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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Automatic Ice Making Machine

Номер: US20120000226A1
Автор: Hiroki Yamaguchi, Yuji Wakatsuki
Принадлежит: Hoshizaki Electric Co Ltd

An automatic ice making machine is provided that is capable of modifying an amount of feeding water depending on a temperature of makeup water. The automatic ice making machine is equipped with a deicing timer 42 to keep time of a deicing completion time period T 1 in which deicing operation is completed. In addition, in a control means 24 , a deicing water longest supply time period U 1 is preset, which is a longest time period to supply deicing water in deicing operation. In a case where the deicing water is low in temperature, so that the deicing progresses slowly and thus the deicing completion time period T 1 becomes equal to or greater than the deicing water longest supply time period U 1 , the control means 24 carries out water feeding in a feeding amount of water at low temperature at the time of water feeding. In contrast, in a case where deicing water is high in temperature, so that the deicing is promoted and thus the deicing completion time period T 1 becomes shorter than the deicing water longest supply time period U 1 , the control means 24 carries out water feeding in a feeding amount of water at high temperature, which is more than the feeding amount of water at low temperature, at the time of water feeding.

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Номер записи: 1
05-01-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator with selective airflow passage between the icemaker and the ice making evaporator

Номер: US20120000238A1
Автор: Alexei Tikhonov, Chang-Hak Lim, June Kee Min, Won Jae Yoon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed is a refrigerator having an ice making apparatus installed at a cooling chamber door that opens/closes a cooling chamber. The refrigerator includes a body having a cooling chamber therein, a cooling chamber door to open/close the cooling chamber, and an ice making apparatus installed in the cooling chamber door to make ice. An ice making evaporator is provided in the ice making apparatus to independently supply the ice making apparatus with cooling air and an ice making evaporator chamber, in which an ice making evaporator is installed, is provided adjacent to the cooling chamber door while being partitioned from the cooling chamber.

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Номер записи: 2
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: 3
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator with instant ice maker

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

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

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Номер записи: 4
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Multiple inlet dispensing apparatus and system for preparing beverages

Номер: US20120102998A1
Автор: Kevin M. Chase
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A liquid dispensing apparatus and system for controlling the delivery of liquid additives is disclosed. In one aspect, liquid additives are delivered to a beverage preparation system through a multiple inlet pump for preparing a finished beverage. In another aspect, additives from liquid additive containers are delivered to a beverage preparation system through a multiple inlet and pumping section pump for preparing a finished beverage. Other additives are communicated through the beverage dispensing system for maintaining and cleaning the system and the multiple inlet pump for ensuring the hygienical integrity of the system throughout its use.

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Номер записи: 5
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20120111031A1
Автор: Dong Hoon Lee, Donghoon Lee, Tae Hee Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator in which an amount of water supply to an ice maker can be controlled accurately, and a method for controlling the same. The refrigerator includes an ice maker, a dispenser for dispensing water, a flow passage control valve ( 33 ) for guiding the water to the ice maker and the dispenser selectively, a flow amount sensor ( 100 ), and a controller connected to the flow amount sensor ( 100 ) for controlling a water supply amount to the ice maker taking a water supply amount sensed by the flow amount sensor ( 100 ) into account.

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Номер записи: 6
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

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

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

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Номер записи: 7
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Back light in ice storage area

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

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

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Номер записи: 8
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: 9
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Direct contact icemaker with chambered air cooling system

Номер: US20120222432A1
Автор: Lorraine J. Westlake, Luiz Antonio D. Lopes
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A refrigerator includes a direct contact ice making system in conjunction with a circulating liquid coolant. The ice making system includes a coolant loop and an air flow chamber on a portion of the loop. The air flow chamber includes channels formed by offset protrusions, which direct air back and forth over the portion of the cooling loop to cool ambient air within the ice making system. The cooled air is then directed by a fan and supply duct to an ice storage container to prevent ice cubes in the container from melting. Once the air has warmed in the container, it is directed by a return duct to the beginning of the air flow chamber to begin the process over once again, thus creating a recirculation of air within a refrigerator system to cool an ice storage container.

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Номер записи: 10
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator and water tank assembly for refrigerator

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

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

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Номер записи: 11
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Sanitation system and method for ice storage and dispensing equipment

Номер: US20130039808A1
Автор: Brian G. Polly, Daryl G. Erbs, Lee F. Wichlacz
Принадлежит: Manitowoc Foodservice Companies LLC

A system and methods for sanitation of ice storage equipment. An ozone generator provides a sanitizing agent comprised of a mixture of ambient air and ozone. The sanitizing agent is circulated through an ice storage bin. The sanitizing agent cleanses interior surfaces of the ice storage bin and also cleanses surfaces of an ice dispenser that dispenses ice from the ice storage bin.

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Номер записи: 12
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130067947A1
Автор: Donghoon Lee, Dongjeong Kim, Juhyun Son, Wookyong LEE
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet including a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment, a refrigerating compartment door opening or closing the refrigerating compartment, a dispenser disposed at the refrigerating compartment door to dispense water or ice pieces. The refrigerator also includes an ice bank disposed at a back surface of the refrigerating compartment door to supply the ice pieces to the dispenser, an ice maker disposed in the freezing compartment to make the ice pieces, and an ice transfer device disposed in the freezing compartment to transfer the ice pieces supplied from the ice maker into the ice bank. The ice transfer device includes a piston pushing the ice pieces supplied from the ice maker and an ice chute guiding the ice pieces supplied by the piston to the ice bank.

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Номер записи: 13
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: 14
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Ice luge apparatus, systems, and methods for chilled beverage dispensing

Номер: US20130221031A1
Автор: Michael Guido
Принадлежит: Individual

Improved ice luge trays and methods for use and assembly thereof. The ice luge trays include a trough and a lid that fits above the trough. The trough, with the lid disposed thereon, is configured to be filled with water and placed in a freezer to form an ice block. The lid includes features that forms a channel extending along or through the ice block. The tray is mounted on a support structure to enable a beverage to be chilled as it flows down the channel under gravity, and delivered to a drinking vessel or directly into the mouth of a user.

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Номер записи: 15
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: 16
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20130298405A1
Автор: Byung Su Kim, Jae Koog An, Jeong Hun Shin
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A method of manufacturing a refrigerator comprises preparing an inner case including an ice making chamber and an opening; preparing an outer case to be coupled to an outside of the inner case; preparing a refrigerant pipe assembly including a refrigerant pipe having at least a portion to be disposed in the ice making chamber to supply cooling energy, and a refrigerant pipe insulator to insulate the refrigerant pipe; inserting the refrigerant pipe assembly into the opening of the inner case in an inward direction from the outside of the inner case such that a portion of the refrigerant pipe insulator is disposed in the ice making chamber, and a remaining portion of the refrigerant pipe insulator is disposed between the inner case and the outer case; and foaming a body insulator between the inner case and the outer case, thereby supporting the refrigerant pipe insulator by the body insulator.

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Номер записи: 17
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: 18
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: 19
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20140007609A1
Автор: Seunggeun Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A dispenser water supply system including a dispenser, an ice making apparatus and a splitting valve are provided. The dispenser includes an outlet and is configured to dispense water and ice. The ice making apparatus is configured to provide ice to the dispenser. The splitting valve is configured to dispense water into the outlet of the dispenser and to the ice making apparatus to produce ice, the splitting valve being mounted at the dispenser. A refrigerator having the dispenser water system is also provided.

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Номер записи: 20
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: 21
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Ice-making device for refrigerator

Номер: US20140083128A1
Автор: Bon-young Koo, Hyeon-Po Cho, Jong-Gon Kim, Myung-Soo Kim, Oh-Chul Kwon, Yoo-Min Park, Young-Hoon Gwak
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage chamber, a door provided to the main body, including an outer door and a door liner. The door liner includes support steps, a liner plate, and a seating step that define an installation space. An ice maker is located at least partially in the installation space. A cold air duct is provided in one side of the storage chamber to supply the ice maker with cold air. An ice maker cover is provided having a cold air inlet on a top portion thereof and a viewing window on a lower portion thereof. The viewing window allows the ice maker to be seen from outside of the ice maker cover. An ice bank is removably located below the ice maker to transfer ice received from the ice maker to a dispenser.

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Номер записи: 22
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Filters for Non-Plumbed Appliances

Номер: US20180001239A1
Автор: Chernov Gregory Sergeevich, Garces Tomas
Принадлежит:

A filter for a non-plumbed appliance is provided. The filter includes a filter housing defining a filter chamber. A filter inlet and a filter outlet are positioned along a bottom portion of the filter housing, and filter media is positioned within the filter chamber to remove contaminants from water flowing through the filter media. A divider wall is positioned within the filter chamber to direct the flow of water through a flow aperture at a top portion of the filter chamber, such that the filter chamber remains filled with water during operation. As a result, the filter media remains completely submerged, thereby improving filtration performance, reducing pressure drop, and more evenly depleting the filter media. 1. A non-plumbed appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the non-plumbed appliance comprising:a water tank defining a storage volume;a pump in fluid communication with the storage volume for actively flowing water from the water tank; and a filter housing comprising a sidewall extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end wall and a second end wall, the filter housing defining a filter chamber;', 'a filter inlet;', 'a filter outlet positioned proximate the second end wall of the filter housing;', 'a filter medium positioned within the filter chamber, the filter medium operable to remove contaminants from water flowing through the filter medium;', 'a divider wall positioned proximate the second end wall of the filter housing to prevent the flow of water from the filter chamber to the filter outlet; and', 'a bypass channel defined by a top portion of the sidewall along the vertical direction through which water may flow from the filter chamber over the divider wall to the filter outlet., 'a filter disposed within the storage volume such that water is flowable from the storage volume through the filter to the pump, the filter comprising2. The non-plumbed appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filter ...

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Номер записи: 23
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Filters for Non-Plumbed Appliances

Номер: US20180001240A1
Автор: Chernov Gregory Sergeevich, Krause Andrew Reinhard
Принадлежит:

A filter for a non-plumbed appliance is provided. The filter includes a filter housing having a sidewall extending along a longitudinal direction between a first end wall and a second end wall. A flow distribution channel is also defined by the sidewall of the filter housing, the flow distribution channel extending outwardly from the sidewall along the radial direction and along the longitudinal direction between the flow aperture and the first end wall of the filter housing. The flow distribution channel equalizes the pressure gradient on the outer surface of the filter media, resulting in an improved flow pattern, increased clogging resistance, and improved filter performance capacity. 1. A non-plumbed appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the non-plumbed appliance comprising:a water tank defining a storage volume;a pump in fluid communication with the storage volume for actively flowing water from the water tank; and a filter housing defining a longitudinal direction and a radial direction, the filter housing comprising a sidewall extending along the longitudinal direction between a first end wall and a second end wall, the filter housing defining a filter chamber;', 'a filter inlet positioned proximate the first end wall of the filter housing;', 'a filter outlet positioned proximate the second end wall of the filter housing;', 'a filter medium positioned within the filter chamber, the filter medium defining a first end, a second end separated from the first end along the longitudinal direction, and an interior passage, the filter medium being operable to remove contaminants from water flowing through the filter medium; and', 'a flow distribution channel defined by the sidewall of the filter housing, the flow distribution channel extending outwardly from the sidewall along the radial direction and along the longitudinal direction between the first end wall and the second end wall of the filter housing., 'a ...

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Номер записи: 24
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus For Producing Carbonated Water, And Refrigerator Including The Same And Method For Controlling The Same

Номер: US20160003523A1
Автор: AN Siyeon, KIM Sungkyoung, KIM Yonghyun, YOU Jimin
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for producing carbonated water includes a gas cylinder configured to store carbon dioxide gas, a cold water storage unit configured to store cold water, a producing tank defining a closed space where the carbonated water is produced, a water supply passage configured to connect the cold water storage unit to the producing tank, the water supply passage including a water supply valve that controls supply of the cold water, a gas supply passage connecting the gas cylinder to the producing tank, the gas supply passage including a gas valve that controls supply of the carbon dioxide, a first relief valve provided along the gas supply passage, the first relief valve configured to control the discharge of the carbon dioxide gas, a dispensing passage connecting the producing tank to a dispensing member, and the dispensing member configured to dispense the carbonated water from a front surface of a refrigerator. 1. An apparatus for producing carbonated water , the apparatus comprising:a gas cylinder configured to store carbon dioxide gas;a cold water storage unit configured to store cold water;a producing tank defining a closed space where the carbonated water is produced;a water supply passage configured to connect the cold water storage unit to the producing tank, the water supply passage comprising a water supply valve that controls supply of the cold water;a gas supply passage connecting the gas cylinder to the producing tank, the gas supply passage comprising a gas valve that controls supply of the carbon dioxide;a first relief valve provided along the gas supply passage, the first relief valve configured to control the discharge of the carbon dioxide gas;a dispensing passage connecting the producing tank to a dispensing member;the dispensing member configured to dispense the carbonated water from a front surface of a refrigerator, the dispensing passage comprising a dispensing valve that controls flow of the carbonated water;a second relief valve in ...

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Номер записи: 25
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ICE MAKER AND A REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20210003333A1
Автор: Hong Jinil, KANG Sangjun, KIM Yonghyun
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In a refrigerator, a cam of a cam gear rotating by a driving motor is provided with a structure protruding from an edge portion of a cam gear to a center, thereby increasing the thickness of a cam surface. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the magnitude of force directly transferred from the cam gear to a magnet lever. 1. An ice maker comprising:a tray that defines an ice chamber;a full ice detection lever configured to detect an amount of ice; anda driving device that is coupled with the full ice detection lever and that is configured to move the tray to a water supply position, an ice making position, and an ice transfer position, a driving motor,', 'a cam gear configured to be rotated by the driving motor, the cam gear comprising a shaft, a gear portion that is disposed on an outer surface of the cam gear, a first lever cam that protrudes from an inner surface of the cam gear and that extends along a circumferential direction of the cam gear, and a second lever cam that surrounds the shaft,', 'a magnet lever configured to move along and in contact with the first lever cam, the magnet lever comprising a magnet, and', 'an operation lever configured to move along and in contact with the second lever cam to thereby move the full ice detection lever, and, 'wherein the driving device comprises a plurality of cam portions that protrude from the inner surface of the cam gear toward a center of the cam gear and that have different protrusion heights with respect to the inner surface of the cam gear, and', 'a plurality of steps that are defined at ends of the plurality of cam portions and that are configured to interfere with the magnet lever., 'wherein the first lever cam comprises2. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cam portions comprise:a first cam portion defining a first contact surface that extends along the circumferential direction between a first step and a second step among the plurality of steps;a second cam portion that is separated from the ...

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Номер записи: 26
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VARIABLE CLIMATE ZONE WIRING

Номер: US20210003337A1
Автор: Campani Marcelo, Colecha Alcione, Leidens Rafael, Mercer Israel, Picanço Guilherme, Voltarelli Antonio
Принадлежит: Electrolux Do Brasil S.A.

Provided is a refrigeration appliance including a main electrical board that controls operation of the refrigeration appliance and an adjustable temperature compartment for storing food items at a user-selectable target temperature. The adjustable temperature compartment includes a user interface connected to the main electrical board by an electric wire cable and enabling selection of user-selectable target temperature. A first end of the electric wire cable includes a removable connector connected to the user interface. The second end of the electric wire cable is connected to the main electrical board. A method for manufacturing a refrigeration appliance with an adjustable temperature compartment is also provided. 1. A refrigeration appliance comprising:a main electrical board configured to control operation of the refrigeration appliance;a fresh food compartment for storing food items at a first target temperature above zero degrees Centigrade;a freezer compartment for storing food items at a second target temperature below zero degrees Centigrade; andan adjustable temperature compartment for storing food items at a user-selectable target temperature, the adjustable temperature compartment comprising:a user interface connected to the main electrical board by an electric wire cable and configured to enable selection of said user-selectable target temperature;a door closing the adjustable temperature compartment from the exterior environment;a support structure attached to a wall within the adjustable temperature compartment; anda storage bin supported by the support structure and movable with respect to the support structure, the storage bin having a frame supporting the storage bin,wherein a first end of the electric wire cable includes a removable connector connected to the user interface and wherein the second end of the electric wire cable is connected to the main electrical board.2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the user ...

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Номер записи: 27
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods of dispensing water or ice

Номер: US20170010034A1
Автор: Joseph Thomas Waugh, Tyler James Doering
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

Systems and methods for dispensing water or ice are provided. In particular, a dispensing system can include a sensor configured to detect the presence of a container proximate the dispensing system. The sensor can be further configured to detect a top lip of the container and a level of contents in the container relative to the top lip. When a container is detected, the dispensing system can be configured to dispense water or ice, for instance, responsive to a user input. The dispensing system can be further configured to cease dispensing water or ice when the level of water or ice reaches a threshold level.

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Номер записи: 28
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: 29
10-01-2019 дата публикации

POWDERED ICE MAKER

Номер: US20190011165A1
Автор: AN Kwangyong, Han Jaehyun
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The present invention relates to a powdered ice maker comprising: an ice-making part provided in a cylinder shape of which the inside is empty; a rotary shaft rotating around the central axis of the ice-making part; a water spraying part provided at the rotary shaft so as to spray water at an inner wall of the ice-making part while rotating; a cutter part provided at the rotary shaft so as to cut the ice formed on the inner wall of the ice-making part while rotating; a water tray rotating at the same angular velocity as that of the rotary shaft, and provided at a lower side of the water spraying part; and an ice tray provided at a lower side of the cutter part. 1. A shaved ice generating device comprising:an ice-making part provided in a cylinder shape;a water spray part provided in the shaft and configured to spray water to an inner wall of the ice-making part, while rotating;a cutter part provided in the shaft and configured to cut the ice made on the inner wall of the ice-making part, while rotating; anda water tray provided under the water spray part and an ice tray provided under the cutter part, the water tray and the ice tray which are rotatable at the same angular speed with the shaft.2. The shaved ice generating device of claim 1 , wherein the ice-making part is fixed claim 1 , not rotatable.3. The shaved ice generating device of claim 2 , wherein the ice-making part comprises claim 2 ,a metal cylinder portion; andan ice-making refrigerant pipe configured to cover an outer circumferential surface of the cylinder portion.4. The shaved ice generating device of claim 3 , wherein the refrigerant flowing through the ice-making refrigerant pipe leads in a lower region of the cylinder portion and leads out from an upper region of the cylinder portion.5. The shaved ice generating device of claim 1 , further comprising:a drive unit provided on the shaft and configured to rotate the shaft.6. The shaved ice generating device of claim 1 , wherein the water is sprayed ...

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Номер записи: 30
10-01-2019 дата публикации

ICE MAKING SYSTEM AND AIR FLOW CIRCULATION FOR SLIMLINE ICE COMPARTMENT

Номер: US20190011166A1
Автор: Bertolini Nilton, Marques Marco, Montalvo Sanchez Jorge Carlos, Rotonda Marco
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A refrigerator including a refrigerator compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in the refrigerator 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 the ice maker tray portion; an ice bucket for storing ice disposed in the ice compartment; and an air handler/auger motor assembly disposed at a rear portion of the ice compartment behind the ice bucket. The air handler/auger motor assembly includes an air passage having a fan disposed therein. An inlet of the fan communicates with an airflow passage under the ice maker tray/evaporator, such that the fan creates a suction and draws cool air from the ice maker tray/evaporator and discharges the cool air through the air passage and to the ice bucket to prevent any ice in the ice bucket from melting. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a refrigerator compartment;a freezer compartment;an ice compartment disposed in the refrigerator 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;an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment; andan air handler/auger motor assembly disposed at a rear portion of the ice compartment behind the ice bucket;wherein the air handler/auger motor assembly comprises an air passage having a motor driven fan disposed therein, wherein an inlet of the motor driven fan communicates with an airflow passage under the ice maker tray/evaporator, such that the motor driven fan creates a suction and draws cool air from the ice maker tray/evaporator and discharges the cool air through the air passage and to the ice bucket to prevent any ice pieces in the ice bucket from melting.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker assembly and ...

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Номер записи: 31
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: 32
10-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20190011177A1
Автор: Lee Sang Hoon, Park Sang Min, Yoon Boo-Keun
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This disclosure is related to a refrigerator and a method of controlling the same. The refrigerator includes a dispenser passage, a water supplier for supplying sterilizing water or rinsing water to the dispenser passage, a drain for draining the sterilizing water or the rinsing water that is supplied to the dispenser passage, and a controller for performing a sterilization cycle and controlling the water supplier and the drain to perform a rinsing cycle after completing the sterilization cycle, wherein the sterilization cycle is a cycle of keeping the sterilizing water in the dispenser passage and then draining the sterilizing water, and the rinsing cycle is a cycle of supplying the rinsing water to the dispenser passage and draining the rinsing water therefrom. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a dispenser passage;a water supplier configured to supply sterilizing water or rinsing water to the dispenser passage;a drain configured to drain the sterilizing water or the rinsing water that is supplied to the dispenser passage; andat least one processor, control the water supplier to supply the sterilizing water to the dispenser passage,', 'control the drain to drain the sterilizing water after the sterilizing water is kept in the dispenser passage during a predetermined time interval, and', 'block a passage to an ice-making machine until the rinsing water is drained after the sterilizing water is supplied., 'wherein, when a dispenser cleaning signal is input, the at least one processor is configured to2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a user interface configured to receive the dispenser cleaning signal.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a flow rate detector configured to detect a flow rate of the sterilizing water being supplied, control the water supplier to supply the sterilizing water during a predetermined time interval, and', 'stop the supplying of the sterilizing water when the flow rate detected by the flow rate detector is equal to ...

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Номер записи: 33
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: 34
03-02-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220034581A1
Автор: YOU Jimin
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A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an upper storage space, a lower storage space and a machine room provided at a lower end of the cabinet. A dispenser is provided in an upper door of the upper storage space to dispense water or liquid, and an ice maker is provided inside the upper door to make ice. A pump assembly is provided inside the machine room to pump water through a water supply passage from a water tank to the dispenser and the ice maker. The water supply passage extends downward from the water tank after passing through a rear surface of the cabinet to connect to the pump assembly inside the machine room and extends upward from the pump assembly and passes through an upper surface of the cabinet to connect to the dispenser and the ice maker. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a first storage space and a second storage space, the first storage space provided above or below the second storage space;a machine room provided at a lower end of the cabinet and housing a compressor and a condenser;a first door configured to open or close the first storage space;a second door configured to open or close the second storage space;a device provided in the first door, the device being at least one of a liquid dispenser configured to dispense liquid or an ice maker configured to make ice;a tank provided in the first storage space and configured to store liquid;a supply passage configured to guide liquid from the tank to the device; anda pump assembly provided inside the machine room and configured to pump liquid from the tank through the supply passage to the device,wherein the supply passage extends through a rear surface of the cabinet to connect to the pump assembly inside the machine room, and extends through one of an upper surface of the cabinet to connect the pump assembly to the device.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:the first door includes a left door and a right door that are rotatably provided at left and right sides of the ...

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Номер записи: 35
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: 36
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: 37
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ICE DISCHARGING APPARATUS FOR VERTICAL SPRAY-TYPE ICE MACHINES

Номер: US20180017304A1
Автор: Knatt Kevin
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An ice making machine having a refrigeration system and a water system, the water system having a water reservoir located below a freeze plate adapted to hold water, and a sprayer assembly located below the freeze plate for spraying water from the water reservoir toward the pockets. An inclined ice slide is positioned below the freeze plate and above the sprayer assembly directing fallen ice toward an opening. A divider assembly separating the water system from the ice storage bin includes a plurality of dividers, wherein the dividers may rotate outwardly away from the opening to allow formed ice to fall into the ice storage bin. Each divider is formed from a generally rectangular body having a front face with a triangular-shaped thickness and an extension flap extending away from the body opposite the front face. 1. An ice maker comprising:a refrigeration system comprising a compressor, a condenser, a hot gas valve, and a thermal expansion device;an evaporator assembly comprising a refrigerant tubing in fluid communication with the refrigeration system such that refrigerant may cycle through the refrigerant tubing and the refrigeration system, and a freeze plate thermally coupled to the refrigerant tubing, the freeze plate compromising a plurality of ice-forming pockets;a water system for supplying water to the pockets of the freeze plate, the water system comprising a water reservoir located below the freeze plate adapted to hold water, a sprayer assembly located below the freeze plate for spraying water from the water reservoir toward the pockets, wherein the sprayer assembly is in fluid communication with the reservoir by a water line to cycle water up toward the pockets of the freeze plate;an ice storage bin for retaining the formed ice;an inclined ice slide positioned below the freeze plate and above the sprayer assembly directing fallen ice toward an opening between the water system and the ice storage bin; 'a generally rectangular body comprising a front ...

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Номер записи: 38
18-01-2018 дата публикации

STAND-ALONE ICE MAKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180017305A1
Автор: Garces Tomas, Tarr Ronald Scott, Ward Jarvis
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A stand-alone ice making appliance is provided. The stand-alone ice making appliance may include an outer casing, a water tank, a pump, an ice maker, and a container. The outer casing may define an internal cavity that includes a primary opening. The water tank may define a storage volume to receive water. The pump may be in fluid communication with the storage volume of the water tank to actively flow water therefrom. The ice maker may in fluid communication with the storage volume of the water tank to receive water therefrom. The container may be disposed within the internal cavity. The container may include an insulated sidewall positioned across the primary opening and at least partially defining a storage volume to receive ice from the ice maker. 1. A stand-alone ice making appliance defining a plurality of mutually-orthogonal directions , the mutually-orthogonal directions including a lateral direction , a transverse direction , and a vertical direction , the stand-alone ice making appliance comprising:an outer casing defining an internal cavity, the internal cavity including a primary opening through which the internal cavity may be accessed;a water tank, the water tank defining a storage volume to receive water;a pump in fluid communication with the storage volume of the water tank to actively flow water therefrom;an ice maker, the ice maker in fluid communication with the storage volume of the water tank to receive water therefrom; anda container disposed within the internal cavity, the container including an insulated sidewall positioned across the primary opening and at least partially defining a storage volume to receive ice from the ice maker, the sidewall including a front panel and a rear panel defining a transparent insulation gap therebetween.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the transparent insulation gap includes a sealed volume.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a base wall positioned below a portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 39
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20180017307A1
Автор: JANG Do Yun, JEONG Jin, Son Bong Su
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A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, and an ice maker provided in the storage compartment to make ice. The ice maker includes a cooling device to provide cold air, an ice-making tray movably provided between a first position adjacent to the cooling device and a second position spaced farther from the cooling device than the first position, and an ejector is configured to move the ice-making tray. The ejector includes a driving portion to separate the ice produced in the ice-making tray. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having a storage compartment; andan ice maker provided in the storage compartment configured to make ice, a cooling device configured to provide cold air,', 'an ice-making tray movably arranged between a first position adjacent to the cooling device and a second position spaced farther from the cooling device than the first position, and', 'an ejector configured to move the ice-making tray, and, 'wherein the ice maker compriseswherein the ejector comprises a driving portion configured to separate the ice produced in the ice-making tray.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 ,wherein, when the ice-making tray is in the first position, the ice maker is operated in a first ice-making mode, andwherein, when the ice-making tray is in the second position, the ice maker is operated in a second ice-making mode, in which an ice-making speed is slower than that of the first ice-making mode.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 ,wherein the ice-making tray includes a rotation guide portion that is in contact with a portion of the driving portion, andwherein the driving portion is configured to be slidingly rotated on one surface of the rotation guide portion.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the driving portion is provided at both ends portion of the ejector and has an eccentric shape.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 ,wherein, when the driving portion is rotated a first angle such that a first portion ...

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Номер записи: 40
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: 41
18-01-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180017310A1
Автор: JEONG Jin, LEE Jae Jin, YOON Seok Jun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a main body, a door rotatably coupled to the main body, a first ice making compartment configured to generate and store ice and provided in the main body, a second ice making compartment configured to crush ice and provided in the door, and a transfer device provided to transfer the ice in the first ice making compartment to the second ice making compartment. Therefore, a structure of an ice bucket storing ice is simplified, and an ice making system is easily constructed. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a main body;a door rotatably coupled to the main body;a first ice making compartment configured to generate and store ice, and provided in the main body;a second ice making compartment configured to crush the ice, and provided in the door; anda transfer device configured to transfer the ice in the first ice making compartment to the second ice making compartment.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein when the door is closed claim 1 , the first ice making compartment and the second ice making compartment communicate with each other.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the door comprises a sealing member configured to seal between the first ice making compartment and the second ice making compartment.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising:a storage compartment provided in the main body,wherein the door comprises a door body part provided to open and close the storage compartment and a second ice making housing in which the second ice making compartment is disposed.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein the second ice making housing protrudes from the door body part toward an inside of the main body when the door is closed.6. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein the door body part and the second ice making housing are configured to be detachably removable from one another.7. The refrigerator according to claim 6 , wherein the door comprises a fixer member configured to couple ...

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Номер записи: 42
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: 43
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: 44
28-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20160025406A1
Автор: AN Jae-koog
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a body configured to be equipped with a storage, a door configured to be hinge-engaged with the body to open or close the storage, a water supply line configured to respectively supply water provided from a water source to an ice maker placed in the storage and a dispenser placed outside the door. One or more filters are configured to be engaged with the water supply line, and one or more bypass valves for respective water tanks are configured to be engaged with the water supply line at a part which is lower than an engagement point of the one or more filters. The one or more water tanks are configured to be placed inside the door and to be detachably engaged with the bypass valve for water tank. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body including a storage;a door engaged with the body to open or close the storage;a water supply line to selectively supply water provided from a water source to an ice maker and a dispenser;a filter bypass valve engaged with the water supply line and engageable with a filter; anda water tank bypass valve engaged with the water supply line at an engagement point downstream from an engagement point of the filter bypass valve, the water tank bypass valve being engageable with a water tank.2. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the water tank bypass valve is engaged with the water tank claim 1 , the water tank bypass valve leads water which passed through the filter bypass valve to the dispenser via the water tank.3. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 2 , wherein when the water tank is detached from the water tank bypass valve claim 2 , the water tank bypass valve leads water to the dispenser.4. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the water tank bypass valve comprises:a valve housing including an inlet and an outlet which are respectively engaged with the water supply line;a flow path selecting member including a first flow path and a second flow path which communicate in a ...

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Номер записи: 45
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: 46
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: 47
25-01-2018 дата публикации

TWIST HARVEST ICE GEOMETRY

Номер: US20180023873A1
Автор: Boarman Patrick J., Thomas Mark E., WOHLGAMUTH LINDSEY A.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An ice maker assembly includes an ice making apparatus for an appliance with an ice making tray having a water basin formed by a metallic ice forming plate and at least one perimeter sidewall extending upwardly from a top surface of the ice forming plate. The ice making tray also has a grid with at least one dividing wall. The at least one perimeter sidewall and the at least one dividing wall and the top surface of the ice forming plate form at least one ice compartment having an upper surface and a lower surface. An ice body is formed in the at least one ice compartment. Moreover, the at least one perimeter sidewall and the at least one dividing wall form a draft angle with the top surface of the ice forming plate, of about 17 degrees to about 25 degrees. 1. An ice maker comprising:an ice forming plate having a top surface; anda flexible grid having a median wall, a first dividing wall, a second dividing wall opposite the first dividing wall, an edge wall opposite the median wall, a first end and a second end opposite the first end;the flexible grid further having a first position mating with the top surface of the ice forming plate in a closely adjacent relationship to form an individual compartment configured to receive liquid water and form an ice piece, the individual compartment defined by the top surface of the ice forming plate and the median wall, the first dividing wall, the second dividing wall, and the edge wall of the flexible grid;the flexible grid further having a second position wherein the second end of the flexible grid is rotated and twisted relative to the first position such that the flexible grid is removed from the top surface of the ice forming plate.2. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the flexible grid is rotated and twisted through an arc of about 40 degrees relative to the first position.3. The ice maker of further comprising a thermoelectric device thermally connected to a bottom surface of the ice forming plate.4. The ice maker of ...

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Номер записи: 48
25-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

Номер: US20180023874A1
Автор: HARA Terumichi, KADOWAKI Shizuma, Kobayashi Seiji, NAKAO Minoru, NOTSU Masumi
Принадлежит: Hoshizaki Corporation

[Task] To provide an automatic ice maker with improved corrosion resistance to prevent ice-making water and ice from being contaminated by a corrosion product such as rust, thereby enhancing the reliability of food sanitation. 11048. An automatic ice maker for producing ice having a required shape by supplying ice-making water in circulation to an ice compartment () that is cooled by an evaporator () , characterized in that{'b': 23', '10, 'an electroless nickel-phosphorus plated coating () containing a 10% to 15% phosphorus component is formed in a thickness of 15 μm or more on an outermost layer of the ice compartment ().'}2231710. The automatic ice maker according to claim 1 , wherein the electroless nickel-phosphorus plated coating () is directly formed on an outer surface of a basis material () of the ice compartment ().3. An automatic ice maker comprising:{'b': 10', '12', '30', '30', '30', '14', '16', '18', '12, 'i': a', 'b, 'an ice compartment () having a plurality of small ice compartments () defined by disposing a partition member () formed by assembling a plurality of horizontal partition plates () and vertical partition plates () in a lattice shape to an outer frame () including a top plate () and side plates (), the small ice compartments () being open downward;'}{'b': 48', '16', '14', '10', '46, 'an evaporator () disposed on the top plate () of the outer frame () and cooling the ice compartment () by circulating a refrigerant supplied from a refrigeration system (); and'}{'b': 40', '10', '12, 'a water tray () openably closing the ice compartment () from under to supply ice-making water to each of the corresponding small ice compartments (),'}{'b': 23', '10', '30', '14, 'wherein an electroless nickel-phosphorus plated coating () is applied to the ice compartment () including the partition member () and the outer frame ().'}43016143016. The automatic ice maker according to claim 3 , wherein a portion of the partition member () joined to the top plate () of ...

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Номер записи: 49
24-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190024962A1
Автор: CHO Seungyoon, LEE Donghoon, LEE Heejun, LEE Wookyong
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator includes: a cabinet in which a refrigerating compartment is provided; a first door connected to the cabinet to open and close the refrigerating compartment and having an opening; a housing provided in the first door and accessible through the opening therein; an ice making room provided in the housing; a storage room that is provided below the ice making room and maintained at a temperature different from that of the refrigerating compartment; a guide duct provided below the ice making room to guide discharge of ice; a second door connected to the first door; a dispenser disposed on a front surface of the second door; and a discharge duct provided in the second door, wherein, when the second door is closed, the guide duct communicates with the discharge duct, and ice made in the ice making room is discharged to the dispenser. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet in which a refrigerating compartment is provided;a first door connected to the cabinet to open and close the refrigerating compartment and having an opening;a housing provided in the first door and accessible through the opening therein;an ice making room provided in the housing;a guide duct provided below the ice making room to guide discharge of ice;a second door connected to the first door;a dispenser disposed on a front surface of the second door; anda discharge duct provided in the second door,wherein, when the second door is closed, the guide duct communicates with the discharge duct, and ice made in the ice making room is discharged to the dispenser.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a storage room provided below the ice making room and maintained at a temperature different from that of the refrigerating compartment.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , further comprising a partition wall that defines the ice making room and the storage room claim 2 ,wherein a part of a bottom surface of the partition wall on which an outlet of the guide duct is disposed and a top surface ...

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Номер записи: 50
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: 51
23-01-2020 дата публикации

ICE MAKER DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20200025431A1
Автор: KIM Jae Sang
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An ice maker device comprises: an ice production part configured to receive water and produce ice; and an ice discharge part detachably coupled to a lower portion of the ice production part, the ice discharge part configured to accommodate the ice produced in the ice production part, the ice discharge part configured to selectively discharge the ice to the outside. The ice discharge part includes: a holder part detachably coupled to the ice production part; a receiving part including a side wall portion connected to an inner surface of the holder part, an inclined portion obliquely extending downward from a lower end of the side wall portion, and a bottom surface having an outlet port; and a lever part configured to open and close the outlet port. 1. An ice maker device , comprising:an ice production part configured to receive water and produce ice, wherein the ice production part includes a lower portion; andan ice discharge part detachably coupled to the lower portion of the ice production part, the ice discharge part configured to accommodate ice produced in the ice production part, wherein the ice discharge part is configured to selectively discharge ice,wherein the ice discharge part includes:a holder part detachably coupled to the ice production part and comprising an inner surface;a receiving part including: a side wall portion coupled to the inner surface of the holder part; an inclined portion obliquely extending downward from a lower end of the side wall portion; and a bottom surface having an outlet port; anda lever part configured to selectively open and close the outlet port.2. The ice maker device of claim 1 , wherein the inclined portion is continuously disposed from a rim of the outlet port to a lower end of the side wall portion.3. The ice maker device of claim 2 , wherein the inclined portion includes:a vertical surface extending from the lower end of the side wall portion and in parallel with the side wall portion and coupled to the rim of the ...

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Номер записи: 52
30-01-2020 дата публикации

REGENERATION DEVICE FOR REGENERATING A COOLANT DISPERSION

Номер: US20200030930A1
Автор: Fischer Ludger, Reinhard Edwin, von Arx Silvan, Weiss Lukas
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A regeneration device for regenerating a coolant dispersion with phase change material includes: a redispersion unit for redispersing the coolant dispersion, the redispersion unit including a restrictor; and a recooling unit that enables freezing of a phase change material by dissipating heat stored in the coolant dispersion. The recooling unit is arranged so that dissipated heat is at least partially recuperated in order to heat up the coolant dispersion to an inlet temperature. 1. A regeneration device for regenerating a coolant dispersion with phase change material , comprising:a redispersion unit configured to redisperse the coolant dispersion, the redispersion unit comprising a restrictor; anda recooling unit configured to enable freezing of a phase change material by dissipating heat stored in the coolant dispersion,wherein the recooling unit is configured so that dissipated heat is at least partially recuperated in order to heat up the coolant dispersion to an inlet temperature.2. The regeneration device according to claim 1 , wherein the recooling unit is configured so that sensible heat is dissipated in order to cool the coolant dispersion and latent heat is dissipated in order to enable freezing of the phase change material.3. The regeneration device according to claim 2 , wherein the recooling unit comprises a first heat exchanger configured to dissipate at least a proportion of the sensible and/or latent heat.4. The regeneration device according to claim 3 , wherein the first heat exchanger is operated in counterflow in order to recuperatively use at least a proportion of the sensible and/or latent heat for heating up the coolant dispersion to the inlet temperature.5. The regeneration device according to claim 3 , wherein the recooling unit includes a second heat exchanger which is connected to a refrigeration system in order to enable freezing of the phase change material by dissipating at least some of the latent heat of the coolant dispersion.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 53
31-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCES HAVING MULTIPLE FREEZER CHAMBERS

Номер: US20190032984A1
Автор: Platts Lauren Nicole
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A refrigerator appliance is generally provided herein. The refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet extending along a vertical direction from an upper portion to a lower portion. The cabinet may also extend along a transverse direction from a rear portion to a front portion. The cabinet may define a plurality of operably-independent chilled chambers and, optionally, a modular ice making assembly. 1. A refrigerator appliance defining a vertical direction , a transverse direction , and a lateral direction defining a mutually orthogonal direction system , the refrigerator appliance comprising: a top freezer chamber positioned at the upper portion and accessible through a top freezer opening at the front portion,', 'a fresh food chamber positioned below the top freezer chamber and accessible through a middle fresh food opening at the front portion, and', 'a bottom freezer chamber positioned at the lower portion below the fresh food chamber and accessible through a bottom freezer opening at the front portion; and, 'a cabinet extending along the vertical direction from an upper portion to a lower portion, the cabinet extending along the transverse direction from a rear portion to a front portion, the cabinet defining a plurality of operably-independent chilled chambers, the plurality of operably-independent chilled chambers comprising'} a housing slidably mounted within the top freezer chamber,', 'an icemaker enclosed within the housing, and', 'a cavity door fixed to the housing and selectively movable between a covered position restricting access to the ice storage cavity and an uncovered position permitting access to the ice storage cavity., 'a modular ice making assembly comprising'}2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a top door rotatably mounted to the cabinet to selectively move between an open position permitting access through the top freezer opening and a closed position restricting access to the top freezer chamber;a middle door ...

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Номер записи: 54
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Compact ice making system for slimline ice compartment

Номер: US20200033040A1
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 disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker including an ice maker tray, a separate fin evaporator, and a cooling tube which is assembled between the ice maker tray and the fin evaporator, such that the cooling tube is in direct contact with the ice maker tray and the fin evaporator; and an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment.

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Номер записи: 55
30-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR MAKING FINE ICE WITH SALINITY

Номер: US20200033041A1
Автор: KOH James Chun, SAKAGUCHI Shigeaki
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A device for making fine ice with salinity comprises: a water supply unit configured to supply a salt-containing fluid; an air supply unit including a spray nozzle configured to spray the fluid supplied from the water supply unit; and an ice-making unit configured to refrigerate the fluid sprayed from the spray nozzle and make salt-containing fine ice, wherein the ice-making unit includes: an ice-making chamber whose inner wall to be in contact with the fluid sprayed from the spray nozzle is configured to be refrigerated; and a scraper configured to scrape ice made on the inner wall of the ice-making chamber. By this device, fine ice with salinity can be efficiently generated. 1. A device for making fine ice with salinity , comprising:a water supply unit configured to supply a salt-containing fluid;an air supply unit including a spray nozzle configured to spray the fluid supplied from the water supply unit; andan ice-making unit configured to refrigerate the fluid sprayed from the spray nozzle and make salt-containing fine ice,wherein the ice-making unit includes:an ice-making chamber whose inner wall to be in contact with the fluid sprayed from the spray nozzle is configured to be refrigerated; anda scraper configured to scrape ice made on the inner wall of the ice-making chamber.2. The device for making fine ice with salinity of claim 1 ,wherein the ice-making chamber includes a refrigerant accommodation portion between the inner wall and an outer wall surrounding the inner wall.3. The device for making fine ice with salinity of claim 2 ,wherein the ice-making chamber includes multiple fins that protrude in a direction from the inner wall toward the outer wall.4. The device for making fine ice with salinity of claim 2 ,wherein the ice-making unit further includes a freezer configured to circulate a refrigerant through the refrigerant accommodation portion.5. The device for making fine ice with salinity of claim 1 ,wherein the scraper includes:a shaft that is ...

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Номер записи: 56
30-01-2020 дата публикации

PASS-THROUGH SOLUTIONS FOR VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURES

Номер: US20200033049A1
Автор: Dherde Eric J., Ekshinge Sunil S., FIORI MICHAEL A., FRATTINI GUSTAVO, Hunter Lynne F., Marinello Giulia, Pathak Sanjesh Kumar
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A vacuum insulated refrigerator structure includes a shell having a liner and a wrapper where the shell defines an internal vacuum cavity, and a refrigerator and/or freezer compartment. The vacuum insulated refrigerator structure additionally includes an elongated pass-through defining an elongated internal space having a central portion disposed in the internal vacuum cavity. The elongated pass-through has opposite end portions that are sealingly connected to the shell, each opposite end portion having an opening that permits access to the elongated internal space from the outside of the shell. The vacuum insulated refrigerator structure also includes a vacuum core material fill positioned in the internal vacuum cavity and one or more utility lines disposed in one or more elongated internal passageways extending out of the openings at the opposite end portions of the elongated pass-through. 120.-. (canceled)21. A vacuum insulated refrigerator structure comprising:a shell having a liner and a wrapper wherein the shell defines an internal vacuum cavity, a refrigerator compartment, and a freezer compartment;a serpentine elongated pass-through and a straight elongated pass-through both defining an elongated internal passageway and having a central portion disposed in the internal vacuum cavity, and opposite end portions that are sealingly connected to the shell, each opposite end portion having an opening that permits access to the elongated internal passageway from the outside of the shell;a vacuum core material fill positioned in the internal cavity; andone or more utility lines disposed in the elongated internal passageway and having opposite ends extending out of the openings at the opposite ends of the elongated pass-through;wherein the freezer compartment has one of the serpentine elongated pass-through or the straight elongated pass-through and the refrigerator compartment has the other of the serpentine elongated pass-through or the straight elongated pass- ...

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Номер записи: 57
04-02-2021 дата публикации

ICE MACHINE FOR AN ICE-BASED THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20210033327A1
Автор: Holwerk Charles Hunter, Wilkins Michael Alexander
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An ice machine for an ice-based thermal storage system comprises a plurality of pillow plates arranged in a plate bank, wherein each of the plurality of pillow plates includes an inlet connection and an outlet connection, with the respective inlet connections connected to a feed header, and with the respective outlet connections connected to a suction header. A water distribution pan is positioned at a top of the plate bank, and a tank is positioned below the plate bank. As an evaporator, the ice machine causes ice to form on the pillow plates, which then falls into the tank. As a condenser, the ice machine transfers heat to water flowing over the pillow plates, such that water at an increased temperature falls into the tank and melts the ice in the tank. 1. An ice machine for an ice-based thermal storage system , comprising:a plurality of pillow plates arranged in a plate bank, wherein each of the plurality of pillow plates includes an inlet connection and an outlet connection, with the respective inlet connections connected to a feed header, and with the respective outlet connections connected to a suction header;a water distribution pan positioned at a top of the plate bank; anda tank positioned below the plate bank;wherein the ice machine is configured for use both as an evaporator and as a condenser.2. The ice machine as recited in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in use as the evaporator claim 1 , a refrigerant is received by the feed header via a first line connecting a refrigeration system to the feed header claim 1 , is introduced into the plurality of pillow plates claim 1 , and then exits via the suction header claim 1 , such that heat from water distributed from the water distribution pan over the plurality of pillow plates is transferred to the refrigerant claim 1 , thus forming ice on the plurality of pillow plates claim 1 , which then falls into the tank positioned below the plate bank.3. The ice machine as recited in claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in use as ...

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Номер записи: 58
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator comprising an ice maker assembly

Номер: US20210033328A1
Автор: Guilherme CUMAN, Ivo Alberto Pinto TORRES
Принадлежит: Electrolux Do Brasil SA

A refrigerator ( 2 ) comprising: a cabinet ( 8 ); a compartment ( 14 ) formed inside the cabinet ( 8 ) and having an open front portion; a compartment door ( 26 ) movably connected to said cabinet ( 8 ) for closing at least partially said open front portion of said compartment ( 14 ); an ice maker assembly ( 70 ), arranged inside said compartment ( 14 ), comprising an ice maker ( 76 ), said ice maker comprising ( 76 ) an ice maker casing ( 82 ), a water tank ( 86 ) and a water filter ( 90 ), said ice maker assembly ( 70 ) being accessible inside said compartment ( 14 ) when said compartment door ( 26 ) is in open position, wherein said ice maker assembly ( 70 ) comprises a support housing ( 150 ) arranged below said ice maker casing ( 82 ) to receive said water tank ( 86 ) and water filter ( 90 ) such that said ice maker casing ( 82 ) and support housing ( 150 ) are provided as respective modules.

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Номер записи: 59
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Self cleaning flow control valve in clean in place system

Номер: US20210045408A1
Автор: Nathan E. Smith, Richard T. Aab, Robert Tuchrelo
Принадлежит: Rta Associates LLC

A self-contained food processor is provided for treating a food flow path in the food processor with a solution. The food flow path can be treated without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor and without requiring direct operator input. The food processor includes a controller for directing passage of a solution through at least portions of the food flow path without requiring constant operator oversight. The food processor can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through the food flow path in the food processor.

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Номер записи: 60
07-02-2019 дата публикации

FLEXING TRAY ICE-MAKER WITH AC DRIVE

Номер: US20190041112A1
Автор: BARRENA JUAN, CHATELLE WILLIAM D.
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An ice-maker provides a reversible AC motor whose direction is changed at a first and second stop positioning the tray in a filling position and an ice cubes discharging position, respectively. A bail ami may introduce an additional stop preventing discharge of ice when an ice bin is full. User controls may allow the user to set a water fill time based on local water pressure conditions. An ice tray incorporating an ice sensor may releasably connect to the ice-making machine for ready replacement. 1. An ice-maker comprising:an ice tray providing multiple cube forming compartments open on an upper face of the ice tray for receiving water to mold ice;a motor unit providing a connector attachable to the ice tray to rotate the ice tray for filling of the compartments with water in a first position and warpage of the tray to discharge the ice cubes from the compartments in a second position, the motor unit providing:(a) an AC motor operable to rotate the connector bi-stably in two directions;(b) a first and second stop blocking a rotation of the AC motor when the tray is in the first and second positions to cause reversal of the direction of operation of the AC motor at those positions; and(c) a position sensor sensing at least one rotated location of the tray; anda controller responding to the position sensor to control power to the AC motor to provide a cycling of the tray between the first and second positions for ice making.2. The ice-maker of claim I further including an ice bin positioned beneath the ice tray to receive ice cubes discharged from the ice tray in the second position and a bail arm operable by the AC motor to descend into the ice bin as the tray moves from the first position to the second position.3. The ice-maker of further including a third stop blocking the rotation of the AC motor when the tray is between the first and second claim 2 , position before warpage of the tray and wherein the bail arm provides a movable finger interacting with the third ...

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Номер записи: 61
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Hands Free, Controlled Autofill for a Dispenser

Номер: US20210047168A1
Автор: ASHRAFZADEH FARHAD, CHASE KEVIN M., JANKE BRIAN P., KANCHANAVALLY SHREECHARAN, KERNER James
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container. 1. A method of performing a dispensing operation in a dispenser well , the method comprising:capturing one or more digital images of an object in the dispenser well;determining at least one of a dimensional and a positional characteristic of the object in the dispenser well from the one or more digital images; andcontrolling the dispensing operation based on the one or more digital images.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing the one or more digital images of the object occurs as the object enters the dispenser well.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object is a container configured to be filled during the dispensing operation.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising: analyzing the one or more digital images to determine any movement of the container.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising: cutting-off the dispensing operation prior to completion if movement of the container is determined.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein both the shape and volume of the container are determined.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein each of the top and bottom of the object are determined.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the object includes an opening in the top of the object and wherein the opening is determined from the one or more digital images.9. The method of claim 3 , wherein at least one dimensional characteristic of the container is determined claim 3 , with the dimensional characteristic being at least one of a top claim 3 , bottom claim 3 , opening claim 3 ...

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Номер записи: 62
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Ice making assemblies for making clear ice

Номер: US20200041186A1
Автор: Brent Alden Junge, Justin Tyler Brown
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

In one exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, an ice making assembly is provided for making clear ice. The ice making assembly may include a conductive ice mold, an insulation jacket, and a water dispenser. The conductive ice mold may define an upper portion of a mold cavity extending from a top end to a bottom end. The insulation jacket may extend downward from the conductive ice mold. The insulation jacket may define a lower portion of the mold cavity. The lower portion of the mold cavity may be a vertically open passage aligned with the upper portion of the mold cavity. The water dispenser may be positioned below the insulation jacket to direct an ice-building spray of water to the mold cavity through the vertically open passage of the insulation jacket.

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Номер записи: 63
06-02-2020 дата публикации

ICE MACHINE

Номер: US20200041187A1
Автор: Clayton, Huckaby Sandra A., JR. Luther L., Melton Glenn, Perry Timothy, Peterson Kim, Relova Jeremy, Sakakibara Hideki, WAHEED Abdul, Wells Matthew W.
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An ice maker includes a dry compartment and a wet compartment adjacent to the dry compartment and including: an evaporator case sized to receive an evaporator, the evaporator case including: a plurality of interior panels joined to each other with snap-fit joints, each of the snap-fit joints including a tab and defining a slot, each of a plurality of seams formed between the interior panels defining a foam-tight seal and a water-tight seal; and a plurality of exterior panels, each of the plurality of exterior panels joined to a mating interior panel of the plurality of interior panels with slide joints, wherein the evaporator case is integrally insulated with blown foam insulation positioned between each of the plurality of exterior panels and a corresponding interior panel. 1. An ice maker comprising:a dry compartment; and a plurality of interior panels joined to each other with snap-fit joints, each of the snap-fit joints comprising a tab and defining a slot, each of a plurality of seams formed between the interior panels defining a foam-tight seal and a water-tight seal; and', 'a plurality of exterior panels, each of the plurality of exterior panels joined to a mating interior panel of the plurality of interior panels with slide joints, wherein the evaporator case is integrally insulated with blown foam insulation positioned inside an insulation cavity defined by and between the plurality of exterior panels and the plurality of interior panels., 'an evaporator case sized to receive an evaporator, the evaporator case comprising, 'a wet compartment adjacent to the dry compartment and comprising2. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein:each of the plurality of interior panels comprises one of a plurality of declined projections and a plurality of inclined projections extending from a body of the respective interior panel, each of the plurality of declined projections and the plurality of inclined projections defining at least in part a groove; andeach of the plurality ...

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Номер записи: 64
06-02-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200041188A1
Автор: CHOI Sangphil, YOU Jimin
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A refrigerator having a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator including an icemaker provided at the freezer compartment door configured to open/close the freezer compartment, a dispenser provided at a refrigerator compartment door configured to open/close the refrigerator compartment, and a water tank provided at the refrigerator compartment door, the water tank having an inlet through which water is introduced into the water tank, a first outlet for supplying water to the dispenser, and a second outlet for supplying water to a pump, wherein the pump is configured to pump water from the water tank to the icemaker. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an icemaker configured to make ice;a dispenser provided at a refrigerator door; anda water tank and a pump provided below the water tank, the water tank having an inlet through which water is replenished in the water tank, a first outlet configured to supply water to the dispenser, and a second outlet configured to supply water to the pump, wherein the pump is configured to pump water from the water tank to the icemaker, and wherein the icemaker is provided above the water tank and the water tank is provided above the dispenser.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a cap configured to open/close the inlet.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the first outlet and the second outlet are arranged at a bottom side of the water tank and are inclined downward at a same angle with respect to the water tank toward a front of the refrigerator.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the refrigerator further comprises a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment claim 3 , and wherein the icemaker is provided at the freezing compartment.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the first outlet and the second outlet are parallel to each other.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein a valve configured to open/close the first outlet is attached to the first outlet.7. The refrigerator ...

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Номер записи: 65
06-02-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200041191A1
Автор: CHOI Sangphil, YI Youngho, YOU Jimin
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Disclosed is a refrigerator. The present invention provides a refrigerator having a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator including an icemaker provided to the freezer compartment or a freezer compartment door configured to open/close the freezer compartment, a dispenser provided to a refrigerator compartment door configured to open/close the refrigerator compartment, a water tank provided to the refrigerator compartment door, the water tank having an inlet for putting in water and an outlet for supplying water to the dispenser, a pump configured to send the water supplied from the water tank to the icemaker, and a slide cap movably provided to the water tank so as to be selectively coupled to a passage connected to the pump. 1. A refrigerator having a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment , the refrigerator comprising:an icemaker provided at the freezer compartment or at a freezer compartment door that is configured to open/close the freezer compartment;a dispenser provided at a refrigerator compartment door that is configured to open/close the refrigerator compartment;a water tank provided at the refrigerator compartment door, the water tank having an inlet for receiving water and an outlet for supplying water to the dispenser;a pump configured to receive the water from the water tank and to provide the water to the icemaker;a slide cap movably provided at a top of the water tank; anda passage to receive the water from the water tank and to guide the water to the pump, wherein the passage includes a first end to selectively couple to the slide cap, and a second end to couple to the pump.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a cap configured to selectively open/close the inlet of the water tank.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , the slide cap comprising:an intake pipe that extends into the water tank; anda discharge pipe having a first end to couple to the intake pipe and a second end to selectively couple to ...

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Номер записи: 66
18-02-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY PROVIDING CRUSHED OR UNCRUSHED ICE

Номер: US20210048235A1
Автор: Bauriedl Josef, Dirnberger Albert
Принадлежит: EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA

A device for selectively providing crushed or uncrushed ice comprises a storage receptacle () for storing uncrushed ice pieces, and a grinder, which is fed with ice pieces from the storage receptacle, for crushing the ice pieces, wherein the grinder is concealed behind an end wall () which is arranged on a side of the grinder that is opposite the storage receptacle, wherein there is associated with the grinder a mechanical switching element () which can be switched between two working positions and which in a first of its working positions ensures that ice pieces received from the storage receptacle are necessarily introduced into the operating range of the grinder and in its second working position frees a bypass passage for ice pieces received from the storage receptacle past the grinder. The device further comprises a movable adjusting element () in mechanical adjusting connection with the switching element, wherein the adjusting element in one exemplary embodiment is arranged on the end wall and is accessible from the wall side that is remote from the grinder. 1. Domestic refrigeration appliance , comprisinga cold chamber;an ice-collecting unit; andan insertion compartment, formed in the cold chamber, for the ice-collecting unit, wherein the insertion compartment has an insertion opening, a storage receptacle for storing uncrushed ice pieces;', 'a grinder for crushing ice pieces from the storage receptacle;', 'a mechanical switching element which can be switched between two working positions, which in a first of the working positions causes ice pieces received from the storage receptacle to be necessarily introduced into the grinder and in a second of the working positions frees a bypass passage for ice pieces received from the storage receptacle past the grinder;', 'a screen, which in an insertion position of the ice-collecting unit, in which the ice-collecting unit is inserted into the insertion compartment, covers the insertion opening completely; and', 'a ...

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Номер записи: 67
18-02-2021 дата публикации

INDIRECT AIR COOLING FOR AN ICE MAKER WITHIN A REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Номер: US20210048237A1
Автор: McCollough Thomas, Phelan Keith
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A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage compartment therein, a door that provides selective access to the storage compartment, and an ice maker provided in the door. An air duct directs a flow of air from an insulated chamber to the ice maker. An air cooling system cools air inside the insulated chamber and comprises a first non-evaporative heat exchanger positioned independent of and adjacent to an evaporator, a second non-evaporative heat exchanger provided within the insulated chamber, and a fluid line that directs a circulation of fluid between the first and second non-evaporative heat exchangers. The first non-evaporative heat exchanger is provided in heat exchanging relationship with the evaporator to cool the fluid positioned in the first non-evaporative heat exchanger, and the second non-evaporative heat exchanger is provided in heat exchanging relationship with the air inside the insulated chamber to cool the air therein. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment therein;a door that provides selective access to the storage compartment;an ice maker provided in the door;an air duct that directs a flow of air from an insulated chamber to the ice maker;an evaporator; and a first non-evaporative heat exchanger provided independent of and adjacent to the evaporator;', 'a second non-evaporative heat exchanger provided within the insulated chamber; and', 'a fluid line that directs a circulation of fluid between the first and second non-evaporative heat exchangers, the first non-evaporative heat exchanger provided in heat exchanging relationship with the evaporator to cool the fluid positioned in the first non-evaporative heat exchanger, and the second non-evaporative heat exchanger provided in heat exchanging relationship with the air inside the insulated chamber to cool the air therein., 'an air cooling system that cools air inside the insulated chamber, the air cooling system comprising2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 68
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator and method for controlling refrigerator

Номер: US20180045442A1
Автор: Chang Hern Lee, Gang Hyun Kim, Jung Won Park, Kyung Tae Ko, Seung Wan Kang, Sung Ho Cho, Woo Sung Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator including a water intake container, in which carbonated water is produced by mixture of carbon dioxide and clean water, a first dispenser assembly, which the water intake container is attached to or detached from, and which supplies carbon dioxide and clean water to the water intake container when the water intake container is attached to the first dispenser, a dispenser lever and a second dispenser assembly which discharges clean water or ice according to manipulation of the dispenser lever, but stops the discharging of clean water or ice if the water intake container is attached to the first dispenser assembly. The refrigerator may include a dispenser lever and a processor to control an ice maker to stop operation if a command is entered through a user interface and to control the ice maker to start operation if the dispenser lever is manipulated while the ice maker stops operation.

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Номер записи: 69
15-02-2018 дата публикации

DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH A COOLING COMPARTMENT AND A FREEZING COMPARTMENT AND WITH A DISPENSING UNIT ACCESSIBLE THROUGH A HOLE IN AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT OF A DOOR

Номер: US20180045451A1
Автор: LAIBLE KARL-FRIEDRICH
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A domestic refrigeration appliance has a housing in which a cooling compartment is provided, which is closable by a first door movably arranged on the housing, and in which a freezing compartment separate therefrom is provided, which is closable by a second door which is movably arranged on the housing. On a front side of the first door, a first panel-like additional part separate from the first door is arranged as a facing part and a hole is formed in the additional part, through which an output unit of a dispensing unit belonging to the domestic refrigeration appliance which is configured for the output of liquid and/or molded ice elements is accessible. 1. A domestic refrigeration appliance , comprising:a housing defining a cooling compartment and a freezing compartment separate from said cooling compartment;a first door movably disposed on said housing and closing said cooling compartment, said first door having a front side;a second door being movably disposed on said housing for closing said freezing compartment;a dispensing unit having an output unit configured for outputting of liquid and/or molded ice elements; anda first panel-shaped additional part disposed on said front side of said first door, said first panel-shaped additional part being separate from said first door and disposed as a facing part, said first panel-shaped additional part having a hole formed therein through which said output unit of said dispensing unit is accessible.2. The domestic refrigeration appliance according to claim 1 , further comprising a third door disposed as seen in a width direction of the domestic refrigeration appliance claim 1 , beside said first door claim 1 , said cooling compartment is closable by said first door and by said third door.3. The domestic refrigeration appliance according to claim 1 , wherein said dispensing unit has an ice maker disposed in said cooling compartment and spaced from said first door.4. The domestic refrigeration appliance according to ...

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Номер записи: 70
03-03-2022 дата публикации

ICE MACHINE

Номер: US20220065515A1
Автор: Clatyon, JR. Luther L., Sakakibara Hideki, WAHEED Abdul
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A method of cleaning an evaporator of an ice maker can include activating a switch of the ice maker in a first manual intervention of an overall cleaning procedure to initiate the overall cleaning procedure; sounding an audible alarm to alert a user that a second manual intervention is required; pouring a cleaning fluid into a tank of the evaporator case in the second manual intervention; automatically initiating and completing one of a cleaning stage and a sanitizing stage upon completion of the second manual intervention, automatically initiating the one of the cleaning stage and the sanitizing stage including operating a cleaning valve of a water circuit of the ice maker by a main controller of the ice maker; and automatically initiating and completing a rinsing stage.

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Номер записи: 71
03-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220065517A1
Автор: CHOI Sangphil, YI Youngho, YOU Jimin
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Disclosed is a refrigerator. The present invention provides a refrigerator having a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator including an icemaker provided to the freezer compartment or a freezer compartment door configured to open/close the freezer compartment, a dispenser provided to a refrigerator compartment door configured to open/close the refrigerator compartment, a water tank provided to the refrigerator compartment door, the water tank having an inlet for putting in water and an outlet for supplying water to the dispenser, a pump configured to send the water supplied from the water tank to the icemaker, and a slide cap movably provided to the water tank so as to be selectively coupled to a passage connected to the pump. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an icemaker configured to make ice;a dispenser configured to dispense water;a water tank provided at a refrigerator door;an inlet provided at the water tank;an outlet provided at the water tank and configured to supply water to the dispenser; anda slide cap movably provided at the water tank and configured to supply water to the icemaker.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a pump configured to provide water from the water tank to the icemaker claim 1 , and a passage provided at the door and communicating with the pump claim 1 , wherein the slide cap is selectively coupled to the passage.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , the slide cap comprising:an intake pipe that extends into the water tank; anda discharge pipe having a first end to couple to the intake pipe and a second end to selectively couple to the first end of the passage.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the water tank includes a perforation at the top of the water tank to enable the intake pipe to communicate with the water tank claim 3 , and wherein at least one recess is provided at a prescribed position of the perforation.5. The refrigerator of claim 3 , the slide cap comprising:a receiving part to ...

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Номер записи: 72
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Dispenser with vessel identification

Номер: US20150053302A1
Автор: Kurt Froehlich, Timothy Willis
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Inc

A refrigeration apparatus includes a dispenser for dispensing water or ice into a receiver vessel. The dispenser includes a dispense command input for receiving a dispense command from a user and a code reader for interpreting an identification code associated with the receiver vessel. At least one controller is operatively connected to the dispense command input to receive the dispense command, and to the code reader to receive a vessel identification based on the interpreted identification code. The at least one controller controls the dispensing. A memory is configured to store the vessel identification in association with a usage parameter for the vessel. The at least one controller determines whether water/ice has been previously dispensed into the receiver vessel. When the at least one controller has determined that water/ice has not been previously dispensed into the receiver vessel, the at least one controller causes the usage parameter to be stored in the memory, in association with the vessel identification, based on the dispense command received from the user.

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Номер записи: 73
25-02-2021 дата публикации

CONFIGURABLE CONTAINER

Номер: US20210053741A1
Автор: BARFOOT GRADY E., CORNISH JOSHUA R., MORINE ALAN V., SMITH W. TRAVIS
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A configurable storage container system for storing items includes a tote, an insulated shell with a lid, and an insulated divider configured to divide the internal cavity of the tote into two sections. The insulated shell is configured for receiving the tote. The insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration such that the tote fits inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration. The lid is configured for closing the tote inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration. 1. A configurable storage container system for storing items , the configurable container system comprising:an insulated divider having first and second projections;a tote having an internal cavity configured for storing the items, wherein the internal cavity is at least partially bounded by a bottom and a plurality of walls, wherein a first wall of the plurality of walls includes a first groove facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the first groove is configured to receive the first projection of the insulated divider, wherein a second wall of the plurality of walls includes a second groove also facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the second groove is configured to receive the second projection of the insulated divider for dividing the internal cavity of the tote into two sections;an ice pack configured to rest on the bottom of the internal cavity of the tote in one of the two sections;an insulated shell configured for receiving the tote, wherein the insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, wherein the tote fits inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration; anda removable insulated lid for closing the tote inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the ...

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Номер записи: 74
25-02-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20160054044A1
Автор: CHO Yeon Soo, JANG Do Yun, JEONG Jin, Son Bong Su
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a body having a storage compartment, an ice making device, and an ice bucket to store the generated ice. The ice bucket includes an ice bucket body, an ice storage space inside the ice bucket body, and a spacing member to allow ice to be spaced apart from the ice bucket body toward the ice storage space to secure a flow path of cool air, so that the cool air smoothly flows inside the ice bucket body. A full-ice detecting sensor having an emitter and a receiver to receive optical signals is provided. A control unit determines a full-ice status by receiving an output value of signals received from the full-ice detecting sensor. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body having a storage compartment;an ice making device to generate ice; andan ice bucket to store the ice generated at the ice making device, an ice bucket body,', 'an ice storage space formed at an inside of the ice bucket body; and', 'a spacing member to allow ice to be spaced apart from the ice bucket body toward the ice storage space to allow a flow path of cool air., 'wherein the ice bucket comprises2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:the spacing member is integrally provided with the ice bucket body, and is protruded from the ice bucket body toward the ice storage space.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein:the spacing member comprises a plurality of guide ribs extendedly formed lengthways in vertical directions at both side walls of the ice bucket.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein:guide ribs adjacent to each other among the plurality of guide ribs form a cool air flow path while spaced apart from each other by a predetermined gap.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein:the spacing member comprises a dividing wall extendedly formed at inner sides of the plurality of guide ribs to divide the cool air flow path.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein:a cool air communication hole is formed at the dividing wall to have cool air ...

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Номер записи: 75
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ICE STORAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20200049396A1
Автор: cho Yeon Woo, JANG Do Yun, JEONG Jin, Son Bong Su
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a body having a storage compartment, an ice making device, and an ice bucket to store the generated ice. The ice bucket includes an ice bucket body, an ice storage space inside the ice bucket body, and a spacing member to allow ice to be spaced apart from the ice bucket body toward the ice storage space to secure a flow path of cool air, so that the cool air smoothly flows inside the ice bucket body. A full-ice detecting sensor having an emitter and a receiver to receive optical signals is provided. A control unit determines a full-ice status by receiving an output value of signals received from the full-ice detecting sensor. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body having a storage compartment;a door to open/close the storage compartment;an ice making device disposed at a ceiling of the storage compartment to generate ice;an ice storage compartment provided at the door;an ice bucket mounted at the ice storage compartment to store the ice generated at the ice making device; anda full-ice detecting sensor, including an emitter to radiate optical signals and a receiver to receive optical signals, to detect a full-ice status at the ice bucket, the full-ice detecting sensor provided at the ice storage compartment and positioned at an outside of the ice bucket.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:the ice storage compartment comprises an ice storage compartment body having a left side wall, a right side wall, a rear wall, and a bottom, and an ice bucket mounting space formed at an inside the ice storage compartment body.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein:the full-ice detecting sensor is installed at the ice storage compartment body.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein:one of the emitter and the receiver is installed at a left side wall or a right side wall of the ice storage compartment, and the remaining one of the emitter and the receiver is installed at a rear wall of the ice storage compartment, so that ...

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Номер записи: 76
23-02-2017 дата публикации

CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A DISPENSER SYSTEM

Номер: US20170051963A1
Автор: Root Steven Keith
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Systems and methods for controlling the operation of a dispenser system are provided. In particular, one or more sensors associated with the dispenser system may be configured to detect one or more signals indicative of a container proximate the dispenser system and/or a level of water or ice within the container. The dispenser system may include an analog-to-digital converter configured to sample the detected signals at a predetermined sample frequency. The dispenser system may further include a direct memory access controller configured to store the sampled signals in memory without having to rout the sampled signals through a central processing unit associated with dispenser system. The operation of the dispenser system can then be controlled based at least in part on the sampled signals. 1. A dispensing system for dispensing liquid or ice , the system comprising:a dispenser defining a dispensing recess, the dispenser comprising a nozzle for dispensing liquid or ice;one or more sensors disposed within the dispensing recess, the one or more sensors configured to emit one or more pulses during one or more time periods and to receive one or more return signals;an analog-to-digital converter configured to sample the one or more return signals at a predetermined sampling frequency to determine a plurality of discrete signals;a direct memory access controller configured to store the discrete signals in one or more memory devices; andone or more control devices configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in one or more memory devices that when executed by the one or more control devices cause the one or more control devices to perform operations, the operations comprising determining a return time indicative of a time period between emission of the one or more pulses and reception of the one or more return signals by the one or more sensors, and controlling an operation of the dispensing system based at least in part on the determined return time.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 77
05-03-2015 дата публикации

ICE MAKER WITH PIEZO DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER SENSOR

Номер: US20150059394A1
Автор: GOMES ALBERTO R., LIN YEN-HSI, TENBARGE ANDREW M.
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An ice maker includes, among other things, an ice cube mold, an ice cube remover and a force sensor comprising a piezo dielectric elastomer (PDE). The ice cube mold has at least one cavity for receiving liquid. The ice cube remover is configured to apply a removal force to either the mold or an ice cube. The force sensor is provided on either the mold or the remover and provides an output indicative of the removal force. Upon the removal of an ice cube from the cavity, the ice cube remover applies a removal force to the mold or the ice cube to effect the removal of the ice cube from the cavity and the force sensor outputs a signal indicative of the removal force. 1. An ice maker comprising:an ice cube mold having at least one cavity for receiving liquid;an ice cube remover configured to apply a removal force to at least one of the mold and ice cube;a force sensor comprising a piezo dielectric elastomer (PDE) provided on one of the mold and remover and providing an output indicative of the removal force;wherein upon the removal of an ice cube from the cavity, the ice cube remover applies a removal force to one of the mold and ice cube to effect the removal of the ice cube from the cavity and the force sensor outputs a signal indicative of the removal force.2. The ice maker of wherein the PDE is provided on the ice cube mold.3. The ice maker of wherein the ice cube remover twists the ice cube mold to apply a removal force in the form of a twisting force to the ice cube mold.4. The ice maker of wherein the ice cube remover twists the ice cube mold about a longitudinal axis of the ice cube mold.5. The ice maker of wherein the PDE is oriented at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis.6. The ice maker of wherein the PDE is located along a side edge of the ice cube mold.7. The ice maker of wherein the ice cube remover comprises a rotating rake to expel the ice cube from the cavity and the PDE is provided on the rake.8. The ice maker of wherein the rake comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 78
21-02-2019 дата публикации

MEDICAL ICE SLURRY PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190053939A1
Автор: Anderson Richard Rox, Farinelli William A., Garibyan Lilit, Javorsky Emilia
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The present disclosure provides systems and method for medical ice slurry production. In particular, systems and methods are provided for medical ice slurry production that enable an end user to produce and deliver a sterile medical ice slurry at the point of care. 1. A medical ice slurry production system comprising:a disposable cartridge holding a non-frozen, sterile medical slurry composition;a housing supporting the disposable cartridge, the housing including an actuator;a cooling device operable with the housing to cool the non-frozen slurry composition held in the disposable cartridge to a temperature sufficient to form ice crystals in the disposable cartridge;an agitator operable with the actuator of the housing to agitate the medical slurry composition such that the ice crystals are reduced to a size sufficient to allow the medical slurry composition including the reduced ice crystals to be delivered to a patient through an end of a needle; andan access port structured and arranged to allow the medical slurry composition including the reduced ice crystals to be withdrawn or injected from the disposable cartridge, while maintaining the sterility of the medical slurry composition including the reduced ice crystals.2. The medical ice slurry production system of claim 1 , wherein the disposable cartridge includes one of a syringe or a canister.3. The medical ice slurry production system of claim 1 , wherein the access port is structured and arranged to allow a syringe to engage the access port and withdraw the slurry composition.4. The medical ice slurry production system of claim 1 , wherein the agitator includes at least one a vibrating device or a rotating device.5. The medical ice slurry production system of claim 1 , wherein the agitator includes a rotating device structured and arranged to rotate back-and forth.6. The medical ice slurry production system of claim 1 , wherein the agitator is attached to the disposable cartridge.7. The medical ice slurry ...

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Номер записи: 79
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Hands Free, Controlled Autofill for a Dispenser

Номер: US20180057342A1
Автор: Brian P. Janke, Farhad Ashrafzadeh, James Kerner, Kevin M. Chase, Shreecharan Kanchanavally
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.

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Номер записи: 80
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Hands Free, Controlled Autofill for a Dispenser

Номер: US20170057804A1
Автор: ASHRAFZADEH FARHAD, CHASE KEVIN M., JANKE BRIAN P., KANCHANAVALLY SHREECHARAN, KERNER James
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container. 1. A method of performing a dispensing operation comprising:exposing a camera to a dispensing assembly; andperforming a dispensing operation based on at least one image obtained from the camera.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one image is taken from within a well of the dispensing assembly.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one image is of a container positioned for the dispensing operation.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising: determining a height of the container from the at least one image.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining at least one additional image from an additional camera; andperforming the dispensing operation based on images from both the camera and the additional camera.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:capturing the at least one image from an upper location; andcapturing the at least one additional image from a lower location.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:analyzing the at least one image to determine a height of a container positioned for the dispensing operation; andanalyzing the at least one additional image to determine a position of the container.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: performing the dispensing operation with the dispensing assembly being incorporated in an appliance.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the appliance is a refrigerator and the dispensing operation includes dispensing at least one of water and ice into the container.10. The method ...

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Номер записи: 81
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Ice making system with provision for cleaning and cleaning method

Номер: US20180058743A1
Автор: James Vorosmarti, III, Leroy Kramer, Mats Erninger, Michael Purcell, Stephen E. Rottloff
Принадлежит: Follett LLC

An ice making apparatus includes an ice machine for making ice with internal surfaces that come in contact with water and ice during normal operation. A cleaning container provides receiving cleaning solution to clean and disinfect the internal surfaces of the ice machine. A programmable control system controls the cleaning operation.

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Номер записи: 82
02-03-2017 дата публикации

ICE WELL DIVERTER WEDGE FOR ICE CONTAINER

Номер: US20170059222A1
Автор: VISIN JEROLD M.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator is provided including an ice making assembly. The ice making assembly includes a storage container that has a discharge zone including a crushing assembly for selectively crushing formed ice before dispensing the ice through the dispenser of the refrigerator. The crushing assembly includes both rotating and fixed crushing blades, and including crushing teeth for crushing the formed ice cubes therebetween. A diverter wedge may be positioned at or formed integrally with the fixed crushing blades such that the diverter wedge closes any gap between the rotating blades and the wall of the discharge zone. The diverter wedge can include a sloped portion to move any smaller or differently-shaped cubes from the outer edge of the discharge zone to between the crushing blades such that it is ensured that the cubes are crushed before being dispensed. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet,an ice container positioned within the cabinet; anda crushing assembly operatively connected to the ice container, the crushing assembly comprising a plurality of fixed crushing blades, a plurality of rotating crushing blades positioned adjacent the fixed crushing blades, and a diverter wedge positioned at an edge of the fixed crushing blades configured to divert cubes towards the crushing blades;said diverter wedge including a sloped portion extending generally normal to blade teeth of the fixed crushing blades and said sloped portion ending in a portion extending between an outer portion of the rotating crushing blades and a wall at or near the fixed crushing blades.2. The refrigerator of wherein the sloped portion of the diverter wedge comprises a sloped surface that is oriented wherein the surface extends along a height that is generally parallel to an axis of rotation of the plurality of rotating crushing blades.3. The refrigerator of wherein the diverter wedge further comprises a separate part that is removably attached to the fixed blades to allow for different sized ...

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Номер записи: 83
04-03-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR ICEMAKING SYSTEM WITH TANDEM STORAGE BINS AND/OR REMOVABLE DISPENSER RECESS

Номер: US20210063071A1
Автор: Scalf Eric
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator utilizes in some instances an icemaker having a tandem arrangement of storage bins. A first storage bin receives ice produced by an icemaker and includes a reversible ice mover that when operated in a first direction feeds an ice dispenser, and when operated in a second direction feeds a second storage bin disposed below the first storage bin. A refrigerator may also in another aspect include an externally-accessible ice dispenser having a dispenser recess portion that is removable from the refrigerator when the doors of the refrigerator are closed, e.g., for the purpose of accessing an ice storage bin. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet;a freezer compartment disposed in the cabinet;a fresh food compartment disposed in the cabinet above the freezer compartment and having a top wall, a bottom wall, and first and second side walls, the bottom wall separating the fresh food compartment from the freezer compartment;an icemaking console extending upwardly from the bottom wall of the fresh food compartment only a portion of a height of the fresh food compartment and spaced apart from each of the top wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall, the icemaking console including one or more walls that insulate an interior compartment of the icemaking console from the fresh food compartment;an icemaker disposed within the icemaking console;a first storage bin disposed below the icemaker and in the icemaking console and configured to receive ice produced by the icemaker;a reversible ice mover disposed and in the icemaking console and within the first storage bin and operable to move ice in first and second directions within the first storage bin;an ice dispenser configured to dispense ice disposed in the first storage bin, the ice dispenser configured to receive ice moved in the first direction by the reversible ice mover; anda second storage bin disposed below the first storage bin and in the icemaking console and configured to receive ice disposed ...

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Номер записи: 84
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Door for an ice machine

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

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

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Номер записи: 85
17-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20220082314A1
Автор: FANG Ruiming, Li Yu
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are a refrigerator and a method and device for controlling refrigeration of the refrigerator. A refrigeration system of the refrigerator comprises: includes an evaporator configured to refrigerate a refrigerating compartment and make ice in an ice machine, an ice-making damper and a refrigerating damper. The method includes recognizing a current ice-making stage of the ice machine, acquiring a current temperature of an ice-making compartment in the refrigerator, and controlling opening and closing of the ice-making damper and the refrigerating damper according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature. Through controlling the refrigeration period of the refrigerating compartment and delaying the refrigeration starting time of the refrigerating compartment, the refrigeration cycle of the refrigerating compartment matches the ice-making cycle of the ice-making compartment, thus improving the ice-making efficiency of the ice machine and the ice-making amount, shortening the ice-making cycle, and reducing the energy consumption of the refrigerator. 1. A method for controlling refrigeration of a refrigerator using a refrigeration system , comprising:recognizing a current ice-making stage of an ice machine;acquiring a current temperature of an ice-making compartment in the refrigerator; andcontrolling opening and closing of an ice-making damper and a refrigerating damper according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature,wherein the refrigeration system comprises an evaporator configured to refrigerate a refrigerating compartment and make ice in the ice machine, the ice-making damper and the refrigerating damper.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein controlling opening and closing of the ice-making damper and the refrigerating damper according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature comprises:determining that the current ice-making stage is a heating-deicing stage;determining whether the current ...

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Номер записи: 86
17-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR, ICE MAKING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ICE MAKING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220082316A1
Автор: KANG Sangjun, Lee Seunggeun
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An ice making assembly includes: an ice maker configured to make ice, an ice bin that has a portion disposed below the ice maker and that is configured to receive the ice from the ice maker, a detection lever that is disposed below the ice maker and that is configured to rotate to thereby detect a volume of the ice in the ice bin, and a driver configured to rotate the ice maker along a moving path between (i) an ice making position at which ice making is performed and (ii) an ice separating position at which ice separation is performed. The detection lever is configured to detect the volume of the ice in the ice bin being full before and after the ice is separated from the ice maker. 1. An ice making assembly comprising:an ice maker configured to make ice;an ice bin that has a portion disposed below the ice maker and that is configured to receive the ice from the ice maker;a detection lever that is disposed below the ice maker and that is configured to rotate to thereby detect a volume of the ice in the ice bin; anda driver configured to rotate the ice maker along a moving path between (i) an ice making position at which ice making is performed and (ii) an ice separating position at which ice separation is performed,wherein the detection lever is configured to detect the volume of the ice in the ice bin being full before and after the ice is separated from the ice maker.2. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the detection lever is configured to detect the volume of the ice in the ice bin being full while the ice maker is rotated in a first direction to move from the ice making position to the ice separating position claim 1 , andwherein the detection lever is configured to detect the volume of the ice in the ice bin being full while the ice maker is rotated in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction to move from the ice separating position to the ice making position.3. The ice making assembly of claim 2 , wherein the driver is configured ...

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Номер записи: 87
27-02-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE AND ICE BIN ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200064045A1
Автор: Katre Gaurav Sanjay, Platts Lauren Nicole, Wantland Louis A.
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator appliance and ice bin assembly therefor are provided herein. The ice bin assembly or ice bin may be removably received within the chilled chamber. The ice bin may include a bin body, an ice sweep, and a gear assembly. The bin body may define a storage volume to receive ice therein. The ice sweep may be positioned within the ice bin. The gear assembly may be positioned within the ice bin below the ice sweep in mechanical communication with the ice sweep to motivate rotation of the ice sweep. 1. A refrigerator appliance defining a vertical direction , the refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a chilled chamber;a door rotatable between an open position permitting access to the chilled chamber and a closed position restricting access to the chilled chamber; and a bin body defining a storage volume to receive ice therein,', 'an ice sweep positioned within the ice bin,', 'a gear assembly positioned within the ice bin below the ice sweep in mechanical communication with the ice sweep to motivate rotation of the ice sweep, and', 'a retractable handle mounted to the bin body and defining a user grip, the retractable handle being radially movable between a retracted position restricting access to the user grip and an open position permitting access to the user grip., 'an ice bin removably received within the chilled chamber, the ice bin comprising'}2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ice bin further comprises a push-to-open latch mounted below the storage volume in contact with the retractable handle in the retracted position.3. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ice bin further comprises an ice cover positioned between the ice sweep and the storage volume to support ice therein claim 1 , the ice cover defining a cover opening extending along the vertical direction from the storage volume to the ice sweep.4. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the bin body extends along the vertical direction from a ...

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Номер записи: 88
27-02-2020 дата публикации

ICE CUBE PRODUCING AND/OR DISPENSING UNIT

Номер: US20200064047A1
Автор: JENSEN Kim
Принадлежит: Icebreaker Nordic ApS

An ice cube dispensing unit comprising a housing suitable for containing at least two ice cubes, and a dispensing mechanism arranged at one end of the housing. The dispensing mechanism comprises an opening which is large enough for the ice cubes to pass through, a wall arranged near an edge of the opening, and an ice cube displacing mechanism suitable for displacing the ice cubes out of the housing through said opening. The ice cube displacing mechanism and the wall are arranged such that the ice cubes pass between the wall and the ice cube displacing mechanism on their way out of the housing. The ice cube displacing mechanism is arranged at a distance from the wall such that the minimum distance A between the wall and an outer periphery of the ice cube displacing mechanism is less than the minimum dimension of the ice cubes and either the wall and/or the outer periphery of the ice cube displacing mechanism is displaceable to allow the distance A to increase to allow ice cubes to leave the housing. An invention related to ejecting ice cubes from an ice cube tray and an invention related to filling an ice cube tray with liquid are also disclosed. 1. An ice cube dispensing unit comprisinga. a housing suitable for containing at least two ice cubes, andb. a dispensing mechanism arranged at one end of the housing, i. an opening which is large enough for the ice cubes to pass through,', 'ii. a wall arranged near an edge of the opening, and', 'iii. an ice cube displacing mechanism suitable for displacing the ice cubes out of the housing through said opening, said displacing mechanism comprising a driving element which is a form of element which drives the ice cubes downwardly,, 'c. characterized in that said dispensing mechanism comprises'}d. in that said ice cube displacing mechanism and said wall are arranged such that the ice cubes pass between the wall and the driving element of the ice cube displacing mechanism on their way out of the housing,e. in that said ice cube ...

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Номер записи: 89
09-03-2017 дата публикации

TWIST HARVEST ICE GEOMETRY

Номер: US20170067679A1
Автор: Boarman Patrick J., Thomas Mark E., WOHLGAMUTH LINDSEY ANN
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An ice maker assembly includes an ice making apparatus for an appliance with an ice making tray having a water basin formed by a metallic ice forming plate and at least one perimeter sidewall extending upwardly from a top surface of the ice forming plate. The ice making tray also has a grid with at least one dividing wall. The at least one perimeter sidewall and the at least one dividing wall and the top surface of the ice forming plate form at least one ice compartment having an upper surface and a lower surface. An ice body is formed in the at least one ice compartment. Moreover, the at least one perimeter sidewall and the at least one dividing wall form a draft angle with the top surface of the ice forming plate, of about 17° to about 25° degrees. 1. An ice making apparatus for an appliance comprising:a metallic ice forming plate having a perimeter sidewall extending upwardly from a top surface of the metallic ice forming plate to define a water basin;a grid having a perimeter edge wall and a dividing wall juxtaposed on the metallic ice forming plate and defining a plurality of ice compartments; anda containment wall extending above the grid and the top of the upwardly extending perimeter sidewall of the metallic ice forming plate, the containment wall having an elongated slot extending across a lower portion of the containment wall and receiving therein the upwardly extending perimeter sidewall of the metallic ice forming plate, and wherein the perimeter edge wall abuts a lower portion of the containment wall, and wherein the perimeter edge wall of the grid and the dividing wall of the grid form a draft angle with the top surface of the metallic ice forming plate.2. The ice making apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the draft angle is between 17 and 25 degrees.3. The ice making apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a water supply that delivers water onto the dividing wall.4. The ice making apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a thermoelectric device ...

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Номер записи: 90
11-03-2021 дата публикации

ICE MAKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210071927A1
Автор: KITA Kouichi, KONDOU Azuma, MATSUE Ryouji, OHKURA Satoru, UENO Takeo
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

An ice making system includes: a tank that stores a medium to be cooled; an ice making machine that cools the medium and makes ice; a pump that circulates the medium between the tank and the ice making machine; a de-icing mechanism that performs a de-icing operation of heating and melting the medium in the ice making machine; and a control device that controls operations of the ice making machine, the pump, and the de-icing mechanism. The ice making machine includes: a cooling chamber in which the medium is cooled; a blade mechanism that rotates in the cooling chamber and disperses the ice; a detector that detects a locked state of the blade mechanism; and a first temperature sensor that is disposed at a discharge port of the cooling chamber and detects a temperature of the medium discharged from the cooling chamber. 15.-. (canceled)6. An ice making system comprising:a tank that stores a medium to be cooled;an ice making machine that cools the medium and makes ice;a pump that circulates the medium between the tank and the ice making machine;a de-icing mechanism that performs a de-icing operation of heating and melting the medium in the ice making machine; anda control device that controls operations of the ice making machine, the pump, and the de-icing mechanism, wherein a cooling chamber in which the medium is cooled;', 'a blade mechanism that rotates in the cooling chamber and disperses the ice;', 'a detector that detects a locked state of the blade mechanism; and', 'a first temperature sensor that is disposed at a discharge port of the cooling chamber and detects a temperature of the medium discharged from the cooling chamber,, 'the ice making machine comprisesthe control device stops the blade mechanism and operates the de-icing mechanism when the detector detects the locked state of the blade mechanism, andthe control device stops the de-icing operation when the temperature detected by the first temperature sensor exceeds a predetermined temperature.7. The ice ...

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Номер записи: 91
11-03-2021 дата публикации

DRAINED PLUMBING SYSTEM FOR AN ICE MAKER

Номер: US20210071928A1
Автор: Chernov Gregory Sergeevich, Gilkey Bradley Nicholas
Принадлежит:

A plumbing system for an ice maker may include a supply line extending to a dispense point and a dispense valve coupled to the supply line. An ice maker is coupled to the recirculation line, and a pump is also coupled to the recirculation line. The pump is operable to recirculate liquid through the ice maker via the recirculation line. The plumbing system also include features for draining water from the recirculation line. 1. A plumbing system for an ice maker , comprising:a supply line extending to a dispense point;a dispense valve coupled to the supply line, the dispense valve operable to regulate liquid flow through the supply line to the dispense point;a recirculation line having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet and outlet of the recirculation line connected to the supply line, the inlet of the recirculation line connected to the supply line upstream of the dispense valve;an ice maker coupled to the recirculation line;an ice maker valve coupled to the recirculation line, the ice maker valve operable to regulate liquid flow through the ice maker on the recirculation line;a reservoir coupled to the recirculation line;a pump coupled to the recirculation line, the pump operable to recirculate liquid from the reservoir through the ice maker via the recirculation line; anda recirculation check valve coupled to the recirculation line, the recirculation check valve blocking backward liquid flow through the recirculation line.2. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising an ion exchange or water treatment filter coupled to the recirculation line.3. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a filter coupled to the supply line upstream of the inlet of the recirculation line.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is sized to hold no more than a half-gallon of liquid and no less than a tenth of a gallon of liquid.5. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a drain line and a drain check valve claim 1 , the drain line connected to the recirculation ...

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Номер записи: 92
11-03-2021 дата публикации

HORIZONTAL CLEAR ICE MAKER

Номер: US20210071929A1
Автор: Mitchell Alan Joseph
Принадлежит:

An ice maker for an appliance includes a freezing plate having an upwardly facing ice formation surface. A plurality of partitions is positioned on the freezing plate. The plurality of partitions divides the ice formation surface into a plurality of bays. A reservoir is positioned below the freezing plate. A manifold has a plurality of outlets directed towards the plurality of bays on the ice formation surface. A pump is operable to flow water from the reservoir to the manifold. An air conduit is positioned below the freezing plate. The air conduit is configured for guiding a flow of air through the air conduit to chill the freezing plate. 1. An ice maker for an appliance , comprising:a freezing plate having an upwardly facing ice formation surface;a plurality of partitions positioned on the freezing plate, the plurality of partitions dividing the ice formation surface into a plurality of bays;a reservoir positioned below the freezing plate;a manifold having a plurality of outlets directed towards the plurality of bays on the ice formation surface;a pump operable to flow water from the reservoir to the manifold; andan air conduit positioned below the freezing plate, the air conduit configured for guiding a flow of air through the air conduit to chill the freezing plate.2. The ice maker of claim 1 , further comprising a heat exchanger positioned within the air conduit and connected to the freezing plate claim 1 , the heat exchanger comprising a plurality of fins extending into the air conduit.3. The ice maker of claim 1 , further comprising an electric resistance heating element connected to the freezing plate.4. The ice maker of claim 1 , further comprising a sweep having a plurality of tines claim 1 , each tine of the plurality of tines positioned within a respective bay of the plurality of bays.5. The ice maker of claim 4 , further comprising a motor coupled to the sweep claim 4 , the motor operable to translate the sweep relative to the freezing plate.6. The ice ...

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Номер записи: 93
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Stand-alone ice making appliance

Номер: US20180073792A1
Автор: Ronald Scott Tarr, Samuel DuPlessis
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A stand-alone ice making appliance and method of operation is provided. The stand-alone ice making appliance may include a container defining a first storage volume for receipt of ice, a water storage volume in fluid communication with the container to receive water from the container, an ice maker, a pump, and an ultraviolet light source. The ice maker may include an auger at least partially surrounded by a casing. The casing may be in fluid communication with the water storage volume to receive water from the water storage volume. The ice maker may further include a sealed refrigeration system in thermal communication with the casing. The pump may be in fluid communication with water storage volume for actively flowing water from the water storage volume to the ice maker. The ultraviolet light source may face the water storage volume to selectively direct ultraviolet light into the water storage volume.

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Номер записи: 94
24-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20220090840A1
Автор: FANG Ruiming, Li Yu
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are a refrigerator and a method and device for controlling refrigeration of the refrigerator. A refrigeration system of the refrigerator includes a refrigerating evaporator for refrigerating a refrigerating compartment, an ice-making evaporator for making ice in an ice machine, a refrigerating capillary tube adjacent to the refrigerating evaporator and an ice-making capillary tube adjacent to the ice-making evaporator, and a control valve for controlling the refrigerating capillary tube and the ice-making capillary tube. The method includes recognizing a current ice-making stage of the ice machine, acquiring a current temperature of an ice-making compartment in the refrigerator, and controlling a connecting direction of the control valve according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature. 1. A method for controlling refrigeration of a refrigerator using a refrigeration system , comprising:recognizing a current ice-making stage of an ice machine in the refrigerator;acquiring a current temperature of an ice-making compartment in the ice machine; andcontrolling a connecting direction of a control valve according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature,{'claim-text': ['a refrigerating evaporator for refrigerating a refrigerating compartment,', 'an ice-making evaporator for making ice in the ice machine,', 'a refrigerating capillary tube adjacent to the refrigerating evaporator and an ice-making capillary tube adjacent to the ice-making evaporator,', 'the control valve for controlling the refrigerating capillary tube and the ice-making capillary tube.'], '#text': 'wherein the refrigeration system comprises:'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein controlling the connecting direction of the control valve according to the current ice-making stage and the current temperature comprises:determining that the current ice-making stage is a heating-deicing stage;determining whether the current temperature is greater than a ...

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Номер записи: 95
16-03-2017 дата публикации

HIGH PRESSURE ICE MAKING DEVICE

Номер: US20170074570A1
Автор: Lindberg Bruce, Mackowiak Jeffrey A.
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An ice making device and a method of making ice. A stream of water is pressurized by a water supply device so that a high pressure water can be supplied to a freezing surface in a housing. The housing is operated at a pressure that is greater than atmospheric pressure. The water supply device may comprise a pump, a pressurized water tank, or a chamber with two or more valves. 1. An ice producing device comprising:a housing configured to be pressurized;at least one freezing surface disposed inside of the housing configured to produce ice;a refrigerant zone in thermal contact with the at least one freezing surface and disposed between an inlet and an outlet, the refrigerant zone configured to receive, via the inlet, a refrigerant so as to absorb heat from the at least one surface;a water supply device configured to receive water at a first pressure and provide a high pressure water at a second pressure, the second pressure being greater than the first;a water supply line configured to supply a stream of the high pressure water into the housing; and,a flaker disposed inside of the housing and configured to remove ice from the freezing surface.2. The ice producing device of wherein the water supply device comprises a water pump.3. The ice producing device of wherein the water supply device comprises a pressurized water tank.4. The ice producing device of wherein the water supply device comprises a chamber having two or more valves.5. The ice producing device of wherein the water supply device comprises a chamber having three or more valves.6. The ice producing device of wherein the water supply device comprises a chamber having at least four valves.7. The ice producing device of wherein the water supply device comprises a controller for controlling one or more valves associated with the water supply device claim 1 , wherein the controller is in communication with the one or more valves associated with the water supply device.8. The ice producing device of further ...

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Номер записи: 96
16-03-2017 дата публикации

CLEAR ICE MAKER

Номер: US20170074571A1
Автор: Boarman Patrick J., Thomas Mark E.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An ice maker includes an ice making tray having an array of individual ice cube compartments. The ice making tray having a transverse axis and at least one pivot axle aligned with the transverse axis. The tray defines a median wall extending parallel with the transverse axis and having a uniform height along the length of the wall. A mechanical oscillating mechanism is coupled to the ice making tray. The oscillating mechanism rotates the tray from a horizontal plane along the longitudinal axis at an angle φ of about 20° to about 40° such that water in the tray cascades over the median wall. 1. An ice maker comprising:an ice making tray having an array of individual ice cube compartments, the ice making tray having a transverse axis and at least one pivot axle aligned with the transverse axis, wherein the tray defines a median wall extending parallel with the transverse axis having a uniform height along the length of the wall; anda mechanical oscillating mechanism coupled to the ice making tray, wherein the oscillating mechanism rotates the tray from a horizontal plane along the longitudinal axis at an angle φ of about 20° to about 40° such that water in the tray cascades over the median wall.2. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein a frequency of an oscillation (ω) of the ice making tray is about equal to or about twice the frequency of movement of water in the tray.3. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the tray has a floor which is a thermoelectric plate operated at a temperature below freezing for freezing water in the tray against the thermoelectric plate.4. The ice maker of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , subsequent to the freezing of water in the ice making tray claim 3 , the thermoelectric plate is heated to a temperature above freezing.5. The ice maker of claim 4 , wherein the ice making tray is rotated by the oscillating mechanism to at least partially invert the ice making tray to allow ice cubes formed therein to be discharged from the tray.6. The ice maker of ...

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Номер записи: 97
16-03-2017 дата публикации

ICE CUBE RELEASE AND RAPID FREEZE USING FLUID EXCHANGE APPARATUS

Номер: US20170074573A1
Автор: GOODEN COREY M., KUEHL STEVEN JOHN
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An ice piece release system that includes a chilled compartment set at a temperature below 0° C., a warm section at a temperature above 0° C., and a tray in thermal communication with the chilled compartment. The tray includes a plurality of ice piece-forming receptacles and a cavity in thermal communication with the receptacles. The ice piece release system also includes a primary reservoir assembly in thermal communication with the warm section and fluid communication with the cavity of the tray. The ice piece release system further includes a heat-exchanging fluid having a freezing point below that of water, and the fluid resides in the primary reservoir assembly and the cavity of the tray. The primary reservoir assembly is further adapted to move at least a portion of the heat-exchanging fluid in the reservoir assembly into the cavity. 1. An ice piece release system , comprising:a chilled compartment set at a temperature below 0° C.;a warm section set at a temperature above 0° C.;a tray in thermal communication with the chilled compartment, the tray having a plurality of ice piece-forming receptacles and a cavity in thermal communication with the receptacles;a primary reservoir assembly in thermal communication with the warm section and fluid communication with the cavity of the tray; anda heat-exchanging fluid having a freezing point below that of water,wherein the primary reservoir assembly further comprises at least one chamber, each chamber in fluid communication with the cavity of the tray,wherein the fluid resides in one or more of the cavity and the at least one chamber, andfurther wherein the primary reservoir assembly is adapted to move heat-exchanging fluid in the at least one chamber into the cavity.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one chamber is a plurality of chambers claim 1 , each chamber in fluid communication with the cavity of the tray.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the primary reservoir assembly further ...

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Номер записи: 98
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20170074578A1
Автор: Dong KONG, Feiyue You, Gang Guo, Meiyan Wang, Qiang Liao, Wen Zeng, Xiaofen LONG
Принадлежит: Hisense Ronshen Guangdong Refrigerator Co Ltd

The present disclosure discloses a refrigerator for refrigerating foods and making ice. The refrigerator, comprising a refrigerator door, wherein an ice-making chamber is provided an inner wall of the refrigerator door, an ice-making chamber door is provided at the opening of the ice-making chamber, and an ice-making machine is mounted on the inner side of the ice-making chamber door. When the ice-making chamber door is closed, the ice-making chamber door is able to cover the opening of the ice-making chamber and the ice-making machine is located within the ice-making chamber.

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Номер записи: 99
26-03-2015 дата публикации

INTEGRATED ICE MAKER PUMP

Номер: US20150082812A1
Автор: Boarman Patrick J., Culley Brian K., Hortin Gregory Gene
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, an ice maker disposed within the refrigerator cabinet, a pump fluidly connected to the ice maker and configured for pumping cooling media to the ice maker, and a motor operatively connected to the ice maker and configured to provide oscillating movement to the ice maker. The pump is operatively connected to the motor such that driving of the motor results in the pumping of the cooling media with the pump. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator cabinet;an ice maker disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;an oscillation pump comprising a bladder, a first one way check valve and a second one way check valve and wherein the oscillation pump is positioned such that oscillation of the icemaker compresses and relieves the bladder in a cyclical manner.2. The refrigerator of further comprising cooling media within the bladder.3. The refrigerator of wherein the cooling media comprises water claim 2 , glycol claim 2 , or salt brine.4. The refrigerator of further comprising a cooling media reservoir fluidly connected to the bladder.5. The refrigerator of further comprising a thermoelectric cooler in contact with the cooling media reservoir.6. The refrigerator of further comprising a cold sink in contact with the cooling media reservoir.7. An appliance claim 4 , comprising:a cabinet;an ice maker disposed within the cabinet;an oscillation pump comprising a bladder in contact with the ice maker;one way check valves associated with the bladder;a cooling media reservoir fluidly connected to the bladder;wherein the ice maker is configured to oscillate thereby compressing and relieving the bladder in a cyclical manner;wherein the movement of the ice maker creates a circular flow of fluid in the bladder and moves fluid from the bladder to and from the cooling media reservoir.8. The appliance of wherein the fluid is cooling media.9. The appliance of wherein the cooling media is glycol.10. The appliance of further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 100