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21-07-2017 дата публикации

Аппарат с охлаждением гранулированного льда

Номер: RU0000172766U1
Автор: Александр Александрович Храпов, Владимир Иванович Полтавцев, Николай Алексеевич Кучер
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Кемеровский государственный сельскохозяйственный институт"

Аппарат относится к области техники получения гранулированного льда, который может быть использован в различных отраслях промышленности: химической, пищевой, энергетической, но предпочтительным является применение аппарата при строительстве крупных ледовых сооружений.Задачей выполнения данного аппарата является охлаждение замороженных гранул до температуры, близкой на 0,5-1°С к температуре псевдоожижающего воздуха.Аппарат с охлаждением гранулированного льда содержит раскалыватели, штуцеры подачи воздуха и воды, желоб разгрузки гранул, причем центральная секция аппарата ограничена перегородками с окнами и регулируемой по высоте подвижной заслонкой, а остальные секции перегородками со скосами и проемами верхних кромок, над которыми расположены штуцеры подачи воды. Ц 172766 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) (11) Заре ва га а (13) 5% < < $ $ ох хх (51) МПК ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ Е25С 1/00 (2006.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017110138, 27.03.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 27.03.2017 Дата регистрации: 21.07.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 27.03.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 21.07.2017 Бюл. № 21 Адрес для переписки: 650056, г. Кемерово, ул. Марковцева, 5, ФГБОУ ВО Кемеровский ГСХИ (72) Автор(ы): Полтавцев Владимир Иванович (КО), Храпов Александр Александрович (КО), Кучер Николай Алексеевич (КО) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Кемеровский государственный сельскохозяйственный институт" (КП) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: № 0151813 01, 20.04.2015. ЗО 1652575 А1,,30.05.1991. \О 1999034693 АТ, 15.07.1999. 9$ 3427816 АЛ, 18.02.1969. (54) АППАРАТ С ОХЛАЖДЕНИЕМ ГРАНУЛИРОВАННОГО ЛЬДА (57) Реферат: Аппарат относится к области техники получения гранулированного льда, который может быть использован в различных отраслях промышленности: химической, пищевой, энергетической, но предпочтительным ...

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Номер записи: 1
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator having ice making device

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

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

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Номер записи: 2
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Twist tray ice maker system

Номер: US20120023996A1
Автор: Alan Joseph Mitchell, Carlos A. Herrera, Yogesh Kumar Allimalli
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Techniques for use in ice maker systems are disclosed. In one example, an ice tray apparatus includes an ice mold body formed substantially of a metal material, and a holder for holding the ice mold body, the holder including a rotation-stopping feature formed thereon. The ice tray assembly may be used in an ice maker system mounted in a storage compartment of a refrigerator appliance.

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Номер записи: 3
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for purifying water

Номер: US20120036883A1
Автор: Kwang-Ha Suh, Kyung-Han Jeong
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An apparatus for purifying water comprises: an ice making unit configured to make introduced water into ice cubes, and to store the ice cubes; a cold water unit configured to generate cold water by receiving the ice cubes made by the ice making unit; and a cooling unit configured to supply cold air to the ice making unit. Firstly, since cold water is generated by using ice cubes made by the ice making unit, may be solved the conventional problem that the ice cubes cling to each other due to contact with the cold water. Secondly, the ice making unit, the cold water unit, etc. may be installed so as to be stacked with each other in upper and lower directions, the apparatus for purifying water may have a slim configuration.

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Номер записи: 4
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Ice and chilled water producing and dispensing machine

Номер: US20120186276A1
Автор: Kerry R. Seymour
Принадлежит: Kooler Ice Inc

An ice producing and dispensing machine for delivering ice on demand to a consumer with a housing containing an ice maker having a discharge outlet for discharging ice. An ice bin is disposed below the ice maker having an open top for receiving ice from the ice maker and a bottom opening for discharging ice therefrom; a substantially vertical tube in communication with the bottom opening for receiving discharged ice with an auger or the like in the tube for driving the ice directly vertically in the tube; and a discharge opening in communication with the tube for conveying the ice to the discharge outlet either in a bag or as free ice cubes. Melted water and ice chips from the ice production are recycled and used to cool the water that is fed to the ice maker.

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Номер записи: 5
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Ice making apparatus and refrigerator having the same

Номер: US20120279240A1
Автор: Do Hyung Kim, Jin Jeong, Qasim Sarwar KHAN, Sang Hyun Park, Seung Ah Joo, Sung Yoon YONG
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed is an ice making apparatus and a refrigerator having the same. The refrigerator includes an ice making tray in which ice cubes are made, an ejector to discharge the ice cubes from the ice making tray, an ice bin to store the ice cubes discharged by the ejector, an auger to move the ice cubes in the ice bin, a first drive unit to provide the ejector with rotational force, a second drive unit to provide the auger with rotational force, an emitter to output optical signals so as to sense whether or not the ice cubes in the ice bin are at a full ice level, and a receiver to receive the optical signals output from the emitter, wherein any one of the emitter and the receiver is installed at the first drive unit, and the other one is installed at the second drive unit.

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Номер записи: 6
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Ice maker, refrigerator having the same, and method for supplying ice thereof

Номер: US20120318003A1
Автор: Bongjin Kim, Seongjae KIM
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are an ice maker, a refrigerator having the ice maker, and a method for supplying ice of the refrigerator. When the ice making container is rotated, ice of the ice making container freefalls to be released, thus reducing the size of the ice maker and making a refrigerator slimmer. Also, since a partition wall is not provided on an inner circumferential surface of the ice making container, the roughness of the inner circumferential surface of the ice making container can be enhanced, and accordingly, heat can be evenly transferred from an ice releasing heater to reduce a generation amount of residual water. In addition, since ice can be released without using the ice releasing heater, power consumption can be reduced and residual water which can be generated in case of using the heater can be further reduced.

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Номер записи: 7
28-03-2013 дата публикации

ICE MAKING METHOD

Номер: US20130074521A1
Автор: Dan Chul-Sun, Joung Jin-Kyu, Kim You-Shin
Принадлежит:

There is provided an ice making method capable of forming ice to an intended level although a sensing unit configured to sense whether or not a formation of ice has reached the intended level malfunctions. The ice making method includes: an ice making initiation step S of forming ice by an ice formation unit; an ice release time determining step S of determining a point in time at which ice is to be released in consideration of a signal from a detection unit for detecting whether the formation of ice has reached an intended level and an ice making lapse time which has lapsed after the formation of ice was initiated by the ice formation unit; and an ice releasing step S of releasing the formed ice when a point in time at which ice is to be released is determined in the ice releasing time determining step. 1. An ice making method comprising:an ice making initiation operation of forming ice by an ice formation unit;an ice release time determining operation of determining a point in time at which ice is to be released in consideration of a signal from a detection unit for detecting whether the formation of ice has reached an intended level and an ice making lapse time which has lapsed after the formation of ice was initiated by the ice formation unit; andan ice releasing operation of releasing the formed ice when a point in time at which ice is to be released is determined in the ice releasing time determining operation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the ice release time determining operation claim 1 , when the ice making lapse time is equal to a pre-set maximum ice making time claim 1 , it is determined as an ice releasing time although it is not determined that the formation of ice has reached the intended level by the detection unit.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the ice release time determining operation claim 1 , although the ice making lapse time is less than a pre-set minimum ice making time claim 1 , when it is determined that ...

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Номер записи: 8
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Ice making method

Номер: US20130074527A1
Автор: Chul-Sun Dan, Jin-Kyu Joung, You-Shin Kim
Принадлежит: Woongjin Coway Co Ltd

There is provided an ice making method capable of reducing the required number of gyrations of a gyration member used for making ice to have a high level of transparency and determining a point in time at which ice is to be released. The ice making method for making highly transparent ice by revolving a gyration member provided in a tray member in which water is put such that a plurality of dipping members, on which ice is generated or from which generated ice is released, are immersed, wherein a method for driving the gyration member in making ice to be supplied to a user and a method for driving the gyration member in making ice to be used for generating cold water are different in order to reduce the number of gyrations of the gyration member.

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Номер записи: 9
30-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130133352A1
Автор: AN Jae Koog, Jeon Hae Ryong, Park Sang Min
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator having a water storage vessel detachably mounted thereto so that water is supplied to an ice making apparatus or a dispenser, in which includes a bracket unit installed at a rear surface of a door, a water storage vessel detachable to the bracket unit, a pump to pump the water in the water storage vessel, a second passage configured to supply the water in the water storage vessel to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser, and a valve installed at a diverging point of the second passage, in which the water storage vessel includes a body having a storage space and a first passage, at least one portion of which is fixedly installed to intake the water stored in the storage space to supply the ice making apparatus and the dispenser if the water storage vessel is mounted to the bracket unit. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment having a front surface available to be open at an inside the body;a door rotatably installed at the body to open/close the open front surface of the storage compartment;an ice making apparatus provided at an inside the body and generates ice;a dispenser configured to discharge water and ice to an outside the body; anda water supplying apparatus configured to supply water to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser,wherein the water supplying apparatus, comprises:a water storage vessel provided with a body having a storage space formed at an inside thereof and with a first passage capable of intaking the water stored at the storage space,a bracket unit installed on a rear surface of the door and having the water storage vessel mounted thereto,a second passage connected to the first passage and capable of supplying the water in the water storage vessel to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser,a valve installed at an intersection of the second passage and configured to change a passage, anda pump configured to pump the water in the water storage vessel for the water to flow to the second passage, ...

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Номер записи: 10
30-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130133354A1
Автор: Park Sang Min
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a water storage vessel configured to be mounted to the door of the refrigerator, a supply passage configured to connect the storage space of the water storage vessel to an ice making apparatus and dispenser to supply the water in the water storage vessel to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser, a valve installed at an intersection of the supply passage and configured to perform a passage conversion, and a pump configured to pump the water in the water storage vessel so that the water flows to the supply passage, wherein the water storage vessel is provided with a water storage vessel lever capable of changing the position of at least one portion of the supply passage so that the at least one portion of the supply passage is connected to/disconnected from a remaining portion of the supply passage. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment having a front surface available to be open at an inside the body;a door rotatably installed at the body to open/close the open front surface of the storage compartment;an ice making apparatus provided at an inside the body to generate ice;a dispenser configured to discharge water and ice to an outside the body; anda water supplying apparatus configured to supply water to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser, a water storage vessel provided with a body having a storage space formed at an inside thereof and provided with a first passage capable of intaking the water stored at the storage space;', 'a bracket unit installed on a rear surface of the door and having the water storage vessel mounted thereto;', 'a second passage connected to the first passage and capable of supplying the water in the water storage vessel to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser;', 'a valve installed at an intersection of the second passage and configured to change a passage; and', 'a pump configured to pump the water in the water storage vessel so that the water flows to the second passage,', ' ...

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Номер записи: 11
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130133355A1
Автор: Dong Jo Shin, Hae Ryong Jeon, Jae Koog An, Sang Min Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator having a water storage vessel detachably mounted thereto, in which a supply passage configured to connect the water storage vessel, the ice making apparatus and the dispenser to supply the water in the water storage vessel to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser sage, a first check valve and a second check valve installed at a front position and a rear position of the one point of a first sub passage, to prevent water flowing backward to the water storage vessel, a third check valve and a fourth check valve installed at a front position and a rear position of the one point of a second sub passage, to prevent water flowing backward to the water storage vessel, and a pump installed at the third sub passage and configured to rotate the clockwise direction and the counter clockwise direction.

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Номер записи: 12
13-06-2013 дата публикации

CLEAR ICE MAKING MACHINE

Номер: US20130145777A1
Автор: Nelson William G.
Принадлежит:

An ice making machine includes a heat pipe that extends between a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment. The heat pipe has a first end in the freezer compartment and a second end in the refrigerator compartment. A heat exchanger is located in the freezer compartment and is in contact with the first end of the heat pipe. A heat block is located in the refrigerator compartment and is in contact with the second end of the heat pipe. A removable ice cube tray is mounted on the heat block with a surface in contact with the heat block such that when the removable ice cube tray is filled with water, ice forms from the surface of the removable ice cube tray in contact with the block. 1. An ice making machine comprising:a heat pipe that extends between a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment and has a first end in the freezer compartment and a second end in the refrigerator compartment;a heat exchanger located in the freezer compartment and in contact with the first end of the heat pipe;a heat block located in the refrigerator compartment and in contact with the second end of the heat pipe; andan ice cube tray mounted on the heat block with a surface in contact with the heat block such that when the ice cube tray is filled with water, ice forms from the surface of the ice cube tray in contact with the heat block.2. The ice making machine of claim 1 , wherein the heat pipe contains a refrigerant.3. The ice making machine of claim 1 , wherein the heat block comprises a solid material with a thermal conductivity of at least 0.01 cal/s*cm*C°.4. The ice making machine of claim 1 , wherein the heat block is insulated everywhere except for a surface which is in contact with the ice cube tray.5. The ice making machine of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger comprises fins comprised of a solid material with a thermal conductivity of at least 0.01 cal/s*cm*C°.6. The ice making machine of claim 1 , wherein water that freezes last forms a piece of ice ...

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Номер записи: 13
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Refrigeration Systems Having Prescriptive Refrigerant Flow Control

Номер: US20130152610A1
Автор: Billman Gregory M., Leaver Daniel C.
Принадлежит: IMI CORNELIUS INC.

A refrigeration system for a frozen product dispenser is controlled to have a variable cooling capacity that is determined by variable cooling load demands of the dispenser. This is accomplished, in part, by providing the refrigeration system with a variable speed compressor and one or more adjustable expansion valves for metering refrigerant to associated evaporators that are heat exchange coupled to associated freeze barrels of the dispenser, and by controlling the metering setting of the expansion valves and the speed of operation of the compressor in accordance with the cooling load demands of the dispenser. The arrangement provides for efficient operation of the refrigeration system from an energy standpoint and for a reduction in on/off cycling of the system. 1. A refrigeration system comprising:an evaporator for exchanging heat;a load to be chilled to within a selected temperature range, the load placing a variable heat load on the refrigeration system;an adjustable expansion valve for metering a refrigerant to said evaporator at a selected flow rate;a variable speed compressor for delivering refrigerant to said expansion valve at selected flow rates determined by the speed of operation of said compressor, the refrigerant being metered by said expansion valve to said evaporator to cool said evaporator to chill the load;a sensor for sensing the variable heat load placed on the refrigeration system by the load;a microprocessor electrically coupled to the expansion valve, the variable speed compressor, and the sensor,wherein the microprocessor determines a chilling requirement of the load based on a signal from the sensor; andwherein the microprocessor controls a speed of the variable speed compressor, and an expansion of the expansion valve, to deliver a sufficient amount of a refrigerant to the evaporator to satisfy the chilling requirement.2. The refrigeration system of claim 1 , wherein the chilling requirement is measured in BTUs.3. The refrigeration system ...

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Номер записи: 14
04-07-2013 дата публикации

POSITIVE AIR PRESSURE ICE MAKING AND DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130167573A1
Автор: Almblad Robert, Clickner Susan
Принадлежит:

An aseptic ice making system includes an ice making system to receive water from a water supply. The ice making system includes an ice producing subsystem to produce ice and a positive air pressure subsystem to maintain a positive air pressure environment within the ice making system. 1. An ice making system , comprising:an ice making zone for creating ice;a mechanical zone for housing mechanical devices used in making ice; anda sealed condenser unit;said sealed condenser unit including a fan, a condenser motor to operate the fan, and a condenser;said condenser being cooled by air blown by said fan;said sealed condenser unit being sealed with respect to said ice making zone and said mechanical zone;said sealed condenser unit having a first opening, exterior of said mechanical zone, to enable the operated fan to draw ambient air;said sealed condenser unit having a second opening, exterior of said mechanical zone, to expel the air blown by the operated fan.2. The ice making system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said sealed condenser unit is hermetically sealed with respect to said ice making zone and said mechanical zone.3. The ice making system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said sealed condenser unit is located within said mechanical zone.4. The ice making system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said sealed condenser unit is attached to the ice making system and located outside said mechanical zone. The present application claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/527,526, filed on Aug. 25, 2011. The entire content of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/527,526, filed on Aug. 25, 2011, is hereby incorporated by reference.The present application claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/540,663, filed on Sep. 29, 2011. The entire content of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/540,663, filed on Sep. 29, 2011, is hereby incorporated by ...

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Номер записи: 15
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

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

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

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Номер записи: 16
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130167576A1
Автор: Joung Ilwook, KIM Sungkyoung, KIM Yonghyun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator has a refrigerator body including a storage chamber to store foods, a door configured to open or close the storage chamber, an ice maker mounted on the door and an ice maker cover to at least partially cover the ice maker, the ice maker cover including a cool air inlet port for introducing cool air at an upper portion thereof. The ice maker includes a first guide coupled to a lower portion of the ice maker to guide cool air to pass through the lower portion of the ice maker and a second guide provided at an upper side of the ice maker to guide cool air introduced through the cool air inlet port to be branched off and flowed into the upper and lower portions of the ice maker. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a refrigerator body including a storage chamber to store foods;a door configured to open or close the storage chamber;an ice maker mounted on the door; andan ice maker cover to at least partially cover the ice maker, the ice maker cover including a cool air inlet port for introducing cool air at an upper portion thereof, a first guide coupled to a lower portion of the ice maker to guide cool air to pass the lower portion of the ice maker; and', 'a second guide provided at an upper side of the ice maker to guide cool air introduced through the cool air inlet port to be branched off and flowed into the upper and lower portions of the ice maker., 'wherein the ice maker includes2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker includes a side wall that is provided separate from an inner wall of the door such that an upper cool air passage is formed between the side wall and the inner wall.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the first guide includes a body provided separate from a lower side of the ice maker to form a lower cool air passage between a bottom surface of the ice maker and the body.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the body includes a spacer protruded from an inner surface thereof.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 17
11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ICEMAKER FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130174587A1
Автор: Lee Jung Owan
Принадлежит: Daewoo Electronics Corporation

The present invention relates to a method of controlling an icemaker for a refrigerator, and more particularly to a method of controlling an icemaker for a refrigerator which can automatically determine a water shortage situation during water supplying, ice making, and ice separating processes of the icemaker, can prevent production of imperfect ice pieces, and can solve an ice separating defect, thereby smoothly performing an operation of the icemaker. 1. A method of controlling an icemaker for a refrigerator , comprising the steps of:(I) supply water;(II) determining whether water has been supplied in a predetermined time; and(III) determining again whether supply of water has failed in a row by a flow amount sensor,{'b': '11', 'wherein if it is determined in the step (II) that water has not been supplied, the step returns to the step (I), and if it is determined in the step () that water has been supplied, the step proceeds to the step (III), and'}wherein if it is determined in the step (III) that water supply has failed in a row, the mode of the icemaker is converted to a preserving mode, and if it is determined that water supply has not failed in a row, the step proceeds to the step (I).2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of: after the step (III) claim 1 , (IV) comparing an exterior temperature of the refrigerator with a reference value for determination.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein if it is determined that the exterior temperature of the refrigerator is lower than a reference value claim 2 , the step (IV) proceeds to the step (V) of determining a lapse time in the preserving mode claim 2 , and if the exterior air of the refrigerator exceeds the reference value claim 2 , the step (IV) proceeds to the step (VI) of determining whether defrosting of the refrigerator is completed.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step (V) returns to the step (I) if the lapse time in the preserving time exceeds a reference time claim 3 , and is repeated ...

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Номер записи: 18
11-07-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130174596A1
Автор: JEONG Jin, JOO Seung Ah, Khan Qasim, Kim Do Hyung, Lee Sang Hoon, PARK Sang Hyun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A structure of an ice making compartment of a refrigerator capable of enlarging the volume of a storage compartment by reducing a width of an ice making compartment, and capable of easily discharging the whole ice separately from pieces of ice, the refrigerator including an opening/closing member configured to open and close a portion of a discharge hole and having a cover portion to prevent the whole ice from being discharged in a state that the portion of the discharge hole is closed, the refrigerator including an opening/closing member integrally formed with a fixed blade configured to crush ice in cooperation with a rotary blade. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an ice maker configured to generate ice;an ice bucket comprising an ice storage space configured to store the ice being generated from the ice maker, and an ice crushing space formed at a front of the ice storage space, the ice crushing space provided with a lower portion having a discharge hole;an auger configured to deliver the ice stored in the ice storage space to the ice crushing space;at least one rotary blade coupled to the auger so as to rotate together with the auger;at least one fixed blade configured to crush ice in cooperation with the at least one rotary blade; andan opening/closing member configured to rotate on a hinge shaft, and configured to close a portion of the discharge hole to discharge ice being crushed or open the discharge hole to discharge uncrushed ice,wherein the opening/closing member comprises a cover portion protruding from one end of the opening/closing member to prevent the uncrushed ice from being discharged through the discharge hole in a state that the opening/closing member closes the portion of the discharge hole.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cover portion is located at a region between the ice storage space and a fixed blade claim 1 , disposed at a nearest position to the ice storage space claim 1 , among the at least one fixed blade.3. The refrigerator ...

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Номер записи: 19
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Ice floater for facilitating ice-freezing on water surface

Номер: US20130186127A1
Автор: Hi-Ryong Byun
Принадлежит: lndustry University Cooperation Foundation of Pukyong National University

Disclosed is an ice floater for facilitating ice freezing on the water surface. More specifically, disclosed is an ice floater for facilitating ice freezing on the water surface made of a naturally degradable resin that prevents mixing and convection of seawater cooled on the surface with not-cooled water, when floating on the water surface and thereby facilitates formation of ice on the seawater surface. Once ice sheets are formed, fallen snow particles and water particles broken by waves are accumulated as ice on the water surface and thus naturally continue to growth.

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Номер записи: 20
08-08-2013 дата публикации

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130199214A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A method of supplying ice from a refrigerator comprising:a. providing a cabinet having an interior space with an opening along a front side;b. partitioning an upper portion of the interior space from the remaining interior space below;c. sub-partitioning the upper portion of the interior space into a fresh food compartment and an ice compartment, each of the fresh food compartment and ice compartment having openings facing the front side of the cabinet;d. covering the fresh food compartment and ice compartment with the same door when the door is in a closed position but providing access to the both the fresh food compartment and the ice compartment when the door is in an open position;e. placing an ice maker in the ice compartment; andf. covering and uncovering the opening to the ice compartment with a cover on a removable ice bin that fits within the ice compartment.2. The method of wherein the sub-partitioning is with a formed liner that fits within the upper portion of the interior space.3. The method of wherein the formed liner has an exterior claim 2 , an interior claim 2 , back ...

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Номер записи: 21
08-08-2013 дата публикации

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130199233A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator made by the process of:a. providing a cabinet having an interior space defined by top, bottom, left side, right side, and back walls;b. molding a plastic sheet material into generally a box shape having top, bottom, left side, right side and back walls with an open front while applying heat in a vacuum box;c. moving a three dimensional plug relative to a the sheet to deform the sheet and create an indented notch across a corner of the box shape from the back to near the open front of the box shape;d. removing the plug;e. cooling the sheet;f. punching out an aperture at the front of the box shape in alignment with the notch;g. fitting the molded liner into an upper portion of the interior space of the cabinet;h. inserting a sleeve through the punched out opening and along the notch;i. foaming the sleeve in place.2. The refrigerator of further comprising punching out a second aperture in the liner along the notch for an air vent between the ice compartment and the fresh food compartment.3. The refrigerator of further comprising foaming in place wiring between the sleeve and ...

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Номер записи: 22
15-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130205817A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
Принадлежит:

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a. a refrigerator cabinet;b. a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet;c. a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet;d. an ice compartment disposed within and at an upper corner of the cabinet;e. an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control temperature in the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment;f. an ice compartment temperature sensor associated with the ice compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;g. a fresh food compartment temperature sensor associated with the fresh food compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;h. a freezer compartment temperature sensor associated with the freezer compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control systemi. an ambient temperature sensor electrically connected to the electronic control systemj. wherein the electronic control system includes a microprocessor which calculates a temperature value for each of the fresh food compartment, the freezer ...

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Номер записи: 23
12-09-2013 дата публикации

NOVEL ICE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING ICE

Номер: US20130232992A1
Автор: Bisceglie Hana
Принадлежит:

A novel ice for beverages and methods of manufacturing thereof. The novel ice includes liquid and solid contents frozen together to provide ice with a cooling, flavor, and visual appeal effects. The ice may also be manufactured to be cooperatively used with water bottles and sports bottles that have limited-diameter openings. 1. A novel ice for beverages comprising:(a) A liquid frozen into an individual ice piece inside an ice-forming compartment of a form for manufacturing ice, said ice-forming compartment having a shape; and(b) At least one solid content embedded in the liquid frozen into the individual ice piece.2. The novel ice of claim 1 , wherein the at least one solid content is fully embedded within the individual ice piece.3. The novel ice of claim 1 , wherein the liquid is water.4. The novel ice of claim 1 , wherein the at least one solid content is whole berries.5. The novel ice of claim 1 , wherein the liquid comprises at least one of water claim 1 , fruit juice claim 1 , alcoholic beverage claim 1 , non-alcoholic beverage claim 1 , carbonated beverage claim 1 , milk claim 1 , wine claim 1 , hot sauce claim 1 , Worcestershire sauce claim 1 , Tabasco sauce claim 1 , vanilla extract claim 1 , honey claim 1 , syrup or combination thereof.6. The novel ice of claim 1 , wherein the at least one solid content is selected from the group consisting of berries claim 1 , fruits claim 1 , vegetables claim 1 , roots claim 1 , dry vegetables claim 1 , dry fruits claim 1 , marshmallows claim 1 , candies claim 1 , chocolate claim 1 , coffee beans claim 1 , nuts claim 1 , leaves claim 1 , flowers claim 1 , seeds claim 1 , spices claim 1 , sweeteners claim 1 , herbs and combination thereof.7. The novel ice of claim 1 , further comprising an elongated holding element embedded into the individual ice piece.8. The novel ice of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the ice-forming compartment is selected from the group consisting of cube shapes claim 1 , oval shapes claim 1 , chunk ...

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Номер записи: 24
12-09-2013 дата публикации

DRIVING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC ICE-MAKING MACHINE

Номер: US20130233010A1
Автор: CHOI Jae Hyeong
Принадлежит: SCD CO., LTD.

Provided is a driving device for an automatic ice-making machine, the driving device including: a cam gear that rotates a tray; and an operating lever that organically operates along a cam plane for an ice-cube quantity detecting arm formed at the cam gear and allows the ice-cube quantity detecting arm to rotate downward into an ice-cube storage bin, wherein a cam groove for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm is formed in the cam plane for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm of the cam gear and allows the operating level to descend so that the ice-cube quantity detecting arm rotates downward into the ice-cube storage bin, and a protrusion is formed between the cam plane for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm and the cam groove for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm and allows the operating lever to ascend so that the ice-cube quantity detecting arm that rotates downward into the ice-cube storage bin rotates upward. 1. A driving device for an automatic ice-making machine , the driving device comprising:a cam gear that rotates a tray; andan operating lever that organically operates along a cam plane for an ice-cube quantity detecting arm formed at the cam gear, and allows the ice-cube quantity detecting arm to rotate downward into an ice-cube storage bin,wherein a cam groove for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm is formed in the cam plane for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm of the cam gear, and allows the operating level to descend so that the ice-cube quantity detecting arm rotates downward into the ice-cube storage bin, anda protrusion is formed between the cam plane for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm and the cam groove for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm, and allows the operating lever to ascend so that the ice-cube quantity detecting arm that rotates downward into the ice-cube storage bin rotates upward.2. The driving device of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is close to the cam groove for the ice-cube quantity detecting arm so that the ice-cube ...

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Номер записи: 25
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Vacuum insulated structure tubular cabinet construction

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

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

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Номер записи: 26
10-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

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

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

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Номер записи: 27
17-10-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC ICE VENDING STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130269383A1
Автор: Dwyer Ronald
Принадлежит:

An ice vending structure for making and dispensing ice has an ice maker couplable to a water source. An ice bin is positioned under the ice maker for receiving ice made by the ice maker. A substantially horizontal ice moving auger is positioned in the bottom of the ice bin for ejecting ice out an aperture substantially horizontally, to be received by an ice chute coupled to the aperture. The ice chute directs the ice in a downward and rearward direction into bags supplied by a bag holder assembly. 1. An ice vending structure for making and dispensing ice comprising:an insulated building having an interior and an exterior;a delivery port coupling the interior of the building to the exterior of the building;an ice maker positioned within the building and coupled to a water source;an ice bin positioned under the ice maker for receiving ice made by the ice maker, the ice bin having a bottom, a front end, a rearward end, and an aperture formed through the front end;a substantially horizontal ice moving auger positioned in the bottom of the ice bin for moving ice in the ice bin toward the front end and ejecting the ice out the aperture;an ice chute coupled to the aperture, and carried by the delivery port, the ice chute directing the ice ejected from the aperture from the interior of the building to the exterior of the building in a downward and rearward direction; anda bag holder assembly carried below ice chute structure for holding bags to receive the ice.2. An ice vending structure as claimed in further comprising:a second delivery port coupling the interior of the building to the exterior of the building, the second delivery port spaced less than five feet from the delivery port;a second ice maker positioned within the building adjacent the ice maker, and coupled to a water source;a second ice bin positioned under the second ice maker adjacent the ice maker, for receiving ice made by the second ice maker, the second ice bin having a bottom, a front end, a rearward ...

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Номер записи: 28
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Method for manufacturing ozone ice and apparatus for manufacturing ozone ice

Номер: US20130277202A1
Автор: Hajime Kuwabara, Junichi Okuyama, Kazuo Uematsu, Kouichiro Wazumi, Nobuhiko Kubota, Takahiro Matsuo, Yasunori Hamano, Yuka Yoshida
Принадлежит: IHI Corp

A method for manufacturing ozone ice that is improved for its storage stability is provided. In the method, ice 11 including oxygen gas g 2 as gas bubbles b is produced and the produced ice 11 is irradiated with ultraviolet radiation, then the oxygen gas g 2 in the ice 11 is ozonized to manufacture ozone ice 1.

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Номер записи: 29
21-11-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Номер: US20130305767A1
Автор: LEE Bok Dong, Lee Seung Mok, Park Sam Kyu
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A refrigerator door is provided. The refrigerator door has an outer case forming a shape of the refrigerator door, an inner case provided within the outer case to configure a backside of the refrigerator door wherein a space between the inner case and the outer case is charged with a foaming liquid, an ice making unit provided to one side of the inner case to make ice, a fixing unit provided to the space charged with the foaming liquid between the inner case and the outer case and fixing the ice making unit to the refrigerator door, and a dispenser provided to one side of the outer case to discharge the ice supplied by the ice making unit. 1. A refrigerator door , comprising:an outer case;an inner case coupled to the outer case;a foaming liquid injected into a space formed between the inner and outer cases;an ice making device positioned adjacent to the inner case;a fixing device fixing the ice making device to the inner case, the fixing device including a supporter fixed between the inner case and the outer case; anda water supply tube provided at a first side of the supporter to supply water to the ice making device.2. The refrigerator door of claim 1 , further comprising a dispenser provided at the outer case to discharge ice supplied by the ice making device.3. The refrigerator door of claim 1 , further comprising a supporter holder protruding from a first side of the supporter and connected to the ice making device by a fastener that penetrates the inner case.4. The refrigerator door of claim 3 , further comprising guide bracket provided at a second side of the supporter to guide a plurality of wires connected to the ice making device.5. The refrigerator door of claim 4 , wherein the guide bracket protrudes through an opening in the inner case to guide the plurality of wires to the ice making device.6. The refrigerator door of claim 3 , wherein the supporter holder comprises:a locking portion including a boss that receives the fastener; anda fixing portion that ...

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Номер записи: 30
21-11-2013 дата публикации

TOP COOLING MODULE FOR A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130305768A1
Автор: GREWAL Rameet Singh, Kuehl Steven J., LECLEAR DOUGLAS D., LITCH Andrew D., Westlake Lorraine J., Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a top wall. At least one door is coupled with the cabinet and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A removable cooling module is disposed on the top wall of the refrigerator. The removable cooling module includes a cooling unit and an ice maker. An ice dispenser is coupled with the refrigerator. A duct is in communication with the removable cooling module and is adapted to convey ice and cool air from the removable cooling module to the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having a top wall;at least one door coupled with the cabinet and moveable between an open position and a closed position;a removable cooling module disposed on the top wall of the refrigerator, the removable cooling module including a cooling unit and an ice maker;an ice dispenser coupled with the refrigerator; anda duct in communication with the removable cooling module and adapted to convey ice and cool air from the removable cooling module to the refrigerator.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the duct extends through the at least one door of the refrigerator.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the at least one door and the duct extends above the top wall of the refrigerator.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a gate disposed proximate the duct and removable cooling module and adapted to regulate ice flow from the ice maker of the removable cooling module to the duct.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator includes an inner liner and an outer wrapper claim 1 , and wherein a portion of the duct is disposed outside the refrigerator claim 1 , external to the outer wrapper.6. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the top cooling module includes an overhang that extends at least partially over the at least one door of the refrigerator and that is adapted to convey ice from the ice maker to the duct.7. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a door coupled ...

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Номер записи: 31
21-11-2013 дата публикации

TOP COOLING MODULE WITH ICE STORAGE AND DELIVERY

Номер: US20130305769A1
Автор: GREWAL Rameet Singh, Kuehl Steven J., LECLEAR DOUGLAS D., LITCH Andrew D., Westlake Lorraine J., Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A removable cooling module for a refrigerator includes a cooling unit positioned in a housing and removably coupled with a top wall of the refrigerator. An ice maker is coupled to the cooling unit. An ice bin is disposed in the housing and is adapted to receive and store ice from the ice maker. A duct is in communication with the cooling unit and is adapted to convey ice from the removable cooling module to an ice dispenser. 1. A removable cooling module for a refrigerator comprising:a cooling unit positioned in a housing and removably coupled with a top wall of the refrigerator;an ice maker coupled to the cooling unit;a module ice bin disposed in the housing and adapted to receive and store ice from the ice maker; anda duct in communication with the cooling unit and adapted to convey ice from the removable cooling module to an ice dispenser.2. The removable cooling module of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the duct extends through a door of the refrigerator.3. The removable cooling module of claim 2 , wherein the refrigerator defines a cabinet claim 2 , and wherein the ice is conveyed from the ice maker to the door claim 2 , bypassing the cabinet.4. The removable cooling module of claim 1 , wherein the duct conveys ice to an ice storage bin in the refrigerator and cool air to a refrigerating compartment and to a freezing compartment of the refrigerator.5. The removable cooling module of claim 1 , wherein the cooling unit includes a platform defining an ice conveyance aperture that conveys ice to an interior of the refrigerator.6. The removable cooling module of claim 1 , further comprising:a platform defining an ice and airflow interface that conveys cool air from the cooling unit to an interior of the refrigerator, the ice and airflow interface including a gasket assembly positioned between the removable cooling module and the refrigerator.7. The removable cooling module of claim 6 , wherein the gasket assembly includes a flexible gasket disposed on one of the ...

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Номер записи: 32
21-11-2013 дата публикации

ICE DELIVERY METHOD FOR MODULAR COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130305770A1
Автор: GREWAL Rameet Singh, Kuehl Steven J., LECLEAR DOUGLAS D., LITCH Andrew D., Westlake Lorraine J., Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator includes a removable cooling module that defines a cavity. The removable cooling module includes a cooling unit and an ice maker disposed in the cavity. A duct is disposed inside the refrigerator and is in communication with the removable cooling module. The duct is adapted to convey cool air and ice from the ice maker to an ice storage bin in the refrigerator. An ice deflector is disposed in the duct. The ice deflector directs ice to the ice storage bin and directs cool air to a food storage area in the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a removable cooling module defining a cavity and having a cooling unit and an ice maker disposed in the cavity;a duct disposed inside the refrigerator and in communication with the removable cooling module, the duct adapted to convey cool air and ice from the ice maker to an ice storage bin in the refrigerator; andan ice deflector disposed in the duct, wherein the ice deflector directs ice to the ice storage bin and directs cool air to a food storage area in the refrigerator.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice deflector includes a slotted gate that directs ice to the ice storage bin and directs cool air to the food storage area in the refrigerator.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the slotted gate is operable between an open position and a closed position.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a trap door assembly coupled with the duct and moveable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the trap door relays ice from the ice maker to the ice storage bin in the refrigerator.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the duct generally extends between an outside wrapper and an inner liner of the refrigerator.6. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the duct is generally disposed inside an interior of the refrigerator adjacent an inner liner of the refrigerator.7. A refrigerator comprising:a removable cooling module operably coupled to the refrigerator, the ...

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Номер записи: 33
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130305771A1
Автор: Donghoon Lee, Dongjeong Kim, Juhyun Son, Wookyong LEE
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes an ice bank installed on a refrigerating compartment door, a dispenser provided below the ice bank, and an ice maker provided in a freezing compartment. The refrigerator also includes a transfer element connected to a side of the ice maker and configured to transfer ice made by the ice maker to the ice bank. The refrigerator further includes a first duct connecting an outlet of the transfer element and the ice bank and a second duct connecting the ice bank and the freezing compartment. One of the first duct and the second duct is a cold air supplying duct that supplies cold air to the ice bank and another of the first duct and the second duct is a cold air return duct that returns cold air of the ice bank to the freezing compartment.

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Номер записи: 34
12-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130327068A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, LEE Donghoon, LEE Wookyong
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A method for controlling a refrigerator includes starting water supply to an ice making device in a refrigerator. The ice making device includes a flow sensor configured to detect water supply flow to the ice making device by using a pulse value according to rotation of an impeller. The method also includes operating the flow sensor to detect a pulse value, determining whether the pulse value has reached a target pulse value within a preset time, and, based on a determination that the detected pulse value has not reached the target pulse value within the preset time, determining that water supply to the ice making device is in a low water-pressure state and performing a water supply control process according to the low water-pressure state. 1. A method comprising:starting water supply to an ice making device in a refrigerator, the ice making device including a flow sensor configured to detect water supply flow to the ice making device by using a pulse value according to rotation of an impeller;after starting the water supply, operating the flow sensor to detect a pulse value;accessing a target pulse value;comparing the detected pulse value to the target pulse value;based on comparison results, determining whether the detected pulse value has reached the target pulse value within a preset time; andbased on a determination that the detected pulse value has not reached the target pulse value within the preset time, determining that water supply to the ice making device is in a low water-pressure state and performing a water supply control process according to the low water-pressure state, the water supply control process according to the low water-pressure state comprising:calculating a measurement of water supplied to the ice making device based on the detected pulse value for the preset time;determining a measurement of additional water needed to reach a target;setting a new target pulse value corresponding to the measurement of additional water needed to reach the ...

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Номер записи: 35
12-12-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130327074A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, LEE Donghoon, LEE Wookyong
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A refrigerator includes an ice making device. The ice making device includes an upper plate tray having first recess parts that have a hemispherical shape and a lower plate tray having second recess parts which correspond to the first recess parts and have a hemispherical shape. The refrigerator also includes a water supply module configured to sense and store water to be supplied into the ice making device, an inflow-side valve configured to selectively block water supply into the water supply module, and a discharge-side valve configured to selectively supply the water stored in the water supply module into the ice making device. The water supply module includes a water tank configured to store water supplied from a water supply source and a sensor configured to sense whether a preset amount of water has been supplied to the water tank. 1. A refrigerator comprising: an upper plate tray having first recess parts that have a hemispherical shape; and', 'a lower plate tray having second recess parts which correspond to the first recess parts and have a hemispherical shape, the lower plate tray being rotatably coupled to the upper plate tray and the first recess parts and the second recess parts being configured to attach to each other to define spherical cells based on the upper plate tray contacting the lower plate tray;, 'an ice making device, the ice making device includinga water supply module configured to sense and store water to be supplied into the ice making device;an inflow-side valve configured to selectively block water supply into the water supply module; anda discharge-side valve mounted at a passage connecting the water supply module to the ice making device and configured to selectively supply water stored in the water supply module into the ice making device, a water tank configured to store water supplied from a water supply source; and', 'a sensor configured to sense whether a preset amount of water has been supplied to the water tank., 'wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 36
12-12-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130327082A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, LEE Donghoon, LEE Wookyong
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A refrigerator includes a main body including a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment, a door, and an ice maker disposed in the freezing compartment. The refrigerator also includes an ice bank disposed on the door, an ice transfer device configured to transfer ice made in the ice maker to the ice bank, and an ice chute that connects the ice transfer device to the ice bank. The ice transfer device includes a housing in which ice separated from the ice maker drops and a transfer member accommodated within the housing and configured to transfer ice from the housing into the ice chute. The ice transfer device also includes an ice unit configured to reduce ice jamming or damage caused by interference with the transfer member. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body comprising a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment;a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the refrigerating compartment;an ice maker disposed in the freezing compartment;an ice bank disposed on the door and configured to store ice made in the ice maker;an ice transfer device configured to transfer ice made in the ice maker to the ice bank; andan ice chute that connects the ice transfer device to the ice bank and defines a transfer path for ice from the ice transfer device to the ice bank, a housing in which ice separated from the ice maker drops;', 'a transfer member accommodated within the housing and configured to transfer ice from the housing into the ice chute; and', 'an ice unit configured to reduce ice jamming or damage caused by interference with the transfer member based on at least one of ice being transferred into the ice chute by the transfer member and ice being transferred from the ice chute toward the transfer member., 'wherein the ice transfer device comprises2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the ice maker comprises:an upper plate tray having a plurality of hemispherical recess parts that define an upper half of a spherical ice ...

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Номер записи: 37
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Positive air pressure ice making and dispensing system

Номер: US20130340446A1
Автор: Robert Almblad
Принадлежит: Individual

An aseptic ice making system includes an ice making system to receive water from a water supply. The ice making system includes an ice producing subsystem to produce ice and a positive air pressure subsystem to maintain a positive air pressure environment within the ice making system.

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Номер записи: 38
26-12-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130340463A1
Автор: CHO Yeonwoo, KIM Yanggyu, LEE Younseok
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator is provided, including a body having a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment positioned under the refrigerator compartment and separated by a mullion, and a cooling device provided at a lower portion of the refrigerator compartment, with a cold air passage guiding cold air to the cooling device. The cooling device may include a case having an open front surface, an agitating assembly disposed in the case and swinging about a rotational axis that is parallel with a longitudinal direction of the case, an agitating mechanism electrically or mechanically connected with the agitating assembly to swing the agitating assembly, a fan motor assembly mounted at a rear end of the case and supplying cold air into the case, and a cover selectively opening or closing the opened front surface of the case. An intake port and a discharge port of the cold air passage communicate with the freezer compartment. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body including a freezer compartment positioned under a refrigerator compartment;a cooling device mounted at a bottom portion of the refrigerator compartment; and a case having an open front surface;', 'a cover coupled to the case to selectively open and close the open front surface of the case;', 'an agitating assembly installed in the case and configured to swing about a rotational axis that extends in a longitudinal direction of the case;', 'an agitating mechanism operably coupled to the agitating assembly to swing the agitating assembly through a predetermined arc about the rotational axis; and', 'a fan assembly mounted at a rear end of the case and supplying cold air into the case., 'an air passage having an intake port and a discharge port that each communicate with the freezer compartment to guide cold air to the cooling device, wherein the cooling device includes2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the air passage includes:an intake duct having a first end that communicates with the freezer compartment and a ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Production of Particles from Liquids or Suspensions with Liquid Cryogens

Номер: US20140000297A1
Автор: WIELAND Rolf Helmut
Принадлежит: Air Liquide Industrial U.S. L.P.

A liquid or suspension is formed into frozen particles through contact of a diverging cone spray of the liquid or suspension with a converging cone spray of a liquid cryogen. The converging cone spray of the liquid cryogen is sprayed from a converging annulus defined by an outer surface of an atomization nozzle and an inner surface of a liquid cryogen housing surrounding the atomization nozzle. 1. A method of producing particles from a liquid or suspension , said method comprising the steps of:spraying the liquid or suspension from an atomization nozzle into a collection chamber as a diverging cone; andspraying liquid cryogen from a continuous, converging annulus into the collection chamber as a converging cone, the diverging cone and the converging cone meeting at a ring-shaped intersection where droplets of the sprayed liquid are frozen into particles through heat exchange with the sprayed cryogen, the converging annulus being defined by the outer surface of the atomization nozzle and an inner surface of a liquid cryogen housing surrounding the atomization nozzle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid cryogen is nitrogen or carbon dioxide.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of exhausting gaseous cryogen from the collection chamber into a cyclone separator where any of the particles that may have been carried over with the exhausted cryogen are separated from the exhausted cryogen.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:collecting the frozen particles in a bottom portion of the collection chamber; andperiodically opening up a valve to release the frozen particles from the collection chamber.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising the steps of:exhausting gaseous cryogen from the collection chamber into a cyclone separator where any of the particles that may have been carried over with the exhausted cryogen are separated from the exhausted cryogen; andcollecting the separated particles at the bottom of the cyclone ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-01-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140000304A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, LEE Wookyong, SON Juhyun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment, a refrigerating compartment door, an ice maker disposed in the freezing compartment, and an ice bank disposed on the door. The refrigerator also includes an ice transfer device configured to transfer ice made by the ice maker to the ice bank through an ice chute. The ice transfer device includes a housing and a transfer member configured to transfer ice from the housing into the ice chute. An inlet end of the ice chute is located at a point that is spaced upward from a bottom surface of the housing and extends upward from a horizontal plane at an angle that is less than an angle between the horizontal plane and a tangent that passes through an outer circumferential surface of the housing at a lower end of the inlet end of the ice chute. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body comprising a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment;a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the refrigerating compartment;an ice maker disposed in the freezing compartment;an ice bank disposed on the door and configured to store ice made by the ice maker;an ice transfer device configured to transfer ice made by the ice maker to the ice bank; andan ice chute that connects the ice transfer device to the ice bank and defines a transfer path for ice from the ice transfer device to the ice bank, a housing that receives ice separated from the ice maker; and', 'a transfer member accommodated within the housing and configured to transfer ice from the housing into the ice chute,, 'wherein the ice transfer device compriseswherein an inlet end of the ice chute is located at a point that is spaced upward from a bottom surface of the housing and the ice chute extends, from the inlet end, upward from a horizontal plane at an angle, andwherein the angle at which the ice chute extends is less than an angle between the horizontal plane and a tangent that passes through an outer circumferential ...

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Номер записи: 41
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus for adjusting ice slab bridge thickness and initiate ice harvest following the freeze cycle

Номер: US20140013781A1
Автор: Curt R. Cayemberg, Dean M. Petersen, Mark P. Giebel, Thomas H. Antoine
Принадлежит: Manitowoc Foodservice Companies LLC

A method and apparatus for adjusting and controlling ice bridge slab thickness and/or initiation of ice harvest following a freeze cycle. This adjusting and controlling is performed through the use of adjustable float clip assemblies which set the amount of water available for ice making in a batch process. The adjustable float clip assemblies provide an ice machine user with the ability to easily adjust the ice slab bridge thickness to a single or plurality of settings, and allow for changes in ice bridge slab thickness at the site of installation.

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Номер записи: 42
16-01-2014 дата публикации

MANUAL ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING WITH THE SAME

Номер: US20140013791A1
Автор: Li Lingyun, LIU Dongxian, Yao Jun
Принадлежит:

A manual ice maker and a refrigerator comprising the same are provided. The manual ice maker comprises: an ice making body being a frame formed with an opening, and provided with a first positioning hole in a front wall thereof, a second positioning hole in a rear wall thereof and a first limiting protrusion on an inner surface of the rear wall thereof; an ice making tray provided with a first shaft at a front end thereof and a second shaft at a rear end thereof, the first shaft rotatably supported in and extended out of the first positioning hole, the second shaft rotatably supported in the second positioning hole; and an ice removing assembly. The ice removing assembly comprises: a twisting member provided with a gear; and a press member movable between a first position and a second position in a vertical direction to drive the gear to rotate. 1. A manual ice maker , comprising:an ice making body being a frame formed with an opening, and provided with a first positioning hole in a front wall thereof, a second positioning hole in a rear wall thereof and a first limiting protrusion on an inner surface of the rear wall thereof;an ice making tray provided with a first shaft at a front end thereof and a second shaft at a rear end thereof, wherein the first shaft is rotatably supported in and extended out of the first positioning hole, and the second shaft is rotatably supported in the second positioning hole; and a twisting member, connected with the first shaft, configured to be twisted to drive the ice making tray to twist for ice removal, and provided with a gear; and', 'a press member provided with a gear rack meshed with the gear, and being movable between a first position and a second position in a vertical direction to drive the gear to rotate,', 'wherein when the press member is in the first position, the ice making tray is in an ice making position, and an opening surface of the ice making tray is horizontal; and', 'when the press member is in the second ...

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Номер записи: 43
16-01-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140013792A1
Автор: Lee Seunggeun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a main body including a compartment, an ice bank configured to store ice cubes, an ice maker configured to generate ice cubes and to move the ice cubes to the ice bank, the ice maker including an ice tray, a cover configured to isolate the ice bank and the ice maker from the compartment, the cover including a first opening and an ice shutter configured to prevent cold air flowing through the first opening of the cover into the ice maker from being introduced into the ice bank. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body including a compartment;an ice bank configured to store ice cubes;an ice maker configured to generate ice cubes and to move the ice cubes to the ice bank, the ice maker including an ice tray;a cover configured to isolate the ice bank and the ice maker from the compartment, the cover including a first opening; andan ice shutter configured to prevent cold air flowing through the first opening of the cover into the ice maker from being introduced into the ice bank.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice shutter is configured to be rotated when the ice cubes generated in the ice maker are carried to the ice bank.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice shutter includes a shutter upper portion formed of injection-molded plastic and a shutter lower portion formed of silicone.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein part of the shutter lower portion is cut in a vertical direction.5. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the ice maker includes:an ejector configured to separate ice cubes from the ice tray; anda header having a motor to rotate the ejector, andwherein the ice shutter further includes a shutter side portion that extends in a vertical direction from an upper part of the cover at an opposite side of the header.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein the shutter side portion is formed of injection-molded plastic claim 5 , andwherein the shutter side portion forms a flat surface in ...

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Номер записи: 44
23-01-2014 дата публикации

ICE TRAY FOR ICE MAKER, ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20140020422A1
Автор: Li Lingyun, LIU Dongxian, Yao Jun
Принадлежит:

An ice making tray for an ice maker, an ice maker and a refrigerator comprising the same are provided. The ice maker is disposed on a door of a refrigerator. The ice making tray comprises: a tray body provided with a plurality of ice forming chambers being downwardly concave, in which an opening for water flowing is formed between adjacent ice forming chambers; a water storage trough disposed on a front side of the tray body, and being higher than the plurality of ice forming chambers, in which the water storage trough is communicated with the plurality of ice forming chambers via at least one water returning mouth; and an enclosure wall, disposed around an upper end of the tray body. 1. An ice making tray for an ice maker , wherein the ice maker is disposed on a door of a refrigerator , and the ice making tray comprises:a tray body provided with a plurality of ice forming chambers being downwardly concave, in which an opening for water flowing is formed between adjacent ice forming chambers;a water storage trough disposed on a front side of the tray body, and being higher than the plurality of ice forming chambers, in which the water storage trough is communicated with the plurality of ice forming chambers via at least one water returning mouth; andan enclosure wall, disposed around an upper end of the tray body.2. The ice making tray according to claim 1 , wherein the front side of the tray body is extended forward to form a front edge claim 1 , a convex edge protruding upwards is formed on an upper surface of the front edge claim 1 , and the convex edge is extended in a longitudinal direction and is lower than the enclosure wall claim 1 , in which the water storage trough is defined by the convex edge and a front portion of the enclosure wall.3. The ice making tray according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one water returning mouth is configured to be a gap formed in the convex edge.4. The ice making tray according to claim 3 , wherein one water returning mouth ...

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Номер записи: 45
13-02-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR HAVING WATER FEED SYSTEM

Номер: US20140041409A1
Автор: AN Jae Koog
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a main body having a refrigerating compartment; a door to open and close the refrigerating compartment; an icemaker to make ice; a dispenser to dispense water; a filter to purify water to be fed from an external water source to the icemaker and the dispenser; a water tank in which the water, purified by the filter, is stored so as to be cooled by interior cold air of the refrigerating compartment; a valve provided at a junction of a hose connecting the filter to the water tank and the icemaker to selectively supply the water, purified by the filter, to the water tank or the icemaker; and a case to receive the filter, the water tank and the valve, the case being integrally positioned in the refrigerating compartment and between a front of the refrigerating compartment and a rear of the refrigerating compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having a refrigerating compartment;a door to open and close the refrigerating compartment;an icemaker to make ice;a dispenser to dispense water;a filter to purify water to be fed from an external water source to the icemaker and the dispenser;a water tank in which the water, purified by the filter, is stored so as to be cooled by interior cold air of the refrigerating compartment;a valve provided at a junction of a hose connecting the filter to the water tank and the icemaker to selectively supply the water, purified by the filter, to the water tank or the icemaker; anda case to receive the filter, the water tank and the valve, the case being integrally positioned in the refrigerating compartment and between a front of the refrigerating compartment and a rear of the refrigerating compartment.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of drawer type storage containers horizontally arranged in parallel and adapted to be drawn from the refrigerating compartment claim 1 ,wherein the filter, the water tank and the valve are received in the case so as to be integrally ...

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Номер записи: 46
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Low cost high efficiency ice machine

Номер: US20140060089A1
Автор: Daryl Gregory Erbs
Принадлежит: Manitowoc Foodservice Companies LLC

Disclosed are ice making machines which use aluminum as an alternative to copper in the ice making machine evaporator and also use an alternate coolant/refrigerant specifically targeted to provide improved heat transfer transport properties and higher heat capacitance than conventional HFC coolant/refrigerants. Optionally, rotary compressors are used in place of conventional reciprocating compressors, further enhancing performance for the ice making machine. The disclosed ice making machines maintain high efficiency and ice output, and provide equal or better energy efficiency than comparative ice making machines. At the same time, savings are realized in the material cost for the evaporator, and resulting from the combined effects of lower density and lower metal cost/unit weight offered by aluminum as compared to copper.

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Номер записи: 47
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Refrigerator with intermediate temperature icemaking compartment

Номер: US20140060106A1
Автор: Dean A. Martin, Kyle B. Van Meter, Xia Yong Fu
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

An icemaking compartment is provided in the refrigerator compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. An icemaker is within the icemaking compartment. A cold air duct supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaker. The cold air duct is formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator. A fan controls the flow of air through the cold air duct. A return air duct is provided to direct a portion of the air from the icemaker back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaker directs another portion of air into the refrigerator compartment.

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Номер записи: 48
27-03-2014 дата публикации

ICE MAKING UNIT AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20140083127A1
Автор: AN Jae Koog, JEONG Jin, JEONG Seong Ki, Lee Jae Seung, LIM Chang Hak, Lim Jae Hoon, PARK Sang Hyun, Shin Young Shik, SIM Khan Qa
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a body provided with a freezing compartment, a refrigerating compartment and an ice making compartment provided in the refrigerating compartment; an ice making unit including an ice making tray to produce ice in the ice making compartment; an ice storage container to store the ice made by the ice making unit; and a refrigerant pipe protruding from an interior wall of the body to supply cooling energy to the ice making compartment. A drainage duct is disposed between the ice making unit and the ice storage container adapted to prevent water drops from the ice making unit falling into the ice storage container. The drainage duct include at least one fixer configured to push the refrigerant pipe to a lower surface of the ice making tray to contact the refrigerant pipe with the lower surface of the ice making tray. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body provided with a freezing compartment, a refrigerating compartment and an ice making compartment provided in the refrigerating compartment;an ice making unit including an ice making tray to produce ice in the ice making compartment;an ice storage container to store the ice made by the ice making unit; anda refrigerant pipe protruding from an interior wall of the body to supply cooling energy to the ice making compartment, anda drainage duct is disposed between the ice making unit and the ice storage container adapted to prevent water drops from the ice making unit falling into the ice storage container,wherein the drainage duct include at least one fixer configured to push the refrigerant pipe to a lower surface of the ice making tray to contact the refrigerant pipe with the lower surface of the ice making tray.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant pipe comprises a direct cooling section inserted into the ice making compartment claim 1 , and coupled to the ice making unit claim 1 , and the at least one fixer brings the direct cooling section of the refrigerant pipe into ...

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Номер записи: 49
01-01-2015 дата публикации

THERMALLY INSULATED INDUSTRIAL FREEZER STRUCTURE AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20150000314A1
Автор: "OConnor Jeremiah C.", Chun Joshua, Cramer Mark, Klakring Dennis
Принадлежит: JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

A freezer structure () includes a floor structure (), side walls () and a ceiling (), each of which includes a substantially hollow inner or upper layer or zone () behind or beneath which is disposed an intermediate layer or zone () substantially filled with insulating filler material and a bottom or outer layer or zone () that is substantially hollow. A monitoring system () monitors the temperature, moisture level and pressure of a substantially dry gas circulating through the first layer or zone to maintain the first layer or zone in substantially dry condition. 1. A thermally insulated floor structure , comprising:a first zone of substantially hollow configuration, said first zone configured to support a load-bearing deck thereon;a second zone substantially co-existent with the first zone, and substantially isolated from the first zone, said second zone substantially occupied by a thermally insulating material, said thermally insulating material enclosed in a fluid impervious envelope; andsaid first zone comprising at least one inlet through which a fluid medium enters the first zone for circulation through the first zone, and at least one outlet through which the circulating medium exits the first zone.2. The thermally insulated floor structure of claim 1 , wherein said second zone is substantially sealed from the exterior.3. The thermally insulated floor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid impervious envelope comprising a material selected from foil and Mylar.4. The thermally insulated floor structure according to claim 3 , wherein:a barrier wall overlies the surface of the thermally insulated material opposite the first zone, andthe surface of the thermally insulating material opposite to the first zone is spaced from the barrier wall to form a third zone.5. The thermally insulated floor structure according to claim 4 , wherein the surface of the thermally insulating material opposite the first zone is supported a distance away from the bather ...

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Номер записи: 50
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Production of Highly Ionized Alkaline Water Using a Combination of Reducing Metals and Reductive Minerals

Номер: US20210002149A1
Автор: Adams Philip
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems are provided for producing ionized alkaline solutions (e.g. ionized alkaline water) that exhibit long-term stability when stored at room temperature. 1. A machine or system for making ionized alkaline (IA) ice , comprisingi) an ice machine or ice maker; andii) medium containing one or more group II elements and one or more rare earth minerals for ionizing water to produce ionized alkaline (IA) water from water exposed by contact to the medium, wherein the system is configured so that the ice machine or ice maker freezes the IA water produced by the medium.2. The machine or system of claim 1 , wherein the medium is located outside the ice machine or ice maker.3. The machine or system of claim 1 , wherein the medium is located inside the ice machine or ice maker.4. The machine or system of wherein the medium comprisesabout 30-70% by volume of said one or more group II elements;about 10-20% by volume of said one or more rare earth minerals;about 1-50% by volume of one or more metal reducing agents; andabout 1-25% by volume of one or more mineral buffers.5. The machine or system of claim 1 , further comprising magnets positioned either before claim 1 , at claim 1 , or after the medium for ionizing water claim 1 , and before the IA water is frozen in the ice maker or ice machine.6. The machine or system of claim 4 , wherein the filtration magnets are positioned prior to filtration of water through the medium for ionizing water.7. The machine or system of claim 1 , wherein the medium comprisesabout 50% by volume of said one or more group II elements;about 15% by volume of said one or more rare earth minerals;about 30% by volume of one or more metal reducing agents; andabout 5% by volume of one or more mineral buffers.913-. (canceled)14. Ionized alkaline (IA) ice. The invention generally relates to improved methods and systems for producing ionized alkaline solutions that are stable. In particular, the invention provides methods and systems that employ ...

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Номер записи: 51
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20170003061A1
Автор: LEE Byoungjun
Принадлежит:

An ice maker and a refrigerator including an ice maker are provided. The ice maker may include a tray including at least one projection that extends and protrudes from an inner surface of the tray, an ejector that rotates to separate the ice from the tray, and an ice separation motor connected to a side of the ejector to provide power to rotate the ejector so that the ice maker may effectively discharge ice out of the tray and the ice maker. 1. An ice maker comprising:a tray configured to provide space for formation of ice;an ejector that rotates to separate the ice from the tray; and a plurality of spaces in which the ice is made, each of the plurality of spaces having an inner surface with a curvature, and', 'at least one space includes at least one projection that protrudes from the inner surface of the space so that a portion of the ice is spaced apart from the inner surface of the space during rotation of the ejector., 'an ice separation motor connected to a side of the ejector and configured to provide power to rotate the ejector, wherein the tray includes2. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the at least one projection is extended in a same direction as a direction in which the ice is separated from the inner surface of the at least one space.3. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the at least one projection forms a groove on a lower surface of the ice.4. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , based on the ejector claim 1 , the at least one space includes an insertion area in which the ejector is inserted claim 1 , and a withdrawal area from which the ejector is withdrawn claim 1 , and based on a first reference line that bisects between the insertion area and the withdrawal area claim 1 , a portion or all of the at least one projection is located between the withdrawal area and the first reference line.5. The ice maker of claim 4 , wherein the at least one projection extends to the withdrawal area.6. The ice maker of claim 4 , wherein the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 52
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ICEMAKER

Номер: US20160003514A1
Автор: JI Jun Dong, LEE Kyong Su
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is an icemaker. The icemaker in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises: an ice tray; at least one heater housing portion which is formed on the ice tray; and a heater, which is provided with a soft external cover or an external cover having elastic force and is housed inside the heater accommodation portion while being in close contact with the heater accommodation portion, for heating the ice tray. 1. An ice maker , comprising:an ice tray;at least one heater housing formed in the ice tray;at least one heater to heat the ice tray, the heater including an outer shell so as to be accommodated in a close contact within the heater housing; anda base cover coupled to the ice tray, the base cover including support ribs for pressurizing the heater mounted in the heater housing to make the heater getting in a close contact with the heater housing.2. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the heater is a cord heater.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein each of the support ribs further includes a shield which is formed at the terminal of the support rib to shield the inside of the heater housing.11. The ice maker of claim 10 , wherein the heater support is formed by protruding from the shield claim 10 , the heater support further comprising a heater support protrusion which gets in a contact with the heater.12. (canceled)13. The ice maker of claim 10 , wherein the heater housing comprises:a pair of protrusions which are formed by protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the ice tray; andan accommodating recess which is formed between the pair of protrusions and allows the heater to be inserted, wherein the shield is formed at the terminal of the support rib and gets in contact with the pair of protrusions to radiate the heat transferred from the heater through the pair of protrusions.14. The ice maker of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 53
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Ice Making Apparatus and Process of Reducing Scale Buildup and Flushing the Apparatus

Номер: US20160003515A1
Автор: Brunner Roger P., Scarince Thomas H.
Принадлежит: Follett Corporation

An ice making apparatus is provided for making ice of the nugget-forming type from ice shavings that are compacted, wherein inlet water is provided to a freezing chamber having a rotatable auger therein, for flow of the inlet water and water squeezed from ice leaving the freezing chamber at the discharge end thereof along the auger, for flow of water through the freezing chamber, to a water reservoir at an opposite end of the freezing chamber, whereby ice flow through the freezing chamber is in one direction, and water flow through the freezing chamber is in an opposite direction. Dissolved minerals are thereby substantially removed from the ice being discharged from the freezing chamber, and are conveyed from a zone of lesser water volume to a zone of higher water volume where they are more substantially dispersed. Water is flushed from the freezing chamber, by dispensing water containing dissolved minerals from a reservoir of greater volume than the volume of water at the water inlet end of the freezing chamber. 1. An ice making apparatus for making ice of the nugget-forming type from ice shavings that are compacted , comprising:(a) a refrigeration system for providing refrigerant to a freezing chamber of the hollow cylinder type;(b) a freezing chamber with a generally hollow cylindrical inner wall for receiving water therein for forming ice on said cylindrical inner wall;(c) a rotatable ice auger sized to fit inside said freezing chamber and comprising means for scraping ice formed on the wall of said chamber and conveying the ice from the wall of said chamber, along said rotatable auger, to an ice discharge end of the auger in the freezing chamber and squeezing water from ice at the discharge end of the auger, and thereafter conveying the ice to an ice compression means;(d) means to cause rotation of said ice auger;(e) means for supplying inlet water to said freezing chamber;(f) ice compression means outside the freezing chamber for receiving ice from said ...

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Номер записи: 54
08-01-2015 дата публикации

ICEMAKER, PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING SAME AND MAKING ICE

Номер: US20150007590A1
Автор: YASHAR DAVID
Принадлежит:

A system to make ice includes a refrigeration unit and an icemaker disposed in the refrigeration unit. The refrigeration unit is configured to be subjected to a refrigeration cycle; the icemaker is configured to be subjected to a freeze cycle; and the system is configured such that the freeze cycle is synchronized with the refrigeration cycle, asynchronized with the refrigeration cycle, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing. A process for controlling an icemaker includes providing a freeze cycle to an icemaker; providing a refrigeration cycle to a refrigeration unit; and constraining the freeze cycle and the refrigeration cycle to control the icemaker.

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Номер записи: 55
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Modular retrofit quench unit

Номер: US20170010036A1
Автор: John Lauchnor
Принадлежит: John Lauchnor

The disclosure features various embodiments and aspects of a chest for quenching beverages. The chest can include a tank for holding a chilled mixture of ice and water, an ice maker adapted for making ice having an output for ejecting ice into a conduit in fluid communication with the tank, and a plurality of quench trays disposed above the tank for holding containers of beverages located in first and second positions. The trays can be filled with cold water by way of a conduit in fluid communication with the tank. The quench trays can include a compartment defined by a bottom and a plurality of walls, and defining therein a plurality of rows for aligning and containing a plurality of beverage containers. The drawers can further include at least one drain orifice configured to guide water out of the quench tray.

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Номер записи: 56
14-01-2021 дата публикации

COLD INSULATION TOOL

Номер: US20210009333A1
Автор: HWANG HWISIM, Kamura Masakazu, KASE TOMOKO, KIDO KATSUYA, MOTONAMI SATORU, SEZUKURI KYOHEI, SHINOZAKI Daisuke, Utsumi Yuka
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Provided is a cold insulation tool capable of easily producing ice slurry. The cold insulation tool includes an outer casing that is provided to accommodate a tubular storage container filled with a beverage, a heat exchange unit that is detachably provided in the outer casing, and a stimulating unit that increases a surface area of at least a part of a gas-liquid interface of the beverage, in which the heat exchange unit includes a heat-storage material having a predetermined melting point, and a filling portion that has an internal space for filling with the heat-storage material liquid-tightly, and the melting point of the heat-storage material is lower than −0.2° C. 1. A cold insulation tool comprising:an outer casing that is provided to accommodate a storage container that is tubular and filled with a beverage;a heat exchange unit that is detachably provided in the outer casing; anda stimulating unit that increases a surface area of at least a part of a gas-liquid interface of the beverage, a heat-storage material having a predetermined melting point, and', 'a filling portion that has an internal space for liquid-tightly filling the heat-storage material therein, and, 'wherein the heat exchange unit includes'}the melting point of the heat-storage material is lower than −0.2° C.2. The cold insulation tool according to claim 1 ,wherein the stimulating unit has a main body portion that has a tubular shape, a bowl shape, or a substantially spherical shape and has an internal space, anda plurality of holes are formed in at least a part of the main body portion.3. The cold insulation tool according to claim 2 ,wherein a density of a forming material of the main body portion is lower than a density of water at 20° C.4. The cold insulation tool according to claim 2 , further comprising:a holding portion that holds the main body portion at an opening of the storage container.5. The cold insulation tool according to claim 1 , a shaft member and', 'a brush body that is ...

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Номер записи: 57
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND DISPENSING CHILLED WATER

Номер: US20210009400A1
Автор: Seymour Kerry
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A representative system includes: an exterior housing defining an interior compartment; a water tank disposed within the interior compartment; a filtration system configured to receive a flow of water from outside the exterior housing, filter the flow of water and provide filtered water to the water tank; an ice maker, disposed along a first flow path from the water tank, configured to produce ice from the filtered water provided from the first flow path; an ice bin configured to receive the ice from the ice maker; a user interface configured to receive a user input corresponding to a request for chilled water; a water control valve, disposed along a second flow path from the water tank, configured to receive the filtered water provided from the second flow path and provide a controlled flow of the filtered water to the ice bin in response to the user input such that the controlled flow of the filtered water is cooled by the ice in the ice bin to form chilled water; and a water dispenser fluidly communicating with the ice bin and configured to provide the chilled water outside of the exterior housing according to the user input. 1. A system for producing and dispensing chilled water comprising:an exterior housing defining an interior compartment;a water tank disposed within the interior compartment;a filtration system, disposed within the interior compartment, configured to receive a flow of water from outside the exterior housing, filter the flow of water and provide filtered water to the water tank;an ice maker, disposed within the interior compartment and along a first flow path from the water tank, configured to produce ice from the filtered water provided from the first flow path;an ice bin, disposed within the interior compartment, configured to receive the ice from the ice maker;a user interface configured to receive a user input corresponding to a request for chilled water;a water control valve, disposed within the interior compartment and along a second ...

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Номер записи: 58
14-01-2016 дата публикации

EVAPORATOR WITH HEAT EXCHANGE

Номер: US20160010910A1
Автор: Toma Hani
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An apparatus covering an evaporator on all four sides. a first inlet to allow refrigerant into the casing. A side chamber, a top chamber, a center chamber, and a bottom chamber to receive refrigerant and act as a heat exchange allowing the refrigerant received to undergo heat transfer and reduction in temperature due to thermal exchange with a plurality of side of the evaporator. A first outlet to allowing the refrigerant to exit the casing. A second inlet to allow the refrigerant to enter the evaporator after exiting the casing and distribute the refrigerant within the evaporator. A second outlet allowing the refrigerant to exit the evaporator and cycle through a refrigeration system. The first inlet and the second outlet are dual-piped to allow for heat exchange. The evaporator, comprising a plurality of tubes, optionally, space reducers, and optionally, a center space reducer. 1. An evaporator with heat exchange apparatus , comprising:a first inlet means to allow refrigerant into a casing covering an evaporator; 'a plurality of parallel tubes longitudinally disposed within the evaporator configured to maintain liquid for freezing into solid;', 'an evaporator, comprisinga first chamber distributed along a first side surface area between a first side of a casing and a first side of an evaporator configured to receive refrigerant from the first inlet means;a second chamber distributed along second side surface area between a second side of the casing and a second side of the evaporator configured to receive refrigerant from the first chamber;a third chamber existing among a hollow center chamber of the evaporator configured to receive refrigerant from the second chamber;a fourth chamber distributed along a fourth side surface area between a fourth side of the casing and a fourth side of the evaporator configured to receive refrigerant form the third chamber;a first outlet means to allow the refrigerant to exit the casing; enter the evaporator after exiting the ...

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Номер записи: 59
11-01-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH ICEMAKER CHILLED BY THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE COOLED BY FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT AIR

Номер: US20180010828A1
Автор: Boarman Patrick J., Culley Brian K., Hortin Gregory G., Thomas Mark E.
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An icemaker is mounted remotely from a freezer compartment. The icemaker includes an ice mold. A thermoelectric device is provided and includes a warm side and an opposite cold side. A flow pathway is connected in communication between the cold side of the thermoelectric device and the icemaker. In one aspect, a fan is operatively positioned to move air from the fresh food compartment across the warm side of the thermoelectric device and a pump moves fluid from the cold side of the thermoelectric device to the icemaker. Cold air, such as from a refrigerator compartment, may be used to dissipate heat from the warm side of the thermoelectric device for providing cold fluid to and for cooling the ice mold of the icemaker. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment;an icemaker mounted remotely from the freezer compartment, the icemaker further comprising an ice mold;a thermoelectric device comprising a warm side and a cold side disposed remotely from the ice mold; a liquid supply line thermally connected to the cold side and the ice mold; and', 'a liquid return line thermally connecting a fluid sink of the thermoelectric device and the ice mold; and, 'a first fluid pathway comprising an air supply line in fluid communication with a fan; and', 'an air return line in fluid communication with a controller., 'a second fluid pathway thermally connected to an air sink on the warm side of the thermoelectric device, the second fluid pathway comprising2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the air sink comprises a plurality of fins.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the fan is disposed within the second fluid pathway and configured to urge air from the fresh food compartment through the second fluid pathway to the air sink.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , further comprising a flow controller disposed downstream the air sink claim 3 , and configured to direct air to any combination of the fresh food compartment claim 3 , the freezer ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Stand-Alone Ice Making Appliance

Номер: US20180010837A1
Автор: DUPLESSIS Samuel Vincent, Garces Tomas, Miller Charles Benjamin, Mitchell Alan Joseph, Nuss Bart Andrew, Tarr Ronald Scott
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A stand-alone ice making appliance is provided. The stand-alone ice making appliance may include a container, a water tank, a pump, a reservoir, an ice maker, and a primary drain line. The container may define a first storage volume to receive ice. The water tank may define a second storage volume to receive water. The pump may be in fluid communication with the second storage volume to actively flow water from the water tank. The reservoir may define a third storage volume that is in fluid communication with the pump to receive water that is actively flowed from the water tank. The ice maker may be in fluid communication with the third storage volume to receive water from the reservoir. The primary drain line may be in downstream fluid communication with the second storage volume and bypass the reservoir to selectively drain water from the second storage volume. 1. A stand-alone ice making appliance , comprising:a container defining a first storage volume to receive ice;a water tank, the water tank defining a second storage volume to receive water;a pump in fluid communication with the second storage volume to actively flow water from the water tank;a reservoir defining a third storage volume, the third storage volume in fluid communication with the pump to receive water that is actively flowed from the water tank;an ice maker, the ice maker in fluid communication with the third storage volume to receive water from the reservoir; anda primary drain line extending in downstream fluid communication with the second storage volume, the primary drain line bypassing the reservoir to selectively drain water from the second storage volume.2. The stand-alone ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the water tank extends in a vertical direction between a top portion and a base wall claim 1 , and wherein the pump is a positive displacement pump positioned above the base wall of the water tank.3. The stand-alone ice making appliance of claim 2 , wherein the reservoir extends ...

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Номер записи: 61
10-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTROL LOGIC FOR COMPACT ICE MAKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190011160A1
Автор: Bertolini Nilton, Mallon Silas Patrick, Montalvo Sanchez Jorge Carlos
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An ice maker assembly is disposed in the ice compartment of a refrigerator, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with an ice maker tray portion, and a tray temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the ice maker tray portion. A controller is configured to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance based on the temperature sensed by the tray temperature sensor. The tray temperature sensor is the only temperature sensor used to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance. Alternatively, an additional temperature sensor can be disposed inside an ice maker assembly gear box for sensing a temperature of a housing of the gear box. In that case, the tray temperature sensor and the additional temperature sensor are the only temperature sensors used to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment;a freezer compartment;an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment;an ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with an ice maker tray portion;a tray temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the ice maker tray/evaporator;an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment; anda controller configured to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance based on the temperature sensed by the tray temperature sensor,wherein the tray temperature sensor is the only temperature sensor used to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker assembly and the ice bucket are arranged side-by-side in a horizontal direction within the ice compartment.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein no portion of the ice bucket is located below the ice maker assembly when ...

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Номер записи: 62
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SLIMLINE ICE COMPARTMENT HAVING SIDE-BY-SIDE ICE MAKER AND ICE BUCKET

Номер: US20190011161A1
Автор: Bertolini Nilton, Celik Cetin Abdullah, Montalvo Sanchez Jorge Carlos, Vekariya Vishal
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A refrigerator including a fresh food compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in at least one of the fresh food compartment or the freezer compartment; an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment; and an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment. The ice maker and the ice bucket are arranged side-by-side in a horizontal direction within the ice compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment;a freezer compartment;an ice compartment disposed in at least one of the fresh food compartment or the freezer compartment;an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment; andan ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment,wherein the ice maker and the ice bucket are arranged side-by-side in a horizontal direction within the ice compartment.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice compartment is disposed in the fresh food compartment.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice compartment is disposed in an upper corner of the fresh food compartment.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator is a French door-bottom mount configuration having the fresh food compartment on top and the freezer compartment below the fresh food compartment.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the ice compartment is disposed in an upper left hand corner of the fresh food compartment.6. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice bucket is removably mounted in the ice compartment.7. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice compartment has a thin dimension in a vertical height direction H of approximately 5.6 inches±2.0 inches.8. The refrigerator of claim 7 , wherein the ice compartment has a horizontal width W of approximately 10.4 inches±2.0 inches.9. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the ice bucket has a front cover claim 6 , and the front cover has an opening in a bottom portion for discharging pieces of ice.10. The refrigerator of claim 9 , ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-01-2019 дата публикации

COMPACT ICE MAKING SYSTEM HAVING TWO PART ICE TRAY PORTION

Номер: US20190011162A1
Автор: Bertolini Nilton, Görz Alexander, Montalvo Sanchez Jorge Carlos
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A refrigerator including a fresh food compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment; an ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an upper tray portion with at least one cavity for forming ice, a lower portion with at least one fin, and an evaporator cooling tube which is disposed between the upper tray portion and the lower portion, such that the evaporator cooling tube is disposed between the upper tray portion and the lower portion; and an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment;a freezer compartment;an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment;an ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an upper tray portion with at least one cavity for forming ice, a lower portion with at least one fin, and an evaporator cooling tube which is disposed between the upper tray portion and the lower portion, such that the evaporator cooling tube is disposed between the upper tray portion and the lower portion; andan ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker assembly and the ice bucket are arranged side-by-side in a horizontal direction within the ice compartment.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein no portion of the ice bucket is located below the ice maker assembly when the ice maker assembly is projected downward in a vertical height direction.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice compartment is disposed in an upper corner of the fresh food compartment.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator is a French door-bottom mount configuration having the fresh food compartment on top and the freezer compartment below the fresh food compartment.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 64
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Compact ice making system for slimline ice compartment

Номер: US20190011163A1
Автор: Alexander GÖRZ, Jorge Carlos Montalvo Sanchez, Nilton Bertolini, Vishal Vekariya
Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH, BSH Home Appliances Corp

A refrigerator including a fresh food compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment; an ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is die cast over-molded inside an ice maker tray portion to form a one piece unit, such that the evaporator cooling tube is in direct contact with the ice maker tray portion; and an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment.

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Номер записи: 65
10-01-2019 дата публикации

ICE MAKER FOR A DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH AN EJECTION UNIT AND A TWISTING APPARATUS, DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE AND METHOD

Номер: US20190011164A1
Автор: KELLER HANS GERD, PFEIFFER KLAUS
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An ice maker for a domestic refrigeration appliance has an ice tray with at least one cavity for holding and freezing liquids to form a shaped ice element. An ejection unit ejects the shaped ice element from the cavity. A drive apparatus performs a relative rotational movement between the ice tray and the ejection unit to eject the shaped ice element from the cavity. The ice maker has a twisting apparatus that is coupled to the ice tray and that can be used to twist the ice tray around to release a frozen shaped ice element in the cavity. There is also described a domestic refrigeration appliance with the ice maker and a method for ejecting shaped ice elements from the ice tray. 1. An ice maker for a domestic refrigeration appliance , the ice maker comprising:an ice tray formed with at least one cavity for holding and freezing a liquid to form a shaped ice element;an ejection unit for ejecting the shaped ice element from said at least one cavity;a drive apparatus for performing a relative rotational movement between said ice tray and said ejection unit for ejecting the shaped ice element from said at least one cavity; anda twisting apparatus coupled to said ice tray and configured to selectively twist said ice tray to release a frozen shaped ice element in said cavity.2. The ice maker according to claim 1 , wherein said twisting apparatus includes a rotating unit connected to a first end of said ice tray claim 1 , and a holding unit connected to a second end of said ice tray claim 1 , wherein a rotation of said rotating unit relative to said holding unit causes said ice tray to be twisted about in a defined manner.3. The ice maker according to claim 2 , wherein said holding unit has a first stop disposed to overlap with the second end of said ice tray in a direction of a longitudinal axis of said ice tray.4. The ice maker according to claim 3 , wherein said holding unit has a second stop disposed to overlap with the second end of said ice tray in the direction of ...

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Номер записи: 66
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Ice Block Maker

Номер: US20190011168A1
Автор: Howenstine Van
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The present invention discloses an ice block maker device and a method for using said device for the production of ice. In one embodiment, the instant invention comprises a device that allows for large-scale production of ice blocks for commercial use. The device is configured in a manner that a plurality of ice blocks may be formed. The device comprises a freezing reservoir that holds brine bath into which a plurality of ice cans may be lowered and filled with water for freezing using a specifically configured water-dispensing manifold. Once frozen, the device is configured in a manner to allow efficient removal of the ice cans from the brine bath, extraction of the ice block from the ice cans, and packaging of the ice block for long-term storage. 1. An apparatus for making ice , comprising:a grid, said grid comprising supporting structure, wherein said supporting structure is configured to house a plurality of freezing reservoirs and said supporting structure is configured to be raised and lowered into said bath;said bath comprising insulation and means for storing a freezing solution used to exchange heat between said bath and said freezing solution;a hoist with means for lifting said grid by means of cable attached to a lever.2. The apparatus of wherein said grid is positioned on top of said bath.3. The apparatus of wherein said bath has four lateral walls.4. The apparatus of wherein said grid additionally comprises a plurality of can apertures wherein said can apertures comprise a plurality of interspersed holes separated by a plurality of intercan spaces.5. The apparatus of wherein a single said can aperture is configured to receive a single said freezing reservoir.6. The apparatus of wherein said bath additionally comprises an enclosing seal with means for sealing said bath from the external environment.7. The apparatus of wherein said bath additionally comprises a recirculator wherein said recirculator has means for recirculating solution in one or more ...

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Номер записи: 67
15-01-2015 дата публикации

ICE MAKING UNIT AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20150013374A1
Автор: AN Jae Koog, JEONG Jin, JEONG Seong Ki, Lee Jae Seung, LIM Chang Hak, Lim Jae Hoon, PARK Sang Hyun, Shin Young Shik, SIM Khan Qa
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes an ice making compartment, an ice making unit producing ice in the ice making compartment, and a refrigeration cycle including a refrigerant pipe to supply cooling energy to the ice making compartment. Air present in the ice making compartment is cooled while undergoing direct heat exchange with at least one of the ice making unit and the refrigerant pipe. 1an ice making unit producing ice in the ice making compartment; anda refrigeration cycle comprising a refrigerant pipe to supply cooling energy to the ice making compartment,wherein air present in the ice making compartment is cooled while undergoing direct heat exchange with at least one of the ice making unit and the refrigerant pipe.. A refrigerator comprising an ice making compartment, the refrigerator further comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/088,813, filed on Nov. 25, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/926,257, filed on Nov. 4, 2010, which claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0000276 filed on Jan. 4, 2010 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.1. FieldExample embodiments relate to a refrigerator, and, more particularly, to a refrigerator having an improved cooling structure for an ice making compartment.2. Description of the Related ArtA refrigerator is an apparatus storing food or other articles in a storage compartment in a low temperature state by supplying cold air to the storage compartment using a refrigeration cycle. Such a refrigerator may also be provided with an ice making compartment. In this case, cold air is supplied to the ice making compartment, to make ice.The refrigeration cycle may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator. The refrigeration cycle may further include a refrigerant pipe to connect the constituent elements of the refrigeration cycle, and to ...

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Номер записи: 68
09-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH ICE MAKING FUNCTION

Номер: US20200011585A1
Автор: SUN WEISHOU, WANG Haijuan, WU Guangrui, Zhang Heng, Zhang Yanqing
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The present invention discloses a refrigerator with an ice making function, comprising a refrigerating compartment; a door of the refrigerating compartment; a freezing compartment; and an ice making compartment provided at the door of the refrigerating compartment; a compartment for an ice making evaporator; an ice making blower and the ice making evaporator provided in the compartment for the ice making evaporator, the ice making evaporator is communicated with the ice making compartment through an air intake duct and an air return duct, and a part of one of the air intake duct and the air return duct is provided in the refrigerating compartment. 1. A refrigerator with an ice making function , comprising a refrigerating compartment; a door of the refrigerating compartment for opening and closing the refrigerating compartment; a freezing compartment; and an ice making compartment provided at the door of the refrigerating compartment , wherein the refrigerator further comprises a compartment for an ice making evaporator; an ice making blower and the ice making evaporator provided in the compartment for the ice making evaporator , the ice making evaporator is communicated with the ice making compartment through an air intake duct and an air return duct , cold air at the ice making evaporator is transferred to the ice making compartment through the air intake duct by means of the ice making blower , heat of the ice making compartment is returned back to the compartment for the ice making evaporator through the air return duct , and a part of one of the air intake duct and the air return duct is provided in the refrigerating compartment.2. The refrigerator with an ice making function according to claim 1 , wherein the air intake duct comprises a first section of the air intake duct provided in the refrigerating compartment and a second section of the air intake duct provided on the door of the refrigerating compartment claim 1 , one end of the first section of the air ...

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Номер записи: 69
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Ice Room

Номер: US20220034553A1
Автор: Lekkala Sasi K.
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A multilayered wall with combinations of resistant layers with a layer that can be cooled with a Direct Current (DC) compressor and/or a layer that exchanges energy with a geo thermal source to cool an area like a mailbox or a guard house or an ice chest. 1. Usage of stored ice for cooling an area2. Multi layered walls to make a container to keep area cool and/or store ice. Walls will have a layer or layers supported by geo thermal heat transfer3. Multi layered walls to make a container to keep area cool and/or store ice. Walls will encompass a layer or layers that cool and/or heat depending on the need and can be supported by renewal sources of energy4. and combined to make a container5. and/or used for the purpose of cooling or stabilizing the temperature of a mailbox.6. and/or used for the purpose of cooling a small area used for storage or living.7. to be made from renewable energy source and the ice used for the purpose of cooling an area.8. and/or used for the purpose of cooling or stabilizing the temperature of a guard house or an area suitable for a human or storing goods.9. and/or used for the purpose of cooling or stabilizing the temperature of a mobile unit.102. Permanent installations of geo thermal loops pluggable into to support claim number .11. A container built into the earths mantel layer to support the function of12. claim 1 , and/or to be used to stabilize and/or maintain the temperature of an area13. claim 1 , and/or to be used to assist with other technologies to maintain the temperature of an area14. Any of the above claims to build a structure-like body of an automobile claim 1 , ship or spaceship or a wall The changes in technology will allow for building an ice room. Ice room meaning a cooler area for a guard house, mail box, a mobile unit and/or an ice storage unit.A multilayered wall to form a box. The wall will have layers of vacuum and/or other insulation material combined with another layer that exchanges heat with a geo thermal source ...

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Номер записи: 70
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ICE MACHINE

Номер: US20220034570A1
Автор: LEE Donghoon, LEE Wookyong, YEOM Seungseob
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The present disclosure provides an ice machine including: a cabinet; a tray disposed inside the cabinet and having a plurality of cells for respectively forming ice cubes; and a nozzle disposed below the tray and spraying water toward the tray, wherein the plurality of cells includes a first cell having a smaller size and a second cell having a larger size than the first cell, and wherein the nozzle includes a first nozzle for spraying the water into the first cell and a second nozzle for spraying the water into the second cell. 113-. (canceled)14. An ice machine comprising:a cabinet;a tray disposed inside the cabinet and having a plurality of cells for respectively forming ice; anda nozzle disposed below the tray for spraying water toward the tray to form the ice, wherein the plurality of cells includes a first cell and a second cell having a larger size than the first cell, andwherein the nozzle includes a first nozzle for spraying the water into the first cell and a second nozzle for spraying the water into the second cell.15. The ice machine of claim 14 , further comprising:a partition disposed between the first nozzle and the second nozzle to separate the water sprayed from the first nozzle and the water sprayed from the second nozzle so as to not to be mixed with each other.16. The ice machine of claim 14 , further comprising:a storage tank for storing the water supplied to the first nozzle and the second nozzle; anda pump connected to the first nozzle and the second nozzle by a guide pipe for supplying the water stored in the storage tank to the first nozzle and the second nozzle.17. The ice machine of claim 16 , further comprising:a first ice bin disposed below the tray for storing the ice falling from the first cell.18. The ice machine of claim 17 , further comprising:a first ice-full state sensor for detecting whether the first ice bin is in an ice-full state.19. The ice machine of claim 18 , further comprising:a second ice bin disposed below the tray for ...

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Номер записи: 71
03-02-2022 дата публикации

EVAPORATOR FOR ICE MAKER

Номер: US20220034571A1
Автор: CHOI Jin-Woo, JEON Doo-Youl, KANG Myeong-Hoon, Kim Jae-Man, KIM Kyu-Jun, Lee Gyeong-Min, LEE Jung-Hwan, LEE Kwon-Jae
Принадлежит: WOONGJIN COWAY CO., LTD.

An evaporator for an ice maker includes an evaporator body having a refrigerant flow path formed therein; a dipping member connected to the evaporator body, for a refrigerant having a temperature lower than a freezing point of water to flow in the refrigerant flow path to generate ice in a state in which at least a portion of the dipping member is submerged in water; a heater having at least a portion inserted into the refrigerant flow path, and directly or indirectly heating at least one of the refrigerant in the refrigerant flow path, the evaporator body, and the dipping member to separate the ice generated on the dipping member from the dipping member; and a connection member connecting the evaporator body and the refrigerant flow path to be connected to a refrigeration cycle, and inserting the at least a portion of the heater into the refrigerant flow path. 1. An evaporator for an ice maker , comprising:an evaporator body having a refrigerant flow path formed therein;a dipping member connected to the evaporator body, for a refrigerant having a temperature lower than a freezing point of water to flow in the refrigerant flow path to generate ice in a state in which at least a portion of the dipping member is submerged in water;a heater having at least a portion inserted into the refrigerant flow path, and directly or indirectly heating at least one of the refrigerant in the refrigerant flow path, the evaporator body, and the dipping member to separate the ice generated on the dipping member from the dipping member; anda connection member connecting the evaporator body and the refrigerant flow path to be connected to a refrigeration cycle, and inserting the at least a portion of the heater into the refrigerant flow path.2. The evaporator of claim 1 , wherein the at least a portion of the heater passes through the connection member and is inserted into the refrigerant flow path claim 1 , orat least a portion of a heater insertion pipe into which the at least a ...

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Номер записи: 72
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Thermal energy storage and retrieval systems and methods

Номер: US20220034572A1
Автор: Kentwell Lee McCormick
Принадлежит: Photon Vault LLC

The invention provides, in some aspects, a thermal energy storage and retrieval system with a cavity containing a working fluid and a heat transfer surface disposed in the cavity transverse to a gravity field and in thermal coupling with an ice that is formed from and floating in the working fluid. The heat transfer surface transfers to that ice heat from a heat transfer medium that is thermally coupled to the heat transfer surface. According to aspects of the invention in which the ice is less dense than the working fluid, the heat transfer surface is disposed above (with respect to the gravity field) a region of the cavity where that ice is formed or inlet. According to aspects of the invention in which the ice is more dense than the working fluid, the heat transfer surface is disposed below that region.

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Номер записи: 73
19-01-2017 дата публикации

WATER PURIFIER WITH ICE MAKER

Номер: US20170016662A1
Автор: Jung Hee-Do, NOH Jin Hwan
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A water purifier with an ice maker is provided that includes an ice making part having an evaporator and a circulation cooling part that circulates water stored in a cold water tank to the evaporator so that the water stored in the cold water tank is cooled by heat exchange with refrigerant flowing in the evaporator, to simultaneously make ice and cool water using a single evaporator and eliminating the need to make separate ice so as to cool water, thereby enhancing energy efficiency. 1. A water purifier with an ice maker , comprising:an ice making part having an evaporator; anda circulation cooling part configured to carry out circular cooling in which water stored in a cold water tank is directly heat exchanged with a refrigerant flowing in the evaporator and returned to the cold water tank,wherein the circulation cooling part includes the cold water tank into which water is stored, and a continuous flow path having two ends, the two ends being connected to the cold water tank,wherein at least a part of the flow path contacts a part of the evaporator so that the water flowing in the flow path is cooled by direct heat exchange with the refrigerant flowing in the evaporator through the flow path and the evaporator,wherein the cooled water returns to the cold water tank through the flow path, andwherein a portion of the evaporator which comes into contact with the flow path is used to cool water flowing in the flow path, and a portion of the evaporator which does not come into contact with the flow path is used to make ice.2. The water purifier with the ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the ice making part comprises:the evaporator in which the refrigerant flows;a plurality of ice making members connected to the evaporator and in which the refrigerant flows to make the ice; andan ice storage compartment in which the ice made by the ice making member is stored.3. The water purifier with the ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the circulation cooling part includes a pump ...

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Номер записи: 74
19-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD OF WARMING A MOLD APPARATUS

Номер: US20170016663A1
Автор: Culley Brian K., WOHLGAMUTH LINDSEY ANN
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A method of releasing ice from a mold apparatus is disclosed which includes the steps of: providing a mold apparatus having a first mold portion including a concave depression and a liquid circulating manifold and a second mold portion having a concave depression; pivotally coupling to the first mold portion to the second mold portion such that the mold apparatus is operable between an ice forming position and an ice harvesting position; assembling the mold apparatus to the ice forming position such that the concave depressions abut to from a mold cavity; injecting water into the mold cavity; cooling the mold apparatus; forming at least one ice structure within the mold cavity; circulating a warm liquid medium in the liquid circulating manifold to warm the mold apparatus; disassembling the mold apparatus to the ice harvesting position; and releasing the at least one ice structure from the mold apparatus. 1. A method of releasing ice from a mold apparatus , comprising the steps of:providing a mold apparatus having a first mold portion including a concave depression and a liquid circulating manifold and a second mold portion having a concave depression;pivotally coupling to the first mold portion to the second mold portion such that the mold apparatus is operable between an ice forming position and an ice harvesting position;assembling the mold apparatus to the ice forming position such that the concave depressions abut to from a mold cavity;injecting water into the mold cavity;cooling the mold apparatus;forming at least one ice structure within the mold cavity;circulating a warm liquid medium in the liquid circulating manifold to warm the mold apparatus;disassembling the mold apparatus to the ice harvesting position; andreleasing the at least one ice structure from the mold apparatus.2. The method of releasing ice from a mold apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:forming the at least one ice structure such that the at least one ice structure is ...

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Номер записи: 75
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ICE MAKING FOR MAKING SINGLE LAYER AND DOUBLE LAYER ICE BRICK

Номер: US20180017303A1
Автор: HSU HSU- HUI
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An ice making machine has round receiving groove in the isolating plate for receiving the condensing basin, the condensing basin will not move horizontally. By the limiting groove with a plurality of limiting rods which is engaged with the two ears, it is avoided that the condensing basin rotates unwillingly. Especially, a single layer ice brick can be made by using the inner basin with the outer basin. Or the use of the core basin with the outer basin, an inner layer ice brick c is made firstly. Then the use of the inner basin with the outer basin cause an inner ice brick d is made. Therefore, a double layer ice brick is formed with two odors or two colors. By use of the inner basin and the outer tube, the ice brick can be easily taken out. 1. An ice making machine , comprising:a machine table having a condensing tank with an upward opening for receiving condensing liquid; a plurality of condensing tubes being installed within the condensing tank and near a bottom of the condensing tank; an isolating plate and a plurality of limiting rods being installed near the opening of the receiving condensing liquid; a plurality of round receiving grooves being arranged with equally space and being formed on the isolating plate; a plurality of limiting rods being formed at an upper end of the isolating plate and being parallel arranged in the condensing tank; each two of the plurality of limiting rods being arranged as one set; and each set of the limiting rods being spaced by a set to set base; between two limiting rods of the same set being formed with a limiting groove;a plurality of condensing basins passing through each set of limiting rods and then received into the receiving grooves; each condensing basin including an outer basin, an inner basin, a core basin and a cover; the outer basin having a round shape and being exactly received into the receiving groove; an outer upper edge of the outer basin being formed with two ears; by rotating the outer basin; the two ears ...

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Номер записи: 76
18-01-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR PROVIDED WITH ICE MAKER AND WATER SUPPLY UNIT

Номер: US20180017308A1
Автор: YANG Sung Jin
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A refrigerator with an ice maker is installed in a refrigeration compartment or a freezer. A machine compartment is located in a lower rear portion of the refrigerator and includes a valve configured to distribute water for supply to the ice maker. A water supply unit is configured to supply water from the valve to the ice maker. The water supply unit includes an ice maker tube extending to the ice maker to supply water, and a guide cap to which one end portion of the ice maker tube is fitted. The guide cap includes sealing projections inserted into the ice maker tube and spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal direction of the ice maker tube. The sealing projections are configured to make close contact with the ice maker tube to prevent water leakage from the ice maker tube. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an ice maker configured to convert water into ice for dispensing; anda water supply unit coupled to the ice maker and configured to supply water to the ice maker,wherein the water supply unit comprises:a housing;an ice maker tube inserted into the housing and coupled to the ice maker; anda guide cap comprising sealing projections inserted into the ice maker tube and spaced apart from each other along the ice maker tube, and wherein the sealing projections are configured to contact the ice maker tube and are operable to restrict water leakage from the ice maker tube.2. The refrigerator of further comprising:a main body;a refrigeration compartment disposed in a portion of the main body;a freezer disposed in another portion of the main body; anda machine compartment disposed in a lower rear portion of the main body and comprising a valve configured to control water supply.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the water supply unit further comprises a sealing washer disposed at an inner side of the guide cap claim 1 , wherein the sealing washer contacts the guide cap and is configured to prevent ambient air from entering the ice maker tube claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 77
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator Appliance and Dispenser

Номер: US20180017309A1
Автор: Krause Andrew Reinhard, Miller Charles Benjamin
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A refrigerator appliance and method of operation are provided. The refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, an ice maker, a door, and a dispenser conduit. The cabinet may define a storage compartment. The ice maker may be disposed within the storage compartment. The door may be attached to the cabinet and define a dispenser recess in selective communication with the ice maker. The dispenser conduit may be disposed on the door within the dispenser recess. The dispenser conduit may include a stationary inner funnel and a slidable outer funnel extending along a passage axis. The slidable outer funnel may be disposed over an external surface of the stationary inner funnel to selectively define an extended portion of an ice passage. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment;an ice maker disposed within the storage compartment;a door attached to the cabinet to selectively restrict access to the storage compartment, the door defining a dispenser recess in selective communication with the ice maker; anda dispenser conduit disposed on the door within the dispenser recess, the dispenser conduit including a stationary inner funnel and a slidable outer funnel extending along a passage axis, the stationary inner funnel having an internal surface and an opposing external surface; the internal surface facing the passage axis and defining at least a portion of an ice passage, the external surface facing away from the passage axis, the slidable outer funnel being disposed over the external surface of the stationary inner funnel to selectively define an extended portion of the ice passage.2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a secondary outer funnel disposed over the slidable outer funnel to selectively define a secondary extended portion of the ice passage.3. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a stationary guide bracket fixed to the stationary inner funnel and extending radially outward ...

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Номер записи: 78
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator and method of operating the same

Номер: US20180017313A1
Автор: Jiyoon KU, JiYoon LEE, Jiyoung Yoon, Junsoo Park
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention provides a refrigerator including a compressor for compressing refrigerant, a condenser in which the refrigerant, which has been compressed in the compressor, is condensed, an icemaker, a water supply tube, which supplies water to the icemaker and is in contact with at least one of the compressor and the condenser, an ice-making water supply valve installed in the water supply tube, a temperature sensor installed at the water supply tube, and a controller for controlling the ice-making water supply valve based on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor. Water having a temperature that is raised to a temperature range set in consideration of the Mpemba effect is supplied to the icemaker, thereby enabling rapid ice making.

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Номер записи: 79
17-04-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A GLASS WITH AN ICE LINING

Номер: US20140102118A1
Автор: Kana Daniel
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An ice mold configured to be placed into a glass or cup such that a side wall void is created between the outer wall of the ice mold and the interior wall of the glass or cup. The exterior shape of the ice mold generally mirrors the interior shape of the cup or glass. Liquid such as water or juice is placed into the glass or cup after the ice mold is inserted, thereby forcing the liquid into the side wall void, following which the combination of the ice mold and glass or cup are frozen. Once the liquid freezes, the ice mold is then removed leaving an ice wall on the interior wall of the glass or cup. The ice mold may feature one or more attachment mechanisms or an outer rim in order to secure the mold to an upper rim of the glass or cup. 1. An ice mold for a drinking apparatus having an interior wall and a rim , said ice mold comprising:a top region;a body portion coupled to and extending from said top region, said body portion including an outer wall, said outer wall configured to generally correspond to a shape of said interior wall of said drinking apparatus;an outer rim coupled to and extending from said top region of said ice mold, said outer rim configured, in use, for abutting against said rim of said drinking apparatus; andat least one opening in at least one of said top region, said body portion and said outer rim, said at least one opening in fluid communication between a top region of said body portion and a side wall void region in said drinking apparatus, and configured for allowing fluid to be inserted into said side wall void region.2. The method of wherein said outer rim includes a groove or slot configured for frictionally fitting on said rim of said drinking apparatus.3. The ice mold of wherein said ice mold is manufactured from a generally soft claim 1 , pliable food grade material.4. The ice mold of wherein said generally soft claim 3 , pliable food grade material is silicone.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said ice mold includes an outer rim ...

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Номер записи: 80
17-01-2019 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD COOLING APPLIANCE COMPRISING A WEIGHT DETECTION UNIT FOR DETERMINING THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER OF AN ICE MAKER UNIT

Номер: US20190017736A1
Автор: PFEIFFER KLAUS, SIGL MATHIAS, TEMIZKAN SENOL
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A household cooling appliance includes an ice maker unit for making ice, wherein the ice maker unit has a container, in which the ice is stored, a weight detection unit for determining the weight of the container, and an evaluation unit, which is configured for determining a filling level of the container with ice depending on the weight. 1. A household cooling appliance comprising:an ice maker unit for making ice, wherein the ice maker unit includes a container, in which the ice is stored,a weight detection unit for determining the weight of the container, andan evaluation unit, which is configured for determining a filling level of the container with ice depending on the weight.2. The household cooling appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the evaluation unit is configured for determining the weight of the ice in the container.3. The household cooling appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the weight detection unit comprises at least one strain gauge.4. The household cooling appliance according to claim 3 , wherein the strain gauge is vertically orientated.5. The household cooling appliance according to claim 4 , wherein the strain gauge is in contact with a side wall of the container.6. The household cooling appliance according to claim 5 , wherein the strain gauge extends across at least the entire height of the side wall.7. The household cooling appliance according to claim 3 , wherein the strain gauge is oriented horizontally.8. The household cooling appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the weight detection unit is part of a rotation bearing with which the container is mounted rotatably.9. The household cooling appliance according to claim 8 , wherein the weight is determinable by triggering the weight detection unit upon a rotation movement of the container.10. The household cooling appliance according to claim 8 , wherein the rotation bearing at least comprises a fixed bearing and at least one movable bearing claim 8 , and comprises an strain gauge ...

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Номер записи: 81
21-01-2021 дата публикации

MODULATOR FOR AN ICE MAKER

Номер: US20210018237A1
Автор: Brown Justin Tyler, JUNGE Brent Alden
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An icemaker appliance includes a cabinet. A refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator. The refrigeration system is charged with a refrigerant. The refrigeration system further includes a modulator having a reservoir and a supply conduit. The reservoir of the modulator is positioned on an outlet conduit of the evaporator. A first end portion of the supply conduit is coupled to an inlet conduit of the evaporator, and a second end portion of the supply conduit is coupled to the reservoir of the modulator. The refrigerant is flowable into and out of the reservoir of the modulator through the supply conduit of the modulator. An ice maker is positioned within the cabinet. The evaporator of the refrigeration system is coupled to the icemaker such that the refrigeration system is operable to chill the icemaker. 1. An icemaker appliance , comprising:a cabinet;a refrigeration system comprising a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator, the refrigeration system charged with a refrigerant, the refrigeration system further comprising a modulator having a reservoir and a supply conduit, the reservoir of the modulator positioned on an outlet conduit of the evaporator, a first end portion of the supply conduit coupled to an inlet conduit of the evaporator, a second end portion of the supply conduit coupled to the reservoir of the modulator, the refrigerant flowable into and out of the reservoir of the modulator through the supply conduit of the modulator; andan ice maker positioned within the cabinet, the evaporator of the refrigeration system coupled to the icemaker such that the refrigeration system is operable to chill the icemaker.2. The icemaker appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker is a billet ice maker comprising a plurality of mold bodies claim 1 , a plurality of spray nozzles claim 1 , and a pump claim 1 , each of the plurality of spray nozzles oriented towards a respective one of the ...

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Номер записи: 82
28-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH ICEMAKER CHILLED BY THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE COOLED BY FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT AIR

Номер: US20160025390A1
Автор: Boarman Patrick J., Culley Brian K., Hortin Gregory G., Thomas Mark E.
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An icemaker is mounted remotely from a freezer compartment. The icemaker includes an ice mold. A thermoelectric device is provided and includes a warm side and an opposite cold side. A flow pathway is connected in communication between the cold side of the thermoelectric device and the icemaker. In one aspect, a fan is operatively positioned to move air from the fresh food compartment across the warm side of the thermoelectric device and a pump moves fluid from the cold side of the thermoelectric device to the icemaker. Cold air, such as from a refrigerator compartment, may be used to dissipate heat from the warm side of the thermoelectric device for providing cold fluid to and for cooling the ice mold of the icemaker. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment;a door that provides access to the fresh food compartment;an icemaker mounted remotely from the freezer compartment, the icemaker further comprising an ice mold;a thermoelectric device comprising a warm side and a cold side disposed remotely from the ice mold;a fluid pathway thermally connected to the cold side and the ice mold and defining a direction of flow; andan air pathway thermally connected to the warm side.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the air pathway further comprises a heat sink.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the heat sink comprises a plurality of fins.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a fan disposed within the air pathway and configured to urge air from the refrigerator compartment through the air pathway to the heat sink.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the air pathway is thermally connected to the ice mold.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , further comprising a flow controller disposed downstream the heat sink claim 5 , and configured to direct air to any combination of the refrigerator compartment claim 5 , the freezer compartment claim 5 , and the ice mold.7. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 83
28-01-2016 дата публикации

ICE AND CHILLED WATER PRODUCING AND DISPENSING MACHINE

Номер: US20160025398A1
Автор: Seymour Kerry
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An ice producing and dispensing machine for delivering ice on demand to a consumer with a housing containing an ice maker having a discharge outlet for discharging ice. An ice bin is disposed below the ice maker having an open top for receiving ice from the ice maker and a bottom opening for discharging ice therefrom; a substantially vertical tube in communication with the bottom opening for receiving discharged ice with an auger or the like in the tube for driving the ice directly vertically in the tube; and a discharge opening in communication with the tube for conveying the ice to the discharge outlet either in a bag or as free ice cubes. Melted water and ice chips from the ice production are recycled and used to cool the water that is fed to the ice maker. 1. A method for producing ice and chilled water for distribution from a machine having an ice maker for producing ice , the ice being directed to a storage bin , the bin containing agitating means and an outlet for dispensing the ice , the machine further having a water storage capsule inside an insulated housing , the water storage capsule receiving and holding purified water , the storage capsule having a discharge outlet for dispensing water , the insulated housing receiving ice pieces and condensation from the ice production operation , for chilling the water in said capsule , comprising the steps of:providing a supply of pre-chilled water;introducing said pre-chilled water into said ice maker, thereby hastening the transformation of the water into ice.2. The method of further comprising the step of propelling the ice from the storage bin vertically from the outlet to a discharge opening for distribution to a consumer.3. The method of further comprising the step of dispensing some of the pre-chilled water through a discharge outlet to a container provided by a consumer.4. The method of in which said pre-chilled water is contained in said water storage capsule.5. The method of further comprising the step of ...

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Номер записи: 84
28-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE

Номер: US20160025399A1
Автор: Miller Charles Benjamin, Mitchell Alan Joseph
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Refrigerator appliances are provided. A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber and a freezer chamber, and a door rotatably hinged to the cabinet for accessing the fresh food chamber. The door further defines an ice box. The refrigerator appliance further includes an ice maker disposed within the ice box, and a container defining a storage volume for receipt of ice produced by the ice maker. The refrigerator appliance further includes a drain assembly for draining melt water from the container. The drain assembly includes a male connector mounted to the door for flowing melt water therethrough, and a first duct providing fluid communication between the container and the male connector. The drain assembly further includes a female connector mounted within the fresh food chamber for flowing melt water therethrough from the male connector, and a second duct providing fluid communication from the female connector. 1. A refrigerator appliance , comprising:a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber and a freezer chamber;a door rotatably hinged to the cabinet for accessing the fresh food chamber, the door comprising an inner surface and an outer surface and rotatable between an open position and a closed position, the door further defining an ice box;an ice maker disposed within the ice box;a container defining a storage volume for receipt of ice produced by the ice maker; and a male connector mounted to the door for flowing melt water therethrough;', 'a first duct providing fluid communication between the container and the male connector;', 'a female connector mounted within the fresh food chamber for flowing melt water therethrough from the male connector; and', 'a second duct providing fluid communication from the female connector., 'a drain assembly for draining melt water from the container, the drain assembly comprising2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the male connector comprises a check valve and the female connector ...

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Номер записи: 85
26-01-2017 дата публикации

USER-CONTROLLED ICEMAKER SYSTEM

Номер: US20170023282A1
Автор: BAACK Jerry Richard
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An icemaker system with user control includes a wiring harness, an icemaker having a connector for the wiring harness, a user interface, a controller connected to the wiring harness, and an adapter connecting the user interface to the wiring harness that connects the user interface to the controller through a rotation sensor supply line on the wiring harness. 1. An icemaker system with user control , comprising:a wiring harness;an icemaker having a connector for the wiring harness;a user interface;a controller connected to the wiring harness; andan adapter connecting the user interface to the wiring harness that connects the user interface to the controller through a rotation sensor supply line on the wiring harness.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adapter connects a tray motor power line on the wiring harness to a rotation sensor supply line on the icemaker connector.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the adapter connects a forward tray motor power line and a reverse tray motor power line on the wiring harness to a rotation sensor supply line on the icemaker connector.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the connections between the tray motor power lines to the rotation sensor supply line on the icemaker connector are made through diodes.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is a power on/off switch for the icemaker.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is a single-pole double-throw switch.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adapter is connected between the wiring harness and the icemaker connector.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a signal conditioner that connects the wiring harness to the controller.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the signal conditioner includes a voltage divider.10. An adapter for connecting a freezer wiring harness to an icemaker and connecting a user interface claim 8 , comprising:a first connection that is configured to deliver electrical power from a first tray motor supply line on the ...

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Номер записи: 86
26-01-2017 дата публикации

ICE MAKER WITH SLUSH-AVOIDING SUMP

Номер: US20170023284A1
Автор: BROADBENT John
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A sump for use in an ice maker, the sump adapted to hold a mass of water, wherein the ice maker freezes some or all of the mass of water into ice. The sump includes a recirculation area and one or more additional areas separated from the recirculation area. The recirculation area and the one or more additional areas are in fluid communication via one or more passageways. The recirculation area is adapted to hold and receive a first portion of the mass of water having a first mass. The one or more additional areas are adapted to hold a second portion of the mass of water having a second mass. Thus, if the first portion of water forms into slush, the second portion of water can be recirculated to melt the slush. 1. A sump for use in an ice maker , the sump adapted to hold a mass of water , wherein the ice maker freezes some or all of the mass of water into ice , the sump comprising:a recirculation area; andone or more additional areas separated from the recirculation area, wherein the recirculation area and the one or more additional areas are in fluid communication via one or more passageways.2. The sump of claim 1 , wherein the sump further comprises:a bottom and a wall extending from the bottom, the wall having a front portion; andone or more baffles disposed parallel to the front portion of the wall separating the recirculation area and the one or more additional areas.3. The sump of claim 1 , wherein the sump further comprises:a bottom and a wall extending from the bottom, the wall having a front portion; andone or more baffles disposed at an angle with respect to the front portion of the wall separating the recirculation area and the one or more additional areas.4. The sump of claim 1 , wherein:the recirculation area has a first volume such that the recirculation area is adapted to hold and receive a first portion of the mass of water, the first portion having a first mass of water; andwherein the one or more additional areas have a second volume greater than ...

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Номер записи: 87
26-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170023286A1
Автор: JEONG Gyuyeon
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Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment, a freezing compartment door opening or closing the freezing compartment, and an ice making device disposed on a rear surface of the freezing compartment door. The ice making device includes a case disposed on the freezing compartment door, an ice tray rotatably disposed inside the case, the ice tray making an ice therein, a knob exposed to the outside of the case, the knob being connected to a rotation shaft of the ice tray and rotated by being manipulated from the outside, and an elastic member disposed on the rotation shaft of the ice tray, the elastic member providing an elastic force into the ice tray so that the ice tray is rotated to an original position. Thus, a structure for rotating the ice tray may be simplified. 1a cabinet that defines a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment;a freezing compartment door that is configured to open or close the freezing compartment; andan ice making device that is installed on a rear surface of the freezing compartment door, a case that is located on the freezing compartment door and that includes two side surfaces and a front surface, the front surface of the case having an access opening;', a rotation plate that is located at an inner portion of the first side surface of the two side surfaces of the case;', 'a manipulation part that is located at an outer surface of the rotation plate and that is exposed outside the case; and', 'a guide part that is located at an inner surface of the rotation plate;, 'a knob that is rotatably coupled to a first side surface of the two side surfaces of the case, the knob including, 'a mounting frame that is accessibly located inside the case and that includes a twisting projection that protrudes from a side of an inner surface of the mounting frame;', a tray body that includes a plurality of cells that are configured to make ice by receiving water ...

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Номер записи: 88
26-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170023287A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, LEE Donghoon, LEE Wookyong
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A refrigerator includes a main body including a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment, a door, and an ice maker disposed in the freezing compartment. The refrigerator also includes an ice bank disposed on the door, an ice transfer device configured to transfer ice made in the ice maker to the ice bank, and an ice chute that connects the ice transfer device to the ice bank. The ice transfer device includes a housing in which ice separated from the ice maker drops and a transfer member accommodated within the housing and configured to transfer ice from the housing into the ice chute. The ice transfer device also includes an ice unit configured to reduce ice jamming or damage caused by interference with the transfer member. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body comprising a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment;a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the refrigerating compartment;an ice maker disposed in the freezing compartment;an ice bank disposed on the door and configured to store ice made in the ice maker;an ice transfer device configured to transfer ice made in the ice maker to the ice bank; andan ice chute that connects the ice transfer device to the ice bank and defines a transfer path for ice from the ice transfer device to the ice bank, a housing in which ice separated from the ice maker drops;', 'a transfer member accommodated within the housing and configured to transfer ice from the housing into the ice chute; and', 'an ice unit configured to reduce ice jamming or damage caused by interference with the transfer member based on at least one of ice being transferred into the ice chute by the transfer member and ice being transferred from the ice chute toward the transfer member., 'wherein the ice transfer device comprises2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the ice maker comprises:an upper plate tray having a plurality of hemispherical recess parts that define an upper half of a spherical ice ...

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Номер записи: 89
24-01-2019 дата публикации

COLD STORAGE UNIT, MOVING BODY, ICE SLURRY SUPPLY SYSTEM, COLD STORAGE ARTICLE TRANSPORT SYSTEM, COLD STORAGE METHOD FOR COLD STORAGE ARTICLE, AND TRANSPORT METHOD FOR COLD STORAGE ARTICLE

Номер: US20190024960A1
Автор: HIROKANE Yoshio, IZUTSU Tadao
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Provided is a cold storage unit that has a high cold storage capacity, does not generate carbon dioxide, and enables recycling of the cold source. Also provided are a moving body and an ice slurry supply system. In the cold storage unit, a casing that defines a cold storage space has a heat insulating structure, a partition wall that faces the casing is provided at least at a top portion of the cold storage space, and a gap between the casing and the partition wall is filled with an ice slurry that is a mixture of brine and flake ice acquired by freezing the brine. In addition, it is possible to provide a supply port for supplying the ice slurry into the gap and a discharge port for discharging the ice slurry from the nap. 1. A cold storage unit ,wherein a casing that defines a cold storage space has a heat insulating structure, a partition wall that faces the casing is provided at least at a top portion of the cold storage space, anda gap between the casing and the partition wall is filled with an ice slurry that is a mixture of brine and flake ice acquired by freezing the brine.2. The cold storage unit according to comprising:a supply port for supplying the ice slurry into the gap, anda discharge port for discharging the ice slurry from the gap.3. The cold storage unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the gap houses an ice slurry storage filled with the ice slurry.4. The cold storage unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the casing is formed as a double wall interposed with a heat insulator, and a wall surface abutting the heat insulator is adhered with a heat insulating sheet for reflecting radiant heat.5. A moving body to which can be installed a plurality of cold storage units according to .6. An ice slurry supply system claim 1 ,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00005', 'claim 5'}, 'wherein a distribution base is provided with an ice slurry supply device for supplying the ice slurry to the cold storage unit installed on the moving body according to .'}7. A cold storage ...

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Номер записи: 90
23-01-2020 дата публикации

ICE MAKING ASSEMBLY FOR A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE

Номер: US20200025430A1
Автор: Besore John Keith, Mitchell Alan Joseph
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An ice making assembly for a refrigerator appliance includes a resilient silicone mold and a lifter mechanism positioned below the resilient mold for selectively deforming the mold and raising the ice cubes formed therein. A sweep assembly is positioned over the resilient mold and moves to an extended position after the cubes are raised to discharge the ice cubes at a top of the ice making assembly. A drive mechanism such as a motor drives the lifter mechanism using a cam-follower arrangement and the sweep assembly using a slotted yoke mechanism. 1. An ice making assembly for a refrigerator appliance , the ice making assembly comprising:a resilient mold defining a mold cavity for receiving water;a heat exchanger in thermal communication with the resilient mold to freeze the water and form one or more ice cubes;a lifter mechanism positioned below the resilient mold and being movable between a lowered position and a raised position to deform the resilient mold and raise the ice cubes;a sweep assembly positioned over the resilient mold and being movable between a retracted position and an extended position to push the ice cubes out of the resilient mold; anda drive mechanism operably coupled to the lifter mechanism and the sweep assembly to selectively raise the lifter mechanism and slide the sweep assembly to discharge the ice cubes.2. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism comprises a motor mechanically coupled to a rotating cam claim 1 , and wherein the lifter mechanism comprises a roller that rides against the rotating cam to move the lifter mechanism between the lowered position and the raised position.3. The ice making assembly of claim 2 , comprising:a yoke wheel mechanically coupled to the motor; anda drive pin extending from the yoke wheel and being configured to engage a drive slot on the sweep assembly, wherein the drive pin moves the sweep assembly along the horizontal direction when the drive pin reaches an end of the drive slot.4 ...

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Номер записи: 91
04-02-2016 дата публикации

SLUSH GENERATION

Номер: US20160030235A1
Автор: Haines Roderick Andrew, Jelley Simon Philip, Williamson Finbarr Charles
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Apparatus for generating, at a target ice/liquid ratio with a corresponding target temperature, a slush comprising frozen and non-frozen liquid comprises a flow path for recirculation of liquid therethrough, the flow path comprising a heat exchanger having a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet, the heat exchanger being configured for flow therethrough of coolant at a temperature below the target temperature, the apparatus being configured to vary the rate of coolant flow through the heat exchanger between a first rate and a second rate that is lower than the first rate. 145.-. (canceled)46. An apparatus for generating , at a target ice/liquid ratio with a corresponding target temperature , a slush comprising frozen and non-frozen liquid , the apparatus comprising a flow path configured for recirculation of liquid therethrough , the flow path being defined by a conduit loop;wherein the flow path comprises a heat exchanger having a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet, the heat exchanger being configured for flow therethrough of coolant at a temperature below the target temperature, the apparatus being configured to vary the rate of coolant flow through the heat exchanger between a first rate and a second rate that is lower than the first rate.47. An apparatus according to claim 46 , configured such that the first rate of coolant flow produces a net increase in a fraction of frozen liquid in the generated slush contained in the conduit loop.48. An apparatus according to claim 46 , configured such that the second rate of coolant flow produces a net decrease or substantially no change in a fraction of frozen liquid in the generated slush contained in the conduit loop.49. An apparatus according to claim 46 , configured such that a flow rate of liquid comprising the slush through the conduit loop is maintained at at least 1 liter per minute until ice has nucleated.50. An apparatus according to claim 46 , wherein the coolant comprises a liquid.51. An apparatus according to ...

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Номер записи: 92
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Method and system for freezing biopharmaceutical fluid

Номер: US20190029248A1
Автор: Jonathan Cutting
Принадлежит: Sartorius Stedim North America Inc

Disclosed is a method and system for freezing a biopharmaceutical fluid which is hold in a disposable container. The method includes the steps of arranging the container on the heat transfer surface area, cooling the heat transfer surface area to cool the bottom surface of the container until freezing and forming a layer of ice or an ice block of biopharmaceutical fluid inside the container; dislodging the ice layer or ice block frozen to the container. The steps of cooling the heat transfer surface area and dislodging the ice layer or ice block are repeated until the container is filled with a matrix of frozen biopharmaceutical fluid and liquid biopharmaceutical fluid, the liquid biopharmaceutical fluid occupying interstitial passages between ice layers or ice blocks of biopharmaceutical fluid. The cooling is then maintained until the freezing of the entire biopharmaceutical fluid held in the container.

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Номер записи: 93
02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ICEMAKER CONTROL

Номер: US20170030625A1
Автор: DeVos Richard, HU HAITIAN, LI HAIRONG, Ouseph John P.
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Systems and methods are provided for controlling the operation of an icemaker. For instance, a usage profile can be determined for an icemaker based at least in part on previous icemaker activity during one or more periods of time. The usage profile can be indicative of an amount of ice to be made by the icemaker at various times. The icemaker can then be configured to make ice in accordance with the usage profile. 1. A computer-implemented method of regulating the operation of an icemaker , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more computing devices, one or more signals indicative of icemaker activity over one or more time periods;determining, by the one or more computing devices, a usage profile associated with the icemaker based at least in part on the one or more received signals, the usage profile being associated with an amount of ice to be made by the icemaker; andcontrolling, by the one or more computing devices, the operation of the icemaker such that the icemaker makes ice in accordance with the usage profile.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more received signals are indicative of a number of cycles performed by the icemaker over the one or more time periods.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more received signals are indicative of a number of instances in which ice is dispensed by a dispenser associated with the icemaker over the one or more time periods.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the one or more received signals are indicative of an accumulated time for which ice is dispensed by the dispenser over the one or more time periods.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the usage profile is further indicative of an amount of ice to be made by the icemaker over one or more time periods.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the usage profile comprises upper and lower bounds of icemaker activity.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:receiving, by the one or more computing devices, one or more signals indicative of icemaker ...

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Номер записи: 94
04-02-2016 дата публикации

SELF-DEMOLDING ICE MOLD AND METHODS OF USE AND AUTOMATION

Номер: US20160033186A1
Автор: Fette Nicholas, Sherbeck Jonathan
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Systems and methods for making ice utilize self-demolding ice molds. Responsive to freezing of water in the mold into ice, an ejection apparatus is compressed. Via a force arising from the compression, the ejection apparatus ejects the ice from the mold. Ice machines may utilize multiple molds, and water filling a first mold may be utilized to at least partially melt ice in a second mold to facilitate ejection of the ice from the second mold. 1. An ice formation apparatus , comprising:a mold configured with an ice cavity wherein water is freezable into an ice cube; andan ejection apparatus disposed within the ice cavity, the ejection apparatus configured to eject the ice cube from the ice cavity responsive to freezing of the water in the ice cavity.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ice cavity is configured with a trapezoidal profile with tapered walls claim 1 , and wherein a bottom of the ice cavity has a planar cross-sectional area that is less than a planar cross-sectional area of a top of the ice cavity.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ejection apparatus comprises at least one of a spring claim 1 , an air pocket claim 1 , or a compressible material.468. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ejection apparatus comprises at least one of an air pocket or a compressible material occupying between and percent of a volume of the ice cavity.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a warming apparatus disposed in thermodynamic communication with the mold.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the warming apparatus comprises a second ice formation apparatus in thermodynamic communication with the mold and configured to receive water in preparation for freezing claim 5 , whereby a frozen ice cube in the ice cavity of the mold may be at least partially melted and ejected the ice cavity of the mold.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ejection apparatus comprises:a compressible ejection element configured to exert an ejecting force responsive to ...

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Номер записи: 95
04-02-2016 дата публикации

ICE CUBE MANIPULATION VIA HEAT

Номер: US20160033187A1
Автор: Culley Brian K.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An ice making device includes heating and cooling elements that control the formation of ice within a cavity. The ice making device may include one or more fluid inlets that supply liquid water to the cavity, and one or more fluid outlets that drain water from the cavity after formation of ice having a desired shape. 1. A method of freezing water to form a piece of ice having a predefined shape , the method comprising:providing a container having an inner surface defining a cavity;at least partially filling the cavity with liquid water;cooling water in a first portion of the cavity to a temperature that is below the freezing point of water to thereby cause water in the first portion of the cavity to freeze;heating water in a second portion of the cavity to a temperature that is above the freezing point of water to thereby prevent freezing of water in the second portion of the cavity;freezing the liquid water to form the predefined shape by controlling cooling of water in the first portion of the and the heating of water in the second portion of the cavity.2. The method of claim 1 , including:draining liquid water from the cavity after at least some of the liquid water is frozen to form the predefined shape.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the cavity defines a lower portion; and including:providing a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the lower portion; and:draining liquid water from the cavity through the fluid conduit.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the liquid water is drained from the cavity after the liquid water is frozen to form the predefined shape.5. The method of claim 1 , including:simultaneously cooling a first portion of the inner surface and heating a second portion of the inner surface.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the first and second portions of the cavity are disposed on opposite sides of the cavity whereby ice initially forms at the first portion and grows towards the second portion as the liquid water freezes.7. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 96
01-05-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140116083A1
Автор: BYUN Kangsoo, Chung Myungjin, Han Cholok, Han Junsoo, Heo Juyeong, KIM Kyeongyun, Kim Kyungseok, Lee Jangseok, Seo Changho
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A refrigerator may include a compressor to compress a refrigerant, a condenser to condense the refrigerant having passed through compressor, a capillary tube to lower a temperature and a pressure of the refrigerant having passed though the condenser, an evaporator to evaporate the refrigerant having passed through the capillary tube, and a heat exchanger coupled to a refrigerant pipe connected to the compressor to cool the refrigerant in the refrigerant pipe. With components so arranged, operational efficiency of the refrigerator may be enhanced, and energy may be saved. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant;a configured to receive refrigerant compressed by the compressor and to condense the received refrigerant;a capillary tube configured to receive refrigerant condensed by the condenser and to lower a temperature and a pressure of the received refrigerant;an evaporator configured to receive refrigerant from the capillary tube and to evaporate the received refrigerant; anda heat exchanger coupled to a refrigerant pipe connected to the compressor and configured to cool refrigerant in the refrigerant pipe.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a first refrigerant pipe connecting the compressor to the condenser; anda second refrigerant pipe connecting the evaporator to the compressor,wherein the first and second refrigerant pipes are each coupled to the heat exchanger such that refrigerant flowing through the first and second refrigerant pipes perform heat exchange with each other.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein refrigerant at a relatively high temperature in a gaseous state flows in the first refrigerant pipe claim 2 , and refrigerant at a relatively low temperature in a gaseous state flows in the second refrigerant pipe.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the heat exchanger is received in a machine room of the refrigerator having the compressor installed therein claim 2 , so as to contact air in ...

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Номер записи: 97
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator appliance having a plurality of evaporators for cooling separate chambers

Номер: US20210033332A1
Автор: Stephanos Kyriacou, Vineeth Vijayan
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A refrigerator appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet defining a fresh food (FF) chamber and a freezer (Fz) chamber, a liner, and a sealed system. The liner may define an icebox (IB) compartment. The sealed system may include a compressor, a condenser, a multi-path valve, a first expansion device, a second expansion device, a FF evaporator, an IB evaporator, and a Fz evaporator. The multi-path valve may be downstream from the condenser to selectively direct refrigerant between a fluid-parallel first restrictor path and second restrictor path. The first expansion device may be mounted in fluid communication along the first restrictor path. The second expansion device may be mounted in fluid communication along the second restrictor path. The FF evaporator may be downstream from the first restrictor path. The IB evaporator may be downstream from the FF evaporator. The Fz evaporator may be downstream from the IB evaporator.

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Номер записи: 98
12-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTANT ICE MAKING

Номер: US20150040587A1
Автор: Hamblin Steven, Riggan Tod, Zisholtz Evan
Принадлежит: Sweet Ice, Inc.

A portable apparatus for rapidly freezing a freezable liquid to form at least one frozen object includes a fluid intake in which the freezable liquid is introduced and a freeze chamber that receives the freezable liquid from the fluid intake. The freeze chamber includes a freeze block that includes at least one cell in which the at least one frozen object is formed. A cooling system circulates refrigerant to the freeze block to facilitate cooling of the freeze block. The freeze block is formed of a heat transfer material such that heat from the freezable liquid added to the at least one cell is transferred to the freeze block whereupon said heat is transferred to the refrigerant flowing through the evaporator coil of the freeze block, thereby resulting in cooling of the freeze block. The freeze block is configured and the refrigerant is selected such that the freeze chamber is maintained at a temperature of below 0° F. and preferably below at least about −10.0° F. or −20° F.

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Номер записи: 99
11-02-2016 дата публикации

ICE MAKER AND METHOD, AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20160040919A1
Автор: Cho Young Jin, CHOI Sang Geun, Go Hyoung Min, LEE Jan Seung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein are an ice maker and method including an ice container to store ice, and a refrigerator having the same. The ice maker includes an ice making unit that receives water and produces ice from the water, a first ice container that receives the ice separated from the ice making unit, and an ice forwarding unit disposed at one side of the first ice container to guide the ice to be discharged to the outside. 1. An ice maker comprises:an ice making unit to receive water and to produce ice from the water,the ice making unit comprising:an ice tray; andan extension rib to guide the ice separated from the ice making tray to fall.2. The ice maker according to claim 1 , wherein the extension rib is protruded upward from one side of the ice making tray.3. The ice maker according to claim 2 , wherein the extension rib is integrally formed with the ice making tray.4. The ice maker according to claim 2 , wherein the extension rib is separately formed and then connected to one side of the ice making tray.5. The ice maker according to claim 1 , wherein the ice making unit further comprising:a first ice container to receive the ice from the ice making unit;an ice forwarding opening disposed at one side wall of the first ice container and configured to horizontally discharge the ice; anda second ice container detachably and horizontally connected to the first ice container and disposed beside the first ice container, the second ice container having a receiving portion formed at one side wall of the second ice container to forward the ice discharged from the ice forwarding opening within the first ice container.6. The ice maker according to claim 5 , wherein the extension rib is configured to guide the ice separated from the ice making tray to fall near the ice forwarding unit so that transportation of the ice from the first ice container to the second ice container can be effectively achieved.7. The ice maker according to claim 5 , wherein a bottom of the ice forwarding ...

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Номер записи: 100