ХОЛОДИЛЬНИК С РАЗДЕЛЕННЫМ НА СЕКЦИИ ВНУТРЕННИМ ПРОСТРАНСТВОМ

Холодильный аппарат с теплоизолирующим корпусом, окружающим внутреннее пространство, разделенное перегородкой на верхнюю и нижнюю зоны, причем, по меньшей мере, одна внутренняя стенка корпуса сопряжена с испарителем, а между двумя зонами имеется проход, во внутреннем пространстве перед сопряженной с испарителем внутренней стенкой расположена разделительная стенка, ограничивающая проходящий вдоль внутренней стенки воздуховод, причем проход расположен у воздуховода и соединяет нижнюю часть воздуховода с нижней зоной внутреннего пространства. Использование данного изобретения обеспечит эффективный приток холодного воздуха в отделенную нижнюю часть внутреннего пространства, не ограничивая при этом возможности для хранения продуктов. 17 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

СПОСОБ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ, ХРАНЕНИЯ ИЛИ ПОДГОТОВКИ К ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКЕ ИЛИ ХРАНЕНИЮ СКОРОПОРТЯЩИХСЯ ПРОДУКТОВ, ТРАНСПОРТИРУЕМЫЙ КОНТЕЙНЕР И ТРАНСПОРТИРУЕМЫЙ ОБЪЕКТ

Каждая загрузка продуктов располагается в морском контейнере или холодильной камере и изолирована от воздуха охлажденной окружающей среды, например, пластиковым мешком. Внутри мешка обеспечена циркуляция атмосферы с помощью вентилятора или посредством конвективного потока от нагревательного элемента, так что она проходит через загрузку и вокруг нее через каналы, созданные у мешка. Теплообмен между циркулирующим газом и охлажденной окружающей средой через пластиковую пленку служит для охлаждения загрузки. Однако, если охлаждение является чрезмерным, может быть использован нагревательный элемент для повышения температуры циркулирующей атмосферы. Газовый состав атмосферы может регулироваться продувкой через трубы от центрального агрегата, или индивидуально в каждой загрузке, или путем выбора полупроницаемой пленки для герметизирующих мешков. Изобретение позволяет содержать в холодильных камерах или морских контейнерах продукты, требующие более точного регулирования температуры и условий содержания ...

УСТАНОВКА ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ ПИЩИ С ПОМОЩЬЮ БЕСПРОВОДНЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ

... 1. Электрический бытовой прибор (10), имеющий отсек (11) с отверстием (17) для доступа в отсек (11), крышку (18), размещенную для закрывания отверстия (17), чтобы ограждать отсек (11), систему управления климатом, предусмотренную для управления климатом внутри отсека (11), причем эта система содержит блок (20) управления для управления и регулировки климатических параметров отсека (11), а система дополнительно содержит средство (22, 23) для определения этих параметров и климатическое устройство (14, 15), обеспечивающее эту регулировку, причем система далее содержит пользовательский интерфейс, размещенный на крышке (18) и имеющий ограниченное число режимов (25-29) работы, из которых можно выбирать, при этом каждый из режимов (25-29) работы соответствует определенному набору значений климатических параметров и указывается графическим символом на интерфейсе (23), отличающийся тем, что на пользовательском интерфейсе размещено по меньшей мере одно передающее сигнал устройство, осуществляющее ...

УСТРОЙСТВО РАЗДЕЛЕНИЯ ВОЗДУХА И ХОЛОДИЛЬНОЕ И МОРОЗИЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Настоящее изобретение относится к области технологии разделения газа, в частности к устройству разделения воздуха и холодильному и морозильному устройству. Устройство разделения воздуха содержит опорную раму, на которой образованы опорная поверхность с каналом и камера для сбора обогащенного газа, сообщающаяся с каналом, и мембрану для разделения воздуха, наложенную на опорную поверхность и приспособленную для обеспечения поступления в камеру для сбора обогащенного газа. Опорная рама содержит отверстие для удаления воздуха, сообщающееся с камерой для сбора обогащенного газа, раму, в которой образована приемная камера с отверстием и множество ребер, размещенных с интервалами в отверстии приемной камеры, при этом внешние боковые поверхности ребер образуют опорную поверхность, зазор между двумя смежными ребрами образует канал, полость, расположенная с внутренних сторон множества ребер, приемной камеры образует камеру для сбора обогащенного газа, а ось отверстия для удаления воздуха и множество ...

ХОЛОДИЛЬНЫЙ АППАРАТ С КОНТЕЙНЕРОМ

Verfahren und Kühlbox zur Kühlung von Bio-Abfällen

GEFRIERSCHRANK MIT EINEM DURCH NATUERLICHE KONVEKTION GEKUEHLTEN, GROSSRAEUMIGEN GEFRIERRAUM

Improvements in and relating to refrigerator cabinets

... 510,357. Refrigerators. POWELL. E. M. L. Dec. 31, 1937, No. 36258. [Class 29] A domestic cabinet is provided with three storage compartments at different temperatures, one compartment 2 having an evaporator or cooling unit 5 located near the top, another compartment 3 below the first being separated from it by a removable grating shelf 6 or by a shelf having openings controllable by a slide, while the third compartment 4 is at the side of the others and communicates therewith through openings 8, 9, preferably controlled by dampers 10, Fig. 2, actuated manually or by a thermostat 11. A refrigerating-machine may be located in a base compartment 18. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 320,412, 327,174, [both in Class 29], and U.S.A. Specification 1,824,774.

Frost reduction by active circulation

Chilled product display and air supply system

Improvements in or relating to refrigerator cabinets

... 552,867. Refrigerators. AKTIEBOLAGET ELEKTROLUX. May 12, 1942, No. 6410. Convention date, June 17, 1941. [Class 29] The coil evaporator 11 of a continuous-cycle inert gas absorption refrigerating apparatus is located near the top of a cabinet and extends substantially over the whole area of the top, and the several stretches of the coil are separated by partitions 15 forming compartments at different low temperatures, the bottom of the compartments being provided with fins 18 to cool the air of the main storage space. This arrangement provides a temperature gradient across the top of the main storage chamber and induces a steady air circulation. As shown in plan in Fig. 2 the compartments may contain different lengths of coil, the turns of which may be wider apart in some compartments than in others. The coil may slope slightly to prevent disturbance of refrigerant flow in case cabinet is installed out of the vertical. In the arrangement of Figs. 1 and 2 the inert gas and refrigerant flow ...

Methods and apparatus for freezing a liquid

A method of transporting or storing perishable produce.

Methods relating to transporting, storing or ...

A method of transporting or storing perishable produce

AN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF POTABLE WATER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE

A method of transporting or storing perishable produce

AN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF POTABLE WATER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE

AN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF POTABLE WATER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE

Method for freezing a liquid

Verfahren zum Einfrieren einer in einem Behälter (2) befindlichen Flüssigkeit (3), insbesondere eines flüssigen Arzneimittels, wobei - der Behälter (2) zum Einfrieren der Flüssigkeit einem Kaltgas ausgesetzt wird, vorzugsweise mit dem Kaltgas umspült wird, - der Behälter (2) an einer Oberfläche zumindest eines ersten Volumenteils des Behälters (2) isoliert wird und - der Behälter (2) an einer Oberfläche eines zweiten Volumenteils des Behälters (2) durch das Kaltgas im Wesentlichen unmittelbar gekühlt wird, sodass die Flüssigkeit im zumindest einen ersten Volumenteil später durchfriert als im zweiten Volumenteil.

ARRANGEMENT FOR AIR DISTRIBUTION IN A FREEZING SUBJECT

ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

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. -41 14,4 ...

Arrangement for air distribution in a freezer compartment

Improved cooling system for a commercial aircraft galley

Improved cooling system for a commercial aircraft galley

Refrigeration cycle device

The present invention makes it possible to obtain a refrigeration cycle device that uses HFO-1123, said device making it possible to suppress disproportionation reactions. This refrigeration cycle device 10 is provided with: refrigerant circuits 11a, 11b in which a high-pressure shell-type compressor 12, an exterior heat exchanger 14, an expansion valve 15, and an interior heat exchanger 16 are connected; a mixed refrigerant including 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene and another refrigerant apart from 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene, and circulating in the refrigerant circuits 11a, 11b; and a refrigerator oil 60 being adjusted such that 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene is more soluble therein than the other refrigerant, and being enclosed inside the refrigerant circuits 11a, 11b.

Cooling device with low-pressure container

Summary A cooling device, in particular a refrigera 5 tor, is designed for housing of low-pressure containers (9). The low-pressure containers (9) are connected to a vacuum system of the cooling device which is kept at sub atmospheric pressure by a vacuum pump (10). Each low pressure container (9) has a cover (14) and a bottom part 10 (14). A part of a coupling for connecting the low pressure container (9) to the vacuum system is mounted on a protruding edge of the cover. 15 (Fig. 1) ...

Refrigerator

A refrigerator, comprising an object drying chamber (12), a cooling chamber (14), and a first refrigerating circulation system and a second refrigerating circulation system for refrigerant circulation; the evaporation temperature of the first refrigerating circulation system is lower than the evaporation temperature of the second refrigerating circulation system; the first refrigerating circulation system comprises an evaporator (13) provided in the cooling chamber (14); a cooling measurement channel (15) is provided between the cooling chamber (14) and the object drying chamber (12); and the object drying chamber (12) communicates with the cooling chamber (14) of the first refrigerating circulation system set with a lower evaporation temperature, such that air entering the object drying chamber (12) has a lower absolute humidity, thus realizing the lower absolute humidity in the object drying chamber (12).

Branching air supply device and refrigerator with branching air supply device

Provided are a branching air supply device (100) and a refrigerator with the branching air supply device (100). The branching air supply device (100) comprises: a housing (20), provided with at least one air inlet (21) and multiple air outlets (22); an adjusting piece (30), configured to completely shield, partially shield, or completely expose each air outlet (22) in a controlled mode, to adjust an air-outlet area of each of the multiple air outlets (22); and an air-feeding device (60), configured to enable airflow to flow into the housing (20) from at least one air inlet (21) and to flow out of the housing (20) from one or more of the multiple air outlets (22). The branching air supply device (100) and the refrigerator can conveniently adjust the flow path and the flow rate of cool air uniformly, and can improve the air supply efficiency.

ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

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. -41 14,4 ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED COMPARTMENT FOR A REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator is provided which has a compartment to be chilled below the temperature of the remainder of the main refrigerator compartment and which has an openable container therein. The container is provided with apertures therethrough near the front wall such that a stream of temperarture conditioned air is caused to flow around the outer surface of the container within the compartment and to flow through the interior of the container, particularly across the inside surface of the front wall, to provide a minimal temperature gradient within the container.

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR A COUNTER-TOP OR WALL- MOUNTED VENDING MACHINE

FAST FREEZING SYSTEM AND REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE USING SUCH SYSTEM

A fast freezing system comprises a fan for blowing cold air toward a compartment in which a food item is placed and at least an adjustable baffle adapted to change the cross section area of the air passage for increasing or decreasing the speed of air flow.

OPTIMALLY CONFIGURED AIR-FLOW GALLEY CART

A galley cart has a rear wall with an inlet port and an outlet port. A first divider has a first edge, wherein a first distance is defined between the first edge and a front wall. A second divider has a second edge, wherein a second distance is defined between the second edge and the front wall. The second distance is less than the first distance for control of the flow of cooling air.

ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING

A refrigerator cabinet operated by an absorption refrigerating apparatus has a freezing compartment cooled by an upper part of an evaporator of the apparatus and a refrigerating compartment that is cooled by a lower part of the evaporator. The temperature in the refrigerating compartment is kept at a set value by activating or shutting off the refrigerating apparatus. The upper part of the evaporator is provided with a thermally conductive plate for cooling the freezing compartment. The temperature in the freezing compartment is kept at a set value by heat transfer to the plate. For example, a variable speed fan in the freezing compartment moves the air through a duct and past the plate. A film heater on the plate is used for defrosting and for controlling temperature in the freezing compartment.

Maschinell gekühlte Kühlkammer.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Entfeuchten in Kühlräumen unter Verwendung einer Bodenheizung.

Appareil pour diriger une veine d'air refroidi vers une surface placée sous lui

Kühlapparat.

Leitvorrichtung zur Erzielung eines ständigen Luftumlaufes in Eiskühlräumen.

Kühlschrank mit einem sich nicht über die ganze Schrankbreite erstreckenden Verdampfer

Plattenverdampfer für Kühlschränke und dergleichen Kühlmöbel

Kühlschrank

Kühlschrank

Kühlschrank mit einem Verdampfer- und Nutzraum und unterhalb des Verdampfers angeordneter Tropfwasserschale mit regelbar Kaltluftumwälzung

In einen Kühlschrank einsetzbares wärmeisoliertes Tiefkühlfach

Kühlgerät mit Unterdruckbehälter.

Ein Kühlgerät, insbesondere ein Kühlschrank, ist zur Aufnahme von Unterdruckbehältern (9) ausgestaltet. Die Unterdruckbehälter (9) werden an ein Unterdrucksystem des Kühlgeräts angeschlossen, welches von einer Vakuumpumpe (10) unter Unterdruck gehalten wird. Jeder Unterdruckbehälter (9) besitzt einen Deckel (14) und einen Unterteil (15). In einem überstehenden Rand des Deckels ist ein Teil einer Kupplung vorgesehen, über welche der Unterdruckbehälter (9) an das Unterdrucksystem angeschlossen werden kann.

Cooling device e.g. household refrigerator, has usable area cooled by cooling aggregate, vacuum pump provided for generating low-pressure in inner area of low-pressure container, and coupling for connecting container with pump

The device has a cooling aggregate (5), and a usage area (2) cooled by the cooling aggregate. A part of the usage area is formed by a low-pressure container (9). A vacuum pump (10) is provided for generating low-pressure in an inner area of the container, where the container has a sensor e.g. pressure, temperature or gas sensor. A coupling connects the container with the pump and has two parts connected with one another, where one of the parts has a check valve. A frame part (7) accommodates the container and has openings (8), where a base part (15) of the container is made from metal.

Air guiding device for air-cooled refrigerator and air-cooled refrigerator

Improvements brought to the cooling agents

ZWEITEMPERATUREN KUEHLSCHRANK WITH A NORMALKUEHLRAUM AND A IN IT AS INDEPENDENT ELEMENT ARRANGED TIEFKUEHLFACH

Refrigerating apparatus with sophisticated device of congelation.

Double compartment refrigerator with dual cooling circuits - uses forced circulation in compartment during off-peak rates and thermostatically controlled linking of compartments

냉장고

... 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 냉장고는, 저장 공간이 형성되는 본체; 상기 저장 공간을 개폐하는 도어; 상기 본체 내부에 제공되는 증발기; 상기 저장 공간의 일측에 제공되는 심온 저장실; 상기 증발기의 냉매 배관 일부에 접촉되며, 상기 심온 저장실 내부로 냉기를 공급하는 급속 냉각 모듈을 포함하고, 상기 급속 냉각 모듈은, 전류가 공급되면 상기 증발기의 냉매 배관에 접촉된 면이 발열면이 되고, 상기 심온 저장실을 향하는 면이 흡열면이 되는 열전 소자를 포함한다.

제빙 효율이 개선된 제빙장치

... 제빙 효율이 개선된 제빙장치가 개시된다. 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면, 물을 제빙하는 아이스 트레이; 냉기를 제공받아 상기 냉기를 상기 아이스 트레이 하부에 공급하는 제빙 덕트부; 상기 아이스 트레이의 하부에 회전 가능하게 설치되어 상기 제빙 덕트부에서 공급된 냉기를 이송시키는 스크롤팬 유닛; 및 상기 아이스 트레이의 하부에 배치되어 상기 스크롤팬 유닛에 의해 이송되는 냉기가 상기 아이스 트레이의 하부 전체에 골고루 공급되도록 유도하는 냉기 가이드부를 포함하는 제빙 효율이 개선된 제빙장치가 제공될 수 있다.

PLATE TYPE KEEPING COLDNESS CONTAINER CAPABLE OF THE CONDENSATION THE GENERATION LOW AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL

냉장고

... 아우터 케이스에 의하여 외관이 형성되는 본체; 상기 본체의 내부에 정의되는 열교환 챔버; 상기 본체의 내부에서 상기 열교환 챔버의 전방에 배치되는 냉동실; 상기 본체의 내부에서 상기 냉동실과 인접하여 배치되는 냉장실; 상기 냉동실 내부에서 단열 케이스(104)에 의하여 상기 냉동실로부터 구획되고, 상기 냉동실 온도보다 낮은 온도로 유지되는 독립적인 저장 공간을 형성하는 심온 저장실; 음식물을 수납하는 부분이 상기 심온 저장실의 저장 공간 내부로 삽입되는 서랍을 포함하고, 서랍의 후면에 장착되는 급속 냉각 모듈에 의하여 심온 저장실 온도가 냉동실 온도보다 낮은 온도로 신속하게 냉각될 수 있다.

COUNTER-TOP OR WALL-MOUNTED VENDING MACHINE

Several side-by-side storage chutes feed articles such as bottles or cans, to openings in the front wall of the machine, with a cradle in each opening forming a row of adjacent cradles for receivig the article. A mechanical interlock between the cradles precludes the dispensing of more than one article for any vend cycle. The interlock includes a sprig detent for indexing the cradles between closed, intermediate and fully-open positions in a step-by-step manner. A validator is proved which receives coins, calculates their value and establishes a vend credit signal when the proper value is determined. Copyright 1997 KIPO ...

냉장고용 냉매 밸브

... 본 발명은 냉장고용 냉매 밸브에 관한 것으로, 내부에 공간을 형성하는 케이스; 케이스의 개구된 하면을 차폐하며, 냉매가 유입되는 입구배관과 냉매가 유출되는 한쌍의 출구배관이 배치되는 베이스 플레이트; 상기 케이스의 내부에 구비되는 모터; 상기 모터 축과 연결되며, 상기 케이스의 내부에서 회전되는 제 1 기어; 상기 제 1 기어의 측방에서 상기 제 1 기어와 기어 결합되어 상기 제 1 기어와 연동되는 제 2 기어; 상기 제 2 기어에 결합되며, 상기 제 2 기어와 함께 회전되어 상기 한쌍의 출구 배관을 선택적으로 개폐하는 패드; 및 상기 케이스의 내부에서 고정되며, 판상으로 형성되며 상기 제 2 기어가 회전 가능하게 장착되며, 동시에 상기 제 2 기어 상단의 중앙부를 탄성 지지하는 고정부재를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.

ANTI-NEGATIVE PRESSURE DEVICE FOR A REFRIGERATOR, CAPABLE OF COMPENSATING PRESSURE DIFFERENCE WITH INTAKE AIR

PURPOSE: An anti-negative pressure device for a refrigerator is provided to reduce the temperature difference in the refrigerator as high temperature air passes through an evaporator. CONSTITUTION: As to an anti-negative pressure device for a refrigerator, an air inlet pipe(20) with a fixed flange(21) is placed in an insulation material(130) between the inner and outer walls of the refrigerator. An air flowing pipe(12) is connected to the air inlet pipe. A hinge hole(14) is formed in the upper part of the air flowing pipe. A hinge shaft(16) of a damper(15) is installed in the hinge hole. A filter cap(31) is installed in the damper. The filter cap comprises a packing member(17), a control unit(18), and a filter(30). The packing member is pressed to the main surface of an air inlet hole(13), and controls the incoming and outgoing air. The control unit is fixed to the hinge shaft, and exposed to the outside of the air inlet pipe. The filter is fitted into the air flowing pipe, and prevents ...

SHELF FOR A REFRIGERATION DEVICE

The shelf (1) for a refrigeration device comprises a closed main section (2) and a grid-like edge section (3).

FAST FREEZING SYSTEM AND REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE USING SUCH SYSTEM

A fast freezing system comprises a fan for blowing cold air toward a compartment in which a food item is placed and at least an adjustable baffle adapted to change the cross section area of the air passage for increasing or decreasing the speed of air flow.

DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR

A domestic refrigerator (1 ) comprises a thermally insulated housing (2), a cold storage compartment (5) and a fresh food compartment (4) contained within the housing (2) and located on top of each other, a refrigerant circuit which comprises an evaporator (29) configured to directly cool the cold storage compartment (5), a first door leaf (18) for closing and opening the fresh food compartment (4), a second door leaf (19) for closing and opening the cold storage compartment (5), a divisional wall (17, 42) separating the cold storage compartment (5) from the fresh food compartment (5), and a air channel system (31, 32) which is configured to allow an air exchange between the cold storage compartment (5) and the fresh food compartment (4).

Multi-temperature evaporator refrigerator system with variable speed compressor

A refrigeration appliance is provided having at least two refrigeration compartments, each compartment having its own access door. The appliance includes a single evaporator located in a plenum which is selectively in communication with each of the compartments, a single compressor, preferably run by a variable speed motor, and a refrigerant circuit including a series of conduits for providing a flow of refrigerant to the evaporator and compressor. A first restriction device is provided in the conduit connecting the compressor with the evaporator, the restriction device operating at a first pressure level. A second restriction device is also provided in the conduit connecting the compressor with the evaporator, preferably in parallel with the first restriction device, the second restriction device operating at a pressure level higher than the first pressure level. Also, a valve or valves preferably of the latching kind, is positioned in the refrigerant circuit for directing refrigerant ...

Side by side type refrigerator and method for controlling temperature in vegetable box therein

Side by side type refrigerator and method for controlling a temperature in a vegetable box therein, the method including the steps of (1) sensing the temperature in the vegetable box in a lower portion of a refrigerating chamber, and comparing the temperature in the vegetable box to a preset temperature of the vegetable box, under a state operation of the refrigerator is stopped, and (2) opening a damper in an upper portion of the refrigerating chamber when the temperature in the vegetable box is higher than the preset temperature in the vegetable box as a result of the comparison, and closing the damper when the temperature in the vegetable box is lower than the preset temperature in the vegetable box as the result of the comparison, thereby supplying the cold air in the freezing chamber to the vegetable box in the refrigerating chamber by means of natural circulation when the damper is opened, whereby supplying appropriate cold air to the vegetable box without separate cold air duct.

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

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

CHILLER GALLEY CART, GALLEY, AND METHOD FOR COOLING

A chiller galley cart includes a plurality of walls defining an interior cavity, a supply valve defined in one wall of the plurality of walls, and a return valve defined in one wall of the plurality of walls. The supply valve and the return valve are configured to couple to a chiller positioned in the interior cavity to provide cooled airflow from the chiller galley cart. A method for cooling a demand galley cart positioned in a cart compartment of a galley includes positioning a chiller galley cart in the cart compartment having a chiller positioned in the interior cavity coupled to the supply valve and the return valve and coupling the supply valve to a supply port of the galley and coupling the return valve to a return port of the galley.

FROST REDUCTION BY ACTIVE CIRCULATION

An ultra low temperature refrigeration system and technique, includes a cabinet with a storage chamber maintained at a certain temperature range, a door providing a seal with the cabinet when engaged with the cabinet, and a dehumidifying unit connected to the cabinet for dehumidifying the storage chamber within the cabinet.

Setback refrigerator

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator is disclosed. The refrigerator is able to store foods at a low temperature and to effectively remove bacteria of the foods stored in a storage room, to maintain the storage room clean.

REFRIGERATION DEVICE WITH A REFRIGERATION COMPARTMENT

Food container having odour filtering means

COOLING DEVICE AND ITS COOLER

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cooling device and its cooler provided with both advantages of a forced cooling system and a natural cooling system. SOLUTION: This deep freezer refrigerator is provided in a cold storage room 4 with a partition wall to form a draft passage 27 and a blower 28 for the cold storage room is situated in the draft passage 27. In this case, the partition wall consists of a plate-form cooler 21 having a passage 35 through which a refrigerant flows, and a control means is provided to operate a blower 28 for the cold storage room only during rapid cooling. COPYRIGHT: (C)2001,JPO ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И МЕТОД ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛИРУЕМОГО РОСТА КРИСТАЛЛОВ В ПРОЦЕССЕ ЗАМОРАЖИВАНИЯ

Изобретение относится к замораживанию биологического образца. Система (200) контролируемого замораживания органического объекта, содержащая камеру (220) для замораживания, причем система (200) дополнительно содержит или соединена с устройством (100), предназначенным для контролируемого роста кристаллов льда внутри органического объекта во время замораживания и содержащим по меньшей мере один излучатель (110) для формирования магнитных полей для всего объема морозильной камеры, блок управления (140), источник питания (130) и модулятор (120). Блок управления (140) вызывает циклическое излучение множества типов магнитных полей, с помощью по меньшей мере одного излучателя (110), и магнитные поля представляют по меньшей мере одно из следующего: переменное двунаправленное магнитное поле, переменное однонаправленное магнитное поле и/или переменное псевдовращающееся магнитное поле с частотно-импульсной модуляцией. Блок управления (140) определяет для каждого типа магнитного поля несущую частоту ...

ХОЛОДИЛЬНИК

Холодильник содержит камеру для сухих продуктов, холодильную камеру, первую систему охлаждения и циркуляции и вторую систему охлаждения и циркуляции, в которых соответственно циркулирует хладагент. Температура испарения в первой системе охлаждения и циркуляции ниже, чем температура испарения во второй системе охлаждения и циркуляции. Первая система охлаждения и циркуляции содержит испаритель, расположенный внутри холодильной камеры. Между холодильной камерой и камерой для сухих продуктов выполнен канал для подачи холода. За счет сообщения камеры для сухих продуктов с холодильной камерой первой системы охлаждения и циркуляции, температура испарения в которой является сравнительно низкой, абсолютная влажность воздуха, поступающего в камеру для сухих продуктов, значительно снижена, что обеспечивает меньшую абсолютную влажность в камере для сухих продуктов. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

ХОЛОДИЛЬНАЯ И/ИЛИ МОРОЗИЛЬНАЯ УСТАНОВКА

... 1. Холодильная и/или морозильная установка, содержащая пространство (10) для размещения охлажденных или замороженных продуктов, вентилятор (20), выполненный с возможностью перемещения воздуха из пространства (10), нагнетания воздуха в это пространство (10) или обеспечения циркуляции воздуха в этом пространстве (10), и соединенный с вентилятором (20) блок (40) управления, выполненный с возможностью воздействия на распределение температур путем обеспечения возможности вращения вентилятора (20) в одном направлении в первом рабочем состоянии и в другом направлении во втором рабочем состоянии. ! 2. Холодильная и/или морозильная установка по п.1, характеризующаяся тем, что продолжительность первого и/или второго рабочего состояния или заранее задана, или зависит от измеренного значения. ! 3. Холодильная и/или морозильная установка по любому из пп.1 и 2, характеризующаяся тем, что для определения фактического значения температуры имеется по меньшей мере один датчик (30, 32, 34) температуры, а ...

Kühl-/Gefriermöbel

Kältergerät mit unterteiltem Innenraum

Ein Kältegerät hat ein wärmeisolierendes Gehäuse (1), das einen Innenraum (5) umschließt, der durch eine Zwischenwand (3) in einen oberen und einen unteren Bereich unterteilt ist. Wenigstens einer Innenwand des Gehäuses (1) ist ein Verdampfer zugeordnet. Vor dieser Innenwand (19) ist eine Trennwand (10) angeordnet, die einen sich entlang der Innenwand (19) erstreckenden Kamin (35) begrenzt. Ein Durchgang (12) mit verstellbarem Querschnitt ist an dem Kamin (35) angeordnet.

Kuehlgeraet mit Luftkreislauf

Drawer transport systems

Systems and methods of controlling product temperatures during delivery

Systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein for controlling the temperature of a product during delivery. A system for inventory management comprises: an internal compartment; and a delivery control circuit coupled to the internal compartment; a configuration control circuit coupled to the delivery container, the configuration control circuit configured to: identify a product for delivery in the internal compartment; determine an optimum delivery temperature for the identified product; and initially configure the internal compartment to provide the optimum delivery temperature for the identified product, wherein the delivery control circuit is configured to maintain the optimum delivery temperature in the internal compartment during delivery of the identified product.

A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT CONTAINER

A rack and pinion drawer runner

A drawer runner comprises at least two profiles 766 and 768 movable in relation to one another to extend or retract the runner, a bearing carriage 764 between the profiles, and a means for geared engagement 750 between the carriage and at least one of the profiles or a structure in relation to which the profile is fixed. The bearing means 762 may be wheels or ball bearings and the geared engagement means may be a rack 754 and pinion 750 with at least one pinion associated with the carriage and at least one rack (264, 268, 260, 272 figure 65) meshed with the pinion and associated with the profile or the structure; and where the rack and pinion may punched or cut from plate material. The pinion may also transmit the drawer weight loads directly between the profiles and alternatively may do so without the use of bearings. Further embodiments included a drawer runner with profiles defining first and second flanges, a drawer stabilisation system, a drawer operating system and a speed control ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH A FREEZING CHAMBER

Refrigerator muffling cover and refrigerated container comprising the same

Refrigeration cycle apparatus

Refrigerator evaporator

Cooling container with refrigerator, in particular as employment for Huas or cooling bar

Refrigerator

REFRIGERATOR

PROCEDURE FOR PROMOTING OR CAMPS OF PERISHABLE GOODS

Refrigeration appliance

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH THROTTLING OF A DUCT BY A VARIABLE RECEPTACLE

Storage and cooling system

Refrigerator

A refrigerator is disclosed. The disclosed refrigerator comprises: a body having a storage compartment arranged therein; a door for opening or closing the storage compartment; a display unit arranged in the door; and a heat radiation unit disposed adjacent to the display unit to radiate heat, which has been generated by the display unit, through a heat radiation channel formed in the door, wherein one end of the heat radiation channel communicates with the outside through a first hole formed at an upper end portion of the door, and the other end of the heat radiation channel communicates with the outside through a second hole formed at a lower end portion of the door.

Device having multiple air flow paths and refrigerator having same

Abstract Provided are a device (100) having multiple air flow paths and refrigerator having the device (100) having multiple air flow paths. The device having multiple air flow paths comprises: a housing (20) having at least one air inlet (21) and multiple air outlets (22); an adjustment member (30) having a rotation disk member (31) and rotatably disposed in the housing (20) about an axis of the rotation disk member (31) to fully obstruct, partially obstruct or fully expose respective air outlets (22) when being at different rotation positions, so as to adjust an air outlet area of respective multiple air outlets (22); a motor (40) disposed at an outer side in a radial direction of the rotation disk member (31); and a transmission mechanism (50) configured to transfer a rotation motion outputted by the motor (40) to the adjustment member (30) with a reduced speed. The device (100) having multiple air flow paths and the refrigerator have the motor (40) and transmission mechanism (50) to ...

COUNTER-TOP OR WALL-MOUNTED VENDING MACHINE

A coin-operated vending machine for bottles or cans of a moderate capacity, including a plurality of side-by-side storage chutes for feeding bottles or cans to openings in the front wall of the vending machine, a cradle in each of the openings forming a row of adjacent cradles for receiving the bottles or cans from the chutes, and a mechanical interlock means between the respective cradles for precluding the dispensing of more than one product for any vend cycle. The mechanical interlock means also includes a spring-detent means for indexing the cradles between closed, intermediate, and fully-open positions in a step-by-step manner. The mechanical interlock means is designed to be substantially tamper-proof. A vend chute structure is also provided which permits flexibility of product loading, the free flow of cooling air throughout the vending machine cabinet, and easy cleaning of the vend chute and associated components. The vending machine is adaptable for use on a counter top or mounting ...

MULTI-TEMPERATURE EVAPORATOR REFRIGERATOR SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR

A refrigeration appliance is provided having at least two refrigeration compartments, each compartment having its own access door. The appliance includes a single evaporator located in a plenum which is selectively in communication with each of the compartments, a single compressor, preferably run by a variable speed motor, and a refrigerant circuit including a series of conduits for providing a flow of refrigerant to the evaporator and compressor. A first restriction device is provided in the conduit connecting the compressor with the evaporator, the restriction device operating at a first pressure level. A second restriction device is also provided in the conduit connecting the compressor with the evaporator, preferably in parallel with the first restriction device, the second restriction device operating at a pressure level higher than the first pressure level. Also, a valve or valves preferably of the latching kind, is positioned in the refrigerant circuit for directing refrigerant ...

DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING DRINKING WATER FROM ATMOSPHERE

Refrigerator

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

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

Electrostatic atomizing apparatus, appliance, air conditioner, and refrigerator

It is an object to provide an electrostatic atomizing apparatus which is simply structured, is easy to assemble, is low in cost, has clogging resistance against foreign matter, can be used for a long time, and is highly reliable, or a home electrical appliance such as a refrigerator, air conditioner, etc. including the electrostatic atomizing apparatus. A discharge electrode formed of foam metal, whereto water that attaches to a surface is supplied by capillary action, a counter electrode provided so as to be opposed to the discharge electrode, and a water supply means that is provided directly above the discharge electrode via a predetermined clearance, supplying water to the discharge electrode or the electrode holding part, are included.

Refrigerator with instant ice maker

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

Refrigerator

A refrigerator is disclosed. The refrigerator includes a case comprising at least one storage compartment for low temperature storage, a lighting source arranged in the storage compartment, to generate a sanitation wavelength, a location control part configured to control a location of the lighting source, and a control part configured to control operation of the location control part.

Refrigerator energy and temperature control

Apparatus and methodologies are provided to improve the refrigeration system by precisely controlling refrigerator compartment and heat exchanger temperatures through continuous modulation of device speeds or positions to match capacity with instantaneous load. A controller in a refrigerator is configured to provide a plurality of control loops to control various operational aspects of selected components in the refrigerator. A first loop controls the operating speed of a compressor based on temperature of the evaporator or based on the desired speed of an evaporator fan. A second control loop controls speed of an evaporator fan to maintain a prescribed freezer compartment temperature. A third control loop maintains a prescribed temperature in a fresh food compartment. In certain embodiments selected of the control loops may be thermodynamically coupled by way of thermal interaction between the various cooled compartments rather than being electrically coupled. The control loops may be individually configured as one of a proportional, proportional-integral, or proportional-integral-derivative control loop.

Refrigerator with sterilizer

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

Auxiliary ambient air refrigeration system for cooling and controlling humidity in an enclosure

An auxiliary ambient air refrigeration system for cooling and controlling humidity in an enclosure including a conventional refrigeration unit for providing cool refrigerated air to the enclosure, an auxiliary refrigeration unit for providing cool ambient air to the enclosure, a first sensor unit for sensing air temperature and humidity inside the enclosure, a second sensor unit for sensing ambient air temperature and humidity; and a controller responsive to the sensor units and their indicated dew points of the enclosure air and the ambient air for enabling the auxiliary refrigeration unit to provide cool ambient air to the enclosure when temperature inside the enclosure is above a first predetermined temperature, the ambient temperature is less than the enclosure temperature by a predetermined differential temperature and the dew point of the ambient air is matched to the dew point range of the air in the enclosure.

Apparatus and Method for Providing Low Temperature Reaction Conditions

A reaction vessel for conducting low temperature reactions is disclosed, the reaction vessel comprising: a circulation chamber with an entry port for the supply of a cooling medium at a temperature below ambient to said circulation chamber and an exhaust port; and a reaction chamber and a centrifugal fan arranged concentrically-inside the circulation chamber so that gas in said circulation chamber is forced radially outwards by the operation of said fan, wherein the movement of the gas past the reaction chamber maintains the temperature of reactants inside the reaction chamber at a temperature below ambient. A chiller for providing a gas supply at a temperature below ambient is also disclosed which may be used with the above reaction vessel. 1. A reaction vessel for conducting low temperature reactions , the reaction vessel comprising:a circulation chamber with an entry port for the supply of a cooling medium at a temperature below ambient to said circulation chamber and an exhaust port; anda reaction chamber and a centrifugal fan arranged concentrically inside the circulation chamber so that gas in said circulation chamber is forced radially outwards by the operation of said fan,wherein the movement of the gas past the reaction chamber maintains the temperature of reactants inside the reaction chamber at a temperature below ambient.2. A reaction vessel according to further comprising a return passage for returning gas from the outside of the circulation chamber to a central portion of the circulation chamber claim 1 , thereby forming a pathway for re-circulation of gas through the circulation chamber and past the reaction chamber.3. A reaction vessel according to wherein the reaction chamber is located radially outside said fan.4. A reaction vessel according to claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor arranged to measure the temperature of the reaction chamber.5. A reaction vessel according to further comprising a plurality of pre-cooling units which are ...

Refrigerator with Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode

Embodiments of the invention include a sealed compartment and a door disposed on a side of the sealed compartment, and a cooler for cooling an interior of the sealed compartment. At least one light emitting diode configured to emit light having a peak wavelength in the ultraviolet range is positioned to emit ultraviolet light in the sealed compartment.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COOL DRYING

Device for cool drying gas includes a heat exchanger whose primary part is the evaporator of a cooling circuit. The gas to be dried is guided through the secondary part of the heat exchanger to cool the gas and to condense water vapour out of the gas. At least one bypass pipe is provided with a control valve which is controlled by a control unit as a function of signals received from a measuring element for measuring the lowest gas temperature (LAT) or the dew point of the gas in the secondary part of the heat exchanger. The measuring element is positioned directly inside the secondary part of the heat exchanger. Also provided is a measuring element for measuring the temperature of the coolant in the evaporator. 117.-. (canceled)18. A device for cool drying gas , comprising:a heat exchanger comprising an evaporator that is part of a cooling circuit wherein a guide for gas to be dried guides the gas through a secondary part of the heat exchanger to cool the gas and to condense water vapour out of the gas;said cooling circuit being filled with a coolant and further comprising a compressor, a condenser and a first expansion device between an outlet of the condenser and an inlet of the evaporator;at least one bypass pipe connecting a discharge side of the compressor to an intake side of the compressor;a second expansion device is provided in the bypass pipe;a control valve in the bypass pipe which is controlled by a control unit as a function of signals received from one or more measuring elements;at least one of said measuring elements being arranged to measure the lowest gas temperature (LAT) or the dew point of the gas in the secondary part of the heat exchanger;said at least one measuring element being positioned directly inside the secondary part of the heat exchanger;at least one additional measuring element arranged to measure the temperature of the coolant in the evaporator;said control unit being provided with an algorithm that determines whether the device is ...

Swing seal for a rack-aisle freezing and chilling system

An automatically adjustable swing seal for a rack-aisle freezing and chilling system extends, for example, from the top horizontal frame member of a racking structure and defines an intake opening along with side seals and a bottom seal. The swing seal is positioned at a height such that a product stack having a top edge positioned at any point along the face of the swing seat creates a seal between the intake opening and the stack via the swing seal, the side seals, and the bottom seal. Thus, stacks of varying heights may automatically be accommodated. Further, the bottom edge of the swing seal may be beveled, such that if a product stack is not evenly stacked a portion of the uneven stacking will not catch against the swing seal when the stack is pulled away from the opening.

Oscillating flow freezer

A freezer for a product includes a housing having a sidewall defining a chamber in the housing, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber; and a pair of pistons operatively associated with the housing and in communication with the chamber, the pair of pistons operable out of phase with each other for oscillating a gas flow within the chamber. A method is also provided for reducing a temperature of a product in a freezer.

Refrigerator module utilities enabled via connection

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

Refrigerator and manufacturing method thereof

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

Refrigerator

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a main body including first and second storage compartments, an input part selecting a cleaning mode or a normal cooling mode in each of the first and second storage compartments, a first evaporator cooling air to be supplied into the first storage compartment, a first fan motor blowing the air into the first evaporator, a second evaporator cooling air to be supplied into the second storage compartment, a second fan motor blowing the air into the second evaporator, and a control part controlling each of the first and second fan motors. The control part controls a fan motor corresponding to a corresponding storage compartment to adjust an amount of cool air supplied into the corresponding storage compartment.

REFRIGERATOR HAVING AIR PRESSURE CONTROLLABLE STORAGE CONTAINER AND STORAGE METHOD THEREOF

A refrigerator having an air pressure controllable storage container is allowed to control air pressure of the storage container to be temporarily lower than initial air pressure by turning on and off a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump sucks internal air of the storage container, and a controller turns on the vacuum pump such that internal air pressure of the storage container is lower than the initial air pressure, and turns off the vacuum pump such that the internal air pressure is restored to the initial air pressure. 1. A refrigerator having an air pressure controllable storage container , the refrigerator comprising:a storage container to store stuff therein;a vacuum pump to suck internal air of the storage container; anda controller to operate in a pressure control mode by turning on the vacuum pump such that an internal air pressure of the storage container is at an air pressure-reduced state that is lower than an initial air pressure of the storage container and turning off the vacuum pump at a target air pressure so as to allow the internal air pressure of the storage container to be restored to the initial air pressure.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the controller controls the vacuum pump to turn on and to turn off a number of times during a time period.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the controller controls the vacuum pump turning on and off sequence such that at least one target air pressure to be reduced from the initial air pressure of the storage container in one sequence is different from the target air pressure of another sequence.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the air pressure-reduced state is any air pressure lower than the initial air pressure claim 1 , and the controller controls the vacuum pump such that the air pressure-reduced state is maintained for a predetermined time period prior to the internal air pressure of the storage container being restored to the initial air pressure.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , ...

Positive air pressure ice making and dispensing system

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

Passive vacuum relief valve for ultra-low temperature freezers

A passive vacuum relief valve for an ultra-low temperature freezer. A thermally conductive tube extends through a freezer cabinet wall and opens into the interior cabinet space. The tube also extends outwardly from the cabinet wall in thermal exposure to ambient air so that it can receive heat from the ambient air. A valve enclosure has a chamber opening into the tube and is also positioned in the ambient air. A check valve, preferably a ball type, is formed in the valve enclosure and is polarized in a direction permitting ambient air to flow through the chamber and the tube into the freezer cabinet. The exposed tube is passively heated by the ambient air and provides a thermal conduction path to the valve and to the portion of the tube extending through the freezer cabinet wall to prevent moisture from freezing and locking the valve and/or obstructing the tube.

Ultraviolet Gradient Sterilization, Disinfection, and Storage System

Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area. The storage area is scanned and monitored for the presence of biological activity within designated zones. Once biological activity is identified, ultraviolet radiation is directed to sterilize and disinfect designated zones within the storage area.

REFRIGERATOR HAVING TEMPERATURE CHANGING ROOM

The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator having a temperature changing room, including a body including a freezer and a separate cold room; doors adapted to open and close the freezer and the cold room; and the temperature changing room in the cold room to maintain a low temperature state to keep an item stored therein fresh, wherein a rear surface of the temperature changing room communicates with a rear surface of an inner case of the body in contact with the temperature changing room, and the temperature changing room has a cool air supplier adapted to supply cool air directly to an interior thereof from an evaporator behind the rear surface of the inner case of the body through a communicating structure thereof. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body including a freezer, a separate cold room, and an inner case having a rear surface and a communicating structure;an evaporator behind the rear surface of the inner case;doors adapted to open and close the freezer and the cold room; anda temperature changing room in the cold room, the temperature changing room having a rear surface in communication with the rear surface of an inner case of the body; anda cool air supplier adapted to supply cool air directly to an interior of the refrigerator from the evaporator through the communicating structure.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the cool air supplier comprises:a first through-hole in the rear surface of the temperature changing room;a second through-hole in the rear surface of the inner case of the body, in communication with the first through-hole; anda cool air supplying fan adapted to supply the cool air from the evaporator to the second through-hole.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the cool air supplier further comprises a damper in the first through-hole or the second through-hole to control an amount of cool air introduced thereinto claim 2 , and the cool air supplying fan is between the damper and the evaporator.4. The ...

CONFIGURABLE FRUIT RIPENING DEVICE

Examples provide a fruit ripening drawer for ripening fruit at variable rates in multiple air-tight compartments staggering completion of fruit ripening within each compartment. A user selects a level of ripeness and a date for consumption for fruit within each compartment. A calculation component calculates customized settings for each compartment, including an amount of ethylene gas, temperature, duration of gas exposure and/or humidity within each compartment. A metering device delivers the calculated amount of ethylene gas into each compartment. A thermostat device controls the temperature and/or humidity within each compartment. The fruit ripening drawer controls conditions within each compartment and duration of ethylene gas exposure to accelerate or delay fruit ripening within each compartment based on the user-selected level of ripeness and consumption date for fruit in each compartment. The fruit ripening drawer is a stand-alone counter-top device. The fruit ripening drawer can be incorporated within a temperature-controlled appliance. 1. A system for location-based fruit ripening , the system comprising:a fruit ripening drawer comprising a plurality of compartments for storing at least one item of unripe fruit, the plurality of compartments comprising a first compartment and a second compartment;a set of ethylene gas supply lines connecting an ethylene gas metering device to the plurality of compartments, the ethylene gas metering device comprising an ethylene gas cartridge; a first level of ripeness for a first quantity of unripe fruit in the first compartment;', 'a first consumption date associated with the first compartment;', 'a second level of ripeness for a second quantity of unripe fruit in the second compartment; and', 'a second consumption date associated with the second compartment;, 'a data storage device stores a set of per-compartment fruit ripening configurations for customizing ripening of fruit in at least one compartment in the plurality ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING WITHOUT FREEZING

The present invention discloses a method for modulating freezing of a liquid substance, said liquid substance being in the presence of a gas phase, the method comprising modulating the temperature of the liquid substance, of the gas phase or of both, and controlling the concentration of vapor of the substance present in the gas phase. The invention further comprises a method for preservation, for example, food or other biological material, and an apparatus for putting said method into practice. 1. A method for modulating freezing of a liquid substance , said liquid substance being in the presence of a gas phase , the method comprising modulating the temperature of the liquid substance , of the vapor phase or of both , and controlling the concentration of vapor of said substance present in the gas phase.2. The method according to for supercooling a liquid without freezing it claim 1 , said liquid being in the presence of a gas phase claim 1 , the method comprising reducing the temperature of the liquid claim 1 , of the gas phase or both claim 1 , and controlling the concentration of vapor of the substance present in the gas phase thereby preventing freezing of the liquid substance.3. The method according to for freezing a liquid substance claim 1 , said liquid substance being in the presence of a gas phase claim 1 , comprising the steps of (i) cooling the liquid substance claim 1 , the gas phase or both claim 1 , down to a temperature below the nominal freezing point of the liquid substance and controlling the concentration of vapor of the substance present in the gas phase thereby preventing freezing of the liquid substance; (ii) rising the amount of vapor of the substance present in the gas phase thereby inducing freezing.4. The method of or for preserving a liquid substance which needs to be preserved claim 1 , the liquid substance being in the presence of a gas phase claim 1 , the method comprising cooling the liquid substance claim 1 , the gas phase or a ...

REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH APPLIANCE

A refrigeration appliance comprises a cavity in which an ozone generating device is placed. The ozone generating device is configured to maintain in the cavity a concentration of ozone between 0.04 and 0.12 ppm, more preferably between 0.06 and 0.1 ppm. 1. A refrigeration appliance comprising a cavity in which an ozone generating device is placed , wherein the ozone generating device is configured to maintain in the cavity a concentration of ozone comprised between about 0.04 and about 0.12 ppm; and wherein the concentration of ozone inhibits microbial growth and maintains a vitamin concentration in food.2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the ozone generating device is configured to maintain in the cavity a concentration of ozone comprised between about 0.06 and about 0.1 ppm.3. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the ozone generating device is mounted on a rear wall of the cavity in correspondence with a notch provided in an upper rear wall of a crisper drawer wherein the crisper is sealed so that the ozone generated by the ozone generating device is confined in the crisper drawer.4. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the ozone generating device further comprises an ozone sensor for adjusting the ozone concentration to a desired value.5. The refrigeration device according to claim 1 , wherein the ozone generating device further comprises an ethylene sensor for adjusting the ozone concentration to a desired value.6. The refrigeration device according to claim 1 , wherein the ozone generating device further comprises an ozone sensor and an ethylene sensor for adjusting the ozone concentration to a desired value.7. A method for controlling the microbial growth and the ethylene concentration in a cavity of a refrigeration appliance claim 1 , comprising: generating ozone into the cavity and maintaining an ozone concentration comprised between about 0.04 and about 0.12 ppm.8. The method according ...

INDUSTRIAL DEHUMIDIFIER SYSTEM

A dehumidifier system has a solution, a refrigerant, a first heat exchanger cooperative with the solution so as to pass a warmed solution therefrom, a second heat exchanger cooperative with the warmed solution so as to increase in temperature of the warmed solution, a radiator, a fan cooperative with the radiator such that the fan blows air across the radiator as the warmed solution is passed through or along the radiator and such that the air absorbs moisture and increases in temperature is the air passes through the radiator, and an evaporator having the refrigerant passing along or through thereof. The evaporator cooperates with the increased temperature air such that heat from the increased temperature air is transferred to the refrigerant and such that moisture is created therefrom. A compressor is cooperative with the evaporator and with the second heat exchanger so as to pressurize the refrigerant passing into the second heat exchanger. 1. A dehumidifier system comprising:a solution;a refrigerant;a first heat exchanger cooperative with said solution so as to pass a warmed solution therefrom;a second heat exchanger cooperative with the warm solution so as to increase a temperature of the warmed solution;a radiator;a fan cooperative with said radiator such that said fan blows air across said radiator as said warmed solution is passed through or along said radiator and such that air absorbs moisture and increases in temperature as the air passes through said radiator; andan evaporator having said refrigerant passing along or through thereof, said evaporator corporative with the increased temperature air such that heat from the increased temperature air is transferred to said refrigerant and such that moisture is created therefrom.2. The dehumidifier system of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing having an interior passageway, said radiator and said fan and said evaporator positioned in said interior passageway of said housing.3. The dehumidifier system of ...

DEODORIZATION MODULE AND STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING DEODORIZATION MODULE

A deodorization module includes a housing having a bar securing member and a substrate securing member, and formed of a reflective material, wherein each of the bar securing member and the substrate securing member protrudes inward from an inner side surface of the housing and has a groove. A photocatalyst bar is disposed such that air introduced into the housing passes through the photocatalyst bar. A light source module including a light source substrate and an ultraviolet (UV) light source is disposed on a first surface of the light source substrate, wherein the light source module is configured to emit light toward the photocatalyst bar. An external guide protrudes outward around an outer periphery of the housing. 1. A sterilization module comprising:a housing including a bar securing member and a substrate securing member, and formed of a reflective material, wherein each of the bar securing member and the substrate securing member protrudes inward from an inner side surface of the housing and has a groove;a photocatalyst bar disposed such that air introduced into the housing passes through the photocatalyst bar;a light source module including a light source substrate and an ultraviolet (UV) light source disposed on a first surface of the light source substrate, wherein the light source module is configured to emit light toward the photocatalyst bar; andan external guide protruding outward around an outer periphery of the housing,wherein the photocatalyst bar is secured in the housing by inserting a side surface of the photocatalyst bar into the groove of the bar securing member,wherein the light source module is secured in the housing by inserting at least of a portion of the light source substrate into the groove of the substrate securing member, andwherein the external guide adjusts a range of the sterilization module exposed to an external space of the housing.2. The sterilization module according to claim 1 , wherein side surfaces of the photocatalyst bar ...

COLD ROOM COMBINATION VENT AND LIGHT

A combination light and pressure relief vent () is disclosed which includes a housing (), a valve assembly (), and a light assembly (). The housing include a valve body (), port tube (), and an outside louver (). The valve assembly includes a low positive pressure exhaust valve (), a high positive pressure exhaust valve (), a low negative pressure intake valve (), and a high negative pressure intake valve (). The light assembly includes a heat sink casing () which defines a heat chamber () and which includes a projection () extending into the heat chamber. The casing is coupled to an LED module () wherein heat generated by the LED module is transferred through the casing to the heat chamber to warm the valve assembly. 1. A cold room vent comprising:a main housing mountable to a cold room structure;a valve housing coupled to said main housing, said valve housing defining an interior heat chamber;a valve assembly coupled to said valve housing, anda light assembly coupled to said valve housing, said light assembly having thermally conductive heat sink plate with an external surface and an internal surface in fluid communication with said interior heat chamber, said internal surface having an outwardly extending projection extending into said interior heat chamber, said light assembly also including a light source coupled to and in thermal communication with said exterior surface of said thermally conductive heat sink plate,whereby heat generated by the light source is thermally conducted to the thermally conductive heat sink plate wherein the projection provides a surface area to transfer the heat to the interior heat chamber to warm the valve assembly.2. The cold room vent of wherein said heat sink plate includes at least one vent opening extending from said external surface to said internal surface positioned directly adjacent said projection.3. The cold room vent of wherein said projection tapers down from a position proximal said internal surface to a position ...

COLD ROOM COMBINATION VENT AND LIGHT

A combination light and pressure relief vent () is disclosed which includes a housing (), a valve assembly (), and a light assembly (). The housing include a multi-radial positionable valve body (), port tube (), and an outside louver (). The valve assembly includes a low positive pressure exhaust valve (), a high positive pressure exhaust valve (), a low negative pressure intake valve (), and a high negative pressure intake valve (). The light assembly includes a heat sink casing () which defines a heat chamber () and which includes a projection () extending into the heat chamber. The casing is coupled to an LED module () wherein heat generated by the LED module is transferred through the casing to the heat chamber to warm the valve assembly. 1. A cold room vent comprising:a main housing mountable to a cold room structure;a valve housing coupled to said main housing, said valve housing having a receiver with a select shape, anda valve assembly coupled to said valve housing, said valve assembly having a valve body and a gravity biased first pressure valve, said valve body having a mounting flange configured to be received within said valve housing receiver, said mounting flange having a select shape corresponding to said select shape of said receiver to enable said mounting flange to be received within said valve housing at a plurality of different angular orientations relative to said valve housing receiver,whereby the main housing may be mounted in a plurality of different angular orientations relative to a mounting surface, and wherein the valve assembly may be oriented in a plurality of different angular orientations with respect to the valve housing and main housing so that the first pressure valve may be oriented vertically in each of the plurality of different angular orientations of the main housing.2. The cold room vent of wherein said valve assembly includes a plurality of gravity biased pressure valves.3. The cold room vent of wherein said valve body ...

COLD ROOM COMBINATION VENT AND LIGHT

A combination light and pressure relief vent () is disclosed which includes a housing (), a valve assembly (), and a light assembly (). The housing include a valve body (), port tube (), and an outside louver (). The valve body has a low positive pressure exhaust port (), a high positive pressure exhaust port (), a low negative pressure intake port , and a high negative pressure intake port . The valve assembly includes a low positive pressure exhaust valve (), a high positive pressure exhaust valve (), a low negative pressure intake valve (), and a high negative pressure intake valve (). The light assembly includes a heat sink casing () which defines a heat chamber (). The casing is coupled to an LED module () wherein heat generated by the LED module is transferred through the casing to the heat chamber to warm the valve assembly. 1. A cold room vent comprising:a housing mountable to a cold room structure, said housing having a first pressure intake port and a second pressure intake port;a gravity biased first pressure intake valve mounted to said first pressure intake port having a first weight which allows the opening of said gravity biased first pressure intake valve at a first air pressure level, anda gravity biased second pressure intake valve mounted to said second pressure intake port having a second weight which allows the opening of said gravity biased second pressure intake valve at a second air pressure level greater than said first air pressure level,whereby the gravity biased first pressure intake valve opens the first pressure intake port at a first air pressure level and the gravity biased second pressure intake valve opens the second pressure intake port at a second air pressure level.2. The cold room vent of wherein said gravity biased first pressure intake valve is the same size and shape as said gravity biased second pressure intake valve.3. The cold room vent of further comprising a first pressure exhaust port and a second pressure exhaust port; ...

HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS VIA ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION

A method of applying a hydrophobic surface coating to one or more internal surfaces of a fluid passage component, the method including: flowing a rare earth precursor into the fluid passage component; allowing the rare earth precursor to react with the one or more internal surfaces of the fluid passage component; removing excess rare earth precursor from the fluid passage component; flowing an oxide forming precursor into the fluid passage component; allowing the oxide forming precursor to react with the rare earth precursors on the one or more internal surfaces to form a hydrophobic surface coating on each of the one or more internal surfaces; and removing excess oxide forming precursor from the fluid passage component. 1. A method of applying a hydrophobic surface coating to one or more internal surfaces of a fluid passage component , the method comprising:flowing a rare earth precursor into the fluid passage component;allowing the rare earth precursor to react with the one or more internal surfaces of the fluid passage component;removing excess rare earth precursor from the fluid passage component;flowing an oxide forming precursor into the fluid passage component;allowing the oxide forming precursor to react with the rare earth precursors on the one or more internal surfaces to form a hydrophobic surface coating on each of the one or more internal surfaces; andremoving excess oxide forming precursor from the fluid passage component.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:flowing a rare earth precursor into the fluid passage component;allowing the rare earth precursor to react with the hydrophobic surface coating on each of the one or more internal surfaces of the fluid passage component;removing excess rare earth precursor from the fluid passage component;flowing an oxide forming precursor into the fluid passage component;allowing the oxide forming precursor to react with the rare earth precursors on the one or more internal surfaces to form a second layer ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a storage compartment, a door, an air outlet, an imaging unit, and a determination unit. The storage compartment has a storage region that stores a stored object. The door opens and closes the storage compartment. The air outlet is provided in a rear wall of the storage region and blows cold air into the storage region. The imaging unit is provided at an inner side of the door at a position higher than or equal to a height of the air outlet and acquires an image of the storage region from the door. The determination unit determines an arrangement state of the stored object stored in the storage region based on the image acquired by the imaging unit. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a storage compartment having a storage region that stores a stored object;a door that opens and closes the storage compartment;an air outlet that is provided in a rear wall of the storage region and that blows cold air into the storage region;an imaging unit that is provided at an inner side of the door at a position higher than or equal to a height of the air outlet and that acquires an image of the storage region from the door; anda determination unit that determines an arrangement state of the stored object stored in the storage region based on the image acquired by the imaging unit.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 ,wherein the air outlet has a shape identifiable by the determination unit.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 ,wherein the rear wail is provided with a predetermined pattern identifiable by the determination unit.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising:a mirror that is provided on an upper surface of the storage region and that reflects an upper side from the air outlet relative to the imaging unit.5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising:a lower imaging unit that is provided below the imaging unit at the inner side of the door and that acquires an image of the storage compartment from the door, ...

DEVICE FOR RENEWING AIR IN A CONFINED ENCLOSURE

Device () for renewing air in an enclosure, including a discharge means () for the air inside the enclosure containing harmful vapors and/or polluted air and/or humidity, a fan () being located within the discharge means and being suitable to convey this inside air through the discharge means, and a means () for opening the door of the enclosure that makes it possible to lock and unlock the door, the unlocking of the door being subsequent to a manual or automatic opening command from an opening control means, the door remaining locked when the opening means is activated, its deactivation being performed after unlocking conditions are met. The device additionally includes at least a means () for purifying the air before it is evacuated through the exhaust duct.

SINGLE AIR PASSAGEWAY AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY IN A VARIABLE CLIMATE ZONE COMPARTMENT

A refrigeration appliance including a partition that defines a through passage between an upper compartment and a lower compartment. A temperature control system is positioned in the upper compartment and includes an air passage. A lower inlet opening extends through a front surface of the vertical partition to the air passage. A damper assembly includes a door that is moveable between a first position and a second position. When the door is in the first position the door fluidly isolates the through passage in the partition from the upper compartment while allowing the lower inlet opening in the vertical partition to fluidly communicate with the air passage in the vertical partition. When the door is in the second position the door fluidly isolates the lower inlet opening from the air passage while allowing the through passage to fluidly communicate with the upper compartment. 1. A refrigeration appliance comprising:a compartment for storing food items in a refrigerated environment;a partition dividing said compartment into an upper compartment and a lower compartment, said lower compartment having a user-selectable target freezer temperature, said upper compartment having a user-selectable target variable climate zone temperature between a predetermined temperature below 0 degrees Centigrade and a predetermined temperature above 0 degrees Centigrade, the partition defining a through passage between the upper compartment and the lower compartment;an evaporator disposed in the lower compartment;an evaporator fan disposed in the lower compartment for conveying cooling air from the evaporator to the lower compartment and the upper compartment; and a vertical partition having a front surface and a rear surface, the rear surface facing a rear wall of the upper compartment and the front surface facing an open end of the upper compartment,', 'an air passage formed in the vertical partition extending from a lower portion of the vertical partition to an upper portion of the ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TANDEM EVAPORATORS

A refrigerator and method utilize a pair of tandem evaporators to provide cooling for both a compartment and an ice making system of a refrigerator. An upstream evaporator in the pair of tandem evaporators provides cooling for a compartment such as a freezer, fresh food, flexible cooling, or quick cooling compartment, while a downstream evaporator is in fluid communication with the upstream evaporator to receive a portion of the air cooled by the upstream evaporator and further cool the received portion for use in cooling one or more components of the ice making system. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet with a freezer compartment and a fresh food compartment defined therein;a door coupled to the cabinet adjacent an opening of the fresh food compartment and configured to provide access to the fresh food compartment;an ice maker mold configured to produce ice;an ice dispenser disposed on the door and configured to dispense ice produced by the ice maker mold;a first evaporator in fluid communication with one of the freezer compartment and the fresh food compartment to cool air received thereby and supply a first portion of the cooled air to the one of the freezer compartment and the fresh food compartment; anda second evaporator in fluid communication with the first evaporator to receive a second portion of the cooled air and further cool the second portion of the cooled air and supply at least a portion of the further cooled second portion of the cooled air to the ice maker mold.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door is a first fresh food door claim 1 , and wherein the refrigerator further comprises a second fresh food door adjacent the opening of the fresh food compartment and arranged in a side-by-side relationship with the first fresh food door.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door is a fresh food door claim 1 , wherein the fresh food compartment is disposed above the freezer compartment claim 1 , and wherein the refrigerator further ...

Refrigerator

Disclosed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet (10) configured to define a first storage region in which food is stored, a door (20) rotatably connected to a first rotating shaft via a first hinge member (40) to open or close the first storage region, the first rotating shaft being located at the front of the cabinet (10), a gasket provided at the door (20) and a container (100) configured to define a second storage region, the second storage region being received in the first storage region, the container (100) being rotatably connected to a second rotating shaft via a second hinge member (200), the second rotating shaft being located at the door (20).

Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Providing Associated Functionality for a Refrigeration Unit

The disclosure can include systems, methods, and apparatus for providing associated functionality for a refrigeration unit. In one embodiment, a refrigeration unit can include some or all of the following associated functionality: a cooling table plenum, a cross-linking member, a cabinet trim and thermal breaker, a collapsible hood, an internal plenum, an internal bracket, an external rib, an evaporator shroud and condensate drain, and/or a cutting board support bracket.

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cold air supply device received in an insulating partition that defines a storage compartment into upper and lower storage compartments. As cold air is supplied into the storage compartment below the insulating partition through the cold air supply device, the refrigerator has enhanced productivity and interior volume efficiency. 1a body formed with an inner wall and an outer wall;a first compartment formed in an upper portion of the body;a second compartment formed in a lower portion of the body;a third compartment formed in a middle portion of the body;a first heat exchanger provided to supply cold air into the first compartment;a second heat exchanger provided to supply cold air into the second compartment;a cold air supply device to supply cold air from at least one of the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger towards a front side of the third compartment;a lower partition wall to separate the third compartment and the second compartment within the body; andan upper partition wall to separate the third compartment and the first compartment within the body; the upper partition wall includes a receptacle provided in a horizontal surface of the upper partition wall, the horizontal surface forming an interior space of the third compartment usable for storing food,', 'at least a portion of the cold air supply device is separably mounted in the receptacle, and at least a portion of the cold air supply device protrudes from the horizontal surface of the upper partition wall into the interior space of the third compartment,', 'at least one of the lower partition wall and the upper partition wall is provided with insulation inside the at least one of the lower partition wall and the upper partition wall, and', 'a guide groove is formed as an indentation in the inner wall of the body located on a rear surface of the inner wall and located on at least one of opposite side surfaces of the inner wall corresponding to a coupling position ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE, IN WHICH A MISTING RATE IS ADAPTED, AND DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE

A domestic refrigeration appliance has a separate storage area in an internal space into which foodstuffs, forming storage items, can be introduced. A liquid fluid can be introduced in the storage area independently of the internal space. For keeping the storage items fresh in the storage area a first operating mode and a storage mode, different therefrom, can be carried out. In the storage mode an aerosol mist generated by a misting device of the domestic refrigeration appliance is introduced as a fluid, and a misting rate of the aerosol mist during the storage mode is matched to a setpoint misting rate in dependence on at least one misting device-specific influencing parameter and/or a fluid-specific influencing parameter and/or a storage area-specific influencing parameter. There is also described a domestic refrigeration appliance. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for operating a domestic refrigeration appliance , the refrigeration appliance having an internal space formed with a separate storage area configured to receive foodstuffs to be stored therein as storage items and configured for a liquid fluid to be introduced in the storage area independently of the internal space , the method which comprises:keeping the storage items fresh in the storage area by operating the refrigeration appliance in a first operating mode and in a storage mode different from the first operating mode;in the storage mode, introducing an aerosol mist generated by a misting device of the domestic refrigeration appliance as a fluid and matching a misting rate of the aerosol mist during the storage mode to a setpoint misting rate in dependence on at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of a misting device-specific influencing parameter, a fluid-specific influencing parameter, and a storage area-specific influencing parameter.15. The method according to claim 14 , which comprises predetermining a constant setpoint misting rate over an entire storage time period of the ...

Refrigerator

The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising a storage compartment and a mixed air passage. Both ends of the mixed air passage have air inlets, the middle portion of the mixed air passage comprises a mixed air outlet communicating with the storage compartment, and the mixed air passage is configured to receive air flows from the two air inlets such that two air flows enter the storage compartment in a mixed manner via the mixed air outlet. The refrigerator of this invention comprises a mixed air passage, so that the air in an area of the storage compartment with a relatively high temperature can enter the mixed air passage earlier than external air or the air in the storage compartment with a relatively low temperature. Then, the two air flows are blown to the storage compartment in a mixed manner, realizing even temperature distribution in the storage compartment.

REFRIGERATOR

Disclosed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet () configured to define a first storage region in which food is stored, a door () rotatably connected to a first rotating shaft via a first hinge member () to open or close the first storage region, the first rotating shaft being located at the front of the cabinet (), a gasket provided at the door () and a container () configured to define a second storage region, the second storage region being received in the first storage region, the container () being rotatably connected to a second rotating shaft via a second hinge member (), the second rotating shaft being located at the door (). 181-. (canceled)82. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a storage compartment provided in the cabinet and configured to store food therein;a container provided to be rotatable relative to the cabinet and configured to open and close the storage compartment to selectively provide access to items in the storage compartment, the container comprising an opening formed in a center thereof;a door rotatably provided on the container and configured to be rotatable relative to the container and to the cabinet, and to open and close the opening in the container; anda fastening device provided on the door and configured to selectively couple and release the door to and from the container,wherein the container comprises a frame cover and a first frame and a second frame provided inside the frame cover,wherein the first frame comprises horizontal portions respectively forming an upper side and a lower side of the first frame and vertical portions provided perpendicular to the horizontal portions and respectively forming a left side and a right side of the first frame,wherein the second frame is coupled to one of the horizontal portions of the first frame and to one of the vertical portions of the first frame to be in surface contact with the one of the horizontal portions and with the one of the vertical portions.83. The ...

REFRIGERATOR HAVING DRAWER

A refrigerator may include a cabinet, and a drawer provided with a front panel and a storage bin provided at a rear of the front panel, the front panel being provided so that the open front portion of the storage chamber is opened and closed, and the storage bin being received in a storage chamber. The refrigerator may also include a deodorizing case including an upper end part provided on an inner surface of the storage bin, and a lower end part provided on an outer surface of the storage bin. Additionally, a deodorizing member provided in an inner part of the deodorizing case to remove an odor of the storage chamber. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having an opening to access a storage chamber provided within the cabinet;a drawer including a front panel and a storage bin coupled to a rear of the front panel, the drawer being coupled to the cabinet such that the drawer moves between a first position in which the front panel closes the opening of the cabinet and the storage bin is received in the storage chamber, and a second position in which the front panel is spaced away from the opening of the cabinet and at least a portion of the storage bin is positioned outside of the storage chamber;a holder at the storage bin, the holder having an upper end at an inner surface of the storage bin, and having a lower end at an outer surface of the storage bin; anda deodorizing member to be provided in an inner space of the holder to reduce an odor from the storage chamber.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the lower end of the holder is provided in a cool air circulating flow path.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the deodorizing member is exposed through the upper end of the holder to an inner part of the storage bin.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the deodorizing member is exposed through the lower end of the holder to the cool air circulating flow path.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the holder is integrally ...

REFRIGERATION DEVICE WITH A REFRIGERATION COMPARTMENT

The invention relates to a refrigeration device with at least one refrigeration compartment for storing goods to be cooled, having input means for inputting information about the goods to be cooled and a control device for adjusting at least one cooling condition of the refrigeration compartment depending on the input information. 1100101103105101. A refrigeration appliance () with at least one refrigeration compartment () for storing chilled goods , characterized in that the refrigeration appliance comprises an input facility () for inputting information about the chilled goods and a control facility () for adjusting at least one cooling condition of the refrigeration compartment () as a function of the input information.2100105. The refrigeration appliance () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the control facility () is a temperature control facility.3100105. The refrigeration appliance () as claimed in or claim 1 , characterized in that the control facility () is a ventilation control facility.4100101. The refrigeration appliance () as claimed in claim 3 , characterized in that the refrigeration compartment () comprises a ventilation channel with a variable ventilation cross section.5100. The refrigeration appliance () as claimed in claim 4 , characterized in that the ventilation control facility is an actuator for setting the ventilation cross section.6100105. The refrigeration appliance () as claimed in one of the preceding claims claim 4 , characterized in that the control facility () is an air humidity control facility.7100103. The refrigeration appliance () as claimed in one of the preceding claims claim 4 , characterized in that the input facility () is a touch-sensitive flat screen.8100103. The refrigeration appliance () as claimed in one of to claim 4 , characterized in that the input facility () is a projected light control panel.9100103. The refrigeration appliance () as claimed in one of to claim 4 , characterized in that the input facility ...

Refrigerator and Support Device for Refrigerator

A refrigerator includes a main body having one or more storage spaces; one or more doors configured to open and close at least one of the one or more storage spaces; a plurality of shelves in the one or more storage spaces; one or more wine shelves in the one or more storage spaces, configured to hold and/or store wine or a beverage; a cool air supply device configured to supply cool air and/or maintain at least one of the one or more storage spaces at a predetermined temperature; and a duct including a first cool air discharge port fixed to a rear face of the one or more storage spaces to receive the cool air from the cool air supply device and discharge the cool air. At least one of the one or more wine shelves includes a body having a size (e.g., a width) smaller than a width of at least one of the plurality of shelves, a space configured to hold and/or store the wine or the beverage, a flow path through which the cool air flows, a cool air inlet connected to the first cool air discharge port and configured to introduce the cool air into the flow path, and a second cool air discharge port configured to discharge the cool air from the flow path to the one or more storage spaces. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having one or more storage spaces;one or more doors, each configured to open and close at least one of the one or more storage spaces;a plurality of shelves in the one or more storage spaces;one or more wine shelves in the one or more storage spaces, configured to hold and/or store wine or a beverage;a cool air supply device configured to supply cool air and/or maintain at least one of the one or more storage spaces at a predetermined temperature; anda duct including a first cool air discharge port fixed to a rear face of one of the one or more storage spaces to receive the cool air from the cool air supply device and discharge the cool air,wherein at least one of the one or more wine shelves includes a body having a width smaller than a width of ...

Modular Aircraft Galley Systems, Apparatus and Methods for Configuration

In a preferred embodiment, a modular galley monument for an aircraft cabin includes a first side panel, a second side panel, and an upper surface connecting the first side panel and the second side panel. The modular galley monument may include dividers partitioning the monument into a number of compartments. The monument may include an upper monument portion and a lower monument portion connected at a periphery via a seal allowing for vertical deflection between the first monument portion and the second monument portion of at least one inch while maintaining contact with both. The monument may include an integrated heating appliance for a compartment, including an insulation shell, a heated compartment positioned within the insulation shell, an electrical heating unit disposed within the insulation shell and configured to provide heat energy to the heated compartment. and a door assembly rotatably connected about an opening of the heated compartment.

DEHUMIDIFIER

A first heat exchanger, a desiccant block, and a second heat exchanger are arranged in series. In a dehumidifying operation, a first operation mode and a second operation mode are alternately repeated. In the first operation mode, the first heat exchanger is operated as a condensor or a radiator and the second heat exchanger is operated as an evaporator. In the second operation mode, the first heat exchanger is operated as the evaporator and the second heat exchanger is operated as the condensor or radiator. A pressure reducing amount in the first operation mode is controlled to be smaller than in the second operation mode so that a degree of superheat in the evaporator (second heat exchanger in the first operation mode, first heat exchanger in the second operation mode) in each of the first operation mode and the second operation mode is appropriately controlled to increase a dehumidifying amount.

REFRIGERATOR

The invention provides a refrigerator, comprising a top air passage provided at a top wall of the storage compartment and connected with the refrigeration air passage to receive refrigeration air therefrom; an air guiding pipe comprising an air inlet end connected with the top air passage, an air outlet end for supplying air to the storage compartment, and an air outlet opening downwards; and a first air supply device configured to cause air flow to enter the air guiding pipe via the top air passage, such that the refrigeration air flowing into the top air passage from the refrigeration air passage is blown downwards in a concentrated manner via the air guiding pipe. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a storage compartment;a refrigeration air passage configured to supply refrigeration air;a top air passage provided at a top wall of the storage compartment and connected with the refrigeration air passage to receive refrigeration air therefrom;an air guiding pipe comprising an air inlet end connected with the top air passage and an air outlet end for supplying air to the storage compartment, wherein the air guiding pipe is bent downwards to the air outlet end after horizontally extending for a predetermined length from the air inlet end to form an air outlet opening downwards; anda first air supply device configured to cause air flow to enter the air guiding pipe via the top air passage, such that the refrigeration air flowing into the top air passage from the refrigeration air passage is blown downwards in a concentrated manner via the air guiding pipe.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising: a second air supply device configured to cause the refrigeration air to enter the refrigeration air passage.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:an air inlet of the air inlet end of the air guiding pipe communicates and is connected with an air outlet of the top air passage, and the first air supply device is arranged inside the top air passage and/or the air guiding ...

STORAGE CONTAINER SUITABLE TO BE USED IN A REFRIGERATOR

The present invention relates to a refrigerator comprising a storage container that has a crisper wherein the fruits and/or the vegetables are stored and a body that supports the crisper and that facilitates the placement of the crisper into the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising a storage container that has a crisper wherein the fruits and/or the vegetables are stored and a body that supports the crisper and wherein the crisper is placed , characterized by a housing that is disposed on the body so as to remain above the crisper and a semipermeable filter that is detachably disposed into the housing and that enables the foodstuffs to remain fresh.2. A refrigerator as in claim 1 , characterized by the crisper that has a closed position wherein the crisper is almost completely seated into the body and an open position to which the crisper is changed from the closed position by being tilted forward and wherein the interior thereof can be accessed claim 1 , and by the filter that is placed into the housing when the crisper is in the closed position and placed over the crisper by being removed from inside the housing when the crisper is changed to the open position.3. A refrigerator as in claim 1 , characterized by a plurality of protrusions that are disposed oppositely on the crisper and that enable the crisper to be mounted to the body and to be switched between the closed and open positions.4. A refrigerator as claim 1 , characterized by a portable cassette that can be easily opened/closed claim 1 , that can be placed into the housing or over the crisper and that enables the placement of the filter therein.5. A refrigerator as claim 1 , characterized by the filter that serves as a cover by covering over the crisper when the crisper is in the open position.6. A refrigerator as claim 1 , characterized by a plurality of openings that are disposed on the body and that enable the entry of air into the crisper when the crisper is in the closed position.7. A ...

Refrigerator, refrigerating or warming apparatus, and vacuum adiabatic body

A vacuum adiabatic body includes a first plate, a second plate, a sealing part that seals the first plate and the second plate to provide a space that has a predetermined temperature and is in a vacuum state, a support maintaining the space, a heat resistance unit reducing an amount of heat transferred between the first plate and the second plate, a port through which air in the third is discharged, and a heat exchange module coming into contact with an inner surface of a cavity provided by the first plate member and the second plate member so as to perform heat exchange.

SYSTEM ALLOWING AUTOMATIC EXTRACTION OF COLD GASES IN A FREEZER CABINET OPERATING WITH A CRYOGENIC FLUID

The invention relates to a cabinet used for freezing or storing food, medical or biological products, using a cryogenic fluid as cooling fluid, said cabinet being of the type that is: provided with one or more convection fans located in the enclosure of the cabinet and capable of moving the air inside the cabinet and thus of contributing to the thermal exchange that occurs therein; and provided with a system for extracting the gases formed in the enclosure of the cabinet due to the vaporization of said cryogenic fluid, said extraction system including an extraction tube connecting to one wall of the cabinet and linking the enclosure to the outside; characterized in that it includes a flap, located on said wall, at the point where the extraction tube enters the cabinet, and extending into the cabinet, the shape, position and direction of said flap making it possible to divert all or part of the turbulence created by the or said convection fans towards the extraction tube. 1. (canceled)2. A deep-freezing or storage cabinet for food , medical or biological products using a cryogenic fluid as cooling liquid , comprising:a cabinet with an enclosure;one or more convection fans located in the enclosure and capable of agitating air inside the cabinet and thus of contributing to the thermal exchange that occurs therein; anda system for extracting gases formed in the enclosure due to vaporization of said cryogenic liquid, said extraction system including an extraction tube that is connected to one wall of the cabinet and links the enclosure to the outside, the extraction system including a flap that is located on said wall at a point where the extraction tube enters the cabinet and that extend into the cabinet, a shape, position and orientation of said flap making it possible to divert, toward the extraction tube, all or part of turbulence created by the one or more convection fans.3. The deep-freezing or storage cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the flap is in the form of a scoop ...

APPLIANCE AIR FRESHENER

An appliance air freshener having a frame and an air freshener medium, The frame defines an enclosure having a first face, and a second face opposite and spaced from the first face. The first face and the second face form an outer perimeter of the enclosure. The frame also defines a passage located within and spaced from the outer perimeter and extending along a passage axis from the first face to the second face. The air freshener medium is located within the enclosure. 1. An appliance air freshener comprising: an enclosure having a first face, a second face opposite and spaced from the first face, the first face and the second face forming an outer perimeter of the enclosure, and', 'a passage located within and spaced from the outer perimeter and extending along a passage axis from the first face to the second face; and, 'a frame definingan air freshener medium located within the enclosure.2. The appliance air freshener of claim 1 , wherein the first face extends in a first plane claim 1 , the second face extends in a second plane claim 1 , and the first plane and the second plane are parallel to one another.3. The appliance air freshener of claim 1 , further comprising a sidewall extending from the first face to the second face at the outer perimeter of the enclosure.4. The appliance air freshener of claim 3 , wherein the outer perimeter is elongated in a longitudinal direction claim 3 , and the sidewall comprises a first end wall at first end of the outer perimeter in the longitudinal direction claim 3 , and a second end wall at a second end of the outer perimeter in the longitudinal direction.5. The appliance air freshener of claim 4 , wherein each of the first end wall and the second end wall comprises a concave curved outer surface as viewed along the passage axis.6. The appliance air freshener of claim 4 , wherein the air freshener medium comprises a pleated sheet comprising a plurality of pleats folded in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO INHIBIT MICROBIAL GROWTH IN MASS STORAGE OF PRODUCE

A high-humidity and ozonated air storage system can inhibit mold growth in mass foodstuff storage while also preventing dehydration loss. The present system and method can operate at a higher humidity and temperature than conventional methods and allows for antimicrobial ozone treatment to be applied to foodstuffs in via a storage environment. In some embodiments, humidity can be controlled so that it is approximately equal to the moisture content of produce stored within a main storage area. In such embodiments, this can mitigate water loss from the produce via osmosis to the environment. 1. A system for inhibiting microbial growth in mass storage of foodstuffs comprising: further comprising a main storage area and an ambient environment production area delineated by a partition having a first opening and a second opening;', 'wherein said ambient environment production area further comprises a first section and a second section separated by an evaporation unit;', 'wherein said first section of an ambient environment production area further comprises a water vapor source, an ozone gas generator, and feedback monitoring and control system;', 'a fan unit positioned across said second opening between said second section and said main storage area;', 'and wherein ozone gas and water vapor are created and combine in said first section to produce a humidified ozonated antifungal ambient environment that is circulated throughout said selectively enclosed chamber., 'a selectively enclosed chamber,'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said selectively enclosed chamber operates with an internal temperature in the range of 30° F. to 70° F. and humidity in the range of 40% to 98%.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said ozone gas is produced having a concentration in the range of 0.050 ppm to 2.0 ppm.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein said ozone gas concentration is approximately 0.125 ppm.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said evaporation unit operates at a temperature in the ...

AIR FLOW MECHANISM FOR COMPARTMENT

A compartment assembly for a refrigerator includes a housing subassembly defining a generally enclosed area, an air outlet in fluid communication with the enclosed area, and a divider unit separating the enclosed area into first and second compartments. The divider unit includes a central wall aligned with the air outlet and exposing respective portions of the air outlet to the first and second compartments. A flap is disposed within the air outlet and is rotatable about an articulation point aligned with respect to the central wall and with a body of the flap extending in an upstream direction within the air outlet. A control element is mounted external to the enclosed area and is operably coupled with the flap to drive rotation thereof. 1. A compartment assembly for a refrigerator defining a refrigerator interior , comprising:a conduit extending into the interior compartment within the enclosed area and defining a single rectangular air outlet in direct fluid communication with the enclosed area; and a divider unit separating the enclosed area into first and second compartments, the divider unit having a central wall aligned with the air outlet and exposing respective portions of the air outlet to the first and second compartments and a flap with a body extending in an upstream direction within the air outlet and rotatable about an articulation point aligned with respect to the central wall;', 'an upper shelf positionable within the refrigerator interior to define an upper side of the generally enclosed area, an upper portion of the central wall adjacent an inside surface of the upper shelf; and', 'first and second lower shelves mounted on and partially supported by respective sides of the divider unit to define respective portions of a lower side of the generally enclosed area., 'a housing subassembly defining a generally enclosed area within and smaller than the refrigerator interior, the outlet in fluid communication with the enclosed area, the housing assembly ...

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCES AND ACTIVE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLIES

Refrigerator appliances, including active air filter assemblies for use therein, are provided herein. The active filter assembly may include a housing, a filter medium, a field tag, and a field sensor. The filter medium may be removably positioned within the housing. The field tag may be fixed to the filter medium. The field sensor may be attached to the housing to detect the field tag. The controller may be in operable communication with active filter assembly. 1. A refrigerator appliance , comprising:a cabinet defining a chilled chamber;a door for accessing the chilled chamber;an active filter assembly mounted within the cabinet in fluid communication with the chilled chamber, the active filter assembly comprising a housing, a filter medium removably positioned within the housing, a field tag fixed to the filter medium, and a field sensor attached to the housing to detect the field tag; and receiving a detection signal from the field sensor based on detection of the filter medium within the housing, and', 'directing air filtration through the active air assembly in response to receiving the detection signal., 'a controller in operable communication with active filter assembly, the controller being configured to initiate a filtration operation, the filtration operation comprising'}2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filter medium comprises a photo-catalyst filtration media.3. The refrigerator appliance of claim 2 , wherein the active filter assembly further comprises a light source mounted within the housing.4. The refrigerator appliance of claim 3 , wherein the light source is directed toward the chilled chamber.5. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the field tag is positioned within the filtration medium.6. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the active filter assembly further comprises a medium frame fixed to the filter medium in support thereof claim 1 , and wherein the field tag is positioned on the medium frame.7. ...

SUPERCOOLING REFRIGERATOR

Disclosed is a supercooling refrigerator including: a main body having a refrigerating chamber for housing and holding stores including containers with a beverage filled therein in a supercooled state; a door for opening/closing an opened front or the refrigerating chamber; at least one shelf arranged in the refrigerating chamber in multiple stages with spaces therebetween for placing the stores thereon; a supply duct mounted in the refrigerating chamber in a vertical direction for circulating air in the refrigerating chamber; air holes formed in the supply duct; a heat exchanger arranged in the supply duct for cooling the air from the refrigerating chamber; a cooling unit connected to the heat exchanger for circulating refrigerant through the heat exchanger; and a mixing unit for introducing the air from the refrigerating chamber to the supply duct and continuously circulating the air to the refrigerating chamber through the heat exchanger, thereby permitting down-sizing of the refrigerator and supercooling beverages having different supercooling temperatures from one another at the same time. 1. A supercooling refrigerator comprising:a main body having a refrigerating chamber for housing and holding stores including containers with a beverage filled therein in a supercooled state;a door for opening/closing an opened front or the refrigerating chamber;at least one shelf arranged in the refrigerating chamber in multiple stages with spaces therebetween for placing the stores thereon;a supply duct mounted in the refrigerating chamber in a vertical direction for circulating air in the refrigerating chamber;air holes formed in the supply duct;a heat exchanger arranged in the supply duct for cooling the air from the refrigerating chamber;a cooling unit connected to the heat exchanger for circulating refrigerant through the heat exchanger; anda mixing unit for introducing the air from the refrigerating chamber to the supply duct and continuously circulating the air to the ...

Air conditioner having air purifying module

An air conditioner including a body having an evaporator for heat-exchanging air flowing in the body, and an air purifying module coupled to the body. The air purifying module may have a light emitting diode part disposed along a flow path of the air to provide ultraviolet rays, and a filter part disposed adjacent to the light emitting diode part.

REFRIGERATOR WITH RETURN AIR INLETS FORMED IN TWO SIDEWALLS OF CABINET

A refrigerator () includes: a cabinet (), in which are defined a cooling chamber () at a lower portion and a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment which are spaced side by side above the cooling chamber (); and an evaporator, arranged in the cooling chamber () and configured to cool an airflow entering the cooling chamber () to form a cooled airflow. At least one first return air inlet communicated with the cooling chamber () is formed in a left sidewall of the first storage compartment such that a return airflow of the first storage compartment enters the cooling chamber () to be cooled via the first return air inlet. At least one second return air inlet communicated with the cooling chamber () is formed in a right sidewall of the second storage compartment such that a return airflow of the second storage compartment enters the cooling chamber () to be cooled via the second return air inlet. The available compartment volume of the refrigerator is increased, and the return air inlets communicated with the cooling chamber () are formed in left and right sidewalls of the cabinet respectively. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet, in which are defined a cooling chamber at a lower portion and a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment which are spaced side by side above the cooling chamber; andan evaporator, arranged in the cooling chamber and configured to cool an airflow entering the cooling chamber to form a cooled airflow, whereinat least one first return air inlet communicated with the cooling chamber is formed in a left sidewall of the first storage compartment such that a return airflow of the first storage compartment enters the cooling chamber to be cooled via the first return air inlet; andat least one second return air inlet communicated with the cooling chamber is formed in a right sidewall of the second storage compartment such that a return airflow of the second storage compartment enters the cooling chamber to be ...

System and Method for Filtering Inlet Air in an Air Conditioner Air Handler

A system for filtering inlet air of an air conditioner air handler, and method of filtering inlet air without a conventional filter, said system is a structure comprising: an air inlet, an air directing structure, a water chamber, positioned within an internal cavity, a structure for directing condensate from an air handler into said water chamber, a drain positioned to impart a maximum water level of water accumulated in said first water chamber; a second air directing structure configured to direct air from said first internal cavity towards an outlet that is affixed to the inlet of an air conditioner air handler. 1. A system for filtering inlet air of an air conditioner air handler , said system is a structure comprising:an air inlet;an first air directing structure configured to act in concert with said air inlet to direct air from said air inlet into a first internal cavity;a first water chamber, said water chamber positioned within said first internal cavity such that inlet air passing through said air directing structure directs air above a water level of said first water chamber;a structure for directing condensate from an air handler into said water chamber;a drain positioned to impart a maximum water level of water accumulated from said condensate in said first water chamber; anda water pump configured to be operatively associated with an inlet and an outlet.2. The system of wherein said air inlet is configure to draw in ambient air through a negative pressure differential formed from an inlet fan of an air conditioner air handler.3. The system of further comprising an air constricting structure incorporated within said first air directing structure.4. The system of further comprising a second second water chamber positioned above said first water chamber.5. The system of where said second water chamber is positioned to receive condensate from an air conditioner air handler.6. The system of where said second water chamber is positioned to receive ...

TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED MEDICINAL STORAGE DEVICES

In some embodiments, a medicinal storage container includes: a desiccant unit including external walls forming a gas-impermeable barrier around an interior desiccant region and including an aperture; a heating element; a controller operably attached to the heating element; a cooling unit; a compressor system including at least one evaporator coil unit, the compressor operably connected to the controller; a vapor conduit, the vapor conduit attached to a the desiccant unit at a first end, the vapor conduit attached to the evaporative cooling unit at a second end, the vapor conduit forming an internal, gas-impermeable passageway between the desiccant unit and the cooling unit; a vapor control unit attached to the vapor conduit and operably attached to the controller; and a medicinal storage unit including external walls encircling a medicinal storage region including a temperature sensor operably connected to the controller. 1. A medicinal storage container , comprising:a desiccant unit including one or more external walls, the one or more external walls sealed together to form a gas-impermeable barrier around an interior desiccant region, the one or more external walls including an aperture;a heating element positioned within the interior desiccant region;a controller operably attached to the heating element;a cooling unit including one or more external walls, the one or more external walls sealed together to form a gas-impermeable and liquid-impermeable barrier around an interior evaporative region, the one or more external walls including an aperture;a compressor system including at least one evaporator coil unit positioned within the interior evaporative region of the cooling unit, the compressor system operably connected to the controller;a vapor conduit including a first end and a second end, the vapor conduit attached to an external surface of the one or more external walls surrounding the aperture of the desiccant unit at the first end, the vapor conduit ...

Refrigerator and Humidity Control Method

The present invention discloses a refrigerator and a humidity control method for the same. The refrigerator comprises a humidity controlling device to controllably maintain moisture and/or perform humidification. The humidity controlling device is configured to: set a target humidity value, measure an actual relative humidity value of a target space, and calculate a target water replenishing mass W based on a difference between the two values and a current temperature of the target space; measure and calculate a water replenishing time T, and adjust the humidity controlling device so as to maintain its maximum humidifying rate Vwithin the time T to achieve the humidification purpose; and adjust the humidity controlling device so as to maintain a humidifying rate consistent with a water vapor loss rate in the target space to achieve the moisture maintaining purpose. 1. A humidity control method for a moisture maintaining space of a refrigerator , the moisture maintaining space comprising a humidity controlling device to controllably maintain moisture and/or perform humidification , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': 1', '0', '0', '0, 'S: setting a target humidity value H, and measuring a temperature T and an actual relative humidity value h of the moisture maintaining space to obtain a ΔH, which equals H−h;'}{'b': 2', '0, 'S: obtaining a target water replenishing mass W based on the ΔH and T;'}{'b': '3', 'S: measuring and calculating a water replenishing time T, which equals W/Vmax, wherein Vmax is the maximum humidifying rate of the humidity controlling device; and'}{'b': '4', 'S: adjusting the humidity controlling device so as to maintain its maximum humidifying rate Vmax within the time T.'}25110. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: step S: adjusting the humidity controlling device so as to maintain a humidifying rate Vm claim 1 , wherein Vm is consistent with a water vapor mass loss rate a in the moisture maintaining space claim 1 , and a is a ...

HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE HAVING A CLOSED LOOP SPEED-CONTROLLED FAN AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE HAVING A CLOSED-LOOP SPEED-CONTROLLED FAN

A household refrigeration appliance has a thermally-insulated body with an interior container that delimits a coolable interior space, a refrigeration circuit for cooling the coolable interior space and at least one fan. During the proper operation of the household refrigeration appliance, the fan is operated in a closed loop speed-controlled manner according to an at least indirectly specified desired rotational speed of the fan. During an inspection mode, the fan is operated without closed loop speed control, the actual rotational speed of the fan is ascertained and the actual rotational speed is evaluated in order to detect an abnormal operating state of the fan. 1. A method of operating a household refrigeration appliance that comprises a thermally-insulated body having an interior container that delimits an interior space , a refrigeration circuit for cooling the interior space , and at least one fan , the method comprising the following method steps:during a regular operation of the household refrigeration appliance, operating the fan under closed loop speed control according to a specified desired rotational speed of the fan; andduring an inspection mode, operating the fan in without closed loop speed control, ascertaining an actual rotational speed of the fan and evaluating the actual rotational speed with an electronic control unit of the household refrigeration appliance in order to detect an abnormal operating state of the fan.2. The method according to claim 1 , which comprises evaluating the actual rotational speed by comparing the actual rotational speed with a rotational speed of the fan to be expected for a normal operating state of the fan.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the household refrigeration appliance comprises an inverter operable with pulse-width modulation for controlling the fan claim 1 , and the method further comprises operating the inverter during the inspection mode with a predetermined duty cycle that is allocated to the ...

REFRIGERATOR

The present application discloses a vacuum assembly for a refrigerator, comprising: upper and lower sealing bodies, which are buckled to define a sealed cavity; a vacuum pump, provided in the cavity; a plurality of plate-like members, arranged between the vacuum pump and a sealing box; a plurality of abutting parts, provided on the upper sealing body and abutting against tops of the plate-like members, a step being provided at an end of the abutting part coming into contact with the plate-like member, a top surface of the step abutting against the plate-like member, and a side surface of the step abutting against the plate-like member; a plurality of ribs, provided on the lower sealing body and spaced apart from the side walls to define limiting grooves; and a plurality of guide grooves, provided on the lower sealing body and extending in a vertical direction to guide the plate-like members. 1. A vacuum assembly for a refrigerator , comprising:upper and lower sealing bodies, which are buckled to define a sealed accommodating cavity;a vacuum pump, provided in the accommodating cavity;a plurality of plate-like members, provided in the accommodating cavity and arranged between the vacuum pump and side walls of a sealing box, for sound insulation;a plurality of abutting parts, provided on the upper sealing body and abutting against tops of the plate-like members when the upper and lower sealing bodies are buckled, a step being provided at an end of the abutting part coming into contact with the plate-like member, a top surface of the step abutting against a top surface of the plate-like member, and a side surface of the step abutting against a side surface of the plate-like member;a plurality of ribs, provided on the lower sealing body and spaced apart from the side walls to define limiting grooves for the plate-like members; anda plurality of guide grooves, provided on the lower sealing body and extending in a vertical direction to guide the plate-like members.2. The ...

Refrigerator and method for controlling the same

A method for controlling a refrigerator includes operating, for a set duration, a heating element of a sensor which responds to changes in air flow; sensing the temperature of the heating element in on or off state; and sensing residual frost on an evaporator on the basis of the difference in value of the temperature between a first sensed temperature, which is the lowest value, and a second sensed temperature, which is the highest value, from among the sensed temperatures of the heating element.

System and method for establishing a relative humidity with a chilled chamber of a refrigerator appliance

A method for establishing a relative humidity of air within a chilled chamber of a refrigerator appliance is provided. The method includes measuring a temperature of air with a dry bulb temperature sensor, measuring the temperature of air with a wet bulb temperature sensor and calculating a relative humidity for air about the dry and wet bulb temperature sensors based at least in part on the temperature of air measured with the dry bulb temperature sensor and the temperature of air measured with the wet bulb temperature sensor. A related refrigerator appliance is also provided.

FAN CONTROL DEVICE FOR ENERGY SAVING

A fan control device for energy saving in a refrigerator is provided. The fan control device comprises an evaporator fan, an evaporator thermometer, and an evaporator fan controller. The evaporator fan is configured for circulating air around the evaporator and across the storage space. The evaporator thermometer is disposed in a vicinity of the evaporator, configured for detecting temperature of the evaporator, and outputting the temperature of the evaporator. The evaporator fan controller is configured for receiving the temperature of the evaporator and controlling the evaporator fan based on the temperature of the evaporator. The evaporator fan controller is configured to control the evaporator fan to stop operation when the compressor starts operation. The evaporator fan controller is configured to control the evaporator fan to start operation when the temperature of the evaporator falls below a first predetermined value. 1. A fan control device for energy saving in a refrigerator , wherein the refrigerator includes a storage space that is cooled by refrigerant flowing through an evaporator , a compressor , and a condenser , the fan control device comprising:an evaporator fan configured for circulating air around the evaporator and across the storage space;an evaporator thermometer disposed in a vicinity of the evaporator, configured for detecting temperature of the evaporator, and outputting the temperature of the evaporator; andan evaporator fan controller configured for receiving the temperature of the evaporator and controlling the evaporator fan based on the temperature of the evaporator,wherein the evaporator fan controller is configured to control the evaporator fan to stop operation when the compressor starts operation, andwherein the evaporator fan controller is configured to control the evaporator fan to start operation when the temperature of the evaporator falls below a first predetermined value.2. The fan control device of claim 1 , further ...

Apparatus and Method for Regulating Air Flow to a Garnish in a Cooler

An apparatus selectively distributes air flow through a cooler to maintain cool air over garnish in the cooler. A cooler cavity includes a lower region where the air is generated, and an upper region where a cooler lid performs the dual purpose job of regulating access to the garnish and controlling a vent for directional air flow throughout the cooler. A container of garnish rests between the upper and lower regions. A vent positions adjacently to the container. A fulcrum extends from the vent. A force, such as the cooler lid, presses down on one end of the vent to tilt the vent between the closed and the open positions. The container and the vent form a barrier between the upper and lower regions from the closed position. The vent guides air flow from the lower to the upper region, and over the garnish from the open position. 1. An apparatus for regulating air flow to a garnish in a cooler , the apparatus comprising:a container configured to contain a garnish in a cooler cavity; anda vent arranged adjacently to the container,the vent pivotally deployable between an open position and a closed position,the open position configured to enable passage of air flow communication between a lower region and an upper region in the cooler cavity, the closed position configured to restrict air flow communication between lower region and an upper region,wherein a cooler lid closes in relation to the cooler to force the vent to the open position,wherein the cooler lid opens in relation to the cooler to release the vent to the closed position.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cooler comprises a horizontal cooler.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a fan configured to generate the air flow.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the air flow is forced from the lower region towards the upper region.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the container comprises an elongated claim 4 , compartmentalized container configured to contain a plurality of garnishes.6. The ...

REFRIGERATOR

The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising a storage compartment, a refrigeration air passage configured to supply refrigeration air and a top air passage. The top air passage is provided at a top wall of the storage compartment, comprises a rear end air inlet, a front end air inlet and a mixed air outlet opening downwards, and is configured to receive refrigeration air blown from the refrigeration air passage via the rear end air inlet, receive return air returning from the storage compartment via the front end air inlet, and allow the refrigeration air and the return air to flow into the storage compartment in a mixed manner via the mixed air outlet. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a storage compartment;a refrigeration air passage configured to supply refrigeration air; anda top air passage that is provided at a top wall of the storage compartment, comprises a rear end air inlet, a front end air inlet and a mixed air outlet opening downwards, and is configured to receive refrigeration air blown from the refrigeration air passage via the rear end air inlet, receive return air returning from the storage compartment via the front end air inlet, and allow the refrigeration air and the return air to flow into the storage compartment in a mixed manner via the mixed air outlet.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration air passage communicates with a rear space of the storage compartment to supply refrigeration air to the storage compartment.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling chamber provided with an air outlet connected with the refrigeration air passage;a cooling device provided in the cooling chamber to cool the air passing the cooling chamber;a blower provided at the air outlet of the cooling chamber; anda return air passage connecting a lower space of the storage compartment and the cooling chamber, such that a part or all of the air in the storage compartment enters the cooling chamber via the return air ...

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a refrigerator and a control method thereof. The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising: a storage compartment a refrigeration air passage configured to supply refrigeration air and comprising one or more refrigeration air outlets connected with the storage compartment such that a part or all of the refrigeration air in the refrigeration air passage is blown to the storage compartment via the one or more refrigeration air outlets; and a local air passage configured to receive refrigeration air from the refrigeration air passage and blow the received refrigeration air to a local area of the storage compartment in a concentrated manner. In addition, this invention also provides a control method of a refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a storage compartment;a refrigeration air passage configured to supply refrigeration air and comprising one or more refrigeration air outlets connected with the storage compartment such that a part or all of the refrigeration air in the refrigeration air passage is blown to the storage compartment via the one or more refrigeration air outlets; anda local air passage configured to receive refrigeration air from the refrigeration air passage and blow the received refrigeration air to a local area of the storage compartment in a concentrated manner.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising: an air passage switching device configured to controllably close or open an air path between an air inlet of the refrigeration air passage and the local air passage and an air path between the air inlet of the refrigeration air passage and the one or more refrigeration air outlets claim 1 , such that when the air path between the air inlet of the refrigeration air passage and the one or more refrigeration air outlets is closed claim 1 , all the refrigeration air entering the refrigeration air passage is supplied to the local area via the local air passage.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , ...

REFRIGERATOR AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

A refrigerator, where warm air is prevented from flowing into a storage chamber during defrosting or when cooling starts, heat transfer from a cooling chamber to the storage chamber is prevented, and the temperature rise in the storage chamber is constrained to a low level. A separator is used to divide a part of an air supply passage, to form a space portion in communication with a cooling chamber through an air supply opening portion. A first freely controllable opening portion is disposed in a separating area between the space portion and the divided air supply passage, and a second freely controllable opening portion is disposed in a separating area between the space portion and an air return passage or the cooling chamber. By setting the first and second opening portions in closed and open states, respectively, a condenser performs cooling and an air blower supplies air. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a storage compartment;a supply air passage, adapted for enabling air to flow into the storage compartment;a return air passage, adapted for enabling the air from the storage compartment to flow through;a cooling compartment, having an air supply opening portion adapted for enabling the air to flow out from the supply air passage and a return air opening portion for enabling the air from the return air passage to flow in;a condenser, disposed inside the cooling compartment adapted for cooling the air that flows in from the return air opening portion; andan air supply device, disposed on the air supply opening portion,wherein, in the refrigerator, the exterior of the cooling compartment comprises:a separator, at least dividing a part of the supply air passage to form a space portion, the space portion being connected to the cooling compartment through the air supply opening portion;a freely controllable first opening portion, disposed in a separating region between the space portion and the divided supply air passage; anda freely controllable second opening portion, ...

Storage Apparatus Having Air Purifying Module

A storage apparatus according to an embodiment may include a body having a storage space of storage products and an air purifying module coupled to the body. The air purifying module may include a light emitting diode part disposed along a passage of air to provide ultraviolet light, and a filter part disposed adjacent to the light emitting diode part. 1. A storage apparatus comprising:a body having a storage space of storage products; andan air purifying module coupled to the body, a light emitting diode part disposed along a passage of air to provide ultraviolet light; and', 'a filter part disposed adjacent to the light emitting diode part., 'wherein the air purifying module comprises2. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the filter part comprises a photocatalytic filter and a collection filter claim 1 , and wherein the photocatalytic filter is disposed between the light emitting diode part and the collection filter.3. The storage apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the filter part further comprises a carbon filter disposed at a rear end of the collection filter to perform a deodorization function.4. The storage apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the light emitting diode part comprises:a light emitting diode for photocatalysts acting with the photocatalytic filter; anda light emitting diode for sterilization removing bacteria captured by the collection filter.5. The storage apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the light emitting diode for photocatalysis emits ultraviolet light of about 300 to 400 nm claim 4 , and the light emitting diode for sterilization emits ultraviolet light of about 200 to 300 nm.6. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air purifying module is attachable to an inner wall of the body.7. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises:a storage chamber for provision of the storage space; andan air circulation conduit through which cold air is supplied to the storage chamber, andwherein the air purifying module is disposed ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a main cabinet including a cooling device to generate cold air, a sub-cabinet detachably connected to the main cabinet, a cold air relay duct provided to connect the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet and having a cold air flow path to allow the cold air generated by the cooling device to be delivered to the sub-cabinet, and a heat blocking member provided in a portion of the cold air flow path at which the main cabinet and the cold air relay duct are connected and in a portion of the cold air flow path at which the sub-cabinet and the cold air relay duct are connected. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main cabinet comprising a cooling device configured to generate cold air;a sub-cabinet detachably connected to the main cabinet;a cold air relay duct having a cold air flow path that connects the main cabinet to the sub-cabinet to allow the cold air generated by the cooling device to be delivered to the sub-cabinet; anda heat blocking member provided in a portion of the cold air flow path at which the main cabinet and the cold air relay duct are connected and in a portion of the cold air flow path at which the sub-cabinet and the cold air relay duct are connected.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the cold air flow path comprises:a main flow path formed in the main cabinet;a sub flow path formed in the sub-cabinet; anda relay flow path formed in the cold air relay duct to connect the main flow path and the sub flow path.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the heat blocking member is provided at a connection portion between the main flow path and the relay flow path and at a connection portion between the sub flow path and the relay flow path.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 ,wherein the main cabinet comprises a first facing surface facing the cold air relay duct,wherein the sub-cabinet comprises a second facing surface facing the cold air relay duct, andwherein the cold air relay ...

AIR PURIFICATION MODULE AND REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING THE SAME

An air purification module comprises: a housing having an interior space provided with an air inlet and an air outlet; an axial type blowing fan, mounted in the housing, for moving air from the air inlet to the air outlet; an air purifying unit, provided on a flow path of the air, for purifying the air; and a first guide for reducing the flow rate of the air between the blowing fan and the air purifying unit. The air purifying unit includes: a filter provided between the blowing fan and the air outlet; and a light source unit for providing light to the filter. 1. An air purification module comprising:a housing having an interior space defined therein and provided with an air inlet and an air outlet;an axial type blowing fan disposed inside the housing to force air to flow from the air inlet to the air outlet;an air purification unit disposed on a flow path of the air and purifying the air; anda first guide reducing a flow rate of the air between the blowing fan and the air purification unit, a filter disposed between the blowing fan and the air outlet; and', 'a light source unit emitting light to the filter., 'wherein the air purification unit compriseswherein, when two points disposed on the flow path and sequentially arranged between the blowing fan and the filter are referred to as a first point and a second point, respectively, the flow rate at the second point is smaller than the flow rate at the first point.2. The air purification module according to claim 1 , wherein the air has a flow rate of 3 m/s or less while passing through the filter.3. The air purification module according to claim 1 , wherein the filter is a photocatalyst filter and the light source unit emits UV light.4. The air purification module according to claim 1 , wherein the first guide guides the air such that the flow path of the air has a width gradually increasing from the blowing fan to the filter.5. The air purification module according to claim 1 , wherein the light source unit is ...

Refrigerator

The present invention discloses a seal including a buckling portion. The buckling portion is composed of two H-shaped members that are flexibly connected. The two H-shaped members can be buckled with each other to form a mounted state. The H-shaped member has a first arm and a second arm which are parallel to each other, and a connecting portion which connects the first arm and the second arm. The connecting portion has an arcuate surface. The arcuate surfaces of the two H-shaped members cooperatively define a hollow cavity when the two H-shaped members are in the mounted state. The present invention further discloses a vacuum assembly and a refrigerator which comprise the seal described above.

Air Conditioner Having Air Purifying Module

An air conditioner including a body having an evaporator for heat-exchanging air flowing in the body, and an air purifying module coupled to the body. The air purifying module may have a light emitting diode part disposed along a flow path of the air to provide ultraviolet rays, and a filter part disposed adjacent to the light emitting diode part.

DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR

A domestic refrigerator () comprises a thermally insulated housing (), a cold storage compartment () and a fresh food compartment () contained within the housing () and located on top of each other, a refrigerant circuit which comprises an evaporator () configured to directly cool the cold storage compartment (), a first door leaf () for closing and opening the fresh food compartment (), a second door leaf () for closing and opening the cold storage compartment (), a divisional wall () separating the cold storage compartment () from the fresh food compartment (), and a air channel system () which is configured to allow an air exchange between the cold storage compartment () and the fresh food compartment (). 12542295184195174255313254. Domestic refrigerator , comprising a thermally insulated housing () , a cold storage compartment () and a fresh food compartment () contained within the housing () and located on top of each other , a refrigerant circuit which comprises an evaporator () configured to directly cool the cold storage compartment () , a first door leaf () for closing and opening the fresh food compartment () , a second door leaf () for closing and opening the cold storage compartment () , a divisional wall ( , ) separating the cold storage compartment () from the fresh food compartment () , and a air channel system ( , ) which is configured to allow an air exchange between the cold storage compartment () and the fresh food compartment ().21819272845174245. Refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the door leafs ( claim 1 , ) comprises a magnetic gasket ( claim 1 , ) attached on the surface facing towards the cold storage or fresh food compartment ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , and an edge of the divisional ( claim 1 , ) wall facing away from the cold storage and fresh food compartments ( claim 1 , ) comprises or is made at least partly from a metal.31819223262425174245. Refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door leafs ( claim 1 , ) are hinged relatively ...

LOW-TEMPERATURE PRESERVATION DEVICE WITH DISINFECTION AND FRESH-KEEPING FUNCTIONS

A low-temperature preservation device with disinfection and fresh-keeping functions comprises low-temperature preservation spaces (), an electron emission assembly (), a refrigeration system, an electric system and a housing. The electron emission assembly () emits electrons to form negative electric nano particles with a certain density, thereby enabling the preservation spaces into a disinfection state. The negative electric nano particles attached to the surfaces of preserved articles, with water molecules, form hydration films on the preserved articles, so that water of the preserved articles is kept, bacteria and viruses on the surfaces of the preserved articles are killed, freshness of the preserved articles is kept, and the preservation time is prolonged. 16-. (canceled)7. A low-temperature preservation device with disinfection and fresh-keeping functions , made of a thermal insulation material , comprising:at least one low-temperature preservation space with different temperatures in at least one from the group consisting of mobile and stationary type devices;a refrigerating system;an electric system;a housing; andat least one electron emission assembly, equipped in the low-temperature preservation space with different temperatures, comprising an electron emitter, an emission window, and a case, and connected to an power supply and a control unit associated via wires;wherein, the electron emitter includes at least one of the group consisting of a single electrode and a plurality of electrodes having the same potential, and having a potential relative to a ground potential outside the preservation device, the potential of the electron emitter ranges from −2 kv to −35 kv, the electron emitter being configured to emit electrons into the corresponding low-temperature preservation space only based on a tunneling effect.8. The low-temperature preservation device according to claim 7 , wherein the electron emitter defines at least from the group consisting of a ...

REFRIGERATION DEVICE FOR CONTAINER

A gas supply device is configured such that its supply state is switchable between a first supply state supplying, as supply air, nitrogen-enriched air produced from outside air into a containe, and a second supply state in which the gas supply device takes outside air therein and supplies, as supply air, the outside air into the container. A CA system is provided with a branch pipe which guides at least part of the supply air flowing through a supply passage to an oxygen sensor, and an open/close valve which opens/closes the branch pipe. An outside air calibration operation is performed in which the open/close valve is opened in the second supply state to guide the least part of the outside air flowing through the supply passage to the oxygen sensor, thereby calibrating the oxygen sensor using the outside air. 1. A container refrigeration apparatus attached to a container in which a breathing plant is housed , the apparatus comprising:a refrigerant circuit to which an evaporator that allows air in the container to exchange heat with a refrigerant is connected, and in which the refrigerant circulates to perform a refrigeration cycle; andan inside air control system which has: a gas supply device having a supply passage which communicates with an inside of the container and through which supply air is supplied into the container; and an oxygen sensor which measures an oxygen concentration of the air in the container, the inside air control system controlling the oxygen concentration of the air in the container to be a target concentration, whereina supply state of the gas supply device is switched between a first supply state of producing, from outside air, nitrogen-enriched air having a higher nitrogen concentration and lower oxygen concentration than the outside air, and supplying, as the supply air, the nitrogen-enriched air into the container, and a second supply state in which the gas supply device takes outside air therein and supplies, as the supply air, the ...

ATMOSPHERE CONTROL FOR CARGO STORAGE SPACES

A controlled atmosphere system for a cargo storage space, the system comprising a separation area for receiving atmospheric gas from the cargo storage space, a gas moving device arranged to move atmospheric gas from the cargo storage space into the separation area to thereby increase a pressure within the separation area, and a molecular sieve arranged in communication with the separation area, such that when the separation area is at an overpressure, selected molecules are vented out of the separation area through the molecular sieve. 1. A controlled atmosphere system for a cargo storage space , the system comprising:a separation area for receiving atmospheric gas from the cargo storage space;a gas moving device arranged to move atmospheric gas from the cargo storage space into the separation area to thereby increase a pressure within the separation area; anda molecular sieve arranged in communication with the separation area such that, when the separation area is at an overpressure, selected molecules are vented out of the separation area through the molecular sieve.2. A controlled atmosphere system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the separation area is separated from the cargo storage area by a barrier.3. A controlled atmosphere system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the barrier is a housing.4. A controlled atmosphere system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the molecular sieve defines a boundary of the separation area.5. A controlled atmosphere system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the separation area further comprises a return outlet for flowing recirculated gas from the separation area to the cargo storage space claim 1 , the return outlet provided with a throttling valve for throttling flow from the separation area to the cargo storage space.6. A controlled atmosphere system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the throttling valve is controllable to thereby alter the pressure within the separation area.7. A controlled atmosphere system as claimed in claim 1 , ...

A REEFER CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING A PLURALITY OF PRODUCE

The present invention relates to a reefer container for transporting and storing a plurality of produce at a predetermined temperature, the produce generating ethylene and other organic compounds during transport and storage, said reefer container comprising a substantially closed room having an atmosphere, a cooling device for maintaining the room at the predetermined temperature, and an atmosphere-controlling system () for controlling the atmosphere in the room of the reefer container, the atmosphere-controlling system comprising a system inlet () and a system outlet (), a flow direction () of an airstream being defined between the system inlet and the system outlet, a fan () arranged at the system outlet, an ethylene reduction unit () for reducing a content of ethylene of the atmosphere in the room, a catalyst unit () arranged downstream the ethylene reduction unit, the catalyst unit being adapted to reduce a content of ozone generated during the reduction of ethylene, the catalyst unit having a catalyst inlet (), a catalyst outlet () and a catalyst midsection () arranged substantially between the catalyst inlet and catalyst outlet, and a control unit (), wherein a first measuring point () is arranged upstream the catalyst inlet and a second measuring point () is arranged at the catalyst midsection, the first measuring point and the second measuring point being connected with at least a first ozone sensor () so that via the first measuring point a first ozone concentration (C) of the air before the air enters the catalyst unit can be measured, and via the second measuring point a second ozone concentration (C) of the air present in the catalyst midsection of the catalyst unit can be measured, the first ozone sensor being connected with the control unit, and wherein the first ozone concentration (C) is compared to the second ozone concentration (C) in the control unit in order to calculate the expected ozone concentration of the air downstream the catalyst unit ...

APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR FILTERING AIR TO AND FROM A REFRIGERATED COMPARTMENT OF A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE

A refrigerator includes a liner having an opening defining an inner perimeter therein, a frame coupled with the liner around the inner perimeter and recessed from the opening, and a cover. The cover is coupled with the frame and has a major surface positioned generally flush with a portion the liner surrounding the opening. The cover defines an outer perimeter spaced apart from the inner perimeter of the opening with a portion of the frame at least partially enclosing a channel extending between the outer perimeter of the cover and the inner perimeter of the opening. The assembly further includes at least one light source directed into the channel and illuminating a portion of the frame and an air filter disposed at least partially within the cover positioned behind the major surface. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet body;an interior liner disposed in the cabinet body and defining at least a portion of an interior space within the refrigerator, the interior liner defining an opening therein, the opening defining an inner perimeter; and a cover having a major surface facing the interior space and positioned generally flush with a portion the liner surrounding the opening, the cover defining an outer perimeter spaced apart from the inner perimeter of the opening;', 'a frame recessed from the major surface and the liner and at least partially enclosing a channel extending between the outer perimeter of the cover and the inner perimeter of the opening;', 'at least one light source directed into the channel and illuminating a portion of the frame; and', 'an air filter disposed at least partially within the cover positioned behind the major surface., 'an air filter assembly positioned at least partially in the opening of the interior liner, the air filter assembly comprising2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cover defines a portion of an air flow path around the outer perimeter and directed to an interior of the cover and through the air filter.3. The ...

AIR FLOW MECHANISM FOR COMPARTMENT

A compartment assembly for a refrigerator includes a housing subassembly defining a generally enclosed area, an air outlet in fluid communication with the enclosed area, and a divider unit separating the enclosed area into first and second compartments. The divider unit includes a central wall aligned with the air outlet and exposing respective portions of the air outlet to the first and second compartments. A flap is disposed within the air outlet and is rotatable about an articulation point aligned with respect to the central wall and with a body of the flap extending in an upstream direction within the air outlet. A control element is mounted external to the enclosed area and is operably coupled with the flap to drive rotation thereof. 1. A compartment assembly for a refrigerator , comprising:a housing subassembly defining a generally enclosed area;an air outlet in fluid communication with the enclosed area; and a central wall aligned with the air outlet and exposing respective portions of the air outlet to the first and second compartments;', 'a flap disposed within the air outlet and rotatable about an articulation point aligned with respect to the central wall and with a body of the flap extending in an upstream direction within the air outlet; and', 'a control element mounted external to the enclosed area and operably coupled with the flap to drive rotation thereof., 'a divider unit separating the enclosed area into first and second compartments, the divider unit including2. The compartment assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing subassembly includes first and second shelves mounted on respective sides of the divider unit.3. The compartment assembly of claim 2 , wherein the housing subassembly further includes first and second covers rotatably coupled on respective sides of the divider unit and movable between closed positions contacting respective front edges of the first and second shelves and extending away therefrom perpendicular to the first and second ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, an evaporator, an evaporator cover module, and a cold air supply module configured to communicate with the evaporator cover module. The evaporator cover module includes a rear plate that has a planar shape and that defines the surface of the storage space, a first insulation member located at a rear surface of the rear plate, and a second insulation member spaced apart from the first insulation member and located at a front surface of the inner case. The first insulation member and the second insulation member define a heat-exchange space configured to accommodate the evaporator between the first insulation member and the second insulation member. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet comprising an outer case that defines an outer appearance of the cabinet and an inner case that is located inside of the outer case and that defines a storage space;an evaporator located in the storage space;an evaporator cover module located at the inner case and configured to cover the evaporator, the evaporator cover module defining a surface of the storage space; anda cold air supply module configured to communicate with the evaporator cover module and configured to supply cold air from the evaporator cover module to the storage space, a rear plate that has a planar shape and that defines the surface of the storage space,', 'a first insulation member located at a rear surface of the rear plate, and', 'a second insulation member spaced apart from the first insulation member and located at a front surface of the inner case, and, 'wherein the evaporator cover module compriseswherein the first insulation member and the second insulation member define a heat-exchange space configured to accommodate the evaporator between the first insulation member and the second insulation member.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the evaporator is configured to couple to the evaporator cover module in a state in which the evaporator is spaced apart ...

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

An air-conditioning apparatus is provided to which, even when a heat medium leaks from a heat medium circuit for some reason and air enters the heat medium circuit, the heat medium circuit can be automatically refilled with the heat medium before a pump is heated and damaged. When it is determined that a rotational speed of a pump is higher than an upper rotational speed limit, the controller determines that the heat medium is leaking from the heat medium circuit and performs a heat-medium-introducing and air-purging control process. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus comprising:a heat source device including a compressor that compresses a heat-source-side refrigerant and a heat-source-side heat exchanger that exchanges heat between outside air and the heat-source-side refrigerant;a relay unit including an intermediate heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the heat-source-side refrigerant and a heat medium, an expansion device that reduces a pressure of the heat-source-side refrigerant, and a pump that pressure-feeds the heat medium;an indoor unit including a use-side heat exchanger that exchanges heat between air in an air-conditioned space and the heat medium; anda controller that controls at least the heat source device and the relay unit, whereina refrigeration cycle through which the heat-source-side refrigerant circulates is formed by connecting the compressor, the heat-source-side heat exchanger, a heat-source-side refrigerant passage of the intermediate heat exchanger, and the expansion device with a refrigerant pipe,a heat medium circuit through which the heat medium circulates is formed by connecting a heat medium passage of the intermediate heat exchanger, the pump, and the use-side heat exchanger with a pipe, andwhile driving the pump, the controller detects a rotational speed of the pump and, on a basis of the rotational speed, starts a heat-medium introducing operation in which the heat medium is introduced into the heat medium circuit, and an air ...

REFRIGERATOR, CAMERA DEVICE, REFRIGERATOR DOOR POCKET, AND REFRIGERATOR HOLDER

A refrigerator provided with an image capturing unit configured to capture an image of an interior of the refrigerator; a mist generator unit configured to spray; a spray port configured to feed the mist sprayed from the mist generator unit to the interior of the refrigerator. The image capturing unit is provided at a location not confronting the spray port. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an image capturing unit configured to capture an image of an interior of the refrigerator;a mist generator unit configured to generate mist to be fed to the interior of the refrigerator;a spray port configured to feed the mist generated by the mist generator unit to the interior of the refrigerator;wherein the image capturing unit is provided at a location not confronting the spray port.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the interior of the refrigerator is divided into multiple compartments and the spray port and the image capturing unit are disposed in different compartments.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a control unit configured to control the mist generator unit claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls the image capturing unit to capture an image of the interior of the refrigerator when the mist is generated in reduced amount from the mist generator unit or when mist is not generated from the mist generator unit.6. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a control unit configured to control the image capturing unit and the mist generator unit wherein the control unit operates the mist generator unit and the image capturing unit in synchronism.710-. (canceled)11. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the mist generator unit is provided with a high-voltage generator unit configured to charge the mist.12. The refrigerator according to claim 11 , wherein the high-voltage generator unit is provided on a substrate and the image capturing unit is not provided on the substrate.13. The ...

DAMPER DEVICE

A damper apparatus possible to suppress abnormal sounds immediately after the locking of gears has been released is provided. In a first lock mechanism of the damper apparatus, a first arcuate outer-peripheral part peripherally adjacent to a teeth-missing gear in a drive gear enters a portion of a plurality of teeth in which some teeth are narrowed in the axial direction to restrain a sector gear, the teeth being meshed with the drive gear in the sector gear. In the tooth nearest to the first arcuate outer-peripheral part in the teeth-missing gear, the curvature of a first tooth flank on the side opposite the first arcuate outer-peripheral part is less than the curvature of a second tooth flank on the first arcuate outer peripheral part side, and the tooth has a curved surface continuous from the first tooth flank to the second tooth flank. 1. A damper device comprising:a frame in which an opening part is formed;a baffle configured to open and close the opening part;a drive mechanism structured to drive the baffle; anda case which accommodates the drive mechanism;wherein the drive mechanism comprises a stepping motor and a gear train structured to transmit rotation of the stepping motor;wherein the gear train comprises a drive gear and a sector gear engaged with the drive gear and driven by the drive gear;wherein a first lock mechanism is structured between the drive gear and the sector gear at a movement restricted position in one of a closing direction and an open direction of the baffle, and the first lock mechanism prevents turning of the sector gear to the other of the closing direction and the open direction of the baffle;wherein the first lock mechanism is structured so that a first circular arc-shaped outer peripheral part of the drive gear concentrically formed so as to have the same or larger diameter than a tooth tip circle of a partially toothless gear engaged with the sector gear and disposed at a position adjacent in a circumferential direction to the ...

COOLED STORING SYSTEM FOR PHOTO CATALYTIC DECOMPOSITION OF ETHYLENE

The invention relates to a cooled storing system for photo catalytic decomposition of ethylene. The system is preferably a reefer container or a refrigerator and it comprises a cooling unit with an evaporator, and means for providing airflow inside the system. The system further comprises at least one UV-source and TiOcoated on at least part of the surface of the evaporator. The UV-source is arranged so that light emitted therefrom falls on said surface provided with TiOwhereby an active surface for photo catalysis is provided. The invention further relates to a method for cleaning the air inside a cooled storing system, said method comprising photo catalytic decomposition of organic compounds contained in a cooled storing system. 1. Cooled storing system for photo catalytic decomposition of ethylene comprising a cooling unit , said cooling unit comprising an evaporator with at least one surface , wherein said cooled storing system further comprises means for providing an airflow inside said system , at least one UV-source , and wherein TiOis provided on at least part of said at least one surface of the evaporator and wherein said at least one UV-source is arranged so that light emitted therefrom falls on said surface provided with TiO.2. Cooled storing system according to claim 1 , which system is a reefer container or a refrigerator.3. Cooled storing system according to any of the above claims claim 1 , wherein said system further comprises a storing compartment and a cooling compartment in communication via channels allowing air to circulate between said compartments claim 1 , said cooling compartment comprising said cooling unit.4. Cooled storing system according to any of the above claims claim 1 , wherein said TiOis further provided on one or more additional surfaces of said cooled storing system.5. Cooled storing system according to any of the above claims claim 1 , further comprising at least one device with at least one surface claim 1 , wherein at least ...

CONTROLLED BLAST CELL COOLING

A blast cell system is disclosed that includes a plurality of bays that are spaced across the blast cell, arranged to hold items to be cooled, wherein each bay is separated from each other bay so as to prevent cross-flow of air from one bay to another bay; a plurality of louvers, each covering a different bay of the plurality of bays; one or more flow sensors, temperature sensors, or both positioned to sense conditions for each of the plurality of bays; and a controller programmed to modulate open-closed positions of each of the plurality of louvers separately from others of the plurality of louvers, so as to allow different volumes of cooling air to flow through each respective bay. 1. A blast cell system , comprising:a plurality of bays that are spaced across the blast cell system, arranged to hold items to be cooled, wherein each bay has an entrance and an exit, and is separated from each other bay so as to prevent cross-flow of air from one bay to another bay;a plurality of louvers, each covering a different bay of the plurality of bays;one or more entrance sensors positioned at or near the entrance for each of the plurality of bays and one or more exit sensors positioned at or near the exit for each of the plurality of bays, wherein the entrance sensors and the exit sensors each include one or more of: pressure sensors, temperature sensors, or both, positioned to sense differential flow conditions between the entrance and the exit for each of the plurality of bays; anda controller programmed to modulate open-closed positions of each of the plurality of louvers separately from others of the plurality of louvers during the blast cell system's cooling process based on the differential conditions sensed by the entrance sensors and the exit sensors, wherein modulating the open-closed positions of each of the plurality of louvers allows for dynamic adjustment of different volumes of cooling air to flow through each respective bay during the cooling process.2. The ...

REFRIGERATOR

The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes first storage for defining a first storage space therein, a door for opening and closing the first storage space, and a plurality of shelves installed in the first storage space for placing food thereon. The door includes a door frame having an opening defined therein, and mounted pivotable to the first storage, a panel assembly inserted into the opening, and disposed to allow the first storage space to be seen through, and a flow path blocking portion mounted on the door frame, wherein the flow path blocking portion shields a gap defined between the panel assembly and the shelf as the door closes the first storage space.

COOLER CONTAINER

A storage container having a basin defining an interior space, and comprising two or more partition walls; a freezer partition wall defining a freezer compartment, a chill partition wall defining a chilled compartment, a cooling chamber being defined between said partition walls, wherein each of said partition walls are configured, when a cooling medium is received within said cooling chamber, for allowing airflow therethrough to its respective compartment, thereby maintaining a temperature difference between said freezer compartment and chilled compartment. 1. A storage container having a basin defining an interior space , and comprising two or more partition walls; a freezer partition wall defining a freezer compartment , a chill partition wall defining a chilled compartment , a cooling chamber being defined between said partition walls , wherein each of said partition walls are configured , when a cooling medium is received within said cooling chamber , for allowing airflow therethrough to its respective compartment , thereby maintaining a temperature difference between said freezer compartment and chilled compartment.2. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the storage container is configured for receiving within a housing container claim 1 , said housing container configured with solid side walls and a lid claim 1 , and wherein said lid admits access to removable covers of the storage container.3. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the basin comprises a freezer compartment and a chilled compartment with a cooling chamber disposed intermediate said freezer compartment and said chilled compartment claim 1 , and an ambient compartment neighboring said chilled compartment with an ambient partition wall disposed therebetween; wherein the cooling chamber comprises a freezer partition wall facing the freezer compartment and a chill partition wall facing the chilled compartment claim 1 , wherein said freezer partition wall and said chill partition wall are ...

Cooler container

A storage container having a basin defining an interior space, and comprising two or more partition walls; a freezer partition wall defining a freezer compartment, a chill partition wall defining a chilled compartment, a cooling chamber being defined between said partition walls, wherein each of said partition walls are configured, when a cooling medium is received within said cooling chamber, for allowing airflow therethrough to its respective compartment, thereby maintaining a temperature difference between said freezer compartment and chilled compartment.

COMBINED REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER APPLIANCES WITH DAMPERS HAVING ICE PREVENTION TREATMENTS

Combined refrigerator/freezer appliances with dampers having ice prevention treatments are disclosed. An example combined refrigerator/freezer appliance includes a cabinet having a first compartment and a second separate compartment, a refrigeration system including a compressor, a single evaporator and a condenser, the single evaporator being associated with the first compartment to lower temperatures of the first and second compartments, and a damper having a first position in which air is prevented from flowing from the first compartment to the second compartment, and a second position in which air is permitted to flow from the first compartment to the second compartment, wherein at least a portion of the damper is treated to prevent ice buildup from forming on the at least portion of the damper when the damper is in the first position. 1. A combined refrigerator/freezer appliance comprising:a cabinet having a first compartment and a second separate compartment;a refrigeration system including a compressor, a single evaporator and a condenser, the single evaporator being associated with the first compartment to lower temperatures of the first and second compartments; anda damper having a first position in which air is prevented from flowing from the first compartment to the second compartment, and a second position in which air is permitted to flow from the first compartment to the second compartment, wherein at least a portion of the damper is treated to prevent ice buildup from forming on the at least portion of the damper when the damper is in the first position.2. A combined refrigerator/freezer appliance as defined in claim 1 , wherein treatment of the at least portion of the damper comprises a melting point depressant applied to a surface of the at last portion of the damper.3. A combined refrigerator/freezer appliance as defined in claim 1 , wherein treatment of the at least portion of the damper comprises an icephobic coating applied to a surface of the ...

AIR CONDITIONER

An air conditioner includes a cabinet forming an external appearance of the air conditioner and is provided with an opening, and a cover to open and close the opening. The cover includes a cover body to cover the opening and includes a first cover body and a second cover body that are spaced apart from each other, and a spacing rib provided between the first cover body and the second cover body such that the first cover is spaced apart from the second cover body. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a cabinet which forms an external appearance of the air conditioner and which is provided with an opening; anda cover to open and close the opening,wherein the cover comprises:a cover body to cover the opening and including a first cover body and a second cover body that are spaced apart from each other; anda spacing rib provided between the first cover body and the second cover body.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the cover body is formed in a first direction that corresponds to a lengthwise direction of the cover body claim 1 , and has the first cover body spaced apart from the second cover body by a distance that varies along a second direction perpendicular to the first cover body.3. The air conditioner of claim 2 , wherein the second cover body is provided in an arc shape that is convex toward the first cover body.4. The air conditioner of claim 2 , wherein the spacing rib includes a plurality of spacing ribs having a different height that corresponds to the distance.5. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the spacing ribs are formed along the first direction from one end of the cover body to the other end of the cover body.6. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the spacing rib is integrally formed with the cover body through extrusion.7. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the cover further comprises heat insulation grooves that are partitioned by adjacent spacing ribs disposed between the first cover body and the second cover body.8. The air ...

VACUUM PRESERVATION DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a vacuum preservation device, comprising a drawer including a drawer panel at the front end of the drawer, and a handle assembly. A The handle assembly is coupled to the drawer panel, wherein the handle assembly includes a door body sealing member and a handle. A preservation container body comprises a preservation container body fixing part and a preservation container body sliding part. An electric push rod is coupled to the preservation container body and is coupled to the preservation container body sliding part and to the preservation container body fixing part. 1. A vacuum preservation device , comprising: a drawer;', 'a drawer panel disposed at a front end of the drawer;', 'a mounting slot is provided on the drawer panel, and a vent hole is provided in the mounting slot; and', 'a handle assembly mounted on the drawer panel, wherein the handle assembly includes a door body sealing member mounted in the mounting slot and a handle connected to the door body sealing member, wherein an inner sidewall of the handle is provided with a rubber plug adapted to the vent hole; and, 'a drawer assembly, wherein the drawer assembly comprises a preservation container body fixing part having a plurality of through holes defined by a rear wall of the preservation container body fixing part, wherein a front end of the preservation container body fixing part is provided with an opening for the drawer to enter and exit, and the preservation container body fixing part slidably engages with the drawer;', 'a preservation container body sliding part connected to each other by electric push rods, wherein a front end of the preservation container body sliding part is provided with an opening for the preservation container body fixing part to enter and exit; and', 'a sealing part is either disposed between the preservation container body fixing part and the preservation container body sliding part or wraps around outer sides of the preservation ...

INSPECTION SYSTEM AND INSPECTION APPARATUS

An inspection system includes a sealable container and a detection apparatus that detects, in accordance with an inspection operation, a substance emitted by a specimen. When the specimen and the detection apparatus are stored in the container and the inspection operation is performed, the detection apparatus stored in the container detects the substance emitted by the specimen stored in the container. 1. An inspection system comprising:a sealable container; anda detection apparatus configured to detect, in accordance with an inspection operation, a substance emitted by a specimen; whereinwhen the specimen and the detection apparatus are stored in the container and the inspection operation is performed, the detection apparatus stored in the container detects the substance emitted by the specimen stored in the container.2. The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the container is a refrigerator.3. The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the detection apparatus is configured to execute a deodorization process in the container.4. The inspection system of claim 1 , further comprising:an inspection apparatus; whereinthe detection apparatus is configured to transmit information related to the detected substance to the inspection apparatus; andthe inspection apparatus is configured to receive the information related to the substance from the detection apparatus and to judge a quality of the specimen on the basis of the received information related to the substance.5. The inspection system of claim 4 , wherein the inspection apparatus comprises a memory configured to store information associating a substance emitted by a specimen and a quality of the specimen claim 4 , and the inspection apparatus refers to the information stored in the memory to judge the quality of the specimen stored in the container.6. The inspection system of claim 4 , wherein the inspection apparatus comprises a notification interface configured to provide notification of information related to ...

Refrigerator

A refrigerator has a flow path structure formed by a heat-exchanger. The refrigerator includes storage compartments, and a cool air supplying unit provided at a rear of the storage compartments to supply cool air at the storage compartments, and the cool air supplying unit includes a heat-exchanger to divide a flow path at which cool air is provided to flow along the cool air supplying unit.

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH A SENSOR UNIT DISPOSED ON A CLOSING ELEMENT

A household appliance includes a body or a carcass and a closing element, such as a door or a drawer, which is movably disposed on the body. A sensor unit is provided for measuring the temperature and/or the humidity. The sensor unit is at least partly disposed on the closing element. 115-. (canceled)16. A household appliance , comprising:a body;a closing element movably disposed on said body; anda sensor unit for measuring at least one of temperature or humidity, said sensor unit disposed at least partially on said closing element.17. The household appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said sensor unit is exclusively disposed on said closing element.18. The household appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said closing element is movable between an open position and a closed position claim 16 , and said sensor unit is at least partially exposed in said closed position of said closing element.19. The household appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said closing element has an edge section claim 16 , and said sensor unit is disposed on said edge section of said closing element.20. The household appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said closing element has a narrow side claim 16 , and said sensor unit is disposed on said narrow side of said closing element.21. The household appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said closing element has a frame element claim 16 , and said sensor unit is disposed on said frame element of said closing element.22. The household appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said closing element has a receiving pocket formed therein claim 16 , said sensor unit has sections claim 16 , and at least some of said sections of said sensor unit are disposed in said receiving pocket of said closing element.23. The household appliance according to claim 21 , wherein said frame element has a receiving pocket formed therein claim 21 , said sensor unit has sections claim 21 , and at least some of said sections of said sensor unit are ...

GEARED MOTOR, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR AND DAMPER DEVICE

The present invention provides a geared motor in which a motor lead can be routed within a case to a position set apart from a motor, and a damper device. In the geared motor that is used in the damper device, the case is provided with a motor lead passage that extends in the Y-direction through a position flanked, in the Z-direction, by a side plate part of a case trunk part and the rotation axis of a driving gear that is included in a gear train. It is therefore possible, with the Z-direction positions of a plurality of motor leads being defined, to extend the motor leads in the Y-direction. The Z-direction dimension of the geared motor can then be reduced because the motor leads will then partially overlap the drive gear in the motor lead passage as viewed from the X-direction. 1. A geared motor , wherein directions perpendicular to each other are referred to as an “X” direction and a “Y” direction , and a direction perpendicular to the “X” direction and the “Y” direction is referred to as a “Z” direction , the geared motor comprising:a case, which is a bottomed case, comprising a case body part which opens toward one side in the “X” direction, and a bottom plate part located on the other side in the “X” direction with respect to the case body part;a cover which covers an opening of the case body part of the case on the one side in the “X” direction;a motor which is disposed inside the case;a plurality of motor lead wires having flexibility which are connected with the motor; anda gear train disposed in the case on one side in the “Y” direction with respect to the motor in a manner that turning center axial lines of gears included in the gear train are directed in the “X” direction;wherein the case comprises a motor lead wire passage whose depth direction is the “X” direction and which is extended in the “Y” direction so as to pass a position interposed in the “Z” direction between the turning center axial lines of the gears included in the gear train and the ...

INJECTION-MOLDED REFRIGERATOR LINER WITH AIR DUCTS

An injection-molded door liner for a door of a refrigerator appliance is provided. The door liner is injection molded as a single, integral piece and defines an icebox compartment, a cooling air inlet duct, and a cooling air outlet duct. A sealed cooling system circulates cooling air into the icebox compartment through the cooling air inlet duct and the cooling air is returned to the sealed cooling system through the cooling air outlet duct. 1. An injection molded door liner for a door of a refrigerator appliance , the door liner comprising:an icebox compartment defined at least in part by the door liner, the icebox compartment having a back wall and a plurality of sidewalls;a cooling air inlet duct defined by the door liner and configured to receive cooling air from a sealed cooling system; anda cooling air outlet duct defined by the door liner and configured to return cooling air to the sealed cooling system,wherein the door liner is injection molded as a single, integral part.2. The injection molded door liner of claim 1 , wherein the door liner defines a space around each of the inlet duct and the outlet duct claim 1 , such that the inlet duct and the outlet duct may be surrounded in insulating foam.3. The injection molded door liner of claim 1 , wherein the cooling air inlet duct and the cooling air outlet duct extend from a first end proximate to one of the plurality of sidewalls of the icebox compartment to a second end proximate to a door mating surface defined by the door liner.4. The injection molded door liner of claim 3 , wherein the second end of the inlet duct is configured to receive an inlet duct gasket and the second end of the outlet duct is configured to receive an outlet duct gasket.5. The injection molded door liner of claim 4 , wherein the inlet duct gasket is compressed to form a seal with a cooling air supply duct and the outlet duct gasket is compressed to form a seal with a cooling air return duct when the door is in a closed position.6. ...

Display apparatus for a domestic appliance

The invention relates to a display apparatus for a domestic appliance, at least one air treatment apparatus being integrated in the display apparatus, the at least one air treatment apparatus comprising a first radiation source device by means of which a fluid, in particular air, passing through a passage channel can be treated.

STATE ESTIMATION APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM

A state estimation apparatus acquires current information at a power supply part of a refrigeration/freezing facility, derives a degree of change in current information acquired at a state estimation practice time point and derives a degree of change with respect to at least one pair of pieces of current information out of current information acquired at a predetermined time interval before state estimation is practiced, determines whether or not cleaning of the filter of the refrigeration/freezing facility has been practiced, based on the degree of change with respect to at least one pair of pieces of the current information and the degree of change in the current information acquired at the state estimation practice time point. 1. A state estimation apparatus comprising:a receiver that receives current information from a current sensor measuring a current at a power supply part of a refrigeration/freezing facility;a current information storage part;a processor;a memory storing program instructions executed by the processor; anda display, wherein the processor is configured to:store current information of the refrigeration/freezing facility acquired in a state where a filter of the refrigeration/freezing facility is clean and current information of the refrigeration/freezing facility acquired once or a plurality of times at a predetermined time interval before state estimation is practiced in the current information storage part;derive a degree of change in the current information acquired at a state estimation practice time point based on the current information acquired at the state estimation practice time point and the current information retained in the current information storage part and further derive a degree of change with respect to at least one pair of pieces of the current information out of the current information retained in the current information storage part;determine whether or not cleaning of the filter of the refrigeration/freezing facility has ...

BAFFLE CONTROLLED OSCILLATING FLOW FREEZER

A method for reducing a temperature of a product in a freezer includes providing a product to a chamber of the freezer; dividing a portion of the chamber disposed between a pair of baffle assemblies in the freezer into an intake zone and an outflow zone; moving each baffle assembly of the pair of baffle assemblies in the chamber 90° degrees out of phase with each other for directing a gas flow in the chamber; oscillating the gas flow within the chamber between the intake zone and the outflow zone during the moving the pair of baffle assemblies; injecting a cryogen substance into the chamber for cooling the gas flow; and contacting the product with the cooling gas flow. 1. A method for reducing a temperature of a product in a freezer , comprising:providing a product to a chamber of the freezer;dividing a portion of the chamber disposed between a pair of baffle assemblies in the freezer into an intake zone and an outflow zone;moving each baffle assembly of the pair of baffle assemblies in the chamber 90° degrees out of phase with each other for directing a gas flow in the chamber;oscillating the gas flow within the chamber between the intake zone and the outflow zone during the moving the pair of baffle assemblies;injecting a cryogen substance into the chamber for cooling the gas flow; andcontacting the product with the cooling gas flow.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:removing a portion of the oscillating gas flow from the chamber; andestablishing a temperature gradient across the chamber during the removing.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising controlling the injecting of the cryogen substance claim 2 , the oscillating gas flow and the removing a portion of the oscillating gas flow for providing the temperature gradient across the chamber.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the moving comprises rotating the pair of baffle assemblies.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the moving of each baffle assembly of said pair is in unison.6. The method of ...

STORAGE CONTAINER AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

A storage container includes an inflow hole and an outflow hole through which cold air flows, and deodorizing filters for removing odorous materials are mounted in the inflow hole and the outflow hole. Therefore, when foods containing odor-causing materials are put in the storage container to be stored in a storage compartment, the odor-causing materials are prevented from spreading inside the storage compartment, thereby fundamentally removing odors from the storage compartment. In addition, the cold air of the storage compartment continuously flows in and out of the storage container through the inflow hole and the outflow hole, and therefore foods stored in the storage container may be kept fresh. 1. A storage container comprising:a lower case whose upper surface is opened;an upper case detachably coupled to an upper portion of the lower case to cover the opened upper surface of the lower case, and coupled to the upper portion of the lower case to form an inner storage space together with the lower case;at least one inflow hole that is provided in at least one of the lower case and the upper case to enable outside air to flow into the inner storage space;at least one outflow hole that is provided in at least one of the lower case and the upper case to enable air of the inner storage space to flow out of the inner storage space; anda plurality of deodorizing filters that are respectively mounted in each of the at least one inflow hole and the at least one outflow hole.2. The storage container according to claim 1 , wherein a gap between the lower case and the upper case is sealed so that the outside air flows into and out of the storage space only through the at least one inflow hole and the at least one outflow hole.3. The storage container according to claim 1 , wherein the deodorizing filters are detachably mounted in each of the at least one inflow hole and the at least one outflow hole.4. The storage container according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one ...