;', 'a snubber housing coupled to the hinge housing and having a damper receiving portion provided at a non-zero angle relative to the top panel in the closed position; and', 'a damper at least partially received within the damper receiving portion and biased against the cam such that movement of the cam selectively depresses the damper when the lid moves from the opened position to the closed position., 'at least one hinge assembly coupling the top panel with the lid, the at least one hinge assembly comprising2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the cam is rotatably coupled to the hinge housing between an upwardly rotated position and a downwardly rotated position.3. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the cam bears against an upper surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 16
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210010191A1
Автор: AHAMAD IFTKHAR, KANAWADE PRAMOD V., LEON LOPEZ NEYDA ELIZA, PATIL VASUDEO NIVRUTTI, PRABHAKARAN RAGHAVENDRAN
Принадлежит:

A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a cabinet defining an interior and having a top panel that at least partially defines an access opening to the interior. A lid is rotatable between a closed position and an opened position to selectively open or close the access opening. At least one hinge assembly couples the top panel with the lid. The at least one hinge assembly can include a lid hinge coupled to the lid and defining an axis of rotation of the lid. A hinge housing is coupled to the top panel and to the lid and configured to receive the lid hinge. A damper housing has a damper receiving portion, with a damper at least partially received within the damper receiving portion. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation , the laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining an interior and having a top panel that at least partially defines an access opening to the interior;a lid rotatable between a closed position and an opened position to selectively open or close the access opening; and a lid hinge coupled to the lid and defining an axis of rotation of the lid;', 'a hinge housing coupled to the top panel and to the lid and configured to receive the lid hinge;', 'a hinge cam at least partially received in the hinge housing, the hinge cam having a body with a first surface comprising two outwardly curved surfaces and an inwardly curved surface between the outwardly curved surfaces and defining a C-shape;', 'a damper housing undermounted to and at least partially underlying the hinge housing and having a damper receiving portion at least partially positioned below the top panel;', 'a piston having an outer surface and at least partially received within the damper receiving portion and configured to protrude from the damper receiving portion and contact the hinge cam; and', 'a damper at least partially received within the ...

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Номер записи: 17
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20180010845A1
Автор: Hyunbum KIM, Jihyun Im, Jindong Kim, Sanggyun Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage compartment, an inner case ( 10 ) configured to define an external appearance of the storage compartment, a first door pivotably installed to the cabinet, the first door being configured to open or close one side of the storage compartment, a second door pivotably installed to the cabinet, the second door being configured to open or close a remaining side of the storage compartment, the second door having a pillar ( 100 ) configured to be rotated so as to come into contact with the first door, and a transfer member ( 1000 ) provided inside the inner case ( 10 ) so as to guide rotation of the pillar ( 100 ) by detecting rotation of the second door, and the pillar ( 100 ) is spaced apart from both a top wall of the inner case and a bottom wall of the inner case ( 10 ) so as not to come into contact with the inner case ( 1 0) in a state in which the second door seals the storage compartment.

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Номер записи: 18
10-01-2019 дата публикации

GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR, AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190011173A1
Автор: XIA ENPIN, ZHANG Hao, Zhu Xiaobing
Принадлежит:

A guide assembly for use in a door of a refrigerator comprises: a sliding rail; a movable member located above the sliding rail; and a connection member connected and fixed to the door. The sliding rail comprises a slide and a track both extending in the left and right direction. The movable member can move along the slide in a reciprocating motion in the left and right direction. The movable member also has a sliding groove extending in the frontward and rearward direction. The connection member comprises a first roller disposed at the sliding groove and capable of moving along the sliding groove in the frontward and rearward direction. The guide assembly further comprises a guide structure disposed under the connection member. The guide structure is movably disposed in the track to guide the movement of the door. 1. A guide assembly for use in a door of a refrigerator , the guide assembly comprising a sliding rail , a movable member located above the sliding rail , a connection member fixedly connected to the door , and a guide structure , wherein:the sliding rail comprises slides extending in a left-right direction, and a track;the movable member may move leftwards and rightwards along the slides in a reciprocating manner and is provided with a sliding groove extending in a front-back direction;the connection member comprises a first roller arranged in the sliding groove and capable of moving forwards and backwards along the sliding groove; andthe guide structure is arranged below the connection member and movably arranged in the track to guide the movement of the door.2. The guide assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding rail comprises two front and rear slides which extend in a left-right direction and are parallel to each other claim 1 , the track being arranged between the two slides.3. The guide assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the movable member comprises two groups of front and rear second rollers which are respectively pressed against ...

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Номер записи: 19
10-01-2019 дата публикации

HINGE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190011174A1
Автор: Dherde Eric J., FIORI MICHAEL A., Hunter Lynne F.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An appliance is provided herein. The appliance includes a cabinet having a wrapper, a liner, and a trim breaker. The wrapper, the liner, and the trim breaker define an insulating cavity therebetween. An insulating material is disposed within the insulating cavity. A frame includes an upper frame portion, a vertical frame portion, and a lower frame portion. The frame is at least partially disposed within the insulating cavity. An upper hinge mount is disposed on the upper frame portion. A lower hinge mount is disposed on the lower frame portion. The lower frame portion has a closed outer periphery. A door is rotationally mounted to the cabinet via an upper hinge mounted to the upper hinge mount and a lower hinge mounted to the lower hinge mount. 1. An appliance comprising:a cabinet having a wrapper, a liner, and a trim breaker, wherein the wrapper, the liner, and the trim breaker define an insulating cavity therebetween;an insulating material disposed within the insulating cavity;a frame including an upper frame portion, a vertical frame portion, and a lower frame portion, wherein the frame is at least partially disposed within the insulating cavity;an upper hinge mount disposed on the upper frame portion;a lower hinge mount disposed on the lower frame portion, wherein the lower frame portion has a closed outer periphery; anda door rotationally mounted to the cabinet via an upper hinge mounted to the upper hinge mount and a lower hinge mounted to the lower hinge mount.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the upper frame portion claim 1 , a vertical frame portion claim 1 , and a lower frame portion are all formed from a single component.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the upper hinge mount includes one or more of upper hinge mounts that are positioned proximate opposing left and right sidewalls claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , of the cabinet claim 1 , and wherein the lower hinge mount includes one or more of lower hinge mounts that are positioned proximate the ...

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Номер записи: 20
09-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200011589A1
Автор: YI Myeongha
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a body defining a storage compartment therein, a first door hingedly provided at the body so as to open and close the storage compartment, the first door including a door frame having a hinge hole formed therein, and a second door hingedly provided at the first door by means of a hinge, the second door including a lateral side surface, the lateral side surface being at least partially fitted into the door frame, wherein the hinge includes a hinge shaft disposed in the first door so as to define a rotational center of the second door, a hinge bracket coupled to the second door, and an indented member provided between the hinge shaft and the hinge bracket, the indented member being moved through the hinge hole so as to allow the entire second door to escape from the door frame when the second door is opened. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body defining a storage compartment therein;a first door coupled to the body so as to open or close the storage compartment, the first door including a door frame having an opening; anda second door configured to be rotatably coupled to the first door by a hinge so as to open or close the opening, the second door including one or more panels that are positioned in opening when the second door closes the opening, a hinge shaft received in the first door so as to define a rotational axis of the second door;', 'a horizontal wall to which the hinge shaft is connected;', 'a vertical wall extended from the horizontal wall in a first direction; and', 'a hinge bracket extended from the vertical wall in a second direction that crosses the first direction and is coupled to the second door., 'wherein the hinge includes2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the door frame further includes internal surfaces to receive the second door claim 1 , andwherein the opening of the door frame is provided between the internal surfaces and the storage compartment.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 21
03-02-2022 дата публикации

PIVOT HINGE BRACKET ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220034135A1
Автор: Grewe Brian, Mitchell Brett
Принадлежит:

A pivot hinge bracket assembly for use with a pivot hinge for a reach-in type cool room refrigerator includes two mirror imaged main bracket portions and a pivot plate removably coupled to one of the main bracket portions. The main bracket portion includes an edge mounting flange extending to a rear mounting flange mounted to the cool room refrigerator door jamb. The edge mounting flange has a modified square mounting hole and pivot pin plate screw mounting holes. The rear mounting flange has two door screw mounting holes. The pivot plate includes a pivot plate mounting flange and a pivot pin. The pivot hinge bracket assembly also includes an optional removably coupled door stop. 1. A pivot hinge bracket assembly for use with a pivot hinge for a refrigerator door coupled to a door jamb , the pivot hinge bracket assembly comprising ,a first main bracket portion having a first edge mounting flange and a first rear mounting flange extending downwardly from said first edge mounting flange, said first edge mounting flange having at least one first pivot plate screw mounting hole and a first pivot pin mounting hole, said first rear mounting flange having at least one first door screw mounting hole;a second main bracket portion having a second edge mounting flange and a second rear mounting flange extending upwardly from said second edge mounting flange, said second edge mounting flange having at least one second pivot plate screw mounting hole and a second pivot pin mounting hole, said second rear mounting flange having at least one second door screw mounting hole;a pivot plate releaseably coupled to said first edge mounting flange of said first main bracket portion, said a pivot plate having a pivot plate mounting flange and an elongated pivot pin extending from said pivot plate mounting flange, said elongated pivot pin being positionable through said first pivot pin mounting hole of said first edge mounting flange, said pivot plate mounting flange having at least one ...

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Номер записи: 22
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Multi-joint link hinge and refrigerator including the same

Номер: US20220034577A1
Автор: Changseok Oh, Chunho BYUN
Принадлежит: Eptech Co Ltd, LG ELECTRONICS INC

A multi-joint link hinge includes a hinge bracket, a plurality of links axially coupled to the hinge bracket, and a door bracket coupled to the plurality of links. The hinge bracket includes a base portion that defines a plurality of screw coupling holes at a vertical surface thereof, a plurality of side portions that extend from the base portion in a horizontal direction and are spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction, and a side surface portion that extends from the base portion in the vertical direction and defines a fixing groove. The plurality of links are coupled between the plurality of side portions along an axis that extends in the vertical direction. The multi-joint link hinge is used for a home appliance including refrigerators.

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Номер записи: 23
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20220034578A1
Автор: BYUN Chunho, JUNG Sanggyu, LEE Geonhee, PARK Wangi, SEO Junwon, SHIN Hojin
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is an electronic device in which a multi joint hinge, which couples a door of the electronic device, is applied. The electronic device includes a main body having a storage space therein, a door configured to open and close the storage space, and a hinge coupled to the door and the main body in order to rotate the door with respect to the main body. The hinge includes a first bracket supported by the main body, a second bracket supported by the door, a link rotatably coupled between the first bracket and the second bracket, a resilient member provided on the link and having an elasticity; a cam provided on the second bracket and formed in a shape to contact with the resilient member, so that according to a rotation direction of the door, the elasticity of the resilient member acts as an opening force or a closing force of the door, and a cam stopper integrally formed with the second bracket to prevent the cam from being moved by the elasticity of the resilient member. 1. An electronic device comprising:a main body having a storage space therein;a door configured to open and close the storage space; anda hinge coupled to the door and the main body in order to rotate the door with respect to the main body, a first bracket supported by the main body;', 'a second bracket supported by the door;', 'a link rotatably coupled between the first bracket and the second bracket;', 'a resilient member provided on the link and having an elasticity;', 'a cam provided on the second bracket and formed in a shape to contact the resilient member, so that according to a rotation direction of the door, the elasticity of the resilient member acts as an opening force or a closing force of the door; and', 'a cam stopper integrally formed with the second bracket to prevent the cam from being moved by the elasticity of the resilient member., 'wherein the hinge comprises2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the cam is formed in a shape of a triangular column.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 24
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Washing machine

Номер: US20210017691A1
Автор: Geonhui JO, Wonseok Choi, Yongchan KWON
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed is a detergent supply device having an improved locking structure and a washing machine including the same, The washing machine includes a main body, a tub disposed inside the main body to accommodate water, a detergent case configured to supply a detergent to the tub, and a locking device configured to detachably connect the detergent case to the main body, wherein the locking device includes a first locking member disposed in the main body, and a second locking member disposed in the detergent case to unlock or lock the first locking member by being pressed or released.

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Номер записи: 25
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Door drive for a door, in particular of a piece of furniture or an appliance, method for operating such a door drive as well as device with at least one such door drive

Номер: US20210017801A1
Автор: Margonari Massimiliano, Meurer Gerold
Принадлежит:

In one form, the invention relates to a door drive for a door, the door drive comprising: a drive motor, a drive shaft drivable and thereby rotatable by the drive motor, a clutch, and a threaded spindle which is drivable and thereby rotatable by the drive shaft via the clutch, wherein the clutch comprises: a catch element, an actuating element which, by rotating the drive shaft, is drivable and thereby rotatable around an actuation rotational axis by the drive shaft, the actuating element comprising at least one first actuation area, and a clutch element which comprises at least one second actuation area corresponding to the first actuation area, wherein the clutch element is translationally movable along the actuation rotational axis relative to the catch element between at least one decoupling position in which the clutch element is decoupled from the catch element, and at least one coupling position in which the clutch element is coupled to the catch element, and wherein a relative rotation between the actuating element and the clutch element, the relative rotation being effectable by rotating the drive shaft, can be converted, by means of the actuation areas, into a translational movement of the clutch element from the decoupling position into the coupling position, the translational movement taking place along the actuation rotational axis, relative to the catch element, relative to the actuating element and in the direction of the catch element. 1. A door drive for a door , the door drive comprising:a drive motor,a drive shaft drivable and thereby rotatable by the drive motor,a clutch, anda threaded spindle which is drivable and thereby rotatable by the drive shaft via the clutch,wherein a catch element,', 'an actuating element which, by rotating the drive shaft, is drivable and thereby rotatable around an actuation rotational axis by the drive shaft, the actuating element comprising at least one first actuation area, and', 'a clutch element which comprises at ...

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Номер записи: 26
25-01-2018 дата публикации

VALVE DEVICE FOR AN ICE CUBE DISPENSING CONDUIT IN A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180023875A1
Автор: Marone Giuseppe
Принадлежит: ELBI INTERNATIONAL S.P.A.

The valve device () comprises 11. A valve device () for an ice cube dispensing conduit in a refrigerator , comprising{'b': 2', '3, 'a bearing structure (), stationary in operation, wherein there is defined a passage () intended to be coupled with said dispensing conduit;'}{'b': 12', '2', '3, 'an obturator () mounted rotatable in the bearing structure (), between a closed position and an opened position, in which it substantially shuts and opens said passage (), respectively; and'}{'b': 22', '28', '30', '2', '12', '12, 'electrically-controlled motor means (W; , , ), connected with the bearing structure () and coupled with the obturator () and adapted to cause a rotation of the obturator () between the closed position and the opened position;'}{'b': 1', '25', '2', '21', '12', '22', '29', '30', '10', '11', '12', '12, 'the valve device () being characterized in that said motor means comprise a wire (W) of a shape-memory material, capable of shrinking when an electric current flows therethrough, and having one end () anchored to said bearing structure () and the other end () coupled with the obturator () through a transmission mechanism (, , , , ), such that a flow of an electric current in said shape-memory wire (W) causes a shrinking thereof and a consequent rotation of the obturator () towards the opened position, and an interruption of said current allows the shape-memory wire (W) to re-expand and the obturator () to return towards its closed position.'}22221012204012. The valve device according to claim 1 , wherein said transmission mechanism comprises a connecting rod member () mounted translatable and rotatable in the bearing structure () claim 1 , in a plane which is substantially orthogonal to the axis of rotation () of the obturator () and articulated to a crank member ( claim 1 , ) which is solid for rotation with the obturator ().322228. The valve device according to claim 2 , wherein the connecting rod member () is connected to the bearing structure () ...

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Номер записи: 27
10-02-2022 дата публикации

DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR LAUNDRY TREATMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20220042363A1
Автор: Liu Kai, Wang Ning, WENG Zongyuan, YANG Shuai, Zhu Kai
Принадлежит:

A door hinge assembly includes a hinge plate and a mounting shaft. The hinge plate includes a mounting plate, a reinforcing plate, and a connecting hook. The reinforcing plate and the connecting hook are each assembled on the mounting plate. The connecting hook is pivotally connected to the mounting shaft. The door hinge assembly further includes a positioning member, and the positioning member is configured to be capable of positioning the mounting plate and/or the reinforcing plate to a cabinet or a door. By providing the positioning member capable of positioning the hinge plate to the cabinet or the door, when the hinge plate is mounted, the hinge plate may first be positioned to the cabinet or the door by the positioning member, and then the hinge plate is tightened by a fastener, so that the assembly efficiency of the door hinge assembly may be increased. 1. A door hinge assembly for a clothing treatment apparatus , the clothing treatment apparatus comprising a cabinet and a door , the door hinge assembly comprising a hinge plate and an installation shaft that are pivotally connected , the hinge plate being disposed on the cabinet , and the installation shaft being disposed on the door; wherein the hinge plate comprises an installation plate , a reinforcement plate and connection hooks , both the reinforcement plate and the connection hooks are disposed on the installation plate , both the installation plate and the reinforcement plate are installed on the cabinet , and the connection hooks are pivotally connected with the installation shaft; andthe door hinge assembly also comprises a positioning member, which is arranged to enable the installation plate and/or the reinforcement plate to be positioned to the cabinet.2. The door hinge assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning member comprises a first positioning member disposed between the installation plate and the cabinet claim 1 , and the first positioning member can position the installation ...

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Номер записи: 28
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Door hinge

Номер: US20140109344A1
Автор: June-Young LEE
Принадлежит: Poong Won Industry Co Ltd

A door hinge includes: a fixed board fixed to a door frame; a cover housing fitted to the upper end of the fixed board; an operation frame fixed to a door; an operation cam member rotatably disposed inside the cover housing and axially coupled to the operation frame fixed to the door by a shaft, so that the operation cam member rotates around the shaft according to the rotating operation of the operation frame; a link coupled eccentrically to one side of the operation cam member by a second pin and linearly moving according to the rotating operation of the operation cam member; a slider coupled to the link by a first pin and moving horizontally in forward and backward directions according to the linear movements of the link in the state disposed inside the cover housing; and a spring fitted to the outer circumferential surface of the slider to elastically support the closing operation of the door.

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Номер записи: 29
24-01-2019 дата публикации

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20190024287A1
Автор: BACK Dong-Il, Choi Jun-young, KIM Ju-Yeong, Lee Jea Won, Lim Hyeon Kyu, Park Nam Soo
Принадлежит:

In a washing machine having a door locking device that allows a door to keep an opening closed, the door locking device includes a latch configured to move in a first direction to restrict the door and move in a second direction, which is opposite the first direction, to release the restriction on the door and a locker configured to limit movement of the latch in the second direction. By such a configuration, the door can be opened/closed, restricted, and opened using a single device. 1. A door locking device configured to keep a door closed , the door locking device comprising: move in a first direction to restrict a door, and', 'move in a second direction, which is opposite the first direction, to release the restriction on the door; and, 'a latch configured to'} move in a third direction, which is different from the first direction and the second direction, to limit movement of the latch in the second direction, and', 'move in a fourth direction, which is opposite the third direction, to move the latch in the second direction., 'a locker configured to'}2. The door locking device of claim 1 , wherein the locker includes a lifter protruding in the second direction.3. The door locking device of claim 1 , wherein the latch includes a latch groove formed to be recessed at a portion at which the latch crosses the locker.4. The door locking device of claim 1 , further comprising:a driving source configured to provide power for moving the locker in the third direction and the fourth direction; anda pinion gear configured to receive power from the driving source and rotate,wherein the locker includes a rack gear disposed on a body of the locker and configured to be engaged with the pinion gear to receive power.5. The door locking device of claim 1 , comprising a locking stopper configured to limit movement of the locker in the third direction.6. The door locking device of claim 5 , wherein the locking stopper does not limit movement of the locker when the door is closed.7 ...

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Номер записи: 30
24-01-2019 дата публикации

FIXING STRUCTURE OF DOOR BODY SHAFT BUSHING AND DRUM WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20190024289A1
Автор: CHEN Yongchao, LI Yanhua, WANG Yanli, Zhu Kai
Принадлежит: Qingdao Haier Drum Washing Machine Co., Ltd.

A fixing structure of a door body shaft bushing includes a door body outer frame, a door body inner frame engaged with the door body outer frame, a door body shaft bushing arranged between the door body outer frame and the door body inner frame, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs arranged on two opposed surfaces of the door body outer frame and the door body inner frame when the door body outer frame and the door body inner frame are engaged with each other. The plurality of reinforcing ribs are respectively arranged in a staggered manner along a radial direction and an axial direction of shaft holes of the door body shaft bushing. The reinforcing ribs on the door body outer frame and/or the door body inner frame are in contact with the door body shaft bushing and clamp the door body shaft bushing. 1. A fixing structure of a door body shaft bushing , comprising:a door body outer frame,a door body inner frame engaged with the door body outer frame, a door body shaft bushing arranged between the door body outer frame and the door body inner frame, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs arranged on two opposed surfaces of the door body outer frame and the door body inner frame when the door body outer frame and the door body inner frame are engaged with each other, whereinthe plurality of reinforcing ribs are respectively arranged in a staggered manner along a radial direction and an axial direction of shaft holes of the door body shaft bushing; and the reinforcing ribs on at least one of the door body outer frame and the door body inner frame are in contact with the door body shaft bushing and clamp the door body shaft bushing.2. The fixing structure of the door body shaft bushing according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reinforcing ribs comprise first reinforcing ribs distributed along the axial direction of the door body shaft bushing and second reinforcing ribs distributed along the radial direction of the door body shaft bushing claim 1 , wherein each of the ...

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Номер записи: 31
24-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR OPENING APPARATUS FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190024965A1
Автор: PARK Hyunjin
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are a refrigerator and a refrigerator door opening apparatus. The refrigerator includes a cabinet forming a storage space; a door configured to open and close the storage space; a panel installed on a front surface of the door to form an external appearance; a door handle provided in the panel and operable to open the door; and a door opening apparatus coupled to the door handle and configured to assist in opening the door. The door opening apparatus includes a main module installed inside the panel and configured to protrude backward from the panel according to the operation of the door handle; and a sub-module provided at an end portion of the door corresponding to the main module and configured to protrude backward in conjunction with the main module to push the cabinet and open the door. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet that defines a storage space;a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the storage space;a panel coupled to a front surface of the door, the panel defining an external appearance of the door;a door handle located at the panel; and a main module that is located inside of the panel and that is configured to protrude from the panel toward the door based on rotation of the door handle relative to the panel, and', 'a sub-module that is located rearward of the main module at an end portion of the door, that is configured to protrude toward the storage space in a state in which the main module protrudes toward the door, and that is configured to push the cabinet to assist opening of the door., 'a door opening apparatus coupled to the door handle and configured to assist opening of the door, the door opening apparatus comprising2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the panel defines:a panel opening that is located at a side of the panel at a position corresponding to the door handle; andan installation part that communicates with the panel opening, that is located at a rear surface of the panel, and that is configured ...

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Номер записи: 32
23-01-2020 дата публикации

GARMENT PROCESSING DEVICE

Номер: US20200024785A1
Автор: BAE Sanghun, Cho Hongjun, LEE YOUNGJOO
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A garment processing device door comprises an exposed first compartment, and a second compartment separated by a barrier; a first switch reciprocating inside the second compartment and connecting the door to a first rotation axis; a second switch reciprocating inside the second compartment and connecting the door to a second rotation axis when the door from the first rotation axis; a first body having one end rotatably fixed to the first compartment and another end penetrating the barrier and in the second compartment; a second body fixed to the first body and inside the second compartment, the second body moving the first switch to separate the door from the first rotation axis based on a force to the first body, and the second body moving toward the barrier when the first switch connects the door to the first rotation axis; and a damper between the second body and the barrier. 114.-. (canceled)15. A laundry-treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an inlet defined therein;a door provided to open and close the inlet, wherein the door includes a first receiving space defined therein and exposed to an outside, and a second receiving space defined therein and separated from the first receiving space by a partitioning wall;a first linkage configured to reciprocate within the second receiving space, wherein the first linkage is configured to move to selectively connect the door to pivot about a first pivoting axis;a second linkage configured to reciprocate within the second receiving space, wherein when the first moves to separate the door from the first pivoting axis, the second linkage is configured to connect the door to pivot about a second pivoting axis that differs from the first pivoting axis; a first handle link having a first end pivotably coupled to the door in the first receiving space and a second end located in the second receiving space, wherein the first handle link passes through the partitioning wall;', 'a second handle link fixed to the second ...

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Номер записи: 33
23-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR PROVIDED WITH DOOR OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE

Номер: US20200024878A1
Автор: KIM Jae Sang
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator having facilitated door opening and sealing functionality and comprising: a refrigerator body having a storage space; a refrigerator door rotatably installed in the refrigerator body to open and close the storage space; and a door opening/closing device configured to selectively lock the refrigerator door to the refrigerator body. The door opening/closing device includes: a rod part hinged to the refrigerator door and having a hook-shaped one end to be latched with a latching groove of the refrigerator body; a door handle connected to the other end of the rod part to rotate the rod part; and a first elastic member configured to apply a resilient force to the other end of the rod part in an upward direction. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator body having a storage space;a refrigerator door rotatably installed in the refrigerator body to open and close the storage space; anda door opening/closing device configured to selectively lock the refrigerator door to the refrigerator body,wherein the door opening/closing device includes:a rod part hinged to the refrigerator door and having a hook-shaped first end to be latched with a latching groove of the refrigerator body;a door handle coupled to a second end of the rod part to rotate the rod part; anda first elastic member configured to apply a resilient force to the second end of the rod part in an upward direction.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the rod part is hinged to an upper surface of the refrigerator door claim 1 , andwherein the first elastic member is inserted into the refrigerator door on an upper side of the refrigerator door and coupled at one end thereof to the second end of the rod part.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein when the refrigerator door is closed claim 1 , the first end of the rod part is inserted into the latching groove claim 1 , and a lower surface of the rod part contacts upper surfaces of both the refrigerator door and the refrigerator body.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 34
23-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200025438A1
Автор: Liu Qinchao, Lv Ping, Zhang Chuan
Принадлежит:

A refrigeration device has a main body, a first door with an opening, and a second door for opening and closing the opening. A first hinge member connects the first door to the main body and a second hinge member that is fixed on the first door including a second door hinge shaft connected to the second door. A first stop portion is fixed on a lower side of the second hinge member and is matched to a first limiting portion of the first hinge member. When the first door rotates to a first preset angle, the first stop portion abuts against the first limiting portion. A stop function is integrated on a hinge of a door body of the refrigeration device, thus reducing a quantity of parts of the refrigeration device and assembly complexity, and improving assembly precision and efficiency of the refrigeration device. 1. A refrigeration device , comprising:a main body;a first door pivotably mounted on a front side of the main body, the first door having an opening;a second door, pivotably mounted on a front side of the first door and configured to selectively open and close the opening;a first hinge member for pivotably connecting the first door to the main body;a second hinge member fixed to the first door, the second hinge member including a second door hinge shaft connected to the second door; anda first stop portion fixed on a lower side of the second hinge member, said first hinge member having a first limiting portion, the first stop portion being matched with the first limiting portion, and wherein, when the first door rotates to a first preset angle, the first stop portion abuts against the first limiting portion.2. The refrigeration device according to claim 1 , wherein the second hinge member further comprises a first door installation portion fixed on the first door claim 1 , and the first stop portion is located below the first door installation portion.3. The refrigeration device according to claim 1 , wherein the first stop portion is integrally formed on the ...

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Номер записи: 35
28-01-2021 дата публикации

FREEZER WITH RELEASABLE DOOR HINGES

Номер: US20210025207A1
Автор: Nuss Bart Andrew
Принадлежит:

A freezer appliance includes a cabinet defining a food storage chamber. A door is positioned on the cabinet and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The door is rotatably and releasably coupled to the cabinet by a hinge. The hinge includes a first hinge arm fixed to one of the door or the cabinet, a second hinge arm pivotably joined with the first hinge arm, and a carrier fixed to the other of the door or the cabinet. The second hinge arm is releasably received in the carrier, such that the door is detachable from the cabinet. 1. A freezer appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the vertical , lateral , and transverse directions being mutually perpendicular , the freezer appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a food storage chamber, the food storage chamber comprising a top portion, the top portion of the food storage chamber defining an opening for receipt of food items;a door positioned at the top portion of the food storage chamber and movable between a closed position and an open position to selectively sealingly enclose the food storage chamber in the closed position and provide access to the food storage chamber in the open position; and a first hinge arm fixed to one of the door or the cabinet;', 'a second hinge arm pivotably joined with the first hinge arm; and', 'a carrier fixed to the other of the door or the cabinet, the second hinge arm releasably received in the carrier, whereby the door is detachable from the cabinet., 'a hinge rotatably coupling the door to the cabinet, the hinge comprising2. The freezer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge arm is fixed to the door and the carrier is fixed to the cabinet.3. The freezer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the carrier comprises a front wall fixed to the other of the door or the cabinet claim 1 , a rear wall opposite the front wall claim 1 , a first side wall extending between the front wall and the rear wall claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 36
01-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180031302A1
Автор: KIM Po Cheon, Park Wan Su
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a main body on which a hinge for rotatably supporting the door is mounted, a base frame mounted on the main body and having a first hinge accommodating portion formed at one end portion and a second hinge accommodating portion formed at the other end portion that is opposite to the one end portion, a hinge cover mounted on one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodating portion, and configured to cover the hinge, and a cover frame configured to be coupled with the base frame by sliding in a first direction or by sliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body;a storage compartment formed in the main body;a door to open and close the storage compartment to store food;a hinge mounted to the main body to rotatably supporting the door;a base frame mounted to the main body, and the base frame having a first hinge accommodating portion formed at one end portion thereof and a second hinge accommodating portion formed at the other end portion thereof that is opposite to the one end portion to accommodate the hinge;a hinge cover mounted to one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodating portion, and the hinge cover configured to cover the hinge accommodated in the one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodation portion; anda cover frame configured to be coupled with the base frame by sliding in a first direction or by sliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cover frame is coupled with the base frame by sliding in the first direction when the hinge cover is mounted to the first hinge accommodating portion claim 1 , and the cover frame is coupled with the base frame by sliding in the second direction when the hinge cover is mounted to the second hinge accommodating portion.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , whereinthe first ...

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Номер записи: 37
31-01-2019 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE AND HOME APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190032270A1
Автор: CHOI Ji Hoon, Jun Kab Jin, KIM Jae Sin, Kim Jung Hwan, Lee Dong Ik, Park Wan Gi
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a washing machine and a home appliance including a plurality of doors, a damper configured to buffer pivoting of the plurality of doors, and a structure by which each of the plurality of doors smoothly opened/shut. 1. A home appliance comprising:a main body with an opening;an outer door pivotally arranged in the main body;an inner door pivotally arranged between the opening and the outer door; anda damper configured to slow down pivoting speeds of the outer door and the inner door,wherein the damper comprises a moving member configured to move depending on angles of pivoting of the outer door and the inner door, andwherein the moving member moves as much as a first displacement when only the inner door pivots, and moves as much as a second displacement which is greater than the first displacement when the outer door and the inner door pivot together.2. The home appliance of claim 1 , wherein the moving member moves back and forth in a straight line.3. The home appliance of claim 1 , wherein the outer door and the inner door pivot around the same pivot axis.4. The home appliance of claim 1 , wherein the moving member moves as much as a third displacement when only the outer door pivots claim 1 , and the second displacement is the sum of the first displacement and the third displacement.5. The home appliance of claim 1 , wherein the damper is able to provide damping force to the inner door even after completion of providing damping force to the outer door.6. The home appliance of claim 5 , wherein the damper is configured to provide damping force to the outer door and the inner door when the outer door and the inner door pivot in a direction to open the opening.7. The home appliance of claim 6 , wherein the outer door and the inner door comprise a first pusher and a second pusher claim 6 , respectively claim 6 , configured to apply force to the damper claim 6 , andwherein the first pusher and the second pusher apply force to the damper when an extent of ...

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Номер записи: 38
04-02-2021 дата публикации

BLADE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH CLOSURE MECHANISM

Номер: US20210032917A1
Автор: Collene James J.
Принадлежит: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.

A household appliance hinge includes a mounting portion and a mounting tab including a cam profile. A door mounting lever is pivotally connected to the mounting tab of the mounting portion. A spring-biased control system is connected to the door mounting lever and includes a spring-biased cam follower system including a cam follower that: (i) engages the cam profile in an engagement position and for all positions of the door mounting lever between the engagement position and a first operative position; and, (ii) separates from the cam profile for all positions of said door mounting lever located between the engagement position and a second operative position. The hinge is self-latching. 2. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said cam follower is biased to an extended position when said door mounting lever is located between said second operative position and said engagement position.3. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said spring-biased control system comprises:a spring-rod slidably connected to the lever, wherein said follower is connected to an inner end of the spring rod;a spring operatively engaged between the lever and the spring rod that biases said spring rod and said follower toward a fully extended position.4. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 3 , wherein said spring comprises a spring coaxially positioned about said spring rod.5. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said inner end of said spring rod comprises a bifurcated yoke including spaced-apart legs and wherein said follower comprises a roller located between said legs and rotatably secured to said legs by a follower support shaft.6. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 5 , wherein said lever comprises spaced-apart first and second side walls that respectively include first and second elongated slots that are aligned with each other claim 5 , and wherein opposite first and second ends ...

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Номер записи: 39
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator and Control Method for Refrigerator and Method for Opening a Refrigerator Door

Номер: US20180038626A1
Автор: Dongjeong Kim, Hongsik Kwon, Jaehoon Shin, Jungjae Lee, Minsub Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.

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Номер записи: 40
08-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPENING A REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Номер: US20180038634A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, KIM Minsub, Kwon Hongsik, LEE Jungjae, Shin Jaehoon
Принадлежит:

Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands. 1. (canceled)2. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment;a door configured to open and close the storage compartment;a detection device configured to detect a presence of a user within a predetermined detection range; anda projector disposed at the door, the projector including a light emitting unit configured to emit light to thereby project an optical pattern within the predetermined detection range on a ground surface,wherein at least a portion of the optical pattern on the ground surface is positioned vertically underneath the door.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the detection device is disposed at the door.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the projector is configured to project a first portion of the optical pattern on the ground surface vertically underneath at least one of the projector or the detection device.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the projector is configured to project a second portion of the optical pattern on the ground surface forward of a front surface of the door.6. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the detection device is configured to emit a detection light toward the ground surface to thereby detect the presence of the user within the predetermined detection range.7. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the detection device is configured to direct a least a portion of the detection light forward of the optical pattern.8. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the door includes a bottom surface that is oriented toward the ground surface claim 6 ,wherein the projector is configured to emit the light through the bottom surface of the door toward the ground surface, andwherein the detection light passes through the bottom surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 41
24-02-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220057133A1
Автор: OH Changseok
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a mounting bracket disposed at a top surface of the cabinet, a door configured to rotate relative to the cabinet, a hinge cover that is disposed at the top surface of the cabinet and covers the mounting bracket, a hinge including a door bracket disposed at the door, a hinge bracket disposed at the mounting bracket, and a plurality of links that connect the door bracket to the hinge bracket, a guide device having a first side disposed at the door and a second side that passes through a cover opening at a front surface of the hinge cover and is disposed inside the hinge cover, and an electric wire or a water pipe disposed along an inside of the guide device. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet that defines a storage space;a mounting bracket disposed at a top surface of the cabinet;a door configured to rotate relative to the cabinet to thereby open and close at least a portion of the storage space, the door comprising a hinge mounting portion and a guide device mounting portion that are disposed at a top surface of the door;a hinge cover that is disposed at the top surface of the cabinet and covers the mounting bracket, the hinge cover defining a cover opening at a front surface thereof facing the door;a hinge comprising a door bracket disposed at the hinge mounting portion, a hinge bracket disposed at the mounting bracket, and a plurality of links that connect the door bracket to the hinge bracket;a guide device having a first side that is disposed at the guide device mounting portion and a second side that passes through the cover opening and is disposed inside the hinge cover; andan electric wire or a water pipe that is disposed along an inside of the guide device.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the guide device mounting portion is recessed downward from the top surface of the door claim 1 , and the hinge mounting portion is further recessed downward from the guide device mounting portion.3. The refrigerator ...

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Номер записи: 42
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Door latch for an electrical domestic appliance

Номер: US20190040654A1
Автор: BAUER Matthias, Dirnberger Albert, SPIESSL Georg
Принадлежит: EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA

A door latch for an electrical domestic appliance includes a rotary member arranged to be rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position, a movably arranged catch that is in an arresting engagement with the rotary member when the rotary member is in the closing rotational position, and a locking assembly that includes a movable locking member movable between an unlocking position and a locking position. The arresting engagement is releasable by an overlifting rotational movement of the rotary member. The rotary member is rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position. The locking member, when transferred from the unlocking position into the opening position, causes the arresting engagement of the catch with the rotary member to be released. 1. A door latch for an electrical domestic appliance , in particular a laundry treatment appliance , the door latch comprising:a rotary member which is arranged to be rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position and which, in the closing rotational position, holds a closure member in order to keep a door of the domestic appliance closed and, in the release rotational position, releases the closure member in order for the door to open;a movably arranged catch for arresting engagement, which is releasable by an overlifting rotational movement of the rotary member, with the rotary member in the closing rotational position thereof; anda locking assembly having a locking member which is arranged to be movable, when the door is closed, between an unlocking position and a locking position and which blocks at least one movable component of the door latch in the locking ...

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Номер записи: 43
07-02-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190041120A1
Автор: LEE Jaeyoul, LEE Seungho, PARK Jisu
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage chamber, a main door pivotably mounted to the cabinet while including an opening provided at an inside of the main door, and a stepped portion provided around the opening, a sub-storage chamber mounted at the inside of the main door, a sub-door mounted to the main door, to allow a user to have access to the sub-storage chamber, the sub-door having opposite side surfaces with front portions protruding forwards of a front surface of the main door while having a greater width than the opening and stepped portion between the front portions of the side surfaces, to cover the stepped portion by the side surfaces, and a hinge pivotably mounted to the main door and coupled to the sub-door while being bent at an intermediate portion thereof, to pivotably support the sub-door with respect to the main door. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having a storage chamber;a main door coupled to the cabinet via a first upper hinge and a first lower hinge, having a front surface, a rear surface, edge surfaces, and a front opening, and configured to open or close the storage chamber;a first gasket mounted along a peripheral area of the rear surface of the main door;a metal member mounted on the front surface of the main door;a sub-door coupled to the main door via a second upper hinge and a second lower hinge, having a front surface, a rear surface, and edge surfaces, and configured to rotate in a direction identical to the main door;a second gasket mounted along a peripheral area of the rear surface of the sub-door, having a magnetic member, and configured to stick to the front surface of the main door due to attraction force with the metal member when the sub-door closes;a hook member having a first extension portion, and a hook bent from the first extension portion and protruding rearwards from the rear surface of the sub-door, the hook member configured to rotate vertically about an axial protrusion; andan engagement groove ...

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Номер записи: 44
15-02-2018 дата публикации

DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH A COOLING COMPARTMENT AND A DOOR CLOSING THE COOLING COMPARTMENT, THE ROTATION AXIS OF WHICH IS DISPLACEABLE IN THE WIDTH DIRECTION

Номер: US20180045449A1
Автор: LAIBLE KARL-FRIEDRICH
Принадлежит:

A domestic refrigeration appliance having a housing in which a cooling compartment is provided, and is closable by a first door which is movably arranged on the housing. The appliance further having a dispensing unit having an output unit and an ice maker. The dispensing unit is configured for the output of liquid and/or molded ice elements and is arranged on the first door. A rear side of the first door facing toward the cooling compartment has a receptacle protruding toward the cooling compartment, in which receptacle the dispensing unit is arranged. The first door is pivotably arranged with at least one multiple-joint hinge on the housing. The multiple-joint hinge has a mechanism with which, during the pivoting movement of the first door, the first door is also displaced in the width direction. 1. A domestic refrigeration appliance , comprising:a housing defining a cooling compartment;a first door movably disposed on said housing for closing off said cooling compartment;a dispensing unit having an output unit and an ice maker, and configured for outputting of liquid and/or molded ice elements, said dispensing unit disposed on said first door,at least one multiple-joint hinge;said first door having a rear side facing toward said cooling compartment and a receptacle protruding toward said cooling compartment, in said receptacle said dispensing unit is disposed, said first door being pivotably disposed via said at least one multiple-joint hinge on said housing; andsaid at least one multiple-joint hinge having a mechanism with which, during a pivoting movement of said first door, said first door is also displaced in a width direction.2. The domestic refrigeration appliance according to claim 1 , wherein said multiple-joint hinge is an at least 4-joint hinge and said mechanism has at least 4 pivot points.3. The domestic refrigeration appliance according to claim 2 , wherein said multiple-joint hinge is a 7-joint hinge and said mechanism has 7 pivot points.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 45
06-02-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH VOICE RECOGNITION DEVICE, APPARATUS WITH VOICE RECOGNITION CAPABILITY AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200043494A1
Автор: MAENG Ji Chan
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus which communicates with a voice recognition device, and a method for controlling an apparatus with a voice recognition capability which operates in the Internet of Things environment configured by a 5G communication network. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus with a voice recognition capability includes a container which has one open surface and accommodates objects therein, a door which opens/closes the container, a sensor which senses an open/closed state of the door, a microphone which receives an external voice, a voice recognizer which recognizes a voice command received from the microphone, and a controller which controls an active state and an inactive state of the voice recognizer, in which the controller may predict whether the voice recognizer needs to be activated using a deep neural network model learned through the machine learning. 1. An apparatus with a voice recognition capability , the apparatus comprising:a container having an opening at one side and configured to accommodate an object therein;a door located at the one side and configured to open and close to cover the opening;a sensor configured to sense an open or closed state of the door;a microphone configured to receive audio; anda controller configured to activate a voice recognizer of the apparatus in connection with a closed state of the door being changed to an open state or the open state of the door being changed to the closed state.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a camera configured to capture an image of an interior of the container claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to activate the voice recognizer based on detecting a change in an arrangement of the object in the container based on the captured image after the closed state of the door is changed to the open state.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a weight sensor configured to ...

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Номер записи: 46
14-02-2019 дата публикации

TWO-WAY DOOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190048633A1
Автор: RAUTH JOSEPH R.
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for implementing a bi-directional, or two-way door which can be opened from either the left or right side using, in one embodiment, a transfer bar connected to a pair of hinge pins so as to cause each pair to alternatingly insert into or retreat from receivers in a door frame on opposing sides. In a second embodiment, a pair of wheels with offset camming surfaces alternatingly operate corresponding lifting elements to engage or disengage hinge pins on opposing sides of a door. 1. A system for opening a door from either side comprising:a door structure having a top side and an opposing bottom side, and a left side and an opposing right side;a transfer bar having a first end and an opposing second end;a first pair of hinge pins, each hinge pin in said first pair of hinge pins having a proximal end connected to said first end of said transfer bar and an opposing distal end, said distal end of a first hinge pin in said pair disposed at said top side and said distal end of a second hinge pin in said pair disposed at said bottom side;a second pair of hinge pins, each hinge pin in said second pair of hinge pins having a proximal end connected to said second end of said transfer bar and an opposing distal end, said distal end of a first hinge pin in said second pair disposed at said top side and said distal end of a second hinge pin in said second pair disposed at said bottom side;wherein when said transfer bar moves laterally toward said left side, said transfer bar causes said distal ends of said first pair of hinge pins to protrude outward from said top and bottom sides of said door, and said distal ends of said second pair of hinge pins to retreat within said door structure.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each hinge pin in said first pair and second pair of hinge pins is connected to said transfer bar via a U-link rotatably connected to said proximal ends and rotatably connected to said transfer bar.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said transfer ...

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Номер записи: 47
01-03-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED DOOR RAILS FOR DOOR CASES

Номер: US20180055247A1
Автор: CHIKKAKALBALU Chandrashekhara, KUNCHALA Vinod
Принадлежит: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC

A refrigerated enclosure system includes an enclosure with an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion. A top rail is attached to the top portion and includes an upper hinge mount. A bottom rail is attached to the bottom portion and includes a lower hinge mount. A central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure. The refrigerated enclosure system also includes a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region and a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region. The first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure. 1. A refrigerated enclosure system comprising:an enclosure comprising an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion;a top rail attached to the top portion and comprising an upper hinge mount;a bottom rail attached to the bottom portion and comprising a lower hinge mount;wherein a central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure;a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region;a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region; andwherein the first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure.2. The refrigerated enclosure system of claim 1 , comprising:a vertical support attached at a first end to the top portion of the enclosure and at a second end at the bottom portion of the enclosure; andwherein the vertical support is disposed within the interior region of the enclosure.3. ...

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Номер записи: 48
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20190056168A1
Автор: Daejin Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a refrigerator having a structure of a receptacle apparatus, which enables efficient utilization of a space for storing an object to be refrigerated or an object to be frozen, and a door or a cover which is for opening or closing the receptacle apparatus. Provided is a refrigerator, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a first storage chamber provided above a cabinet; a second storage chamber positioned below the first storage chamber; a partition wall which is for partitioning the first storage chamber and second storage chamber vertically and of which the upper surface maintains a level position; an accommodation unit recessed downward from the upper side of the partition wall, forming a receptacle space and having an input port, into which an object to be stored is input, formed on the upper part thereof; an accommodation unit door provided so as to be movable in the direction parallel to the upper side of the partition wall and for selectively opening or closing the input port; and a position fixing unit provided on the rear of the accommodation unit door and for restraining the movement of the door when the accommodation unit door moves backward and opens the input port.

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Номер записи: 49
04-03-2021 дата публикации

HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210062560A1
Автор: "Martins Eduardo SantAnna", Jager Sergio Ricardo, Mascarello Ledimara
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An appliance includes a door coupled with a front panel of a cabinet that defines an upper pin slot. A top panel of the cabinet is configured to extend over the door when the door is closed. An upper hinge assembly includes an upper hinge pin configured to be rotatably received by the upper pin slot of the door. A fixed bracket has a first portion coupled with the front panel of the cabinet and a second portion that extends perpendicular to the first portion. The second portion defines an opening configured to receive the upper hinge pin. A rotating bracket is coupled with the upper hinge pin and is movable between first and second positions. The rotating bracket is configured to be fixedly coupled with the second portion of the fixed bracket when the rotating bracket is in the second position. 1. An appliance comprising:a door coupled with a front panel of a cabinet and defining an upper pin slot;a top panel of the cabinet configured to extend over the door when the door is closed; and an upper hinge pin configured to be rotatably received by the upper pin slot of the door;', 'a fixed bracket having a first portion coupled with the front panel of the cabinet and a second portion extending perpendicular to the first portion, wherein the second portion includes an arm defining an opening configured to receive the upper hinge pin; and', 'a rotating bracket coupled with the upper hinge pin and movable between first and second positions, wherein the rotating bracket is configured to be fixedly coupled with the second portion of the fixed bracket when the rotating bracket is in the second position., 'an upper hinge assembly including2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the fixed bracket defines a receiving well extending horizontally and having an elongated shape.3. (canceled)4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the fixed bracket defines a lower aperture and the rotating bracket defines an upper aperture claim 1 , the upper ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Hinge bracket assembly

Номер: US20210062561A1
Автор: Chad J. Rotter, Ian Pavnick, Michael S. Richards, Ryan M. Post
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A hinge bracket assembly includes an appliance wrapper defining a first receiving space extending in a first direction, a second receiving space extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third receiving space extending in a third direction oriented at an acute angle relative to the first direction. An anchor plate is engaged with the appliance wrapper and includes a retention member received by the first receiving space, a first flange received by the second receiving space, and a second flange received by the third receiving space. A hinge plate is coupled with the anchor plate and includes a protrusion received by a slot defined by the retention member. The appliance wrapper is positioned between the anchor and hinge plates. A locking arm is selectively engaged with the anchor and hinge plates and is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position.

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Номер записи: 51
02-03-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170059232A1
Автор: HWANG Ji Sick, KIM Beom Gon, LEE Hyung Bum, LEE Wan Hyeong, SHIN Youn Tae, SON Su Hyeong, YOO Woo Yeol
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Provided is a refrigerator having only a second door opened/closed or having both of a first door and a second door opened/closed using one handing by allowing a latch device to fix the second door to the first door or release the second door from being fixed to the first door. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, a first door that is rotatably disposed in front of the main body and has an opening formed therein, a second door that is rotatably disposed in front of the first door to open/close the opening, a handle coupled to a front side of the second door to open/close the first door and the second door, and a latch device allowing the second door to be fixed and released to/from the first door. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having a storage compartment;a first door that is rotatably disposed in front of the main body and has an opening formed therein;a second door that is rotatably disposed in front of the first door to open and close the opening;a handle coupled to the second door and configured to open and close the first door and the second door; and a fixing unit provided on the first door;', 'a connection member provided to be movable forward and backward, inside the handle, from a perspective of the refrigerator;', 'a handle lever disposed on the handle and provided to be moveable forward from the perspective of the refrigerator to cause the connection member to move forward from the perspective of the refrigerator and moveable backward from the perspective of the refrigerator to cause the connection member to move backward from the perspective of the refrigerator; and', the movement backward of the connection member causes the rotation unit to rotate clockwise which causes the locking portion to rotate rightward from a state in which the locking portion is not hung with the fixing unit and the second door is thereby not fixed to the first door, so that the locking portion becomes hung with the fixing unit and the ...

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Номер записи: 52
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Door for an ice machine

Номер: US20210063077A1
Автор: Colin Michael Johnson, Nathan Lee Shultz
Принадлежит: Mile High Equipment LLC

An ice machine includes a housing including a front panel, a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, and an opening. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend away from the front panel. The ice machine also includes a guide at or adjacent to an inner surface of the first sidewall, an inner surface of the second sidewall, or an inner surface of the front panel. The ice machine includes a door movably coupled to the guide. From a first position of the door, the door is pivotable away from the opening and translatable along the guide down into a second position.

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Номер записи: 53
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Refrigerator including multiple storage compartments

Номер: US20140139089A1
Автор: Changbong Choi, Jonghwa Lee, Kiyoung Lim, Manho PARK, Seungjin Oh
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising: a cabinet that defines a first storage compartment; a first door that is opened or closed to allow or prevent access to an interior of the first storage compartment; a storing device coupled to the first door to define a second storage compartment, wherein, when the first door is closed, the second storage compartment is disposed in the first storage compartment; and a second door connected to the first door and configured to be opened or closed to allow or prevent access to an interior of the second storage compartment, wherein the interior of the second storage compartment is accessible when the first door is closed and the second door is opened, wherein the first door includes a plurality of first coupling parts to which the storing device is coupled, wherein the storing device includes: a frame; and a basket installed on the frame, wherein each of the frame and the basket includes at least one second coupling part interacting with at least one of the plurality of first coupling parts, wherein a front surface of the second door is positioned to be generally coplanar with at least a portion of a front surface of the first door.

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Номер записи: 54
17-03-2022 дата публикации

RESILIENT RETAINER FOR A HINGE ASSEMBLY OF AN APPLIANCE DOOR PANEL

Номер: US20220081946A1
Автор: Patil Vasudeo N., Walter David
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An operable panel for an appliance includes a top panel that defines a hinge receptacle. A lid includes a hinge housing. A hinge is disposed within the hinge housing and extends between the lid and the top panel. A retainer includes a cap and a resilient portion. The retainer partially surrounds the hinge and the cap encloses the hinge housing. The resilient portion of the retainer biases the hinge toward the cap and the hinge receptacle. 1. A hinge assembly for an appliance , the hinge assembly comprising:a hinge disposed within a hinge housing of an operable panel; the cap attaches to an outer aperture of the hinge housing to enclose the hinge housing and engages a first side of the hinge;', 'the resilient portion engages an opposing second side of the hinge; and', 'the resilient portion being compressed within the hinge housing and biasing the hinge toward the cap, wherein the body, the resilient portion and the cap are a single integral piece., 'a retainer having a cap, a resilient portion and a body that extends between the cap and the resilient portion to form a single integral piece, wherein2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the resilient portion is defined by a plurality of biasing undulating formations that are operable between an extended state and a compressed state.3. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the compressed state is defined by a pin of the hinge being substantially disposed between the cap and the body of the retainer.4. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retainer is rotationally secured within the hinge housing and the resilient portion and the hinge are axially operable along a rotational axis of the hinge.5. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retainer axially positions the hinge within the hinge housing and also allows for rotational operation of the hinge during rotational motion of the operable panel.6. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the resilient portion of the retainer is operable between an ...

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Номер записи: 55
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Washing Machine Device

Номер: US20190063126A1
Автор: Reichlyn Ryan
Принадлежит:

A device for a washing machine having a base and an arm is disclosed. The arm is rotatable and pivotable relative to the base. With the base secured to a surface of a washing machine, the arm is pivoted to and locked in a position in which the arm holds the door of the washing machine open. 1. A device for a washing machine , comprising:a base;a housing rotatably connected to the base; andan arm pivotably connected to the housing, the arm extending out from the housing, the arm having a first end and a second end.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the base defines a track claim 1 , and the housing includes a top end and a bottom end claim 1 , the bottom end including a post claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , with the housing connected to the base claim 1 , the post is rotatable within the track.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the bottom end of the housing includes four posts claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , with the housing connected to the base claim 2 , the four posts are rotatable within the track.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing and the arm are rotatable 360 degrees about the base.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the base defines a track claim 1 , and the housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member claim 1 , the first housing member connectable to the second housing member claim 1 , the first housing member including two posts and the second housing member including two posts claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , with the first housing member and the second housing member connected to the base claim 1 , each of the posts are rotatable within the track.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a lock claim 1 , the lock transitionable between a first position in which the arm is pivotable about the housing claim 1 , and a second position in which a position of the arm is fixed.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the lock comprises:a wheel having a plurality of teeth, the wheel rotatably received within the first end of the arm;a spring ...

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Номер записи: 56
27-02-2020 дата публикации

HINGE DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE DOOR

Номер: US20200063327A1
Автор: BYUN Yong Kun
Принадлежит: EPTECH CO., LTD.

A hinge device connecting a door rotatably to a washing machine main body, which enables the door to be closed smoothly and slowly, and to be opened easily. 230312032313331323432333531. The hinge device for a washing machine door of claim 1 , wherein the oil damper includes a damper body elastically supported by the spring ; a damper pin coupled with the damper body ; a check plate coupled to the damper body such that the damper pin is accommodated; a check ball accommodated in the damper pin and constrained from leaving the damper pin by the check plate ; and an O-ring coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the damper body .33131313131313135abacbd. The hinge device for a washing machine door of claim 2 , wherein the damper body includes an coupling hole passing therethrough claim 2 , a first elongate hanging groove with an inner diameter greater than that of the coupling hole claim 2 , a second elongate hanging groove with an inner diameter greater than that of the first elongate hanging groove claim 2 , and an annular groove which is formed on the outer circumferential surface claim 2 , and into which the O-ring is coupled.4323231323231323232323232323232aababcadabceab.. The hinge device for a washing machine door of claim 3 , wherein the damper pin includes a pin body inserted into and coupled to the coupling hole claim 3 , a first hanging end which is formed at one side of the pin body claim 3 , and inserted into and coupled to the first elongate hanging groove claim 3 , a first pin hole passing through the pin body claim 3 , a second pin hole which is formed in the pin body of the first hanging end side and has an inner diameter greater than that of the first pin hole claim 3 , and a groove line formed in a zigzag pattern along an outer circumferential surface of the pin body and an outer circumferential surface of the hanging end5333331333333acbcb. The hinge device for a washing machine door of claim 4 , wherein the check plate includes a second hanging ...

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Номер записи: 57
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Washing machine

Номер: US20180073180A1
Автор: Dongwon Kim, Mingyu Jo, Seungchul Park
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a washing machine which comprises: a cabinet having a first insertion hole; a tub provided in the cabinet and having a second insertion hole aligned with the first insertion hole; a cabinet door provided to the cabinet, for opening and closing the first insertion hole; a tub door provided to the tub, for opening and closing the second insertion hole; a hinge unit for elastically supporting the tub door in the opening direction of the second insertion hole; and an antifriction member provided on one surface among the surfaces where the tub door and the cabinet door face each other, for preventing a direct friction between the tub door and the cabinet door. Accordingly, the present invention prevents the vibration and noise from the tub from being transmitted to the cabinet and may increase the capacity of the tub. In addition, when opened and closed, the cabinet door for opening and closing the cabinet and the tub door for opening and closing the tub operate in association with each other, thereby being capable of giving convenience to a user.

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Номер записи: 58
07-03-2019 дата публикации

Device for Opening/Closing a Door of a Washing Machine, Particularly for Washing Equipment Used in the Field of Pharmaceutical Research and/or Pharmaceutical Production, and Machine Comprising Said Device

Номер: US20190071909A1
Автор: Cosolo Maurizio
Принадлежит:

A washing machine adapted for washing equipment used in the field of pharmaceutical research and/or pharmaceutical production is described, which includes an inner compartment and a front wall having a door allowing access to the inner compartment and a device for opening/closing the door, the device for opening/closing the door includes components for imparting a lateral rotational-translational motion to the door relative to the front wall, thereby effecting the opening/closing action. 1. A washing machine adapted for washing equipment used in the field of pharmaceutical research and/or pharmaceutical production , comprising an inner compartment and a front wall comprising a door allowing access to the inner compartment and a device for opening/closing the door , wherein the device for opening/closing the door comprises a system configured for imparting a lateral rotational-translational motion to the door relative to the front wall , thereby effecting the opening/closing action.2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , comprising an automated system for opening/closing the door claim 1 , connected to the system configured for imparting a lateral rotational-translational motion to the door.3. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the system configured for imparting a rotational-translational motion to the door comprises:a U-shaped handle, comprising a central part and ends hinged to the front part via a first hinge arranged in a laterally cantilevered position relative to the door;a second hinge providing a connection between a first side of the door and the central part of the handle;a third hinge arranged at an upper end of the door on a second side thereof opposite to the first side, the third hinging means sliding in a horizontal guide parallel to the front side of the machine and situated on the upper part of the door;the rotation of the handle about the first hinge causing the rotational-translational motion for opening/closing the door, ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-03-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190072322A1
Автор: MURATA Yasukiyo, YOSHIMOTO Morio
Принадлежит:

A door driving system and a refrigerator having the door driving system according to the present invention are provided with a motor, a power transmitting device for transmitting the power generated by the motor to the hinge, and an auxiliary device for receiving the power generated by the motor and generating an auxiliary force to move a door positioned in a closing position in an opening direction, so that the torque to be applied to the hinge of the door for opening and closing the door may be reduced. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a housing having a storage chamber;a door that includes the inside facing the storage chamber and opens and closes the storage chamber;a driving device configured to transmit power to the door for automatically opening and closing the door; anda photographing device disposed in the door and photographing at least one of the storage chamber or the inside of the door when the door is opened by the driving device.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door includes a first door and a second door laterally provided with respect to the storage chamber claim 1 , andwherein the photographing device includes a first camera disposed on the first door and a second camera disposed on the second door, andwherein the first camera photographs the inside of the second door when the second door is opened by the driving device.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door includes a first door and a second door laterally provided with respect to the storage chamber claim 1 ,the photographing device includes a first camera disposed on the first door and a second camera disposed on the second door, andthe first camera photographs the storage chamber when the first door is opened by the driving device.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door includes a first door and a second door laterally provided with respect to the storage chamber claim 1 , andthe photographing device includes a first camera disposed on the first door and a second ...

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Номер записи: 60
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Door System for a Refrigeration Device

Номер: US20200072532A1
Автор: Möller Erik
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a door system for a refrigeration device and a refrigeration device with such a door system. 1101012141212121212261226122612. A door system () for a refrigeration device , wherein the door system () comprises at least one refrigeration device door () and a corresponding bearing assembly () suitable for pivotally mounting the refrigeration device door () on a refrigeration device such that the refrigeration device door () may be pivoted around a substantially vertically aligned pivot axis between a closed position , in which the refrigeration device is being closed by the refrigeration device door () , and an open position , which allows access to the interior of the refrigeration device , wherein the refrigeration device door () defines an opening angle (A) with respect to the refrigeration device; wherein the door system () further comprises at least one spring element () which is connected with the refrigeration device door () and suitable for engaging with the refrigeration device such that , at an opening angle (A) smaller than a first critical angle , the spring element () pushes the refrigeration device door () into the closed position and , at an opening angle (A) greater than a second critical angle , the spring element () pushes the refrigeration device door () into the open position.21026. The door system () according to claim 1 , wherein the spring element () comprises a gas pressure spring.310282612. The door system () according to claim 1 , further comprising an eccentric element () by means of which the spring element () is connected with the refrigeration device door ().4102812. The door system () according to claim 3 , wherein the alignment of the eccentric element () is adjustable with respect to the refrigeration device door () in order to determine the first critical angle and/or the second critical angle.5104412. The door system () according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one restriction member () by ...

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Номер записи: 61
05-03-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200072533A1
Автор: CHO Jeheon
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a storage chamber, an upper door that is configured to open and close an upper portion of the storage chamber by being drawn in and out, a lower door that is positioned below the upper door and that is configured to open and close a lower portion of the storage chamber by being drawn in and out, an upper door restriction unit that is configured to selectively restrict the upper door from being opened, and a lower door restriction unit that is configured to selectively restrict the lower door from being opened. The upper door restriction unit is configured, based on the lower door being opened, to restrict the upper door from opening, and the lower door restriction unit is configured, based on the upper door being opened, to restrict the lower door from opening. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet that defines a storage chamber;an upper door that is configured to open and close an upper portion of the storage chamber by being drawn in and out;a lower door that is positioned below the upper door and that is configured to open and close a lower portion of the storage chamber by being drawn in and out;an upper door restriction unit that is configured to selectively restrict the upper door from being opened; anda lower door restriction unit that is configured to selectively restrict the lower door from being opened,wherein the upper door restriction unit is configured, based on the lower door being opened, to restrict the upper door from opening, andwherein the lower door restriction unit is configured, based on the upper door being opened, to restrict the lower door from opening.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a partition member disposed inside the storage chamber that divides the upper portion from the lower portion;upper pinions that are disposed at left and right sides of the partition member; andupper draw-out racks that are disposed at a bottom surface of the upper door, the upper draw-out racks ...

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Номер записи: 62
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Washing machine lid attachment

Номер: US20180080160A1
Автор: Adam Raymond Mora
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A washing machine lid and a hinge for attaching the washing machine lid. The washing machine includes a cabinet and a rotatable lid. A hinge rotatably connects the lid to a top panel or front panel of the cabinet. The hinge includes a shaft, a housing defining a cavity for receiving an end of the shaft, and a connecting member extending from the housing such that the housing and the connecting member are rotatable around the shaft. The connecting member includes one or more tabs. The lid includes a pocket, the pocket receives the hinge, the pocket defines one or more sockets for receiving the one or more tabs, and the one or more tabs are biased into engagement with the one or more sockets.

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Номер записи: 63
23-03-2017 дата публикации

BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR A DOOR

Номер: US20170081891A1
Автор: Buschmann Alexander, Kleemann Andreas, NORDIEKER Martin, Thielmann Eduard
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a bearing assembly for a door of an item of furniture or household appliance, in particular for refrigerators or freezers, comprising: a bearing element, that can rotate about a bearing axis, for rotatably mounting the door on a body of the item of furniture or household appliance; a closing system, attached to the body of the item of furniture or household appliance or to the door, by means of which the door can be moved through a certain pivot range in the closing direction using a drive part, said closing system having the drive part and a first rotary element which has an axis of rotation that is substantially parallel to the bearing axis of the door and which supports a rotary movement of the door about the bearing axis, wherein the first rotary element and the door are connected to one another via a compensation system for compensating for a misalignment between an axis of rotation of the first rotary element and the bearing axis of the door. 1. A bearing assembly for a door of an item of furniture or domestic appliance havinga bearing element for the mounting of the door on a body of the item of furniture or domestic appliance so it is rotatable about a bearing axis,a closing device fastened on the body of the item of furniture or domestic appliance or on the door, by means of which the door is movable by a drive part over a specific predetermined pivot range in the closing direction and/or opening direction,wherein the closing device has the drive part and a first rotational element, which absorbs the rotational movement of the door about the bearing axis, having an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the bearing axis of the door,wherein the first rotational element and the door are coupled to one another via a compensation device to compensate for a length offset and/or angle offset between the axis of rotation of the first rotational element and the bearing axis of the door;whereinin the closing direction, a damper for ...

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Номер записи: 64
23-03-2017 дата публикации

HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170082350A1
Автор: WING FORREST F.
Принадлежит:

A handle assembly for mounting to a door of a refrigerator 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 pivotally mounted relative to the cabinet, the door having a front face portion and a side edge; a main body member having a first and second end portions joined by an intermediate portion;', 'a first end insert comprising a main body portion secured to the first end portion and a first metal insert coupled to the main body portion, the first metal insert having a base member receiving portion positioned at the first end portion of the main body member;', 'a first attachment member secured to the first metal insert;', 'a second end insert comprising a main body portion secured to the second end portion and a second metal insert coupled to the main body portion, the second metal insert having a base member receiving portion positioned at the second end portion of the main body member;', 'a second attachment member secured to the second end insert; and', 'first and second base members secured at spaced locations upon the front face portion of the door, the first and second base members interengaging with respective ones of the first and second attachment members to secure the handle to the door., 'a handle for shifting the door relative to the cabinet, the handle including2. The domestic appliance of claim 1 , wherein the handle further comprises first and second access holes corresponding to the first and second end portions.3. The domestic appliance of claim 2 , wherein the first and second metal inserts ...

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Номер записи: 65
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Dishwasher door with counterbalance assembly

Номер: US20220098913A1
Автор: Zachary J. Saylor
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A counterbalance assembly for an appliance has a guide member with a rotatable pulley with a fixed radius and a cam affixed to one side of the pulley and having a varying radius. The cam and the pulley rotate about a pulley axis of rotation as a single unit. The counterbalance has a force applicator that applies a counterbalance force to one of the pulley or cam, and the counterbalance has a connector that couples the other of the pulley or cam to the door. The counterbalance force applies a varying counterbalance torque to the door that is a function of the ratio between the fixed radius and the varying radius over the pivotal range of the door.

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Номер записи: 66
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Door hinge assembly for an appliance

Номер: US20190085607A1
Автор: Bagawathkumar Chellappan, Louis A. Wantland
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A hinge assembly for an appliance includes features that allow for a door rotatably hinged to the appliance to be raised or lowered through various phases of the swing arc of the door by utilizing a ramped surface of a bracket of the hinge assembly as the working surface. In one exemplary aspect, a hinge assembly includes a hinge bracket having a pivot pin and a ramped surface. The door hinge assembly also includes a cam assembly coupled with the door and having a cam projection. As the door is swung about its swing arc, the cam projection engages the ramped surface of the hinge bracket. In this way, the door can be raised along the vertical direction as the door is rotated through its swing arc.

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Номер записи: 67
05-05-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220136307A1
Автор: IM Jihyun, KIM Dongjeong, LEE Heejun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet including an outer case forming an external appearance and a storage compartment, a refrigerator door coupled to the cabinet to open or close the storage compartment, an installation bracket coupled to the outer case inside the outer case, a door opening device installed in the installation bracket outside the outer case and including a push member for opening or closing the refrigerator door, and a buffer member disposed a coupling portion between the door opening device and the installation bracket.

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Номер записи: 68
05-05-2022 дата публикации

SIDE-OPEN LEFT-RIGHT-DOOR ARBITRARY-OPENING STRUCTURE OF REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220136760A1
Автор: CHONG Yanxi, NIE Wenwen, Wu Ping, WU Qinan, ZHANG Haichao
Принадлежит:

A side-open left-right-door arbitrary-opening structure of a refrigerator comprises four hinge shafts are fixedly connected at left and right sides of a refrigerator body in pairs respectively, left and right sides of upper and lower end faces of a refrigerator door are all provided with an opening neck, each hinge shaft is correspondingly placed in one opening neck, four hinge shaft stoppers are slidably arranged on the upper and lower end faces of the refrigerator door in pairs respectively, one spring is arranged between two hinge shaft stoppers in each pair, tail ends of the hinge shaft stoppers on the upper and lower end faces of the refrigerator door extend into the opening necks at the corresponding sides, and the hinge shafts at the corresponding sides are positioned in the opening necks.

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Номер записи: 69
05-05-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220136764A1
Автор: CHOI Kwanghyun, KANG Daekil
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes: a cabinet; a drawer door assembly including a front panel door part and a drawer part that defines an accommodation space; a rail that movably configured to connect the drawer door assembly to the cabinet and enable the drawer door assembly to insert into and withdraw from the cabinet; a driving device located at the front panel door part and configured to provide power; and an elevation device located in the drawer part and configured to be coupled to the driving device and elevate a portion of the drawer part relative to the front panel door part. The driving device includes: a motor assembly configured to provide driving force; a screw assembly configured to perform an elevation operation based on the driving force; and a lever that connects the screw assembly to the elevation device and that is configured to rotate based on the elevation operation.

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Номер записи: 70
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Pull-out guide and domestic appliance

Номер: US20190090636A1
Автор: Andreas Löh, Daniel Rehage, Michael Lehmkuhl
Принадлежит: Paul Hettich GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a pull-out guide, in particular for a domestic appliance or a piece of furniture, comprising a stationary guide rail and a running rail which is movably mounted on the guide rail. A damping device comprising a fluid damper which acts on one side is provided on the guide rail, said fluid damper having a damper housing and a piston rod which can be pushed into and drawn out of the damper housing. A first activator acts on the damping device shortly before reaching a closed position during a closing movement of the running rail in order to brake the movement of the running rail. A second activator acts on the damping device shortly before reaching the maximum open position during an opening movement of the running rail in order to brake the movement of the running rail. The pull-out guide is preferably used in a domestic appliance, in particular in a dishwasher.

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Номер записи: 71
01-04-2021 дата публикации

HINGE DEVICE FOR ROTATING DOOR

Номер: US20210095506A1
Автор: Cho In Ho, Jeong Jae Yeong, Jeong Kil Seok
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a hinge device for a rotating door, and more particularly, to a hinge device for a rotating door, which is mounted on the rotating door so that the door can be opened and closed while rotating in various ways. The hinge device for the rotating door of the present invention rotates by an external force and then rotated in a free stop manner at a certain section, and automatically rotates in a reverse direction at a section where the hinge device reversely rotates after free stop rotation. 1. A hinge device for a rotating door , the hinge device comprising:a hollow housing provided therein with a support end having a hollow shape, in which a first inner chamber and a second inner chamber are formed at one side and an opposite side of the support end in communication with each other, respectively, and the first inner chamber is filled with oil;a shaft disposed in the first inner chamber and rotatably mounted inside the housing, in which one end of the shaft is exposed to an outside through one end of the housing, an opposite end of the shaft is disposed in the first inner chamber, and an outer circumferential surface of the shaft is spaced apart from the first inner chamber such that oil is filled therebetween;a damper unit installed in the first inner chamber to adjust an amount of flow of the oil filled in the first inner chamber during relative rotation of the housing and the shaft;a clutch member disposed between the opposite end of the shaft and the support end;a clutch ball mounted to one end of the clutch member to connect the clutch member to one of the support end and the shaft;a first support member having one end fixedly coupled to the clutch member and an opposite end disposed in the second inner chamber, in which a first coupling protrusion protrudes from the opposite end of the first support member;a second support member mounted to the opposite end of the housing and having a second coupling protrusion protruding toward ...

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Номер записи: 72
01-04-2021 дата публикации

Tensioning system for appliance door

Номер: US20210095508A1
Автор: Anthony Czarnota
Принадлежит: Middleby Marshall Inc

A door tensioning system for an oven or other appliance includes a chain and spring assembled as a pull member attached at one end to a door and at an opposite end to a base member of the appliance in a manner maintaining spring-mediated tension between the door and the base/bulk of the appliance. The pull member is routed around a bracket-assembly-mounted pulley, where the bracket assembly includes at least one movable bracket member that is movable with the pulley in a manner that will increase or decrease tension in the pull member by increasing/decreasing its effective length between its ends.

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Номер записи: 73
01-04-2021 дата публикации

Hinge device for rotary door

Номер: US20210095510A1
Автор: Kil Seok Jeong, Young Tak Lee
Принадлежит: Partstec Construction Co Ltd

A hinge device for a rotary door is mounted to a door that is rotating to open and close the door while being rotated in various manners. The hinge device can be rotated in a free stop type in a predetermined section after it is rotated by an external force, and is automatically reversely rotated in a section in which it is reversely rotated after the free stop rotation.

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Номер записи: 74
28-03-2019 дата публикации

ROTATION TRANSMISSION MECHANISM AND DAMPER DEVICE

Номер: US20190093409A1
Автор: IWASHITA Hiroyuki, YAZAWA Takehiko, YOKOE Satoru
Принадлежит:

A rotation transmission mechanism may include a plurality of rotation transmission members having a drive wheel and a driven wheel, and an urging member which urges the driven wheel in a reverse direction to a rotational direction by power of the drive source. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are provided with engagement parts structured to transmit turning of the drive wheel to the driven wheel, the drive wheel is provided with a cam face forming part on which the engagement part of the driven wheel is slid at a rotational position where the engagement parts are not engaged with each other, and a brake member structured to generate a rotation load is disposed in a range on an upstream side of a power transmission path including the drive wheel with respect to the driven wheel in the power transmission path transmitting the power of the drive source. 1. A rotation transmission mechanism structured to transmit power from a drive source , the rotation transmission mechanism comprising:a plurality of rotation transmission members, the plurality of rotation transmission members comprising a drive wheel and a driven wheel; andan urging member structured to urge the driven wheel in a reverse direction to a rotational direction by power of the drive source;wherein the drive wheel and the driven wheel comprise engagement parts structured to transmit turning of the drive wheel to the driven wheel;wherein the drive wheel comprises a cam face forming part on which the engagement part of the driven wheel is slid at a rotational position where the engagement parts are not engaged with each other; andwherein a brake member structured to generate a rotation load is disposed in a range, on an upstream side of a power transmission path, including the drive wheel with respect to the driven wheel in the power transmission path transmitting the power of the drive source.2. The rotation transmission mechanism according to claim 1 , whereinthe drive source is a motor,the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 75
28-03-2019 дата публикации

DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190093410A1
Автор: JIANG Mingbo, Yao Jun
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides a door opening and closing device, and a refrigerator. A door of the refrigerator is rotatably connected to a refrigerator body by means of a rotating shaft, wherein the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the door, the door opening and closing device includes a connecting rod, a first drive means, a second drive means and an elastic member. The connecting rod is arranged on the door, and the connecting rod includes a first end and a second end that matches a shaft hole. The first drive means is connected to the connecting rod and is configured to drive the connecting rod to rotate. The second drive means is configured to drive the connecting rod to move towards the shaft hole, and cause the second end of the connecting rod to be inserted into the shaft hole. 1. A door opening and closing device for a refrigerator , a door of the refrigerator being rotatably connected to a refrigerator body by means of a rotating shaft , wherein the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the door , a shaft hole is formed in the rotating shaft , the door opening and closing device comprising:a connecting rod arranged on the door, the connecting rod including a first end and a second end that matches the shaft hole;a first drive means connected to the connecting rod and configured to drive the connecting rod to rotate;a second drive means configured to drive the connecting rod to move towards the shaft hole, and cause the second end of the connecting rod to be inserted into the shaft hole; andan elastic member, wherein the elastic member is compressed after the second end of the connecting rod is inserted into the shaft hole so that the elastic member can drive the connecting rod to move away from the shaft hole; andwherein after the second drive means drives the second end of the connecting rod to be inserted into the shaft hole, the first drive means drives, by means of the connecting rod, the rotating shaft to rotate, so as to make the door rotate ...

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Номер записи: 76
06-04-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170097184A1
Автор: Hu Zhe, KONG Dong, Wang Haiyan, WANG Meiyan, XU Jinchao, YOU Feiyue
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a refrigerator and relates to the technical field of refrigerators. The refrigerator is invented to settle problems, such as increased external space occupied by a refrigerator when its secondary door is opened, increased difficulty in fetching goods in the refrigerator, and heavy loss of cooling capacity resulted from the full opening of an opening. The inventive refrigerator comprises a main door; an opening is formed on a door body of the main door; a guide rail is provided at an edge of the opening, and a secondary door is fitted on the guide rail; and the secondary door is connected with a driving mechanism which can drive the secondary door to slide along the guide rail, and as the secondary door slides along the guide rail, the secondary door can enclose or open the opening. The refrigerator of the present invention is used for preserving and freezing foods. 1. A refrigerator , comprising a main door , an opening is formed on a door body of the main door; a guide rail is provided at an edge of the opening , and a secondary door is fitted on the guide rail; and the secondary door is connected with a driving mechanism which can drive the secondary door to slide along the guide rail to enclose or open the opening.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the driving mechanism comprises a motor and a transmission assembly; an output shaft of the motor is connected to the transmission assembly in a transmission way claim 1 , and the transmission assembly is connected to the secondary door in a transmission way; and the transmission assembly can transform a rotary motion of the motor output shaft to a linear motion to drive the secondary door to slide along the guide rail.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the transmission assembly comprises a first gear claim 2 , a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod; the first connecting rod is connected to the door body of the main door by a first shaft claim ...

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Номер записи: 77
06-04-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170097185A1
Автор: EOM Tae-In, Jeong Young Kyun, Kan Kentaro, PARK Chan Young, PARK Hyun Uk, Shibuya Makoto, Takenaka Katsumi, YASAKA Yoshio
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Provided herein is a door opening and closing apparatus capable of reducing torque of a motor required for removing an adhesive force between a door and a housing. The door opening and closing apparatus includes a motor configured to output power for opening and closing a door, a power transmission apparatus configured to transmit the power of the motor to a hinge by rotation of a plurality of driving gears, and an auxiliary apparatus configured to generate an auxiliary force for moving the door at a closing position toward an opening position, where the auxiliary force is generated at the auxiliary apparatus by the power of the motor before the power of the motor is transmitted to the hinge through the power transmission apparatus. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body housing;a door opening and closing the main body housing by rotating about a hinge shaft; and a motor configured to output power to open and close the door;', 'a first gear configured to rotate by interlocking with the motor;', 'a second gear configured to transmit a rotational force to the hinge shaft;', 'a third gear configured to be rotated with the first gear; and', 'a pair of idler gears, each configured to transmit a rotational force of the third gear to the second gear when respectively moved as the third gear rotates., 'a door opening and closing apparatus configured to open and close the door, wherein the door opening and closing apparatus includes2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:a first idler gear of the pair of idler gears moves to a first position and engages with the second gear as the third gear rotates in one direction;a second idler gear of the pair of idler gears moves to a second position and engages with the second gear as the third gear rotates in the other direction; andthe first idler gear and the second idler gear move to a third position which is spaced apart from the second gear when the third gear is at a standstill.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 78
26-03-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200095818A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, LEE Heejun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes: a cabinet; a door rotatably connected to the cabinet by a hinge; and a door opening device for opening the door. The door opening device includes a driving motor and a push member configured to move in the forward/backward direction. The push member includes a first end portion positioned close to the front surface of the cabinet and a second end portion positioned on the opposite side of the first end portion. The cabinet includes a cabinet side wall positioned close to the hinge. The door includes a door side wall positioned close to the hinge. When the door is closed, the horizontal distance between the first end portion and the cabinet side wall or the door side wall is smaller than the horizontal distance between the second end portion and the cabinet side wall or the door side wall. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having a storage chamber;a door configured to open and close the storage chamber, the door being rotatably connected to the cabinet by a hinge;a door opening device configured to open the door,wherein the door opening device comprises a driving motor and a push member configured to receive power of the driving motor to move forward and backward,the push member comprises a first end portion disposed close to a front surface of the cabinet and a second end portion disposed at an opposite side of the first end portion,the cabinet comprises a cabinet sidewall disposed close to the hinge,the door comprises a door sidewall disposed close to the hinge,in a state in which the door is closed, a horizontal distance between the cabinet sidewall or the door sidewall and the first end portion is less than a horizontal distance between the cabinet sidewall or the door sidewall and the second end portion.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the push member moves to open the door claim 1 , the first end portion and the second end portion move to approach the cabinet sidewall or the door sidewall.3. The refrigerator ...

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Номер записи: 79
23-04-2015 дата публикации

Method of making an appliance cabinet

Номер: US20150107084A1
Автор: Axel Julio Ramm, Chris S. Craycraft, John E. Meddles, Steven J. Kuehl
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

An appliance cabinet may be made having at least a first metallic tub, and a mounting bracket by which a component of the appliance may be mounted to the cabinet. The bracket and the first metallic tub may be juxtaposed. The bracket may be attached to the first metallic tub by moving one of a portion of the first metallic tub or the bracket at a speed great enough to induce plastic flow of the portion of the first metallic tub about a portion of the bracket.

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Номер записи: 80
08-04-2021 дата публикации

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Номер: US20210102403A1
Автор: NARDINI Massimo, POLLASTRI Marcello, Promutico Fabrizio
Принадлежит: BITRON S.P.A.

Door-locking device () comprising an electromechanical control device (), which includes a locking pin () adapted to cooperate with a movable latching slider () for locking a door of an electric household appliance. The control device comprises a yoke (), a magnet part () fixed to the yoke () and comprising a permanent magnet () polarized along a direction substantially perpendicular to the yoke (), two electromagnets () arranged on opposite sides of the magnet part (), and a rocking keeper () comprising two arms () connected at an angle to each other, the keeper resting on a supporting surface () of the magnet part () so as to be able to rock between a first and a second position respectively in contact with one or the other of the cores () of the electromagnets (). 11. A door-locking device () particularly for electrical household appliances , comprising{'b': 10', '11', '7', '11', '7', '7, 'an electromechanical control device () including a locking pin () adapted to cooperate with a movable latching slider () to lock a door of an electrical household appliance, said locking pin () being movable between a rest position, wherein the locking pin allows the latching slider () to move, and a lock position, wherein the locking pin prevents said latching slider () from moving;'}{'b': '10', 'characterized in that said electromechanical control device () comprises'}{'b': '21', 'a yoke () of magnetically conductive material;'}{'b': 22', '21', '23', '21, 'a magnet part () fixed to the yoke () and comprising a permanent magnet () polarized in a direction substantially perpendicular to the yoke ();'}{'b': 26', '22', '26', '27', '21', '28', '27, 'two electromagnets () arranged on opposite sides of the magnet part (), each electromagnet () comprising a core () of magnetically conductive material fixed to the yoke (), and a solenoid () wound to the core (); and'}{'b': 29', '29', '29', '29', '29', '25', '22', '29', '29', '27', '26, 'i': a,', 'b', 'c', 'c', 'd, 'a rocking keeper () ...

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Номер записи: 81
08-04-2021 дата публикации

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Номер: US20210102408A1
Автор: NARDINI Massimo, POLLASTRI Marcello, Promutico Fabrizio
Принадлежит: BITRON S.P.A.

A door-locking device () including an actuator (); a locking pin () controllable by the actuator () and adapted to cooperate with a movable latching slider () to lock a door of an electrical household appliance, the locking pin () being movable between a rest position, wherein the locking pin allows the latching slider () to move, and a lock position, wherein the locking pin prevents the latching slider () from moving; a detection switch () able to switch between an open position and a closed position following a movement of the latching slider (), the detection switch () including a fixed contact element () and a movable contact element () resiliently stressed in closure towards the fixed contact element (), and a movable control member () interacting with the movable contact (). The control member () is also movable by a movement of the locking pin (). 11. A door-locking device () particularly for electrical household appliances , comprising{'b': '20', 'an actuator ();'}{'b': 11', '20', '7', '11', '7', '7, 'a locking pin () controllable by the actuator () and adapted to cooperate with a movable latching slider () to lock a door of an electrical household appliance, said locking pin () being movable between a rest position, wherein the locking pin allows the latching slider () to move, and a lock position, wherein the locking pin prevents said latching slider () from moving;'}{'b': 45', '7', '45', '45', '45', '45', '46', '45, 'i': e', 'c', 'e', 'c, 'a detection switch () able to switch between an open position and a closed position following a movement of the latching slider (), said detection switch () comprising a fixed contact element () and a movable contact element () resiliently stressed in closure towards the fixed contact element (), and a movable control member () interacting with the movable contact element ();'}{'b': 46', '11, 'wherein the door-locking device is characterized in that the control member () may also be moved by effect of a movement of the ...

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Номер записи: 82
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Solenoid Actuated Locking System

Номер: US20190100941A1
Автор: BYLE Francis R., Shimon Benjamin Nathan
Принадлежит: TLX Technologies, LLC

A locking system and a method for using the same are provided. The locking system including a solenoid actuated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism having an armature coupled to a first end of a bell crank and a locking pin coupled to a second end of the bell crank. The activation of the solenoid linearly drives the armature in a first direction along a first axis and the locking pin in a first direction along a second axis where the first axis is generally perpendicular to the second axis. 1. A solenoid actuated locking system comprising:a bracket for mounting to a device;the bracket coupled with a locking mechanism;the locking mechanism comprising:a solenoid having an armature;the armature coupled to a first end of a bell crank defining a first axis and a locking pin coupled to a second end of the bell crank defining a second axis that is coplanar to the first axis; andwherein linearly driving the armature in a first direction causes the locking mechanism to enter a locked position;wherein applying a linear force to the locking pin causes the locking pin to move in a first direction along a second axis; andwherein removing the linear force on the locking pin causes the locking pin to move in a second direction along the second axis.2. The locking system of claim 1 , wherein supplying a first electrical current to the solenoid linearly drives the armature in the first direction and the locking mechanism enters a locked position.3. The locking system of claim 2 , wherein supplying a second electrical current to the solenoid linearly drives the armature in the second direction and the locking mechanism enters an unlocked position.4. The locking system of claim 3 , wherein the first electrical current has a polarity that is opposite the second electrical current.5. The locking system of claim 1 , wherein the solenoid is a latching solenoid.6. The locking system of claim 1 , further comprising:an activation switch electrically coupled to a central command center; ...

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Номер записи: 83
29-04-2021 дата публикации

HINGE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210123659A1
Автор: Dherde Eric J., FIORI MICHAEL A., Hunter Lynne F.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An appliance is provided herein. The appliance includes a cabinet having a wrapper, a liner, and a trim breaker. The wrapper, the liner, and the trim breaker define an insulating cavity therebetween. An insulating material is disposed within the insulating cavity. A frame includes an upper frame portion, a vertical frame portion, and a lower frame portion. The lower portion includes a top section, a bottom section, an inner section, and a front section. A door is rotationally mounted to the cabinet via an upper hinge and a lower hinge mounted to the frame. 1. An appliance comprising:a frame including an upper frame portion integrally formed with and extending perpendicularly from a vertical frame portion and a lower frame portion extending perpendicularly from the vertical frame portion, wherein the upper frame portion includes a first attachment receptacle extending in a first direction and the lower frame portion includes a second attachment receptacle extending in a second direction, the first direction transverse to the second direction; anda door rotationally mounted to the frame via an upper hinge mounted to the upper frame portion and a lower hinge mounted to the lower frame portion.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the lower frame portion includes a coupling receptacle configured to attach the lower frame portion to the vertical frame portion.3. The appliance of claim 3 , wherein the coupling receptacle extends in a third direction claim 3 , and further wherein the third direction is perpendicular to both the first and second directions.4. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a cabinet having a wrapper, a liner, and a trim breaker, wherein the wrapper, the liner, and the trim breaker define an insulating cavity therebetween.5. The appliance of claim 4 , wherein the first and second attachment receptacles at least partially define the insulating cavity.6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the lower frame portion is integrally formed with the ...

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Номер записи: 84
09-06-2022 дата публикации

RELEASABLE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A REFRIGERATED APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220178173A1
Автор: Arens Elaine Marie, Fernandez Ronald, Nuss Bart Andrew, Persaud Ryan
Принадлежит:

A releasable locking mechanism for a refrigerated unit. A latch plate is movable between a position that can be engaged by a deadbolt and a position clear of the deadbolt. The latch plate is moved by a door release accessible from an interior of the refrigerated unit. When the door release is activated, a pin blocks movement of the latch plate so that the refrigerated unit remains unlocked until the pin is reset. 1. A refrigerated unit , comprising:a cabinet forming an opening for access to an interior space;a door supported by the cabinet and configured for allowing selective access by movement of the door between an open position and a closed position; a deadbolt movable along a lock axis between a retracted position and an extended position, the deadbolt preventing opening of the door when in the extended position;', 'a latch plate positioned near the deadbolt when the door is in a closed position, the latch plate defining an aperture for receipt of the deadbolt when in the extended position, the latch plate movable along a direction parallel to the lock axis between i) an engaged position where the deadbolt can move along the lock axis in and out of the aperture and ii) a disengaged position where the deadbolt cannot be positioned into the aperture; and', 'a pin positioned near the latch plate, the pin configured for movement between an i) activated state where the latch plate is prevented from moving to the engaged position and ii) a deactivated state where the latch plate is not prevented from being in the engaged position., 'a locking mechanism for securing the door in the closed position, the locking mechanism comprising'}2. The refrigerated unit of claim 1 , further comprising a pin biasing element connected with the pin and configured to urge the pin into the activated state.3. The refrigerated unit of claim 1 , further comprising at least one latch biasing element connected with the appliance and configured to urge the latch plate into the engaged ...

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Номер записи: 85
09-06-2022 дата публикации

Fabric Treatment Machine Hinge Spacer

Номер: US20220178184A1
Автор: Jeffery James, SCHOOLEY NICHOLAS, Walter David
Принадлежит:

A fabric treatment machine has a cabinet housing. A lid enables access inside the cabinet. Fabric treatment components such as a drum are positioned inside the cabinet housing. A panel on the cabinet housing includes an opening to receive the lid. At least one hinge spacer couples with the panel to receive a shaft of a slow close hinge on the lid. The at least one hinge spacer includes a socket portion and a flange portion. The socket portion inserts into an aperture in the panel. The socket portion includes a bore with at least one flat side to receive a mating shaft from the slow closing hinge. The hinge shaft has at least one flat surface. The flange portion covers the panel around the socket. 1. A fabric treatment machine comprising:a cabinet housing;a lid enabling access inside the cabinet, fabric treatment components including a drum positioned inside the cabinet housing;a panel on the cabinet housing including an opening for receiving the lid;at least one hinge spacer coupled with the panel for receiving a shaft of a slow close hinge for the lid; andthe at least one hinge spacer including a socket portion and a flange portion, the socket portion inserted into an aperture in the panel, the socket portion including a bore having at least one flat side for receiving a mating shaft from the slow closing hinge, the hinge shaft having at least one flat surface, and the flange portion covering the aperture in the panel.2. The fabric treatment machine of claim 1 , wherein the hinge spacer has an elongated configuration with two ends claim 1 , the bore positioned at one of the ends.3. The fabric treatment machine of claim 1 , wherein the hinge spacer includes a positioning ledge adjacent the bore.4. The fabric treatment machine of claim 1 , wherein the hinge spacer is manufactured from plastic.5. The fabric treatment machine of claim 4 , wherein the plastic is a PA66 material with a high glass fill percentage.6. The fabric treatment machine of claim 1 , wherein two ...

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Номер записи: 86
09-06-2022 дата публикации

LINEAR HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR AN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220178187A1
Автор: Gunn Tanner Davis, Mitchell Alan Joseph, Nuss Bart Andrew
Принадлежит:

A domestic appliance may include a cabinet, a door, and a linear hinge coupling the door to the cabinet. The linear hinge may include a bearing assembly, an elongated shaft, a door linkage, and a cabinet linkage. The bearing assembly may be mounted to the cabinet. The elongated shaft may be received within the bearing assembly and slidable along a translation axis on the bearing assembly. The elongated shaft may define a first shaft pivot axis perpendicular to the translation axis and a second shaft pivot axis parallel to the first shaft pivot axis. The door linkage may couple the door to the elongated shaft. The door linkage may be pivotally connected to the elongated shaft at the first shaft pivot axis. The cabinet linkage may couple the cabinet to the elongated shaft. The cabinet linkage may be pivotally connected to the elongated shaft at the second shaft pivot axis. 1. A domestic appliance comprising:a cabinet;a door; and a bearing assembly mounted to the cabinet,', 'an elongated shaft received within the bearing assembly such that the elongated shaft is slidable along a translation axis on the bearing assembly, the elongated shaft defining a first shaft pivot axis perpendicular to the translation axis and a second shaft pivot axis parallel to the first shaft pivot axis,', 'a door linkage coupling the door to the elongated shaft, the door linkage being pivotally connected to the elongated shaft at the first shaft pivot axis, and', 'a cabinet linkage coupling the cabinet to the elongated shaft, the cabinet linkage being pivotally connected to the elongated shaft at the second shaft pivot axis., 'a linear hinge coupling the door to the cabinet, the linear hinge comprising'}2. The domestic appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first shaft pivot axis is spaced apart from the second pivot axis along the translation axis claim 1 ,3. The domestic appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first shaft pivot axis is defined forward from the second shaft pivot axis along the ...

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Номер записи: 87
09-06-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH PUSH-TO-OPEN DOOR OPENER

Номер: US20220178194A1
Автор: Gunn Tanner Davis, Schroeder Michael Goodman
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a food storage chamber. A door is positioned on the cabinet and is movable between a closed position and an open position. A door opener includes a casing, a gear box, a sliding nut movable relative to the gear box, and a finger extending through the gear box. The finger is movable with the sliding nut. The door opener also includes a sensor. The finger extends outside of the casing to contact an inner surface of the door when the door is in the closed position and the door opener is in a zero position. The sensor is configured to detect movement of the door opener from the zero position. 1. A refrigerator appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the vertical , lateral , and transverse directions being mutually perpendicular , the refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a food storage chamber, the food storage chamber extending between a front portion and a back portion along the transverse direction, the front portion of the food storage chamber defining an opening for receipt of food items;a door positioned at the front portion of the food storage chamber and movable between a closed position and an open position to selectively sealingly enclose the food storage chamber in the closed position and provide access to the food storage chamber in the open position;a door opener positioned in the cabinet, the door opener comprising a casing, a gear box, a sliding nut movable relative to the gear box, a finger extending through the gear box towards the door, the finger movable with the sliding nut, and a sensor, the finger positioned in contact with an inner surface of the door when the door is in the closed position and the door opener is in a zero position, wherein the sensor is configured to detect movement of the door opener from the zero position of the door opener.2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a housing and a magnet ...

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Номер записи: 88
05-05-2016 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20160123055A1
Автор: Hideo Ueyama
Принадлежит: Toshiba Corp, Toshiba Lifestyle Products and Services Corp

A refrigerator of this embodiment includes a housing that includes a storeroom, a door that is rotatably provided in the housing through a hinge portion and opens or closes an opening of the storeroom by the rotation, a connection line that is led out to the vicinity of the hinge portion, and a wireless communication apparatus that includes a wireless communication unit and is connected to the connection line.

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Номер записи: 89
03-05-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180120020A1
Автор: HWANG Ji Sick, KIM Beom Gon, LEE Hyung Bum, LEE Wan Hyeong, SHIN Youn Tae, SON Su Hyeong, YOO Woo Yeol
Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd.

Provided is a refrigerator having only a second door opened/closed or having both of a first door and a second door opened/closed using one handing by allowing a latch device to fix the second door to the first door or release the second door from being fixed to the first door. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, a first door that is rotatably disposed in front of the main body and has an opening formed therein, a second door that is rotatably disposed in front of the first door to open/close the opening, a handle coupled to a front side of the second door to open/close the first door and the second door, and a latch device allowing the second door to be fixed and released to/from the first door. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having a storage compartment;a first door for the storage compartment disposed at a front side of the main body and having an opening formed therein;a second door disposed at a front side of the first door to open or close the opening of the first door;a handle disposed at the second door to open or close the first door and the second door together or to open or close the second door alone; and a fixing unit provided at the first door;', 'a support coupled to the handle and disposed between the handle and the second door;', 'a handle lever rotatably coupled to the support by a rotation shaft and including a first portion to rotate about the rotation shaft forward or backward and a second portion to rotate about the rotation shaft downward or upward when the first portion is rotated forward or backward by being pressed or released; and', 'a guide provided at the second door for the second portion of the handle lever to extend therethrough,, 'a latch device configured to allow the second door to open or close together with the first door or to open or close alone, wherein the latch device compriseswherein the support of the latch device includes an opening through which the first portion of the handle ...

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Номер записи: 90
25-08-2022 дата публикации

Spring-Loaded Side Swing Hinge With Feedback Elimination

Номер: US20220267942A1
Автор: Kaveri Velan, KUMAR Sagar, Linden Aaron
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A spring-loaded hinge assembly including a hinge support bracket and a leaf that is pivotally mounted to the hinge support bracket. A coil spring is supported on a spring support member, which includes a pivot bush. The coil spring applies a biasing force to the spring support member, which operates to push the pivot bush against a cam on the leaf. A lock configured to rotate between locked and unlocked positions includes a finger that engages an engagement feature on the hinge support bracket when the lock rotates to the locked position as the leaf swings toward the open position. In the locked position, the lock holds the coil spring in a partially compressed, pre-load condition and the pivot bush at a partially retracted position relative to the cam until the lock is subsequently released by contact between the cam and the pivot bush during subsequent closure. 1. A spring-loaded hinge assembly comprising:a hinge mechanism including a hinge support bracket and a leaf pivotally mounted to said hinge support bracket such that said leaf is configured to swing between open and closed positions, said leaf including a cam;a coil spring supported on a spring support member;a pivot bush rotatably supported on said spring support member and positioned to contact said cam;said coil spring applying a biasing force to said spring support member that operates to push said pivot bush against said cam; anda lock that is rotatable relative to both said spring support member and said hinge support bracket between locked and unlocked positions, said lock including a finger that is positioned to engage an engagement feature of said hinge support bracket when said lock rotates to said locked position as said leaf swings toward said open position to hold said coil spring in a partially compressed pre-load condition and said pivot bush at a partially retracted position relative to said cam until said lock is released by contact between said cam and said pivot bush during a subsequent ...

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Номер записи: 91
25-08-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220268510A1
Автор: GU Yang-Yeol, Lee Jaejin, LEE Jeonghyun, PARK Chanbin
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator with an enhanced door includes a main body including a storeroom, first and second doors pivotally coupled to the main body to open or close the storeroom and a pivot bar pivotally installed at the first door. The pivot bar is movable between a first position between the first and second doors and a second position pivoted toward the first door to prevent cold air leaks from the storeroom. A locking device separably locks the pivot bar to the first door when the pivot bar is in the second position. 1a main body including a storeroom;first and second doors coupled to the main body to open or close the storeroom;a pivot bar coupled to the first door, and movable between a first position between the first and second doors and a second position adjacent the first door, to reduce cold air leaks from the storeroom; anda lock configured to lock the pivot bar in the second position when the pivot bar is in the second position.. A refrigerator comprising: This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/876,685, filed on May 18, 2020 which is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2019-0058414, filed on May 17, 2019, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The disclosure relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator with an enhanced door.Refrigerators are home appliances having a main body with storerooms and a cold air supply system for supplying cold air into the storerooms, to keep food and groceries fresh. The storerooms include a fridge maintained at temperatures of about 0 to 5 degrees Celsius for keeping foods cool, and freezer maintained at temperatures of about 0 to −30 degrees in Celsius for keeping foods frozen.The storeroom commonly has an open front through which to take out or receive food, and the open front is opened or closed by a door.Refrigerators may ...

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Номер записи: 92
25-04-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190120542A1
Автор: KIM Jaeyoung, Yu Seonil
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises an opening unit configured such that, when a second door rotates in order to open a second storing chamber, the second door is separated from a first door. The opening unit comprises: a latch hook provided on the second door so as to be selectively inserted into a latch slot formed on the front surface of the first door; a pressing portion provided on a door handle provided on the front surface of the second door, the pressing portion comprising a guide protrusion having a sloping surface formed on one side thereof; and a link portion having a contact portion formed on one end thereof so as to contact the sloping surface and to move upward/downward along the sloping surface, the other end of the link portion contacting the latch hook. When the pressing portion is pressed, the contact portion moves upward along the sloping surface, and the other end of the link portion pushes the latch hook upward together with the contact portion such that the latch hook is separated from the latch slot. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet in which a first storage compartment is formed;a first door rotatably connected to a front surface of the cabinet to selectively open or close the first storage compartment and including a latch slot formed in an edge of one side thereof;a storage device formed on a rear surface of the first door to form a second storage compartment;a second door rotatably connected to a front surface of the first door to selectively open or close the second storage compartment;a door handle formed on a front surface of the second door; andan opening unit configured to separate the second door from the first door when the second door rotates in order to open the second storage compartment,wherein the opening unit includes:a latch hook provided on the second door to be selectively inserted into the latch slot;a pressing portion provided on the door handle and including a guide ...

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Номер записи: 93
16-04-2020 дата публикации

APPLIANCE LOCK WITH REPELLING MAGNETIC SENSING SWITCH ACTUATION IN A HYDROPHOBIC ENCLOSURE

Номер: US20200115923A1
Автор: DeYoung Roger, Lin I-Chiang
Принадлежит: HTI Technology and Industries, Inc.

Provided is a locking mechanism for a consumer appliance comprising a lid or door position sensing feature incorporating two magnets in a repelling relationship. One magnet is incorporated into a lid pawl and the other magnet is incorporated into a switch actuating component inside of the locking mechanism such that their like poles are facing each other to repel each other when the pawl is moved into the actuation zone of the locking mechanism. By nature, magnets tend to seek attraction alignment, therefore a repelling alignment is contrary to the natural tendency of magnets. Structural rigidity is required in the locking mechanism to hold the magnets in the repelling state. Consequently, it is not easy or intuitive for a user to defeat this sensing method with another magnet. 1. An appliance lock comprising:a lid pawl as a latch for a lid of an appliance, for restricting movement of the lid of the appliance, wherein the lid pawl receives and retains a lid pawl repelling magnet;a sliding switch actuator configured for sliding back and forth in a reciprocal motion, wherein the sliding switch actuator receives and retains a switch actuator repelling magnet, such that the lid pawl repelling magnet and the switch actuator repelling magnet are configured with like poles in a facing relationship to repel each other when the lid pawl is moved into an actuation zone; anda lid switch including a lid switch button, wherein magnetic repulsion from the two like poles of the respective switch actuator repelling magnet and the lid pawl repelling magnet facing each other moves the sliding switch actuator into an actuation position with the lid switch button, thus completing the circuit for appliance operation, thereby allowing the appliance to operate.2. The appliance lock of claim 1 , further comprising a circuit board assembly upon which the lid switch is mounted and within which the sliding switch actuator is configured for sliding back and forth in a reciprocal motion.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 94
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Damping unit and home appliance with the damping unit

Номер: US20200115945A1
Автор: Alfred Raab, Ali Akça, Aydin Sahin, Christian Baumann, Ercan Engin, Muharrem Uemit Caglin
Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A damping unit for damping a movable element of a home appliance has at least two dampers positioned in a housing. The dampers are positioned side-by-side to guarantee a defined series of damping an energy of the movable element. There is also described a home appliance having the novel damping unit.

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Номер записи: 95
16-04-2020 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A PART BEING RELEASABLY ATTACHED

Номер: US20200116419A1
Автор: CAGLIN MUHARREM UEMIT, ILMAN ERCAN, UYSAL OEZGUER
Принадлежит:

A household appliance contains a part that is releasably attached onto to the household appliance through a snap-fit connection. The part is provided with two or more engagement sites including a first engagement site and a second engagement site distributed around an axis along a direction to be followed at a process for releasably securing of the part. Each of the first engagement site and the second engagement site has a different respective orthogonal projection on the axis. 1. A household appliance , comprising:a part being releasably attached onto the household appliance through a snap-fit connection, said part having at least two engagement sites including a first engagement site and a second engagement site distributed around an axis of said part along a direction to be followed at a process for releasably securing of said part, each of said first engagement site and said second engagement site having a different respective orthogonal projection on the axis.2. The household appliance according to the claim 1 , wherein said different respective orthogonal projections are radially distributed on the axis.3. The household appliance according to claim 1 ,further comprising a female snap-fit connector having respective counterparts including a first counterpart and a second counterpart; andwherein said part includes a male snap-fit connector provided with said first engagement site and said second engagement site, said male snap-fit connector is adapted to engage with said female snap-fit connector where said first counterpart and said second counterpart respectively engage said first engagement site and said second engagement site for forming the releasably securing.4. The household appliance according to claim 3 , wherein said male snap-fit connector is attached to said part at a first end of said male snap-fit connector thereof claim 3 , such that another end of said male snap-fit connector distal to said first end remains as a free-end.5. The household ...

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Номер записи: 96
27-05-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210156187A1
Автор: EOM Tae-In, Jeong Young Kyun, PARK Chan Young, PARK Hyun Uk
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator and a method for controlling the same are disclosed, which may automatically open or close a door and a method for controlling the same. The refrigerator may automatically open or close door(s) of the refrigerator by controlling a motor. After lapse of a predetermined time after the door of the refrigerator has been closed, the refrigerator operates a motor with an output used when the door is not opened, such that the refrigerator may remove noise while simultaneously maintaining a constant door opening time when the door is opened. In addition, when the door opening signal time is detected, the refrigerator may immediately opens the door. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body;a door rotatably coupled to the main body with respect to a hinge shaft;a door operation device configured to open the door;a door sensor configured to detect whether the door is opened or closed; anda controller configured to control the door operation device, a pressure device configured to press the main body so as to open the door; and', 'a drive device including a power generation device configured to generate power, and a power transmission device configured to transmit the power to the pressure device and the hinge shaft,, 'wherein the door operation device includes operate the power generation device with a first output value to open the door based on a door opening signal transmitted from the door sensor , and', 'operate the power generation device with a second output value smaller than the first output value, when a first time elapses after the door is closed., 'wherein the controller configured to2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the controller further configured to stop operation of the power generation device when the operation time of the power generation device operating with the second output value passes a second time.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second time is longer than the first time.4. The refrigerator ...

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Номер записи: 97
27-05-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210156606A1
Автор: Choi Jae Young, JUNG Sang Gyu, Kim Byoung Mok, LEE Jeong Hyun, SEO Yong Bum
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator in which the structure of a door is improved. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, a door rotatably coupled to the main body to open or close the storage compartment and having a door frame, a coupling member coupled to the door frame, and a door handle coupled with the coupling member in a sliding manner. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having a storage compartment;a door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment, and having a door frame;a coupling member coupled to the door frame; anda door handle coupled with the coupling member in a sliding manner.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein in order to be coupled with the coupling member claim 1 , the door frame comprises a coupling hole having a first coupling hole provided at a front surface of the door frame and a second coupling hole extended from the first coupling hole and larger than the first coupling hole.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the coupling member is coupled to the coupling hole in a sliding manner and comprises a first coupling portion coupled to the first coupling hole and a second coupling portion provided at an upper side of the first coupling portion and coupled to the second coupling hole.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the coupling member further comprises a supporting portion coupled to a rear surface of the door frame claim 3 , and a frame engaging portion extended forward from the supporting portion and disposed at the front surface of the frame so that the coupling member is coupled to the door frame.3. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the supporting portion is provided to prevent the coupling member from being detached from the coupling hole claim 4 , and the frame engaging portion is provided to prevent the first coupling portion from being detached from the coupling hole.6. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein a width of the frame engaging portion is ...

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Номер записи: 98
02-05-2019 дата публикации

INTEGRATED DOOR RAILS FOR DOOR CASES

Номер: US20190125103A1
Автор: CHIKKAKALBALU Chandrashekhara, KUNCHALA Vinod
Принадлежит: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC

A refrigerated enclosure system includes an enclosure with an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion. A top rail is attached to the top portion and includes an upper hinge mount. A bottom rail is attached to the bottom portion and includes a lower hinge mount. A central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure. The refrigerated enclosure system also includes a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region and a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region. The first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure. 1. A refrigerated enclosure system comprising:an enclosure comprising an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion;a top rail attached to the top portion, wherein the top rail comprises a first mounting face and an upper hinge mount;a bottom rail attached to the bottom portion, wherein the bottom rail comprises a second mounting face and a lower hinge mount;wherein a central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure;a bracket secured to the back side of the top rail; anda lighting system secured to the bracket.2. The refrigerated enclosure system of claim 1 , comprising:a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region;a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region; andwherein the first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure.3. The refrigerated enclosure system of ...

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Номер записи: 99
10-05-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180128537A1
Автор: CHANG Jinho, KIM Dongjeong, LEE Ayeong, LEE Jungjae, Shin Jaehoon
Принадлежит:

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator including a cabinet in which a storage compartment is formed; a refrigerator door for opening and closing the storage compartment; a door opening device having a push rod which may move from an initial position to a door opening position for opening the refrigerator door and a motor for providing power to the push rod; and a controller controlling the motor, wherein the controller controls the push rod to move to the door opening position while in close contact with the cabinet or the refrigerator door in order to open the refrigerator door, and controls voltage supply to the motor so that a time period when the push rod is moved to the door opening position is maintained for a certain time. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet in which a storage compartment is formed;a refrigerator door for opening and closing the storage compartment;a door opening device having a push rod which may move from an initial position to a door opening position for opening the refrigerator door and a motor for providing power to the push rod; anda controller controlling the motor.wherein the controller controls the push rod to move to the door opening position while in close contact with the cabinet or the refrigerator door in order to open the refrigerator door, and controls voltage supply to the motor so that a time period in which the push rod is moved to the door opening position is maintained for a certain time.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the push rod includes an arc-shaped rack gear which may receive the power of the motor.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the controller supplies a voltage to the motor so that the motor is rotated in a first direction in order to the move the push rod from the initial position to the door opening position.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the controller controls the motor so that a rotational speed of the ...

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Номер записи: 100