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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
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: 2
20-12-2012 дата публикации

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

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

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

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Номер записи: 3
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator and control method thereof

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

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

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Номер записи: 4
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Ice making method

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

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

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Номер записи: 5
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Heater-less ice maker assembly with a twistable tray

Номер: US20130291582A1
Автор: Andrew M. Tenbarge, Clayton A. Maas, Cristian SOTO, Gregory Gene Hortin, Kevin J. Cox, Xi Shan, Yen-Hsi Lin
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

An ice maker assembly is provided that includes a tray having a plurality of ice-phobic recesses. The recesses may possess a total water volume of 70 cc or greater. The tray comprises metal material and can be formed with a substantially uniform strain distribution. The ice maker further includes a frame body coupled to the tray, a driving body that is rotatably coupled to the ice-forming tray, and a processor that is operatively coupled to the driving body. The processor controls the driving body to rotate the tray in a manner that flexes the tray to dislodge ice pieces formed in the recesses.

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Номер записи: 6
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: 7
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Modular retrofit quench unit

Номер: US20170010036A1
Автор: John Lauchnor
Принадлежит: John Lauchnor

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

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Номер записи: 8
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ICE MACHINE

Номер: US20220034570A1
Автор: LEE Donghoon, LEE Wookyong, YEOM Seungseob
Принадлежит:

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: 9
03-02-2022 дата публикации

EVAPORATOR FOR ICE MAKER

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

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

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Номер записи: 10
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20180017307A1
Автор: JANG Do Yun, JEONG Jin, Son Bong Su
Принадлежит:

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: 11
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: 12
17-01-2019 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20190017736A1
Автор: PFEIFFER KLAUS, SIGL MATHIAS, TEMIZKAN SENOL
Принадлежит:

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

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Номер записи: 13
26-01-2017 дата публикации

CLEAR ICE MAKER AND METHOD FOR FORMING CLEAR ICE

Номер: US20170023283A1
Автор: Boarman Patrick J.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An ice maker assembly includes an ice tray having an ice forming plate with a top surface, a bottom surface and upstanding edges around a perimeter of the ice forming plate. A containment wall extends upwardly around the perimeter of the ice forming plate. The containment wall has a slot extending along a lower portion of the containment wall. The slot receives the upstanding edges of the ice forming plate to form the ice tray. A fluid line is configured to dispense water onto the top surface of the ice forming plate. A mechanical oscillating mechanism is coupled to the ice tray. The oscillating mechanism begins to rotate the tray in a rocking cycle about a transverse axis of the ice forming plate after ice has started to form along the top surface. 1. An ice maker assembly comprising:an ice tray having an ice forming plate with a top surface, a bottom surface and upstanding edges around a perimeter of the ice forming plate;a containment wall extending upwardly around the perimeter of the ice forming plate, the containment wall having a slot extending along a lower portion of the containment wall, wherein the slot receives the upstanding edges of the ice forming plate to form the ice tray;a fluid line configured to dispense water onto the top surface of the ice forming plate; anda mechanical oscillating mechanism coupled to the ice tray, wherein the oscillating mechanism begins to rotate the tray in a rocking cycle about a transverse axis of the ice forming plate after ice has started to form along the top surface.2. The ice maker assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling source thermally engaged to the bottom surface of the ice forming plate and freezing the water coming into contact with the top surface of the ice forming plate to produce ice starting at the top surface of the ice forming plate.3. The ice maker assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a median wall extending orthogonally from the top surface of the ice forming plate dividing the ice tray ...

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Номер записи: 14
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: 15
10-02-2022 дата публикации

ICEMAKING SYSTEM AND ICEMAKING METHOD

Номер: US20220042733A1
Автор: KITA Kouichi, KONDOU Azuma, SETA Yuuya, TOUYA Shunsuke, UENO Takeo, YASUDA Shouhei
Принадлежит:

An icemaking system includes a circulation circuit configured to circulate icemaking solution, at least one icemaker provided in the circulation circuit, a cooling mechanism, a first detector and an adjuster. The icemaker includes a cooling chamber and a scraping mechanism. The cooling chamber has an inflow port and an exhaust port of solution, and the cooling chamber allows the solution to flow in the cooling chamber. The scraping mechanism scrapes ice generated on an inner surface of the cooling chamber. The cooling mechanism cools the solution in the cooling chamber. The first detector detects whether the inflow port of the cooling chamber has an ice nucleus. The adjuster adjusts a cooling temperature of the solution in accordance with a detection result of the first detector. 1. An icemaking system comprising:a circulation circuit configured to circulate icemaking solution; a cooling chamber having an inflow port and an exhaust port of solution, the cooling chamber allowing the solution to flow therein, and', 'a scraping mechanism configured to scrape ice generated on an inner surface of the cooling chamber;, 'at least one icemaker provided in the circulation circuit, the icemaker including'}a cooling mechanism configured to cool the solution in the cooling chamber;a first detector configured to detect whether the inflow port of the cooling chamber has an ice nucleus; andan adjuster configured to adjust a cooling temperature of the solution in accordance with a detection result of the first detector.2. The icemaking system according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one icemaker includes a plurality of icemakers disposed in series in the circulation circuit,the first detector is configured to detect whether the inflow port of the cooling chamber has an ice nucleus in each of the icemakers, and control the cooling mechanism in accordance with the detection result of the first detector, and', 'individually adjust the cooling temperature of the solution in the ...

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Номер записи: 16
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: 17
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: 18
24-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING ICE-DETACHING TEMPERATURE OF ICEMAKER

Номер: US20220057128A1
Автор: KIM Doo Ha
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The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling an ice-detaching temperature of an icemaker, including a first step of performing an ice-making operation in an ice-making unit, and counting a required ice-making time period from a starting point in time of the ice-making operation to an end point in time of the ice-making operation; a second step of acquiring the counted required ice-making time period, and acquiring an ambient temperature from an external temperature sensor; a third step of determining a variable ice-detaching time period, depending on the acquired ambient temperature and the acquired required ice-making time period; and a fourth step of using the determined ice-detaching time period to perform an ice-detaching operation. Ice of a cold plate is completely separated from the cold plate during an ice-detaching operation under conventional temperature conditions and even under harsh environments, preventing icemaker failure and increasing ice-making capacity. 1. A method of controlling an ice-detaching temperature of an icemaker , comprising:a first step of performing an ice-making operation in an ice-making unit, and counting a required ice-making time period from a starting point in time of the ice-making operation to an end point in time of the ice-making operation;a second step of acquiring the counted required ice-making time period, and acquiring an ambient temperature from an external temperature sensor;a third step of determining a variable ice-detaching time period, depending on the acquired ambient temperature and the acquired required ice-making time period; anda fourth step of using the determined ice-detaching time period to perform an ice-detaching operation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third step comprises:determining whether the acquired ambient temperature and the acquired required ice-making time period are within a set ambient temperature range and a set required ice-making time period range to acquire a ...

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Номер записи: 19
24-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF ICE-MAKING MACHINE

Номер: US20220057130A1
Автор: ITOU Takamasa, KAJIMOTO Akihiro, KITA Kouichi, NISHIHARA Kazuhiko, UENO Takeo, YAMANAKA Yuuji
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A method for controlling an operation of an ice-making machine configured to make ice by cooling a medium to be cooled, through heat exchange with a refrigerant. The method includes increasing an evaporation temperature of the refrigerant to be supplied to the ice-making machine when a drive current for an ice scraper of the ice-making machine is more than a first current value. 1. A method for controlling an operation of an ice-making machine configured to make ice by cooling a medium to be cooled , through heat exchange with a refrigerant in a refrigerant circuit including a compressor ,the method comprising:increasing an evaporation temperature of the refrigerant to be supplied to the ice-making machine when a drive current for an ice scraper of the ice-making machine is more than a first current value,stopping the operation of the compressor and continuing the operation of the ice scraper when the drive current is more than a second current value that is larger than the first current value,restarting the operation of the compressor when the drive current decreases to a predetermined value.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:increasing the evaporation temperature stepwise in accordance with an excess of the current.3. (canceled)4. A method for controlling an operation of an ice-making machine configured to make ice by cooling a medium to be cooled claim 1 , through heat exchange with a refrigerant in a refrigerant circuit including a compressor claim 1 ,the method comprising:increasing an evaporation temperature of the refrigerant to be supplied to the ice-making machine when a pressure difference between a pressure of the medium to be cooled at an inlet of the ice-making machine and a pressure of the medium to be cooled at an outlet of the ice-making machine is more than a first pressure value,stopping the operation of the compressor and continuing the operation of the ice scraper when the pressure difference is more than a second pressure value that ...

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Номер записи: 20
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: 21
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: 22
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Cooling or freezing device with an ice maker

Номер: US20180045448A1
Автор: Baierl Thomas, Bauriedl Josef, Dirnberger Albert, Koch Michael, Schroedel Roland, Signorino Manfredi
Принадлежит:

A cooling or freezing device includes an ice-making tray having a plurality of ice-piece-producing cavities distributed over at least two rows of cavities running parallel to one another. The device further includes a cold air supply system which provides a cold air stream which flows beneath the ice-making tray along the rows of cavities. There is additionally provided a temperature sensor unit which is inserted into a gap formed on the underside of the tray between a pair of adjacent ice-piece-producing cavities. The pair of cavities is formed by two ice-piece-producing cavities which, as seen in the direction of flow of the cold air stream, are the last ice-piece-producing cavities of two adjacent rows of cavities. 1. A cooling or freezing device comprising:an ice-making tray having a plurality of ice-piece-producing cavities distributed over at least two rows of cavities running parallel to one another;a cold air supply system which provides a cold air stream which flows beneath the ice-making tray along the rows of cavities; anda temperature sensor unit which is inserted into a gap formed on the underside of the tray between a pair of adjacent ice-piece-producing cavities, wherein the pair of cavities is formed by two ice-piece-producing cavities which, as seen in the direction of flow of the cold air stream, are the last ice-piece-producing cavities of two adjacent rows of cavities.2. The cooling or freezing device according to claim 1 , wherein the cold air supply system comprises a cold air guide trough arranged beneath the ice-making tray claim 1 , which trough delimits a cold air channel for guiding the cold air stream.3. The cooling or freezing device according to claim 1 , wherein the ice-making tray is longer than it is wide claim 1 , and the cold air stream flows along the ice-making tray in the longitudinal direction thereof. The present invention relates generally to a cooling or freezing device which is equipped with an ice maker.In many households ...

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Номер записи: 23
03-03-2022 дата публикации

ICE MACHINE

Номер: US20220065515A1
Автор: Clatyon, JR. Luther L., Sakakibara Hideki, WAHEED Abdul
Принадлежит:

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: 24
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: 25
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: 26
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Harness Free Ice Maker System

Номер: US20200056825A1
Автор: Barrena Juan J., Chatelle William D, Dides Jason A., Larson Eric K.
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An ice maker allows for installation without the need for electrical harnesses by employing closely adjacent secondary and primary coils that communicate electrical energy through an oscillating magnetic field through the freezer wall. A data signal may be superimposed on the electrical energy to allow the ice maker to control a valve outside of the freezer cabinet. 1. An ice making apparatus comprising:a housing having a sidewall adapted to be positioned adjacent to a freezer cabinet wall;an electric motor positioned within the housing and communicating through a rotatable shaft exposed through a front wall of the housing;an ice mold positionable adjacent to the housing and providing multiple pockets for molding water into ice cubes;logic circuitry for controlling the electric motor and rotatable shaft to eject ice cubes from the ice mold after the ice mold has received water and allowed that water to freeze;a secondary coil supported by the housing on the sidewall to receive electrical energy from an oscillating magnetic field passing through the freezer cabinet wall; anda rectifier circuit for converting the received electrical energy to a voltage supplying the logic circuitry and electric motor.2. The ice making apparatus of wherein the logic circuitry further connects to the secondary coil for the communication of control signals via the secondary coil for the control of a sequencing of ice making steps using the icemaker.3. The ice making apparatus of wherein the logic circuitry determines a fill time for the ice mold and communicates with the secondary coil to wirelessly transmit a start signal receivable by a primary coil positioned behind the freezer cabinet wall to activate a water valve.4. The ice making apparatus of wherein the electrical energy received by the secondary coil may be received at a first frequency range having a fundamental frequency of at least 10 times lower than the second frequency range of transmission of the control signal.5. The ice ...

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Номер записи: 27
17-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20220082314A1
Автор: FANG Ruiming, Li Yu
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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: 28
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: 29
28-02-2019 дата публикации

ICE MAKING DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSPECTING THE SAME

Номер: US20190063811A1
Автор: TANIMURA Satoshi
Принадлежит: NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION

Provided are an ice making device and a method of inspecting the same. In the ice making device, signal lines extending from a temperature sensor are connected to a drive unit. The drive unit performs an ice removal process of removing ice from an ice making tray when a temperature detected by the temperature sensor is equal to or lower than a set temperature. The drive unit performs a sensor inspection process of automatically inspecting whether the temperature sensor is abnormal based on an inspection execution command issued by an operation of a test switch during general processes including supplying water to the ice making tray and an ice making process. Thus, inspection of a drive mechanism of the drive unit and inspection of the temperature sensor can be performed in a series of operations. 1. An ice making device comprising:an ice making tray in which recessed parts for water storage are disposed upward;a temperature sensor that is fixed to a bottom surface of the ice making tray; anda drive unit to which a signal line that extends from the temperature sensor is connected and which performs an ice removal process of removing ice from the ice making tray when a temperature detected by the temperature sensor is equal to or lower than a set temperature,wherein the drive unit comprises a sensor inspection unit that performs a sensor inspection process of automatically inspecting whether the temperature sensor has an abnormality based on an inspection execution command.2. The ice making device according to claim 1 ,wherein the drive unit comprises a drive mechanism configured to perform an ice removal operation and a control unit configured to monitor a detection result by the temperature sensor and cause the drive mechanism to perform the ice removal operation when a temperature of the ice making tray is equal to or lower than a set temperature, andwherein the sensor inspection unit is provided in the control unit.3. The ice making device according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 30
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Ice Maker

Номер: US20160069601A1
Автор: BEULIGMAN BRIAN J., BOYD SCOTT DANIEL, Hawkins Trevor, Montgomery William C., PROCTOR STEVEN L., Rotter Chad J.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level. 1. An ice making appliance comprising:a water inlet valve configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position;a reservoir;a water level sensor; anda control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve, wherein one or more times between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir are recorded as one or more recorded times, the control unit being configured to close the water inlet valve at a time based on the one or more recorded times if no signal is received from the water level sensor.2. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a water inlet claim 1 , wherein:the water inlet valve is disposed within the water inlet; andthe reservoir is in fluid communication with the water inlet.3. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the water level sensor is disposed in the reservoir.4. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein:the control unit includes a computer readable storage ...

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Номер записи: 31
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Icemaker with Thermoformed Ice Tray Providing Heating and Phase Change Sensing

Номер: US20200064043A1
Автор: Barrena Juan J., CHATELLE WILLIAM D., Larson Eric K.
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An icemaker employs a thermoformed ice tray that may have preprinted conductors providing for heating elements in capacitive sensing. Capacitive sensing may be used to control a water fill level and/or to detect complete freezing of the ice cubes and/or to detect complete ejection of the ice cubes. 1. A method of fabricating an ice tray for an ice making machine providing multiple pockets for molding water into ice cubes , the method comprising:(a) heating a substantially planar sheet of thermoplastic to a pliable forming temperature;(b) forming the planar sheet into an ice tray by drawing the thermoplastic into multiple recesses in a mold each forming a pocket; and(c) attaching the formed ice tray to a motor driven shaft of an ice making machine positioning the mold in a first upright position for filling the pockets with water and a second inverted position for ejecting frozen water from the pockets.2. The method of wherein the planar sheet has a dimension of less than 0.06 inches in thickness.3. The method of further including a supporting frame providing a first axle communicating with a proximal end of the ice tray to rotate the ice tray about a rotational axis and to warp the ice tray as it is inverted.4. The method of wherein the ice tray communicates at a distal end with a cam rotating about the rotational axis when the ice tray is facing upward to receive water within the pockets and rising off the rotational axis when the ice tray is facing downward to flex the ice tray to release ice.5. The method of further including a catch on the supporting frame contacting the ice tray in between the distal and proximal ends of the ice tray to bow the ice tray concavely upward.6. The method of further including a motor for rotating the first axle wherein the motor has a wattage of less than 10 watts.7. The method of wherein the motor is a stepping motor.8. The method of further including trimming the planar sheet after forming to provide a trimmed edge and insert- ...

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Номер записи: 32
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: 33
11-03-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH VARIABLE FLUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20210071944A1
Автор: Scalf Eric, Staun Paul, Wilson Mark W.
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A variable fluid dispenser for a refrigerator utilizes a variable control suitable for varying the rate of fluid dispensing by the dispenser. In some instances, the variable control may include a rotary control actuator that varies the fluid dispensing rate of the variable dispenser, and in some instances, the variable control may include a variable control actuator movable between a range of positions that includes a home position at which the variable dispenser is deactivated. In such instances, movement of the variable control actuator away from the home position both activates the variable dispenser to dispense fluid and increases the fluid dispensing rate of the variable dispenser. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet including at least one or more food storage compartments defined therein and at least one or more doors positioned to insulate the at least one or more food storage compartments from an exterior environment;a variable dispenser coupled to the cabinet and configured to dispense a fluid at a variable fluid dispensing rate from a dispenser outlet; anda variable control disposed on an exterior surface of the cabinet and coupled to the variable dispenser, the variable control including a rotary control actuator configured to vary the fluid dispensing rate of the variable dispenser in response to rotation of the rotary control actuator.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface upon which the variable control is disposed is on a door of the cabinet.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the rotary control actuator is rotatable about an axis of rotation that is generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the cabinet.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the variable control includes a stationary front surface claim 3 , and wherein the rotary control actuator includes a generally cylindrical wheel with at least a portion thereof disposed between the stationary front surface and the exterior surface of the cabinet.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 34
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: 35
24-03-2022 дата публикации

ICE MACHINE

Номер: US20220090836A1
Автор: LEE Donghoon, LEE Wookyong, SON Sunggyun
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The present disclosure provides an ice machine including a cabinet, a tray disposed inside the cabinet, wherein ice is formed on the tray, a nozzle disposed below the tray and spraying water toward the tray, a storage tank for storing the water to be supplied to the nozzle therein, a water-level sensor disposed in the storage tank, a pump connected to the nozzle by a guide pipe and supplying the water stored in the storage tank to the nozzle, a supply pipe for supplying water to the tray, a water supply valve disposed on the supply pipe, and a controller that opens and closes a flow path of the water supply valve based on a water-level measured by the water-level sensor. 1. An ice machine comprising: a cabinet;a tray disposed inside the cabinet to form ice on the tray;a nozzle disposed below the tray for spraying water toward the tray to form the ice;a storage tank for storing the water to be supplied to the nozzle; a water-level sensor disposed at the storage tank;a pump connected to the nozzle by a guide pipe for supplying the water stored in the storage tank to the nozzle;a supply pipe for supplying external water to the tray for supplying to the storage tank;a water supply valve disposed at the supply pipe; anda controller configured to open and close a flow path of the water supply valve based on a water-level measured by the water-level sensor at the storage tank.2. The ice machine of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to open the water supply valve and supply the external water to the tray when the water-level sensor detects that the water-level is lowered to a predetermined level or below at the storage tank.3. The ice machine of claim 1 , wherein the water-level sensor periodically transmits water-level information to the controller.4. The ice machine of claim 1 , further comprising a through pipe disposed at the tray such that the external water supplied from the supply pipe falls through the through pipe toward the storage tank.5. The ice ...

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Номер записи: 36
24-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20220090840A1
Автор: FANG Ruiming, Li Yu
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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: 37
24-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM THEREOF

Номер: US20220090841A1
Автор: FANG Ruiming, Li Yu
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A refrigerator and a control method, device and system thereof are provided. The method comprises detecting and confirming that the cumulative running time of a compressor is no less than a running time threshold, and an ice maker is currently in a working state, and controlling the ice maker to perform an defrosting operation after a current ice making period is ended, the running time threshold being a time difference between the defrosting period of the refrigerator and the ice making period of the ice maker. The method allows avoiding defrosting in the ice making period, and therefore, the influence of defrosting on ice making of the ice maker can be reduced, the ice making efficiency and the ice making capacity if the ice maker can be effectively promoted, the ice making period is shortened, energy consumption is reduced, and produce reliability is improved. 1. A method for controlling a refrigerator , comprising:determining that a cumulative running time of a compressor is no less than a running time threshold;determining that an ice maker is currently in a working state; andcontrolling the ice maker to perform a defrosting operation after a current ice making cycle is ended,wherein the running time threshold is a time difference between a defrosting cycle of the refrigerator and an ice making cycle of the ice maker.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the cumulative running time is no less than the running time threshold and the ice maker is currently in a non-working state;controlling the ice maker to not issue an ice making request;determining that the cumulative running time reaches the defrosting cycle; andcontrolling the refrigerator to perform the defrosting operation.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein controlling the ice maker to perform the defrosting operation after the current ice making cycle is ended comprises:determining that the current ice making cycle is ended; andcontrolling the ice maker to ...

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Номер записи: 38
16-03-2017 дата публикации

HIGH PRESSURE ICE MAKING DEVICE

Номер: US20170074570A1
Автор: Lindberg Bruce, Mackowiak Jeffrey A.
Принадлежит:

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: 39
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: 40
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Dispensers, refrigerators and methods for dispensing objects

Номер: US20150084495A1
Автор: Kirk W. Goodwin, Vikas Malhotra
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

Example dispensers, refrigerators and methods to dispense objects are disclosed. A disclosed example dispenser includes a discharging lever to turn on/off discharge of the objects, a discharging shutter to open a discharging hole through which the objects are discharged, a discharge shutter driving part to operate the discharging shutter, a discharge driving part to discharge the objects, and a controller to sense a feedback signal from the discharge shutter driving part, and control the discharge driving part in response to the sensed feedback signal.

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Номер записи: 41
14-03-2019 дата публикации

Refrigerator and ice-making apparatus of refrigerator

Номер: US20190078824A1
Автор: Jongho Yun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator with an ice-making apparatus, the ice-making apparatus including: an ice tray in which ice is made; a water supply device which supplies water to the ice tray from an upper side of the ice tray; a drive unit which is coupled with the ice tray and rotates the ice tray so as to separate ice made in the ice tray; and an ice-fullness detecting lever which is coupled with the drive unit below the ice tray and is rotated in the same direction as that of the ice tray to detect ice-fullness of the ice bank, in which a tray rotation shaft for rotation of the ice tray and a lever rotation shaft for rotation of the ice-fullness detecting lever are provided in the same surface of the drive unit, and in which the lever rotation shaft is positioned below the tray rotation shaft.

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Номер записи: 42
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Off-Time Detector for Stand-Alone Ice Making Appliances

Номер: US20180080698A1
Автор: Bo Yan, Tarr Ronald Scott
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Stand-alone ice making appliances and methods of controlling stand-alone ice making appliances are provided. An appliance includes a container defining a first storage volume for receipt of ice, a water tank defining a second storage volume for receipt of water, and a pump in fluid communication with the second storage volume. The appliance further includes an ice maker which is in fluid communication with the pump for receiving water from the pump. The appliance further includes an off-time detector configured to provide a signal indicative of whether the ice maker has been unpowered for a time period sufficient to begin ice production without overheating. 1. A stand-alone ice making appliance , comprising:a container defining a first storage volume for receipt of ice;a water tank, the water tank defining a second storage volume for receipt of water;a pump in fluid communication with the second storage volume for actively flowing water from the water tank;an ice maker, the ice maker in fluid communication with the pump for receiving water from the pump; andan off-time detector configured to provide a signal indicative of whether the ice maker has been unpowered for a time period sufficient to begin ice production without overheating.2. The stand-alone ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker comprises a compressor claim 1 , wherein the off-time detector is configured to provide a signal indicative of whether the compressor has been unpowered for the time period sufficient to begin ice production without overheating.3. The stand-alone ice making appliance of claim 2 , wherein the time period sufficient to begin ice production without overheating is approximately three minutes.4. The stand-alone ice making appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller configured to send one or more control signals to the ice maker to begin ice production based at least in part on a signal from the off-time detector indicative of the ice maker being unpowered ...

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Номер записи: 43
31-03-2022 дата публикации

ICE MAKER

Номер: US20220099348A1
Автор: Jung Moongyo
Принадлежит:

An ice maker of a refrigerator includes a water supply to supply an ice-making water. The ice maker also includes an ice making container to be filled with the ice-making water. The ice maker further includes a cooler to provide a chill to the ice-making water. The ice maker additionally includes a water supplying-ice separator including at least one ice separating rod and a water supplying shaft. The water supplying shaft includes a water passage therein and a plurality of outlets wherein the ice-making water is discharged through the plurality of outlets to the ice making container. The at least one ice separating rod is provided on the water supplying shaft. The ice maker also includes a driver configured to rotate the water supplying-ice separator. The ice maker additionally includes a controller to control the driver, so that the at least one ice separating rod separates the ice. 1. An ice maker of a refrigerator comprising:a water supply configured to supply an ice-making water;an ice making container configured to hold the ice-making water supplied by the water supply;a cooler configured to provide a chill to the ice-making water in the ice making container to cool the ice-making water;{'claim-text': ['a water supplying shaft including a water passage therein and a plurality of outlets, wherein the ice-making water supplied from the water supply enters into the water passage and is discharged through the plurality of outlets to the ice making container, and', 'at least one ice separating rod provided on the water supplying shaft to separate a made ice from the ice making container by a rotation of the water supplying-ice separator;'], '#text': 'a water supplying-ice separator comprising:'}a driver configured to rotate the water supplying-ice separator; and{'claim-text': ['perform a control operation in a first mode for making ice with a first transparency or in a second mode for making ice with a second transparency higher than the first transparency, and', ' ...

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Номер записи: 44
31-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH MULTI-ZONE ICE MAKER

Номер: US20220099349A1
Автор: Naik Vinayak, Scalf Eric, Wilson Mark W.
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet with one or more food compartments and one or more doors closing the food compartments and an ice maker located in the cabinet to produce ice. The ice maker includes a mold body for forming ice, the mold body having multiple cups, where each cup has an opening for receiving water to be frozen within the cup. The mold body is divided into at least a first zone and a second zone and the ice maker including at least a first heater and a second heater configured to provide heat to the first and second zones of the mold body, respectively, and a controller configured to harvest ice from the first zone independently of the second zone by actuating the first heater to provide heat to the first zone of the mold body to facilitate a release of ice from the first zone. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet including one or more food compartments and one or more doors closing the one or more food compartments; a mold body for forming ice, the mold body including a plurality of cups, each cup having an opening for receiving water to be frozen within the cup, wherein the mold body is divided into at least a first zone and a second zone;', 'at least a first heater and a second heater configured to provide heat to the first and second zones of the mold body and thereby facilitate a release of ice from the first and second zones of the mold body, respectively;, 'an ice maker disposed in the cabinet to produce ice, the ice maker includinga controller coupled to the ice maker and configured to harvest ice from the first zone independently of the second zone by actuating the first heater to provide heat to the first zone of the mold body to facilitate a release of ice from the first zone and thereafter harvesting ice from the second zone once the ice in the first zone is released from the first zone.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein each cup of the plurality of cups is constructed of metal and the mold body is constructed of plastic.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 45
31-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF

Номер: US20220099354A1
Автор: FANG Ruiming, Li Yu
Принадлежит:

Disclosed by the present application are a refrigerator, and a method and a device for controlling the refrigerator. The method includes detecting and confirming that a refrigerator is in a first control cycle after defrosting; detecting and confirming that an ice making evaporator requests cooling, and controlling a control valve to be in communication with an ice making circuit. The method controls the refrigerant to preferentially enter the ice making circuit after the refrigerator defrosts, thereby effectively reducing the time that an ice making compartment is in a high-temperature state due to defrosting, and decreasing the risk that ice cubes might be adhered to each other due to ice cubes melting and then re-freezing. As a result, the long-term high-quality storage of ice cubes is achieved. 1. A method for controlling a refrigerator , comprising:determining whether the refrigerator is in a first control period after defrosting;determining whether an ice making evaporator requests refrigeration;determining whether a system evaporator requests refrigeration; andcontrolling a control valve to connect to an ice making circuit in response to the ice making evaporator requesting refrigeration if the refrigerator is in the first control period after defrosting.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein if the refrigerator is in the first control period after defrosting claim 1 , the method further comprisescontrolling the control valve to connect to a refrigerating circuit in response to the ice making evaporator not requesting refrigeration and the system evaporator requesting refrigeration.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein if the refrigerator is in the first control period after defrosting claim 1 , the method further comprisescontrolling the control valve to remain at a current direction in response to the ice making evaporator not requesting refrigeration and the system evaporator not requesting refrigeration.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein if the refrigerator is ...

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Номер записи: 46
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Ice Machine Including Vapor-Compression System

Номер: US20200080760A1
Автор: BAHEL Vijay O., KNAPKE Kurt J., RAJENDRAN Natarajan
Принадлежит: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A method may include selecting a first set of values for a first set of parameters of one or more hardware components of an ice-making machine; identifying a water temperature at a water inlet of the ice-making machine; identifying an ambient air temperature surrounding the ice-making machine; calculating a second set of parameters of the ice-making machine based on at least a portion of the first set of values, the water temperature and the ambient temperature, the second set of parameters corresponding to operation of the ice-making machine in a freeze mode in which liquid water is cooled by an evaporator; and calculating a third set of parameters based on at least a portion of the first set of values, the water temperature and the ambient temperature, the third set of parameters corresponding to operation of the ice-making machine in a harvest mode. 1. A method comprising:selecting a first set of values for a first set of parameters of one or more hardware components of an ice-making machine;identifying a water temperature at a water inlet of the ice-making machine;identifying an ambient air temperature surrounding the ice-making machine;calculating a second set of parameters of the ice-making machine based on at least a portion of the first set of values, the water temperature and the ambient temperature, the second set of parameters corresponding to operation of the ice-making machine in a freeze mode in which liquid water is cooled by an evaporator; andcalculating a third set of parameters of the ice-making machine based on at least a portion of the first set of values, the water temperature and the ambient temperature, the third set of parameters corresponding to operation of the ice-making machine in a harvest mode during which a predetermined amount of ice is melted until the ice is removed from the evaporator.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting a second set of values for the first set of parameters of the one or more hardware components ...

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Номер записи: 47
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Ice maker and refrigerator including the same

Номер: US20190086134A1
Автор: Donghoon Lee, Seungseob YEOM, Wookyong LEE
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An ice maker includes an ice tray, a motor configured to rotate with respect to the ice tray, an ejector configured to cause rotation of an ice piece, the ejector including a rotary shaft and a protrusion pin, a heater configured to selectively supply heat to the ice tray, and a first sensor unit configured to detect a rotation angle of the protrusion pin about an axis of the rotary shaft. The first sensor unit is further configured to, before discharge of the ice piece from the ice tray, detect whether the protrusion pin has rotated by a predetermined angle about the axis of the rotary shaft, and the heater is further configured to be turned off based on the first sensor unit detecting that the protrusion pin has rotated by the predetermined angle.

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Номер записи: 48
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Ice maker and refrigerator including the same

Номер: US20190086136A1
Автор: Donghoon Lee, Seungseob YEOM, Wookyong LEE
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An ice maker includes an ice tray configured to receive water, where the ice tray includes a plurality of partition ribs that partition an inner space of the ice tray into a plurality of cells, an ejector that is configured to rotate relative to the ice tray, that is configured to cause rotation of ice pieces in a rotation direction relative to the ice tray, and that is configured to discharge the ice pieces from the ice tray, and a motor configured to drive the ejector to rotate in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The ice tray further includes a protrusion portion that is located at each cell, that protrudes from a lower surface of each cell, and that extends along the lower surface of each cell in a direction corresponding to the rotation direction of the ice pieces relative to the ice tray.

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Номер записи: 49
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Refrigeration device and cold water temperature control method for same

Номер: US20190086144A1
Автор: Caixia Wang, Chengfeng JIANG, Jianzhou XIE, Xingfan LI
Принадлежит: Guangdong Midea Water Dispenser Mfg. Co., Ltd., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.

Provided are a refrigeration device and a cold water temperature control method for same. The control method comprises the following steps: controlling a refrigeration device to enter a heat preservation state (S1); detecting a water temperature in a water tank (10) in the refrigeration device (S2); and if the water temperature is greater than a first pre-set temperature, controlling the refrigeration device to carry out a refrigeration operation for a pre-set time so that the water temperature is less than a second pre-set temperature, and controlling the refrigeration device to stop the refrigeration operation after the pre-set time (S3), wherein the second pre-set temperature is less than or equal to the first pre-set temperature. The water temperature control is realized by means of a pre-set time, so that the temperature of cold water can be more precisely controlled.

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Номер записи: 50
30-03-2017 дата публикации

ICE MAKER, REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING SAME, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ICE MAKER HEATER

Номер: US20170089629A1
Автор: JI Jun Dong, LEE Jung Woo
Принадлежит: DAE CHANG CO., LTD.

An ice maker enables a refrigerator to recognize the operation of an ice separation heater when the ice maker operates the ice separation heater. A refrigerator can reduce or stop the power supplied to electronic components when an ice maker notifies the operation of an ice separation heater. The ice maker includes a tray for receiving liquid, an ejector for discharging ice frozen in the tray, a first heater for providing heat to the tray, and an ice maker control unit. When the heater operates, the ice maker enables a main control unit of the refrigerator to recognize the completion of ice making or the initiation of the operation of the heater. 1. A method for controlling an ice separation heater of an ice maker , wherein the ice maker includes an ice making tray that accommodates ice making water; a motor that discharges ice of the ice making tray; and the ice separation heater that is attached to a part of the ice making tray , the method comprising one of the following steps:cross-managing and distributing power of the motor and the ice separation heater, or simultaneously managing and distributing power of some of the motor and the ice separation heater; andcross-managing and distributing power of the ice separation heater and some or all of electronic components mounted in the cooling chamber or mixedly managing and distributing power of some of the electronic components and the ice separation heater.2. The method for controlling an ice separation heater of an ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the ice separation heater receives full load power or power below the full load power.3. The method for controlling an ice separation heater of an ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the ice separation heater is any one of a film heater claim 1 , a planar heater claim 1 , a print heater claim 1 , and a cord heater.4. An ice maker comprising:an ice making tray that accommodates ice making water;an ice separation heater that is attached to at least a part of the ice making tray ...

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Номер записи: 51
12-05-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING ICE

Номер: US20220146175A1
Автор: Haider Charles
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In accordance with the principals of the present invention, an ice machine, tray, and process for producing high-quality, substantially clear ice is provided. A heat exchanger in the ice machine removes energy from liquid, cooling the liquid from room temperature to freezing temperature, then overcomes the heat of fusion to form ice. The tray containing a liquid is received in a freezing/mixing chamber. The tray includes an energy transfer surface in thermal contact with the heat exchanger to define a liquid/ice boundary layer. The tray further includes at least one freezing cavity having geometry defining surfaces to form the geometry of the ice. An egress area is defined in the tray above the geometry defining surfaces. A mixing mechanism is provided in operative communication with the liquid to create a velocity profile at the liquid/ice boundary layer to create a directional freezing process starting from the energy transfer surface of the tray in thermal contact with the heat exchanger and growing through the freezing cavity up to the egress area. The velocity profile at liquid/ice boundary enables impurities to be washed away during the freezing process, deterring impurities from getting entrapped in the ice. Impurities in the liquid are thereby washed away and concentrate in a pool away from the ice, ultimately in the egress area of the tray to be purged. In addition, in embodiments sensors can be provided to provide various functions selected from the group consisting of, for example, determining ice creation status, determining freezing height, varying ice creation, determining tray presence, detecting freezing/mixing chamber door position, determining liquid level, and combinations thereof. 1. An ice machine comprising:a heat exchanger that removes energy from liquid, cooling the liquid to freezing temperature, then overcoming the heat of fusion to form ice;a freezing/mixing chamber adapted to receive a tray, the tray containing the liquid;the tray ...

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Номер записи: 52
12-04-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION DEVICE WITH ICE MAKER

Номер: US20180100681A1
Автор: KELLER HANS GERD, LAIBLE KARL-FRIEDRICH, PFEIFFER KLAUS, SIGL MATHIAS
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A refrigeration device has a housing which delimits at least one cooled storage compartment, an ice maker incorporated in the storage compartment, a refrigeration machine for cooling the storage compartment and a device control unit in order to control the operation of the refrigeration machine and of the ice maker. The ice maker has a secondary electronic control unit which is configured in order to convert a single control command from the device control unit into a sequence of commands directed at different actuators of the ice maker. 1. A refrigeration device , comprising:a housing delimiting at least one cooled storage compartment;an ice maker incorporated in said cooled storage compartment and having actuators;a refrigeration machine for cooling said cooled storage compartment;a device control unit for controlling an operation of said refrigeration machine and said ice maker; andsaid ice maker having a secondary electronic control unit configured to convert a single control command from said device control unit into a sequence of commands directed at different ones of said actuators of said ice maker.2. The refrigeration device according to claim 1 , wherein:said ice maker has a tray; andsaid actuators include at least one motor for pivoting said tray of said ice maker and a valve to control a water supply to said tray.3. The refrigeration device according to claim 2 , wherein said ice maker has a shell and a four-sided frame surrounding said tray claim 2 , said secondary electronic control unit is accommodated in a chamber which is delimited by one side wall of said four-sided frame and said shell attached to said one side wall and projecting over said one side wall.4. The refrigeration device according to claim 3 , wherein said ice maker has a bearing by way of which a pivoting motion of said tray is driven and said bearing is disposed in said one side wall of said four-sided frame.5. The refrigeration device according to claim 1 , wherein said ice maker has ...

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Номер записи: 53
02-06-2022 дата публикации

ICE MAKING DEVICE

Номер: US20220170681A1
Автор: SAITO Shunji, TANIMURA Satoshi
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Provided is an ice-making device that can autonomously perform a series of ice-making operations that include control of a fan motor, without relying on a higher-level device. An ice-making device that is characterized by comprising an ice-making tray, a fan motor that blows air onto the ice-making tray, an ice removal mechanism that removes ice from the ice-making tray, a control part, and a frame that holds the ice-making tray, the fan motor, the ice removal mechanism, and the control part. The ice-making device is also characterized in that the control part controls the operations of the fan motor, the ice removal mechanism, and a water supply mechanism that opens/closes a water supply path that supplies water to the ice-making tray. 1. An ice making device comprising:an ice tray;a fan motor structured to send air to the ice tray;an ice separating mechanism which is a mechanism structured to take out ice pieces from the ice tray;a control part; anda frame which is a frame body holding the ice tray, the fan motor, the ice separating mechanism and the control part;wherein the control part controls operations of the fan motor, the ice separating mechanism, and a water supply mechanism which is a mechanism structured to open and close a water supply passage for supplying water to the ice tray.2. The ice making device according to claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor which acquires temperature of the ice tray claim 1 ,wherein the control part controls the operations of the ice separating mechanism and the fan motor based on a detection value of the temperature sensor.3. The ice making device according to claim 2 , whereinthe control part drives the fan motor until the temperature of the ice tray becomes a predetermined temperature equal to or lower than 0° after the water has been supplied to the ice tray, andthe predetermined temperature is a same as or higher than temperature at which driving of the ice separating mechanism is started.4. The ice making ...

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Номер записи: 54
02-06-2022 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC BIN CONTROL IN AN ICE MACHINE

Номер: US20220170682A1
Автор: Sakakibara Hideki
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An ice machine includes: an ice maker including: an ultrasonic bin sensor mounted to a body; and a controller in electrical communication with the ultrasonic bin sensor and configured to control the ultrasonic bin sensor; and a storage bin coupled to the ice maker and sized to receive a mound of ice, a lens of the ultrasonic bin sensor facing a bottom of an interior cavity of the storage bin, the controller configured to process a return signal of the ultrasonic bin sensor to control a level of ice stored inside the storage bin, the controller further configured to apply a predetermined time delay to filter out a portion of the return signal that exceeds a threshold voltage but does not exceed the time delay. 1 an ultrasonic bin sensor; and', 'a controller configured to control the ultrasonic bin sensor; and, 'an ice maker comprisinga storage bin coupled to the ice maker and sized to receive ice from the ice maker.. An ice machine comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/529,047, filed Aug. 1, 2019, issuing into U.S. Pat. No. 11,255,588 on Feb. 22, 2022, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/714,412, filed Aug. 3, 2018, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/714,414, filed Aug. 3, 2018, each of which is hereby specifically incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.This disclosure relates to ice machines. More specifically, this disclosure relates to systems comprising ultrasonic devices for detecting the amount of ice produced and stored inside ice machines.Ice level detectors can be useful in an ice machine with an ice storage bin to control when an ice maker of the ice machine turns on and off. More specifically, when the ice storage bin is empty, an electronic circuit comprising a level detector can electronically signal to a controller of the ice maker to begin ice production. Once the storage bin becomes full of ice, the level detector can electronically signal the controller to halt ice ...

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Номер записи: 55
29-04-2021 дата публикации

SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING THE LEVEL OF ICE WITHIN AN ICE MAKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210123652A1
Автор: Chernov Gregory Sergeevich, DeVos Richard, Krause Andrew Reinhard
Принадлежит:

A sensor assembly for controlling the operation of an ice making appliance is provided. The ice making appliance includes an ice maker that forms and dispenses ice into an ice bucket. A sensor assembly includes an emitter for generating a beam of energy and a receiver that monitors the time of flight of the beam of energy to determine a level of the ice within the ice bucket. 1. An ice making appliance defining a vertical direction , the ice making appliance comprising:an ice bucket defining a storage chamber for receiving ice; an emitter for generating a beam of energy;', 'a receiver for detecting the beam of energy reflected by the ice within the storage chamber; and', 'a controller for determining the level of the ice within the storage chamber based at least in part on a travel time of the beam of energy between the emitter and the receiver., 'a sensor assembly for detecting a level of the ice within the storage chamber, the sensor assembly comprising2. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ice making appliance is positioned within a refrigerator appliance claim 1 , the refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a chilled chamber;a door being rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber, the door defining a dispenser recess; andan ice making assembly for selectively forming and discharging the ice into the storage chamber.3. The ice making appliance of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured for:obtaining a target level of the ice within the storage chamber; andadjusting the operation of the ice making assembly to maintain the level of the ice at the target level.4. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the emitter and the receiver are positioned within a housing having a window that is transparent to the beam of energy emitted from the emitter.5. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the sensor assembly includes a diverging lens for dispersing the beam of energy.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 56
02-04-2020 дата публикации

SOFTWARE LOGIC IN A SOLID-PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200103157A1
Автор: Chitta Vasantha K., HORNE George Marshall, Josefsson Thomas, Neema Priyanka Monil, Smith Stephen
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A solid-production system for producing a solid on demand is provided herein. In some aspects, the solid-production system includes a conveying mechanism; a fluid-dispensing mechanism; a pressure plate arranged to urge the fluid mold into interaction with a cooling block to form a solid; a solid-dispensing mechanism arranged to dispense the solid loosened by a solid ejector to a user; and processing circuitry configured to implement a master state machine, and slave state machines for respective ones of the fluid-dispensing mechanism, conveying mechanism, pressure plate and solid-dispensing mechanism, wherein the master state machine is configured to send commands to the slave state machines based on states of the slave state machines, and the slave state machines are configured to execute the commands to control the respective ones of the conveying mechanism, fluid-dispensing mechanism, pressure plate, and solid-dispensing mechanism. 1. A solid-production system , comprising:a conveying mechanism arranged to engage and move a fluid mold through the solid-production system;a fluid-dispensing mechanism arranged to dispense fluid to the fluid mold;a cooling block arranged to interact with the fluid mold moved through the cooling block via the conveying mechanism so as to cool the fluid therein to form a solid;a pressure plate arranged to urge the fluid mold into interaction with the cooling block;a solid-dispensing mechanism arranged to dispense the solid loosened by a solid ejector to a user through an exit port; andprocessing circuitry configured to implement a master state machine, and slave state machines for respective ones of the fluid-dispensing mechanism, conveying mechanism, pressure plate and solid-dispensing mechanism,wherein the master state machine is configured to send commands to the slave state machines based on states of the slave state machines, and the slave state machines are configured to execute the commands to control the respective ones of the ...

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Номер записи: 57
26-04-2018 дата публикации

APPLIANCE CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

Номер: US20180110393A1
Автор: FISHER MARK B., GROSS JOEL
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A method for remotely monitoring and operating a dishwashing machine includes providing a remote appliance monitoring and control unit. The unit has a portable housing having an indicator, a wireless network interface, a processor, and a memory having machine readable instructions configured to be executed by the processor. The instructions are executed to determine an attribute of the dishwashing machine and to control the indicator based on the determination of the attribute. The method includes communicatively coupling the unit to the dishwashing machine, and using the unit to determine the attribute of the dishwashing machine. The method comprises causing the unit to wirelessly communicate the determined attribute to a remote user computer together with a geographic location of the dishwashing machine. The method includes taking a responsive action in response to the determined attribute. 1. A method for remotely monitoring and operating a dishwashing machine , comprising: a portable housing having an indicator;', 'a wireless network interface;', 'a processor; and', 'a memory having machine readable instructions configured to be executed by said processor to:', 'determine an attribute of said dishwashing machine; and', 'control said indicator based on said determination of said attribute;, 'providing a remote appliance monitoring and control unit, comprisingcommunicatively coupling said unit to said dishwashing machine;using said unit to determine said attribute of said dishwashing machine;causing said unit to wirelessly communicate said determined attribute to a remote user computer together with a geographic location of said dishwashing machine; andtaking a responsive action in response to said determined attribute.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said responsive action is taken automatically in response to said determination of said attribute.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said automatic responsive action includes locking the dishwashing machine.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 58
27-04-2017 дата публикации

ICE MAKER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20170115044A1
Автор: Kim Se-Joo
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There is provided an ice maker having an immersion type ice making unit, and a method of controlling the same. The ice maker includes a water tray member receiving raw water for ice-making from a water tank, an ice making unit cooling the raw water received in the water tray member and forming ice, a heating unit heating the raw water received in the water tray member, and a control unit controlling an operation of the heating unit such that the raw water received in the water tray member is heated before the ice making unit cools the raw water in the water tray member. According to the ice maker, the temperature of the raw water received in an ice-making water tray is raised to a preset temperature at the initial stage of an ice making process, thereby preventing the formation of an opaque layer in the central portion of ice. 1. An ice maker comprising:a water tray member configured to receive raw water for ice-making from a water tank;an ice making unit configured to cool the raw water received in the water tray member and form ice;a heating unit configured to heat the raw water received in the water tray member; anda control unit configured to control the heating unit such that the raw water received in the water tray member is heated before the ice making unit cools the raw water in the water tray member.2. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the heating unit includes a heater provided separately from the ice making unit and heats the raw water received in the water tray member.3. The ice maker of claim 1 , further comprising a movement generation unit configured to generate a movement of the raw water received in the water tray member.4. The ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the ice making unit includes an evaporator having an immersion pipe immersed in the raw water received in the water tray member claim 1 , the ice making unit further configured to supply a low-temperature refrigerant to the evaporator so as to form ice around the immersion pipe claim 1 ,the ...

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Номер записи: 59
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Direct cooling ice maker

Номер: US20200109886A1
Автор: Thomas McCollough, Zhuochen Shi
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Inc

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment for storing food items in a refrigerated environment having a target temperature above 0° C., a freezer compartment for storing food items in a sub-freezing environment having a target temperature below 0° C., a system evaporator for providing a cooling effect to at least one of the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment, and an ice maker disposed within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. The ice maker includes an ice mold with an upper surface comprising a plurality of cavities formed therein for the ice pieces, a heater disposed on the ice mold and an ice maker refrigerant tube abutting at least one lateral side surface of the ice mold and cooling the ice mold to a temperature below 0° C. via thermal conduction.

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Номер записи: 60
04-05-2017 дата публикации

ICE MAKER WITH HEATLESS ICE REMOVAL AND METHOD FOR HEATLESS REMOVAL OF ICE

Номер: US20170122643A1
Автор: Cravens Charles R., Csapos Vincent D., LIN YEN-HSI, SHAN XI
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An ice making module for an appliance includes a conductive ice tray having an ice forming cavity. An electrical circuit is in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and includes a power source in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and a switch. The switch releases an electromagnetic pulse through the conductive ice tray. A water dispensing mechanism disposes water into the ice forming cavity and a cooling apparatus cools the water to form at least one ice piece that is in electromagnetic communication with the conductive ice tray. The electromagnetic pulse released through the conductive ice tray generates an induced electrical current through the ice piece and a repelling electromagnetic force between the conductive ice tray and the ice piece, wherein the repelling force biases the ice piece away from the conductive ice tray, thereby ejecting the ice piece from the ice forming cavity. 1. An ice making module for a kitchen appliance , the ice making module comprising:an ice tray; anda power source that selectively delivers an electrical charge to the ice tray; whereinthe electrical charge generates an induced electrical current through a conductive material disposed in the ice tray and a repelling electromagnetic force between the ice tray and the conductive material.2. The ice making module of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material is ice.3. The ice making module of claim 2 , further comprising:a barrier coating disposed on a portion of the ice tray and adapted to define a separating layer between the ice and the ice tray.4. The ice making module of claim 1 , further comprising:a capacitor that receives the electrical charge from the power source and selectively delivers the electrical charge to the ice tray.5. The ice making module of claim 4 , wherein the electrical charge delivered from the capacitor is an electromagnetic pulse.6. The ice making module of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material is a conductive biasing pad ...

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Номер записи: 61
25-08-2022 дата публикации

Ice maker

Номер: US20220268504A1
Автор: Kevin Knatt
Принадлежит: True Manufacturing Co Inc

An ice maker control system includes a low side pressure transducer on a suction line and a high side pressure transducer on a discharge line. The ice maker's refrigeration system is hermetically sealed and devoid of pressure taps for servicing gauges. The ice maker can display an indication of real-time suction or discharge pressure. The ice maker can store records of suction and discharge pressure over time and display time series data for suction and discharge pressure on the display. The ice maker can cycle the condenser fan based on the discharge pressure. An additional high pressure switch can shut off the compressor independently of the controller or transducers. During a pulldown routine, the ice maker refrains from delivering water to the ice formation device until the suction pressure is below a threshold.

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Номер записи: 62
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Producing and Storing a Flowable Slush, Particularly for Ice Pigging

Номер: US20200116410A1
Автор: Dominic George Ian ASH, Eric Allan Ainslie, Martin Herbert, Timothy John DEANS
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for generating and storing in a tank 22 a flowable slush 2 of frozen particles usable inter alia in ice pigging comprises a control system 100 which is arranged to monitor an operating parameter OP of an agitator 23 in the storage tank. The control system initiates a slush comminution and separation or dewatering cycle when a control parameter CP based on the operating parameter OP reaches a threshold value CPt. The control parameter may represent a cumulative energy input to the storage tank 22. Comminution may be performed prior to separation, with the treatment cycle being terminated when a sensed rheometric parameter RP of the slush circulating in the treatment flowpath reaches a target value RPt.

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Номер записи: 63
16-04-2020 дата публикации

ICE STORAGE AMOUNT ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND ADJUSTING METHOD FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20200116411A1
Автор: Cheng Wen-Yen, HO Cheng-Yi, YANG Shen-Min
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An ice storage amount adjusting system is disclosed. The ice storage amount adjusting system includes a chiller, an air-condition scheduler for outputting a scheduling parameter of an air-conditioner during a first time, an indoor-temperature setting module for outputting indoor-temperature setting condition during the first time, a shell-feature collecting module for outputting shell-loading factors of a building during the first time, a weather forecasting data collecting module for outputting weather forecasting data during an upcoming second time, and an air-condition loading predictor. The air-condition loading predictor predicts an air-condition loading of the air-conditioner at the second time based on the scheduling parameter, the indoor-temperature setting condition, the shell-loading factors and the weather forecasting data. The chiller adjusts its ice storage amount to reach a target storage demand based on the predicted air-condition loading. 1. An ice storage amount adjusting system applied for a building , the system comprising:a central monitoring computer;a chiller communicated with the central monitoring computer and supplying chilled water to an air-conditioner in the building;an air-condition scheduler outputting a scheduling parameter during a first time for the air-conditioner;an indoor temperature setting module outputting an indoor-temperature setting condition during the first time;a shell-feature collecting module outputting a shell loading factor during the first time;a weather forecasting data collecting module outputting a weather forecasting data during the second time, wherein the second time is later than the first time; andan air-condition loading predictor communicated with the central monitoring computer through an energy management platform, wherein the air-condition loading predictor predicts an air-condition loading of the air-conditioner during the second time based on the scheduling parameter, the indoor-temperature setting ...

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Номер записи: 64
10-05-2018 дата публикации

ICE MAKER WITH PIEZO DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER SENSOR

Номер: US20180128531A1
Автор: GOMES ALBERTO R., LIN YEN-HSI, TENBARGE ANDREW M.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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 making assembly comprising:an ice maker having an output for expelling ice cubes;a storage bin defining an ice cube reservoir and having an opening in communication with the ice maker output; anda weight sensor comprising a piezo dielectric elastomer (PDE) provided below the storage bin and outputting a signal indicative of the weight of the ice cubes within the reservoir;wherein ice cubes expelled from the ice maker are received through the opening and stored in the ice cube reservoir, with the weight sensor providing an output indicative of the weight of the ice cubes within the reservoir.2. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker is located higher than the storage bin.3. The ice making assembly of claim 2 , wherein the opening is in a top of the storage bin.4. The ice making assembly of claim 3 , wherein the output does not overlie the opening.5. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the weight sensor is attached to a storage bin mounting plate.6. The ice making assembly of claim 5 , wherein the storage bin is removable from the storage bin mounting plate.7. The ice making assembly of claim 5 , wherein the storage bin compresses the weight sensor when the storage bin is placed onto the storage bin mounting plate.8. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ice ...

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Номер записи: 65
11-05-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE CONTROL PROCESS FOR AN ICEMAKER

Номер: US20170131013A1
Автор: Boarman Patrick J., Hortin Gregory G.
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A refrigerator that has a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment, and a door that provides access to the fresh food compartment is disclosed. An icemaker is mounted remotely from the freezer compartment. The icemaker includes an ice mold with an icemaking cycle having a liquid to ice phase change. A thermoelectric device has a cold side and a warm side. A controller is in operable communication with an input to the thermoelectric device. A sensor is in operable communication with the input to the thermoelectric device and the controller. A feedback response from the input to the thermoelectric device monitors the liquid to ice phase change of the icemaking cycle. 1. A refrigerator that has a fresh food compartment , a freezer compartment , and a door that provides access to the fresh food compartment , the refrigerator comprising:an icemaker mounted remotely from the freezer compartment, the icemaker including an ice mold with an icemaking cycle having a liquid to ice phase change;a thermoelectric device, the thermoelectric device having a cold side and a warm side;a controller in operable communication with an input to the thermoelectric device;a sensor in operable communication with the input to the thermoelectric device and the controller;a temperature feedback response from the input to the thermoelectric device for monitoring the liquid to ice phase change of the icemaking cycle;a substrate having high thermal conductivity in thermal contact with the cold side of the thermoelectric device; anda substrate having a high thermal conductivity in thermal contact with the warm side of the thermoelectric device.2. The refrigerator of wherein the input comprises a voltage provided to the thermoelectric device claim 1 , wherein the feedback response from the voltage input determines the liquid to ice phase change of the icemaking cycle.3. The refrigerator of wherein the input comprises an amperage provided to the thermoelectric device claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 66
02-05-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190128598A1
Автор: CHO Namsoo, Lee Namgi, SONG Youngseung
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A method for controlling a refrigerator includes determining whether an ice bin accommodated in an ice making compartment that receives cold air from the first storage compartment is full of stored ice, determining, by a controller, whether an algorithm that prevents the ice stored in the ice bin from melting needs to be performed upon determining that the ice bin is full, and performing the algorithm. 1. A method for controlling a refrigerator comprising a compressor , a first evaporator , a first cooling fan , a second evaporator , a second cooling fan , and a valve , the method comprising:determining whether ice is stored in an ice bin which is cooled by cold air received from a first storage compartment;determining, by a controller, whether a temperature of the first storage compartment is equal to or less than a first reference temperature of the first storage compartment upon determining that ice is stored in the ice bin; andcontrolling the valve to open a first refrigerant passage between the compressor and the first evaporator and turning on a third cooling fan that is configured to supply cold air from the first storage compartment to the ice bin.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the first storage compartment is measured when a stop condition of a cooling cycle for the first storage compartment is satisfied.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the controller turns on the third cooling fan when a temperature within the ice bin is equal to or greater than a first reference temperature within the ice bin.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the controller controls the valve to open the first refrigerant passage and turns on the third cooling fan upon sensing that the ice bin is full.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein after a first reference time has elapsed claim 4 , the controller controls the valve to close the first refrigerant passage.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the controller turns the third cooling fan off after closing the first ...

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Номер записи: 67
23-04-2020 дата публикации

ICE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200124335A1
Автор: Abdul-Gaffar Amr Hisham, Bennett, Brown Connor, Dyer David, III Roy F., Lembke Benjamin, Myers Samford T., Shelley Hunter, Simms Robert, Waddell Benjamin, Walraven Jackson
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A system and method for managing the distribution of ice is provided. Generally, the system and method of the present disclosure are designed to easily and conveniently produce and distribute ice to users who pay a fee. The system generally comprises an ice maker, a processor operably connected to at least one of a weight measuring device and a motor, a distributor operably connected to the motor, a power supply, a nozzle, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the processor and having instructions stored thereon. In another preferred embodiment, a Point-of-Sale interface may be operably connected to the processor. A user may operate the system by compressing the trigger mechanism of the nozzle and pointing the nozzle at the container in which the user desires to fill with ice. The user may decompress the trigger when the desired amount of ice has been distributed. 1) An ice delivery vending system , comprising:an ice machine, 'wherein said distributor is configured to convey ice from said ice machine to said nozzle,', 'a distributor connected to a motor,'} wherein a distributor end of said distribution tube is secured to said distributor in a way such that ice is transferred from said distributor to said distribution tube,', 'wherein a nozzle end of said distribution tube is positionable to an ice delivery location,, 'a nozzle having a distribution tube,'} 'wherein said weight measuring device determines changes in weight within said distributor,', 'a weight measuring device operably connected to said distributor,'}a processor operably connected to at least one of said weight measuring device and said motor,a power supply, and receiving weight data from said weight measuring device,', 'calculating a weight change using said weight data., 'a non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to said processor and having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by said processor, cause said processor to perform operations comprising2) The ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-06-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND ENERGY-SAVING CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

Номер: US20210164716A1
Автор: SHAO Yang, SI Zengqiang, WANG Jincai, WU Yabing, YANG Guangqing
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Provided are a refrigerator and an energy-saving control method and apparatus therefor. The refrigerator includes an ice maker. The ice maker includes an ice discharge electric motor (), an ice storage bin () and an ice storage bin position switch (). The method includes: detecting and determining that the ice storage bin () is in a full ice state; controlling the ice maker so that same stops making ice, and acquiring the state of at least one of the ice discharge electric motor () and the ice storage bin position switch (); and according to the state of at least one of the ice discharge electric motor () and the ice storage bin position switch (), determining that the ice maker needs to do heating and ice detection actions. 1. An energy-saving control method for a refrigerator , wherein the refrigerator includes an ice machine having an ice discharge motor , an ice storage bin and a position switch for the ice storage bin , the energy-saving control method comprises the following comprising:detecting and determining that the ice storage bin is full of ices;controlling the ice machine to stop making ices, and acquiring a state of at least one of the ice discharge motor and the position switch for the ice storage bin; anddetermining that an ice-detection-with-heating action is required for the ice machine based on the state of the at least one of the ice discharge motor and the position switch for the ice storage bin.2. The energy-saving control method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining that the ice-detection-with-heating action is required for the ice machine is based on a state of the ice discharge motor and comprises:determining that the ice discharge motor acts;acquiring a time period during which the ice discharge motor acts and a quantity of actions of the ice discharge motor within a preset time period; anddetermining that the ice-detection-with-heating action is required for the ice machine based on the time period during which the ice discharge ...

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Номер записи: 69
18-05-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CLEAR ICE

Номер: US20170138655A1
Автор: Cronin John E., HUFFINES Christopher Michael
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A system for producing clear ice uses sensor data on a freezing chamber condition to optimize production of clear ice. The sensor data provides information such as a clearness degree of ice, a freezing chamber temperature, and an ice maker temperature. The freezing chamber condition is predicated using the received sensor data. The freezing chamber condition is adjusted according to the received sensor data and the predicted freezing chamber condition. 1. A system for producing clear ice , the system comprising:one or more sensors configured to detect a clearness degree of ice;one or more control systems configured to control the clearness degree of ice; and process data received from the one or more sensors in order to generate a plurality of predicted clearness degrees of ice;', 'check a correction stored in a database when the predicted clearness degree of ice deviates from a predefined range; and', 'control the one or more control systems according to the checked correction., 'a controller configured to2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more control systems comprise at least one of an ice-maker heater system or an agitator.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to control the ice-maker heater system to increase a temperature in a freezing chamber in order to remove bubbles in ice when the predicted clearness degree of ice deviates from the predefined range.4. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to control the agitator to agitate water for producing ice when the predicted clearness degree of ice deviates from the predefined range.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the predefined range is calculated using data provided by the one or more sensors for detecting the clearness degree of ice.6. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a plurality of predicted freezing chamber conditions is generated using data received for a preset time period.7. The system as ...

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Номер записи: 70
08-09-2022 дата публикации

APPLIANCE WITH DUAL ICE MAKERS

Номер: US20220282898A1
Автор: Colecha Alcione, DA SILVA Aguilar, DA SILVA Augusto Biscaia, MERCER NETO Israel, PAGNOZZI Rodrigo Marge, PICANÇO Guilherme Rissatto, SAUER Alexandre
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A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a first compartment and a second compartment, a primary ice maker mounted within the first compartment, and an auxiliary ice maker removably mounted within the second compartment for selectively adjusting an ice making capacity of the appliance. The appliance further includes a dispenser for dispensing water and ice pieces made by the primary ice maker. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a first compartment and a second compartment;a primary ice maker mounted within the first compartment;an auxiliary ice maker removably mounted within the second compartment for selectively adjusting an ice making capacity of the appliance; anda dispenser for dispensing water and ice pieces made by the primary ice maker.2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a triple valve having a single input and three outputs, the three outputs being fluidly coupled to the primary ice maker, the auxiliary ice maker, and a water outlet of the dispenser, respectively,wherein the triple valve is operable to provide selective communication between the single input and each output.3. The refrigerator appliance of claim 2 , wherein the triple valve includes three solenoids that are each associated with one of the three outputs and independently operable to provide selective communication between the single input and its associated output.4. The refrigerator appliance of claim 2 , further comprising:a water filter and water storage tank that are fluidly coupled to the input of the triple valve, upstream of the triple valve,wherein the water filter, water storage tank, and triple valve are all mounted within one of the first compartment and second compartment.5. The refrigerator appliance of claim 4 , wherein the first compartment is a fresh food compartment claim 4 , and the water filter claim 4 , water storage tank claim 4 , and triple valve are all mounted within the first compartment.6. The refrigerator ...

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Номер записи: 71
10-06-2021 дата публикации

ICE MAKER WITH SPECIFIC POSITION IDENTIFIER, AND HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20210172665A1
Автор: Bauriedl Josef, Bertolini Nilton, Montalvo Sanchez Jorge Carlos, SIGL MATHIAS
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An ice maker for installation in a household refrigeration apparatus includes a housing with an opening, a storing bowl for ice, wherein the storing bowl is formed with an opening, which is accessible from the top. The storing bowl can be inserted into the housing through the opening of the housing and the storing bowl is arranged in a final position at the housing in the inserted state. A position identifier captures the position of the storing bowl, wherein the position identifier includes a capturing sensor. A control electronic, which is arranged in a front area in depth direction of the ice maker, includes a circuit board. The capturing sensor is arranged on the circuit board. 1. An ice maker for installation in a household refrigeration apparatus , the ice maker comprising:a housing with an opening,a storing bowl for ice, wherein the storing bowl is formed with an opening, which is accessible from the top, wherein the storing bowl can be inserted into the housing through the opening of the housing and wherein the storing bowl is arranged in a final position at the housing in the inserted state,a position identifier capturing the position of the storing bowl, wherein the position identifier comprises a capturing sensor,a control electronic, which is arranged in a front area in depth direction of the ice maker, wherein the control electronic comprises a circuit board, andthe capturing sensor is arranged on the circuit board.2. The ice maker according to claim 1 , wherein the front area is a front third area of the entire length of the ice maker.3. The ice maker according to claim 1 , wherein the circuit board is arranged laterally next to the storing bowl in width direction of the ice maker claim 1 , when the storing bowl is arranged in the final position.4. The ice maker according to claim 1 , comprising an ice producer claim 1 , which is arranged in the housing.5. The ice maker according to claim 4 , wherein the ice producer comprises a sub housing and ...

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Номер записи: 72
24-05-2018 дата публикации

ICE MAKING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180142934A1
Автор: JUNGE Brent Alden, Mitchell Alan Joseph
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A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber and a freezer chamber below the fresh food chamber. The refrigerator appliance further includes an ice maker disposed within the cabinet outside of the freezer chamber and proximate to the fresh food chamber. The ice maker is in thermal communication with a freezer evaporator via a fan, a supply duct, and a return duct. The ice maker includes a harvest heater and the freezer evaporator is deactivated while the harvest heater is active. 1. A method of defrosting an icemaker disposed in a sealed compartment of a refrigerator appliance , the refrigerator appliance comprising a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber and a freezer chamber , the freezer chamber positioned below the fresh food chamber along a vertical direction , the icemaker including a mold body and a heat exchanger , the heat exchanger extending through the sealed compartment and in thermal communication with the mold body , the sealed compartment disposed outside of the freezer chamber and proximate to the fresh food chamber , the method comprising:actuating a valve connected to a water supply line to fill the mold body with liquid water;activating a fan to flow cold air to the heat exchanger from a freezer evaporator positioned proximate the freezer chamber;activating a harvest heater to heat the mold body; anddeactivating the freezer evaporator while the harvest heater is active, such that the fan flows warm air to the heat exchanger.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the icemaker further comprises an ice storage bin disposed within the sealed compartment below the mold body and a level sensor proximate to a top portion of the ice storage bin claim 1 , and the method further comprises determining with the level sensor that a level of ice stored in the ice storage bin is less than a full level prior to activating the harvest heater.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:sensing a temperature of the mold body with a ...

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Номер записи: 73
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Stand-Alone Ice Making Appliances

Номер: US20170146279A1
Автор: Charles Benjamin Miller, Jarvis Ward, Joel Erik Hitzelberger, Ronald Scott Tarr, William Everette Gardner
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

Stand-alone ice making appliances are provided. An appliance includes a container defining a first storage volume for receipt of ice, a water tank defining a second storage volume for receipt of water, and a pump in fluid communication with the second storage volume. The appliance further includes a reservoir defining a third storage volume, the third storage volume in fluid communication with the pump for receiving water that is actively flowed from the water tank. The appliance further includes an ice maker which is in fluid communication with the third storage volume for receiving water from the reservoir, the ice maker including a sealed refrigeration system in thermal communication with the casing. The appliance further includes a chute extending between the ice maker and the container for directing ice produced by the ice maker towards the first storage volume.

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Номер записи: 74
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Stand-Alone Ice Making Appliances

Номер: US20170146280A1
Автор: Brent Alden Junge, Joel Erik Hitzelberger, William Everette Gardner
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

Stand-alone ice making appliances are provided. An appliance includes a container defining a first storage volume for receipt of ice, and a water tank, the water tank defining a second storage volume for receipt of water, and a pump in fluid communication with the second storage volume for actively flowing water from the water tank. The appliance further includes a reservoir defining a third storage volume, the third storage volume in fluid communication with the pump for receiving water that is actively flowed from the water tank, and an ice maker. The ice maker includes a sealed refrigeration system, the sealed refrigeration system including a compressor, a condenser, a throttling device, an evaporator, and a bypass valve, the bypass valve configured to selectively direct refrigerant to bypass the throttling device and flow from the condenser through the bypass valve to the evaporator.

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Номер записи: 75
17-06-2021 дата публикации

DUAL DIRECTION REFRIGERATOR ICE MAKER

Номер: US20210180848A1
Автор: Scalf Eric
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A refrigerator utilizes a dual direction ice maker capable of overlapping multiple ice production cycles in time to accelerate ice production and/or routing ice to multiple storage bins. 1. A refrigerator ice maker , comprising:a mold including a plurality of mold cavities;first and second drying surfaces disposed on opposite sides of the mold; anda rotatable ejector configured to eject ice cubes formed in the plurality of mold cavities onto either of the first and second drying surfaces.2. The refrigerator ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the mold is upwardly-facing and stationary.3. The refrigerator ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable ejector includes a plurality of fingers extending generally transverse to an axis of rotation of the rotatable ejector and configured to sweep through the plurality of mold cavities claim 1 , and wherein at least one of the first and second drying surfaces includes a plurality of slots configured to allow passage of the plurality of fingers through the at least one of the first and second drying surfaces.4. The refrigerator ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable ejector is bidirectional and is configured to rotate in a first direction to eject ice cubes onto the first drying surface and rotate in a second direction to eject ice cubes onto the second drying surface.5. The refrigerator ice maker of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable ejector is configured to rotate in a first direction to eject a first set of ice cubes formed in the plurality of mold cavities onto the first drying surface while the first set of ice cubes are only partially frozen claim 1 , and wherein the refrigerator ice maker is configured to cause the mold to be filled with water prior to full freezing of the first set of ice cubes to initiate formation of a second set of ice cubes in the mold while the first set of ice cubes are disposed on the first drying surface.6. The refrigerator ice maker of claim 5 , wherein the rotatable ejector is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 76
17-06-2021 дата публикации

ICE MAKING DEVICE

Номер: US20210180850A1
Автор: Ishimizu Akio
Принадлежит: NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION

In an ice making device, a frame supporting an ice tray and a drive unit has a first wall at a side of an ice detection member. Supported on the first wall is a regulation member rotatable between a first rotation position not to regulate coming down of the ice detection member and a second rotation position to regulate coming down of the ice detection member. By moving the regulation member to the second rotation position, later ice making is stopped even if ice accumulating below is not much. The regulation member includes a regulator in a circular arc form and is supported rotatably around a shaft. The regulation member as a rotary member is less liable to unexpectedly move from either of the first rotation position and the second rotation position, so that movement of the regulation member to a position not intended is suppressed. 1. An ice making device comprising:an ice tray;a frame that supports the ice tray;an ice detection member configured to detect an amount of ice accumulating under the ice tray;a drive unit configured to drive the ice detection member downward from a first position and, when the ice detection member has come down below a second position, drive the ice tray to discharge ice; anda regulation member rotatably supported on the frame, a first rotation position to permit the ice detection member to come down below the second position; and', 'a second rotation position to hit the ice detection member between the first position and the second position and regulate coming down of the ice detection member., 'wherein a rotation range of the regulation member includes2. The ice making device according to claim 1 , whereinthe ice detection member is driven by the drive unit from the first position to a specified position and moves by the ice detection member's own weight between the specified position and the second position, andthe ice detection member hits the regulation member between the specified position and the second position.3. The ice ...

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Номер записи: 77
24-06-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH QUICK FILL DISPENSER INCORPORATING REMOVABLE FLUID STORAGE RECEPTACLE

Номер: US20210190414A1
Автор: Scalf Eric
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator utilizes a quick fill dispenser that incorporates a fluid storage receptacle that is easily removable for cleaning and/or dispensing independently of the refrigerator. 1. A fluid storage receptacle for use in a fluid dispenser disposed in a refrigerator of a type including a case having one or more food storage compartments defined therein and one or more doors positioned to insulate the one or more food storage compartments from an exterior environment , the fluid dispenser of a type including a dock in upstream communication with a fluid dispensing valve , and the fluid storage receptacle comprising:a receptacle body configured to store a fluid;an inlet configured to receive fluid from a fill valve of the fluid dispenser when the receptacle body is removably supported by the dock; andan outlet configured to supply fluid stored in the receptacle body to the fluid dispensing valve of the fluid dispenser when the receptacle body is removably supported by the dock;wherein the inlet further includes a downwardly-facing inlet port that mates with a fill port in the dock when the receptacle body is removably supported by the dock;wherein the outlet further includes a downwardly-facing outlet port that mates with a dispense port of the dock when the receptacle body is removably supported by the dock; andwherein the outlet port is sized and configured to provide a fluid dispense rate to the fluid dispensing valve that is greater than a fluid supply rate provided to the inlet of the fluid storage receptacle by the fill valve.2. The fluid storage receptacle of claim 1 , wherein the outlet port further includes a seal assembly configured to seal the outlet port when the receptacle body is removed from the dock claim 1 , wherein the seal assembly is normally biased to a closed position and is movable to an open position when the receptacle body is supported by the dock.3. The fluid storage receptacle of claim 2 , wherein the seal assembly includes a spring- ...

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Номер записи: 78
14-06-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING ICE-MAKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180164016A1
Автор: OH Seoung Hun
Принадлежит: DAEYEONG E&B CO., LTD.

There is provided a method for diagnosing an ice-making apparatus, wherein the ice-making apparatus includes a control unit and a display unit, wherein the method comprises: determining, by the control unit, whether a diagnosis-initiation condition for the ice-making apparatus is satisfied or not; upon determination that the diagnosis-initiation condition for the ice-making apparatus is satisfied, counting, by the control unit, an actual number of ice forming and removing cycles performed by the ice-making apparatus; and displaying the counted number on the display unit by the control unit. 1. A method for diagnosing an ice-making apparatus , wherein the ice-making apparatus includes a control unit and a display unit , wherein the method comprises:determining, by the control unit, whether a diagnosis-initiation condition for the ice-making apparatus is satisfied or not;upon determination that the diagnosis-initiation condition for the ice-making apparatus is satisfied, counting, by the control unit, an actual number of ice forming and removing cycles performed by the ice-making apparatus; anddisplaying the counted number on the display unit by the control unit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining claim 1 , by the control unit claim 1 , whether a diagnosis-initiation condition for the ice-making apparatus is satisfied or not comprises determining claim 1 , by the control unit claim 1 , that the diagnosis-initiation condition for the ice-making apparatus is satisfied in an event that an inspection mode in which the ice-making apparatus is disassembled and assembled is terminated.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ice-making apparatus includes a manipulation interface claim 1 , wherein determining claim 1 , by the control unit claim 1 , whether a diagnosis-initiation condition for the ice-making apparatus is satisfied or not comprises determining claim 1 , by the control unit claim 1 , that the diagnosis-initiation condition for the ice-making apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 79
21-05-2020 дата публикации

Ice maker and refrigerator

Номер: US20200158399A1
Автор: Hyunji Park, Jinil Hong, Yonghyun KIM
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is an ice maker including an upper tray and a lower tray made of an elastic material, wherein a plurality of upper chambers defined in the upper tray and a plurality of lower chambers defined in the lower tray are in contact with each other to define a plurality of spherical ice chambers, respectively, each ejector-receiving opening opened to each of the plurality of upper chambers, each opening-defining wall extending upward along a circumference of each ejector-receiving opening, an upper ejector configured to pass through the ejector-defining wall and vertically move to remove each ice from each ice chamber, and a driver for pivoting the lower tray to open and close the upper tray and the lower tray, wherein the upper tray includes a horizontal extension forming a top face of the upper tray, wherein the upper chamber is positioned below the horizontal extension such that the opening-defining wall is formed at a vertical level equal to or lower than a vertical level of the opening-defining wall.

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Номер записи: 80
21-05-2020 дата публикации

Ice maker and refrigerator

Номер: US20200158404A1
Автор: Hyunji Park, Jinil Hong, Seunggeun Lee, Yonghyun KIM
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet having a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment defined therein, and an ice-maker disposed in the freezing compartment, wherein the ice-maker includes a cold-air hole for receiving cold air, an upper tray having a plurality of hemispherical upper chambers defined therein, a lower tray pivotably disposed below the upper tray, wherein the lower tray has a plurality of lower chambers defined therein respectively connected to the upper chambers by pivoting, wherein each of the lower chambers and each of the upper chambers connected with each other define an ice chamber for forming spherical ice therein, a driver for pivoting the lower tray, and at least one shield formed on an outer face of the upper tray and corresponding to at least one of the ice chambers respectively, thereby to reduce the cold-air from invading the at least one corresponding ice chamber.

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Номер записи: 81
22-06-2017 дата публикации

ICE MACHINE WITH A DUAL-CIRCUIT EVAPORATOR FOR HYDROCARBON REFRIGERANT

Номер: US20170176077A1
Автор: Knatt Kevin
Принадлежит:

An ice making machine having a refrigeration system designed for hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants, and particularly propane (R-290), that includes dual independent refrigeration systems and a unique evaporator assembly comprising of a single freeze plate attached to two cooling circuits. The serpentines are designed in an advantageous pattern that promotes efficiency by ensuring the even bridging of ice during freezing and minimizing unwanted melting during harvest by providing an even distribution of the heat load. The charge limitations imposed with flammable refrigerants would otherwise prevent large capacity ice maker from being properly charged with a single circuit. The ice making machine includes a single water circuit and control system to ensure the proper and efficient production of ice. Material cost is conserved as compared to a traditional dual system icemaker. 1. An ice making assembly for forming ice using refrigerant capable of transitioning between liquid and gaseous states , the ice maker comprising:a first refrigeration circuit comprising a compressor, a condenser, a hot gas valve, an expansion device and interconnecting lines therefore wherein the refrigerant is approximately 100 to 300 grams of hydrocarbon refrigerant;a second refrigeration circuit comprising a compressor, a condenser, a hot gas valve, an expansion device and interconnecting lines therefore wherein the refrigerant is also approximately 100 to 300 grams of hydrocarbon refrigerant; a first refrigerant tubing in fluid communication with the first refrigeration circuit such that the refrigerant may cycle through the first refrigerant tubing and the first refrigeration circuit;', 'a second refrigerant tubing in fluid communication with the second refrigeration circuit such that the refrigerant may cycle through the second refrigerant tubing and the second refrigeration circuit; and', 'a freeze plate thermally coupled to the first and second refrigerant tubing; and, 'a single, shared ...

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Номер записи: 82
22-06-2017 дата публикации

Ice machine including vapor-compression system

Номер: US20170176079A1
Автор: Kurt KNAPKE, Natarajan Rajendran, Vijay Bahel
Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

An ice machine may include a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion device, an evaporator, an ice tray, and a water pump. The first heat exchanger may receive compressed working fluid from the compressor. The expansion device may receive working fluid from the first heat exchanger. The evaporator may receive working fluid from the expansion device. The ice tray may be in a heat transfer relationship with the evaporator. The ice tray may include a plurality of ice molds. The water pump may be in fluid communication with the ice molds and may be configured to pump water from a water source to the ice molds.

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Номер записи: 83
02-07-2015 дата публикации

ICE MAKER WITH HEATLESS ICE REMOVAL AND METHOD FOR HEATLESS REMOVAL OF ICE

Номер: US20150184914A1
Автор: Cravens Charles R., Csapos Vincent D., LIN YEN-HSI, SHAN XI
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An ice making module for an appliance includes a conductive ice tray having an ice forming cavity. An electrical circuit is in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and includes a power source in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and a switch. The switch releases an electromagnetic pulse through the conductive ice tray. A water dispensing mechanism disposes water into the ice forming cavity and a cooling apparatus cools the water to form at least one ice piece that is in electromagnetic communication with the conductive ice tray. The electromagnetic pulse released through the conductive ice tray generates an induced electrical current through the ice piece and a repelling electromagnetic force between the conductive ice tray and the ice piece, wherein the repelling force biases the ice piece away from the conductive ice tray, thereby ejecting the ice piece from the ice forming cavity. 1. An ice making module for a kitchen appliance , the ice making module comprising:a conductive ice tray including at least one ice piece forming cavity wherein the conductive ice tray has an outward surface and an inward surface;an electrical circuit in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray, wherein the electrical circuit includes a power source in selective electrical communication with the conductive ice tray;a switch in electrical communication with the power source and the conductive ice tray, wherein the switch is configured to selectively release an electrical charge through the conductive ice tray in the form of an electromagnetic pulse;a water dispensing mechanism configured to selectively dispose water into the at least one ice piece forming cavity of the conductive ice tray, and wherein the conductive ice tray is in communication with the water selectively disposed within the conductive ice tray; anda cooling apparatus configured to selectively decrease the temperature of the water in the at least one ice piece forming ...

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Номер записи: 84
15-07-2021 дата публикации

Ice Vending Machine and Related Methods

Номер: US20210217267A1
Автор: Metzger Mark
Принадлежит:

Implementations of ice vending machines may include a cabinet having a frame, an ice maker coupled to the frame, and an ice storage section coupled to the frame and below the ice maker. The ice storage section may include one or more agitators. Implementations may also include an ice feed coupled below the ice storage section, a bagging system coupled to the frame and below the ice feed, a retrieval section coupled to the frame and below the bagging system, and an interactive panel coupled to an outer surface of the cabinet. The interactive panel may be configured to receive a purchase request from a customer for a bag of ice. The ice vending machine, in response to the purchase request, may be configured to fill and dispense the bag of ice on demand. 1. An ice vending machine comprising:a cabinet comprising a frame, the frame slidably coupled within the cabinet;an ice maker coupled to the frame;an ice storage section coupled to the frame and below the ice maker, the ice storage section comprising one or more agitators;an ice feed coupled below the ice storage section;an ice auger extending through a longest length of the ice feed;a bagging system coupled to the frame and below the ice feed;a retrieval section coupled to the frame and below the bagging system; andan interactive panel coupled to an outer surface of the cabinet;wherein an entrance to the ice feed from the ice storage section is configured to remain open;wherein a portion of the ice feed extending away from the entrance to the ice feed is angled towards the ice maker;wherein the interactive panel is configured to receive a purchase request from a customer for a bag of ice; andwherein the ice vending machine, in response to the purchase request, is configured to fill and dispense the bag of ice on demand.2. (canceled)3. The ice vending machine of claim 1 , wherein the cabinet is insulated.4. The ice vending machine of claim 1 , wherein the ice storage section and the bagging system are in a refrigerated ...

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Номер записи: 85
05-07-2018 дата публикации

ICE-MAKING APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180187940A1
Автор: SHEN YONGYAN, WANG Xianzhong, XU Ruoquan, Zhang Yong
Принадлежит:

An ice-making apparatus and a refrigerator are provided. The ice-making apparatus includes an ice-making tray, a temperature sensor, a controller, and a vibration apparatus. The temperature sensor is disposed on the ice-making tray and is coupled to the controller. The temperature sensor is adapted to detect a temperature on the ice-making tray and output a temperature signal to the controller. The controller is coupled to the temperature sensor and the vibration apparatus, and is adapted to receive the temperature signal to obtain the temperature on the ice-making tray and generate a start instruction and send the start instruction to the vibration apparatus. The vibration apparatus is connected to the ice-making tray and is adapted to start vibrating when receiving the start instruction to drive the ice-making tray to vibrate. The foregoing solution can reduce bubbles in water in the ice-making tray and reduce broken ice cubes. 1. An ice-making apparatus , comprising:an ice-making tray adapted for carrying water for making ice;a controller;a vibration apparatus;said controller being coupled to said vibration apparatus, said controller generating a start instruction and sends the start instruction to said vibration apparatus; andsaid vibration apparatus is connected to said ice-making tray and is adapted to start vibrating after receiving the start instruction to drive said ice-making tray to vibrate.2. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said vibration apparatus is disposed under said ice-making tray.3. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said vibration apparatus is in contact with a bottom surface of said ice-making tray.4. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein in a vertical direction claim 2 , a center of gravity of said ice-making tray is projected to said vibration apparatus.5. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said vibration apparatus is connected to a side wall of said ice-making ...

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Номер записи: 86
06-07-2017 дата публикации

Method For Operating a Fan of a Nugget Ice Maker

Номер: US20170191723A1
Автор: Alan Joseph Mitchell, William Everette Gardner
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A method for operating a fan of a nugget ice maker is provided. The method includes monitoring a speed of an auger of the nugget ice maker while a motor of the nugget ice maker rotates the auger and the fan of the nugget ice maker runs at a stored speed. A speed of the fan is increased when the speed of the auger stabilizes.

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Номер записи: 87
11-06-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH VARIABLE ICE DISPENSER

Номер: US20200182524A1
Автор: Scalf Eric
Принадлежит:

A variable ice dispenser for a refrigerator utilizes a variable control suitable for varying the rate of ice dispensing by the dispenser. In some instances, the variable control includes a variable control actuator that is movable between a range of positions including a home position, and movement of the variable control actuator in a first direction from the home position causes the variable ice dispenser to dispense cubed ice while movement of the variable control actuator in a second direction from the home position causes the variable ice dispenser to dispense crushed ice. Further, in some instances, the variable control may also selectively activate the ice dispenser such that the variable control actuator controls the ice dispensing rate while the variable ice dispenser is activated. In addition, in some instances, a variable control may also include a secondary control that switches between ice and water dispensing modes. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet including one or more food storage compartments defined therein and one or more doors positioned to insulate the one or more food storage compartments from an exterior environment;a variable ice dispenser coupled to the cabinet and configured to dispense ice at a variable ice dispensing rate from a dispenser outlet, the variable ice dispenser further configured to dispense cubed and crushed ice; anda variable control disposed on an exterior surface of the cabinet and coupled to the variable dispenser, the variable control including a variable control actuator configured to vary the ice dispensing rate of the variable dispenser in response to movement of the variable control actuator, the variable control actuator movable between a range of positions including a home position, wherein movement of the variable control actuator in a first direction from the home position causes the variable ice dispenser to dispense cubed ice and controls the ice dispensing rate of the ice variable dispenser, and ...

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Номер записи: 88
11-06-2020 дата публикации

Refrigerator with door-mounted fluid dispenser

Номер: US20200182525A1
Автор: Eric Scalf
Принадлежит: Midea Group Co Ltd

A refrigerator combines an externally-accessible door-mounted fluid or water dispenser outlet with an externally-accessible case-mounted ice dispenser outlet and/or an externally-accessible case-mounted fluid dispenser control.

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Номер записи: 89
11-06-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH VARIABLE FLUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20200182533A1
Автор: Scalf Eric, Staun Paul, Wilson Mark W.
Принадлежит:

A variable fluid dispenser for a refrigerator utilizes a variable control suitable for varying the rate of fluid dispensing by the dispenser. In some instances, the variable control may include a rotary control actuator that varies the fluid dispensing rate of the variable dispenser, and in some instances, the variable control may include a variable control actuator movable between a range of positions that includes a home position at which the variable dispenser is deactivated. In such instances, movement of the variable control actuator away from the home position both activates the variable dispenser to dispense fluid and increases the fluid dispensing rate of the variable dispenser. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet including one or more food storage compartments defined therein and one or more doors positioned to insulate the one or more food storage compartments from an exterior environment;a variable water dispenser coupled to the cabinet and configured to dispense water at a variable water dispensing rate from a dispenser outlet; and a rotary control actuator rotatable between a range of positions to vary the water dispensing rate of the variable water dispenser in response to rotation of the rotary control actuator, the range of positions including a home position at which the variable water dispenser is deactivated, and wherein rotation of the rotary control actuator away from the home position both activates the variable water dispenser to dispense water and increases the dispensing rate of the variable water dispenser; and', 'a bias mechanism configured to bias the rotary control actuator to the home position, whereby the rotary control actuator returns to the home position when released by a user., 'a variable control disposed on an exterior surface of a door among the one or more doors and coupled to the variable water dispenser, the variable control including2. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet including one or more food storage ...

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Номер записи: 90
11-06-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR FLUID DISPENSER WITH DISPENSED VOLUME CALCULATION

Номер: US20200182534A1
Автор: Digman Robert M., Scalf Eric
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator and method utilize first and second sensors to determine a volume of fluid dispensed by a fluid dispenser that incorporates a fluid storage receptacle. The first sensor is disposed in upstream fluid communication with the fluid storage receptacle to generate a first signal representative of a volume of fluid entering the fluid storage receptacle and the second sensor is disposed downstream of the first sensor to generate a second signal representative of a volume of fluid exiting the fluid storage receptacle, and a controller determines the volume of fluid dispensed using the first and second signals output by the first and second sensors. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a housing including a freezer compartment and a fresh food compartment;one or more doors attached to the housing to provide access to the freezer and fresh food compartments;a water storage receptacle having an inlet and an outlet;a receptacle fill valve in upstream fluid communication with the inlet of the water storage receptacle to control a flow of water into the water storage receptacle;a dispensing valve in downstream fluid communication with the outlet of the water storage receptacle to control dispensing of water from the water storage receptacle;a flowmeter in upstream fluid communication with the inlet of the water storage receptacle to generate a first signal representative of a volume of water entering the water storage receptacle;a water level sensor positioned to generate a second signal representative of a level of water in the water storage receptacle; anda controller coupled to the dispensing valve, the flowmeter, and the water level sensor and configured to control the dispensing valve to dispense water from the water storage receptacle and to determine a volume of water dispensed through the dispensing valve using the first and second signals.2. A refrigerator , comprising:a housing defining at least one food compartment;at least one door attached to the housing;a ...

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Номер записи: 91
11-06-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH QUICK FILL DISPENSER INCORPORATING REMOVABLE FLUID STORAGE RECEPTACLE

Номер: US20200182535A1
Автор: Scalf Eric
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator utilizes a quick fill dispenser that incorporates a fluid storage receptacle that is easily removable for cleaning and/or dispensing independently of the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet including a case having one or more food storage compartments defined therein and one or more doors positioned to insulate the one or more food storage compartments from an exterior environment; and a fill valve configured to supply a fluid;', 'a fluid dispensing valve configured to regulate fluid flow to the fluid dispenser outlet;', 'a dock in upstream fluid communication with the fluid dispensing valve through a dispense port; and', 'a fluid storage receptacle removably supported by the dock and including a receptacle body, an inlet and an outlet, the receptacle body configured to store fluid, the inlet in downstream fluid communication with the fill valve when the fluid storage receptacle is removably supported by the dock to receive the fluid supplied by the fill valve, and the outlet in upstream fluid communication with the fluid dispensing valve through the dock when the fluid storage receptacle is removably supported by the dock;', 'wherein the outlet further includes a downwardly-facing outlet port that mates with the dispense port of the dock when the fluid storage receptacle is removably supported by the dock; and', 'wherein the outlet port is sized and configured to provide a fluid dispense rate to the fluid dispensing valve that is greater than a fluid supply rate provided to the inlet of the fluid storage receptacle by the fill valve., 'a fluid dispenser coupled to the cabinet and including a fluid dispenser outlet configured to dispense a fluid in response to user input, the fluid dispenser further including2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the outlet port further includes a seal assembly configured to seal the outlet port when the fluid storage receptacle is removed from the dock.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 92
22-07-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH ICEMAKER, AND WATER INJECTION CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20210222930A1
Автор: CAI Jiannan, Gao Tao, Jia Nan, Li Tianyang, LIU Haipei, LIU Xueqing, WU Changzheng, ZHAO Zhongkai
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides a refrigerator with an ice maker, an ice maker ice-overturning control method, and an ice maker water injection control method. The refrigerator in the present disclosure can: perceive whether the ice cube tray is already taken out to avoid continued water injection after the ice cube tray is taken out; and perceive a temperature of ice in the ice cube tray to accurately determine a current situation of ice making so as to perform accurate control for the ice maker, thereby avoiding ice cube lumping due to unsuccessful overturning in the refrigerator, and greatly improving the ice making efficiency. Further, the refrigerator can accurately determine whether the ice tray is mounted to be in place, so as to complete a series of water injection and ice making operation accurately. 1. A refrigerator with an ice maker , comprising:a refrigerator body, having a cryogenic storage compartment;a partition plate, disposed at an inner liner of the refrigerator body to partition the cryogenic storage compartments;an ice maker disposed in the cryogenic storage compartment; the ice maker comprising:an ice maker rack, fixedly mounted on the partition plate;a ice tray rack, detachably mounted in the ice maker rack;a magnet, disposed on the ice tray rack;a magnetism-sensitive switch, disposed at the bottom of the partition plate to perceive whether the ice tray is injected with water in cooperation with the magnet.2. The refrigerator with an ice maker according to claim 1 , wherein a groove is disposed at the bottom of the partition plate claim 1 , and the magnetism-sensitive switch is fixedly mounted in the groove.3. The refrigerator with an ice maker according to claim 2 , wherein a water inlet is disposed on the partition plate claim 2 , the water inlet corresponds to the ice tray claim 2 , and the groove is close to the water inlet.4. The refrigerator with an ice maker according to claim 2 , wherein a switch cover plate is disposed on the ...

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Номер записи: 93
22-07-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH DETACHABLE ELECTRONICS MODULE

Номер: US20210222939A1
Автор: Cayemberg Curt, Knatt Kevin
Принадлежит: TRUE MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

A refrigeration appliance has an enclosure that defines an electronics module recess and a detachable electronics module that can be releasably retained in the recess. Tabs and tab receivers can be integrated with the electronics module and enclosure to releasably retain the electronics module in the recess. A trim piece can releasably attach to a display bezel of the electronics module by a snap-fit connection to retain the electronics module in the electronics module recess. In use, the electronics module can be selectively removed and a data acquisition device can be connected to the appliance using a data connector that is exposed by removing the electronics module. 1. A refrigeration appliance comprising:an enclosure configured to define an interior space of the appliance, the enclosure comprising an enclosure portion that defines an electronics module recess; anda detachable electronics module comprising a display and a display housing enclosing at least a portion of the display, the electronics module configured to be removably received in the electronics module recess;wherein one of the enclosure portion and the display housing defines at least one tab and the other of the enclosure portion and the display housing defines a receiver for each tab;wherein each tab is removably insertable into the respective receiver to releasably couple the electronics module to the enclosure in the electronics module recess.2. An appliance as set forth in claim 1 , wherein each receiver comprises a generally L-shaped slot having a first segment defining an open end of the slot and second segment extending generally perpendicular to the first segment.3. An appliance as set forth in claim 2 , wherein each tab is configured to be inserted into the respective receiver by movement of the tab in a first direction through the open end and along the first segment of the respective slot and by movement of the tab in a second direction along the second segment of the respective slot.4. ...

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Номер записи: 94
14-07-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCES

Номер: US20160201967A1
Автор: Miller Charles Benjamin, Mitchell Alan Joseph, Nuss Bart Andrew, Seenivasan Ansuraj
Принадлежит:

Refrigerator appliances are provided. A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber and a freezer chamber, and a door for accessing one of the fresh food chamber or the freezer chamber. The refrigerator appliance further includes an ice making assembly disposed within one of the fresh food chamber, the freezer chamber or the door. The ice making assembly includes an ice maker, a container defining a storage volume for receipt of ice produced by the ice maker, and a chute extending between the ice maker and the container for directing the ice produced by the ice maker towards the storage volume. The chute includes a body defining a passage therethrough. The ice making assembly further includes a sensor positioned to transmit sensing signals through the chute, the sensor in communication with the ice maker. 1. A refrigerator appliance , comprising:a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber and a freezer chamber;a door for accessing one of the fresh food chamber or the freezer chamber; and an ice maker;', 'a container defining a storage volume for receipt of ice produced by the ice maker;', 'a chute extending between the ice maker and the container for directing the ice produced by the ice maker towards the storage volume, the chute comprising a body defining a passage therethrough; and', 'a sensor positioned to transmit sensing signals through the chute, the sensor in communication with the ice maker., 'an ice making assembly disposed within one of the fresh food chamber, the freezer chamber or the door, the ice making assembly comprising2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is mounted to the body.3. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a controller claim 1 , the controller configured to operate the ice maker based on sensing signals received from the sensor.4. The refrigerator appliance of claim 3 , wherein the sensor further receives sensing signals that are transmitted through the chute claim 3 ...

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Номер записи: 95
29-07-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH VARIABLE ICE DISPENSER

Номер: US20210231357A1
Автор: Scalf Eric
Принадлежит:

A variable ice dispenser for a refrigerator utilizes a variable control suitable for varying the rate of ice dispensing by the dispenser. In some instances, the variable control includes a variable control actuator that is movable between a range of positions including a home position, and movement of the variable control actuator in a first direction from the home position causes the variable ice dispenser to dispense cubed ice while movement of the variable control actuator in a second direction from the home position causes the variable ice dispenser to dispense crushed ice. Further, in some instances, the variable control may also selectively activate the ice dispenser such that the variable control actuator controls the ice dispensing rate while the variable ice dispenser is activated. In addition, in some instances, a variable control may also include a secondary control that switches between ice and water dispensing modes. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet including one or more food storage compartments defined therein and one or more doors positioned to insulate the one or more food storage compartments from an exterior environment;a variable ice dispenser coupled to the cabinet and configured to dispense ice at a variable ice dispensing rate from a dispenser outlet; anda variable control disposed on an exterior surface of the cabinet and coupled to the variable ice dispenser, the variable control including a variable control actuator disposed above the dispenser outlet and configured to vary the ice dispensing rate of the variable ice dispenser in response to movement of the variable control actuator, wherein the variable control is further configured to selectively activate the variable ice dispenser such that the variable control actuator both activates and deactivates the variable ice dispenser and controls the ice dispensing rate while the variable ice dispenser is activated.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the variable ice dispenser ...

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Номер записи: 96
05-08-2021 дата публикации

Energy-efficient systems and methods for producing and vending ice

Номер: US20210241252A1
Автор: Jeffrey B. Ferrell, Rohit Jalali, Sonney George
Принадлежит: Walmart Apollo LLC

Systems and methods are provided herein for producing and vending ice in an energy-efficient manner. A system for producing and vending ice comprises: an ice-making device configured to manufacture ice; a reservoir coupled to the ice-making device and configured to store the manufactured ice manufactured; and a control circuit communicatively coupled to the ice-making device, the control circuit configured to: determine a beginning ice inventory at a first time; determine a predicted ice demand for a first period, wherein the predicted ice demand is a function of at least a historical factor, a weather factor, a customer social event factor, and a public social event factor; determine an ice manufacturing quantity based on the beginning ice inventory, the predicted ice demand, and a manufacturing capacity of the ice-making device; and cause the ice-making device to produce an amount of ice consistent with the determined ice manufacturing quantity.

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Номер записи: 97
02-08-2018 дата публикации

Ice maker for an appliance

Номер: US20180216862A1
Автор: Brent Alden Junge, Charles Benjamin Miller
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

An ice maker includes a plurality of fingers extending into a tub. A manifold has a plurality of outlets. The plurality of outlets is positioned below the plurality of fingers within the tub. A multi-speed pump is operable to flow liquid water from a reservoir to the manifold such that the liquid water exits the manifold at each outlet of the plurality of outlets and flows upwardly towards the plurality of fingers. A controller is configured for changing a speed of the multi-speed pump during an ice making cycle of the ice maker.

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Номер записи: 98
02-08-2018 дата публикации

ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20180216863A1
Автор: JI Jun Dong, Kim Jong Myung, LEE Jung Woo
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An ice maker includes: an ice tray having partitioned spaces for receiving ice-making water; an ejector for separating ice in the ice tray; a detection unit for detecting at least one of a position of the ejector and a temperature of the ice tray; a control box provided to face the ice tray and including a motor operating the ejector and a printed circuit board provided therein; and a surface type heater provided in the ice tray and including a heating element of a metal thin film or a heat wire and an insulating member surrounding the heating element. The surface type heater is adhered to the ice tray by being pressed by an instrument provided in the ice tray or adhered to the ice tray by being bonded thereto. 1. An ice maker , comprising:an ice tray including a partitioned space in which ice-making water is received;an ejector separating ice in the ice tray;a detection unit detecting at least one of a position of the ejector and a temperature of the ice tray;a control box provided to face the ice tray and including a motor for driving the ejector and a printed circuit board disposed therein; anda surface type heater provided in the ice tray and including a heating element of a thin film or a heat wire and an insulating member surrounding the heating element, with the surface type heater being adhered to the ice tray by one or more of being pressed by an instrument provided in the ice tray and being bonded thereto.2. An ice maker , comprising:an ice tray including a partitioned space in which ice-making water is received;an ejector separating ice in the ice tray;a detection unit detecting at least one of a position of the ejector and a temperature of the ice tray;a control box provided to face the ice tray and including a motor for driving the ejector and a printed circuit board disposed therein; anda surface type heater provided in the ice tray and including a heating element of a thin film or a heat wire, an insulating member surrounding the heating element, ...

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Номер записи: 99
12-08-2021 дата публикации

ICE-MAKING DEVICE FOR SQUARE CUBES USING PAN PARTITION AND PIN SERPINTINE EVAPORATORS

Номер: US20210247121A1
Автор: Hynek Timothy L., JR. William E., Miller Richard T., Myers John P., Olson
Принадлежит: Enodis Corporation

The present disclosure provides an ice making evaporator that combines the cubic shape of pan and partition evaporators with the central ice making of a pin evaporator to achieve an ice shape that is mostly cubic. Separation of the cooling ability of these two evaporator portions allows cube shaping during ice making cycle based on time, temperature, pressure, or other variables. 1. An ice-making machine , comprising:a compressor;a refrigerant;a first evaporator;a second evaporator connected to the first evaporator;a first fluid line connected to the compressor at one end and the first evaporator at a second end, for carrying a first portion of the refrigerant to the first evaporator;a second fluid line connected to the compressor at one end and the second evaporator at a second end, for carrying a second portion of the refrigerant to the second evaporator; anda solenoid valve connected to the first fluid line, for selectively opening and closing the first fluid line to the flow of refrigerant therethrough.2. The ice-making machine of claim 1 , wherein the first evaporator comprises:a flat pan with turned up edges, so that a center portion is defined between the edges;a plurality of partitions in the center portion, so that a cell is defined by the plurality of partitions and/or the edges of the flat pan; anda serpentine coil connected to the flat pan and the second end of the first fluid line, so that refrigerant passes through the serpentine coil.3. The ice-making machine of claim 1 , wherein the second evaporator comprises a manifold connected to the second end of the second fluid line claim 1 , and a protrusion connected to and in fluid communication with the manifold claim 1 , so that the refrigerant flows through the manifold and the protrusion.4. The ice-making machine of claim 2 , wherein the second evaporator comprises a serpentine coil connected to the second end of the second fluid line claim 2 , and a protrusion connected and in fluid communication with ...

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Номер записи: 100