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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Spill resistant surfaces having hydrophobic and oleophobic borders

Номер: US20120009396A1
Автор: Andrew K. Jones, Russell Ross, Vinod K. Sikka
Принадлежит: Ross Technology Corp

Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H-SH) edges, borders or/and boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within inside the edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspension) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/of boundaries. The H-SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.

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Номер записи: 1
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120099255A1
Автор: Seong-Taik Kim, Su-Won Lee, Sung-Eun Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a refrigerator. With the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention, the personal receiving space of each of the members who use the refrigerator is provided, making it possible to improve the satisfaction for the product.

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Номер записи: 2
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Shelf assembly with a single-piece frame particularly suited for use in a refrigeration appliance

Номер: US20120104924A1
Автор: Donald Joseph Breit, Jonathan Ian Nash
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A shelf assembly is provided that is particularly suited as a spill-proof shelf for a refrigeration appliance. The shelf assembly includes a shelf pane having perimeter edges. A single-piece frame structure is fitted around the perimeter of the shelf pane. The frame structure includes a unitary upper frame member that extends inwardly from the pane edges along a top surface of the shelf pane. A respective lower frame member is connected to the upper frame member along each edge of the shelf pane and is pivotally configured with the upper frame member. The lower frame members are folded under and extend inwardly along a bottom surface of the shelf pane. An attachment mechanism is configured between the respective lower frame members and the upper frame member outward of the edges of the shelf pane.

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Номер записи: 3
03-05-2012 дата публикации

shelf assembly particularly suited for use in a refrigeration appliance

Номер: US20120104925A1
Автор: Donald Joseph Breit, Jonathan Ian Nash
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A shelf assembly is provided that is particularly suited for use in a refrigeration appliance. The shelf assembly includes a pane having edges that define a perimeter around the pane. A single-piece frame structure is fitted around the perimeter of the pane. The frame structure includes a unitary upper frame member having a flange portion extending inwardly from the pane edges and sealed against a top surface of the pane. A unitary lower frame member is connected to the upper frame member along a hinge line such that the upper and lower frame members are closed on each other with the pane seated between opposed flange portions of the frame members. An attachment mechanism is configured between the upper and lower frame members outward of the pane edges.

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Номер записи: 4
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Drawer-type cooling box

Номер: US20120112613A1
Автор: Thomas Siegert
Принадлежит: MOBIL INVEST GMBH

A drawer-type cooling box assembly includes a cooling box which is mounted in a housing, in particular in a kitchen unit of a camping vehicle, so as to be able to be pulled out and pushed in on pull-out guides and has an upwardly directed access opening and an upper cooling box covering. The drawer-type cooling box is able to be operated very much more easily and significantly improving the accessibility to foodstuffs stored in the drawer-type cooling box, which is obtained in that the cooling box covering is mounted movably in the kitchen unit via coupling elements, is lifted off upward from the cooling box in a pulled-out position of same and, in a pushed-in position, is lowered downward onto the access opening of the cooling box.

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Номер записи: 5
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120229010A1
Автор: Eunjoo Lee, Hangbok Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator including: a main body configured to define a storage camber; a main door rotatably coupled to the main body; a sub door provided between the main body and the door and rotatably coupled to the main body, the main door being rotated independently of the sub door and the sub door being rotated along with the main door; a storage box received in the storage camber to be drawn out therefrom; a fixing rail fixed to one side of the storage camber; a moving rail provided to be movable along the fixing rail and moving along with the storage box; and restraining means provided in one side of a part configured to move integrally along with the storage box and in one side of a part formed integrally with the storage camber and configured to allow the storage box to be selectively drawn out from the storage camber when a press manipulation is conducted and released on the storage box.

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Номер записи: 6
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerated Point-of-Use Holding Cabinet

Номер: US20120297795A1
Автор: Loren Veltrop
Принадлежит: PRINCE CASTLE LLC

A refrigerated point-of-use food holding cabinet keeps food products cold in compartments having cross sections that are substantially U-shaped. Food products are kept refrigerated using heat-absorbing, heat-exchangers thermally coupled to the U-shaped compartment. Refrigeration is provided by either a conventional reversed-Brayton cycle, one or more Peltier devices or a chilled, re-circulating liquid that does not change phase as it circulates but which is chilled by another refrigeration system, such as a conventional refrigeration system. An optional cover helps prevent food flavor transfers between compartments. Semiconductor temperature sensors and a computer effectuate temperature control.

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Номер записи: 7
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator shelf assembly

Номер: US20130002117A1
Автор: Alan D. Picken, David E. Nestell, Kevin J. Schroeder, R. Scott Repp, William Beckman
Принадлежит: Clarion Technologies Inc, Donnelly Corp

A shelf assembly for use in a refrigerator includes a glass panel having a central region and a perimeter region, with the perimeter region having an upwardly turned spill prevention lip. The upwardly turned spill prevention lip is upwardly turned relative to the central region via a glass forming process. The upwardly turned spill prevention lip includes upwardly turned lip portions at the front, rear, left and right sides of the glass panel. The central region of the glass panel includes a storage portion. The upwardly turned spill prevention lip circumscribes the periphery of the central region to limit spillage of liquid over the sides of the glass panel. The shelf assembly may include a pair of support rails bonded at lower surfaces of the left and right sides of the glass panel and having attachment elements configured to mount the shelf assembly at the refrigerator.

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Номер записи: 8
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130020922A1
Автор: Myoung Jin JANG
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator with a shelf varied by sliding and pivoting to store thick food items in a storage chamber. The refrigerator includes a main body which has an inner case defining a storage chamber and an outer case defining an external appearance thereof, a first shelf portion arranged at the storage chamber so as to be slidable in front and rear directions, a second shelf portion arranged at the storage chamber so as to be pivotable together with the first shelf portion received in a first shelf receiving portion, and support portions to support the first and second shelf portions, wherein each of the support portions includes a support wall integrally formed with the inner case and an insulation material foamed in a foam space of the support wall.

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Номер записи: 9
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Spill Containing Refrigerator Shelf Assemby

Номер: US20130037505A1
Автор: Bradley M. Nall, John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin
Принадлежит: SSW Holding Co LLC

The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

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Номер записи: 10
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Heavy Duty Cooler

Номер: US20130062356A1
Автор: Donald Deka
Принадлежит: Donald Deka

An ice chest or portable cooler is disclosed which includes a unique construction which enables the cooler to maintain the contents therein at or below a desired temperature for an extended period of time. The top, walls, and bottom of the cooler utilize a shell which includes an inner and outer layer of a plastic and a relatively thick layer of an insulation material between the layers of plastic. The construction adds strength and rigidity to the cooler, while not increasing the weight as a result of the relatively light insulation material.

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Номер записи: 11
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130081421A1
Автор: Hangbok Lee, Hongsik Kwon, Hyokku Kwon, Sanghun Kim, Seonkyu Kim, Sungkyong Han
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes: a refrigerator main body having a cooling chamber; a cooling chamber door for opening and closing the cooling chamber; a shelf assembly provided within the cooling chamber such that a height thereof is adjustable; and a basket provided in any one of the refrigerator main body and the cooling chamber door such that a height thereof is adjustable. A space of the refrigerator main body or the cooling chamber door can be utilized to facilitate receiving and keeping food items.

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Номер записи: 12
11-04-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR SHELF ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM WITH IN-SHELF LIGHTING

Номер: US20130088136A1
Автор: Bassi Alberto, Sclip Marco
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

An adjustable refrigerator shelf assembly receives electrical power through a loosely draped conductor held within a pocket on one side of the shelf assembly. The shelf assembly may include a detent mechanism allowing adjustment of the shelf assembly upward and downward by successive lifting and lowering of the shelf without direct manipulation of a detent or a lock allowing both the detent mechanism and conductor to be wholly covered at all times. 1. An adjustable refrigerator shelf system comprising:a shelf assembly providing a shelf and at least one lamp attached to the shelf assembly for illuminating a region of the shelf;a slide having a first and second slideably connected component, the first component attachable to an inner wall of the refrigerator and the second component attachable to the shelf assembly;a detent mechanism releasably holding the first and second components at a first and second relative position to locate the shelf assembly at a first and second height in the refrigerator;a shroud attached to move with the shelf assembly adjacent to the inner wall, the shroud defining at least a portion of an enclosed volume proximate to the inner wall enclosing the detent mechanism;a flexible conductor held within the enclosed volume providing a conductive path from a point on the inner wall to a point on the shelf assembly, the flexible conductor sized to coil and uncoil within the enclosed volume as the slide moves between the first and second relative locations.2. The adjustable refrigerator shelf system of further including a pocket having an opening and attachable to the inner wall with the opening facing inward into the refrigerator claim 1 , the pocket cooperating with the shroud to define the enclosed volume.3. The adjustable refrigerator shelf system of wherein the shroud has a vertical height less than a sum of a vertical height of the pocket and a vertical height difference between the first and second relative positions claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 13
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130093306A1
Автор: Jungil Shin
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator in which a support connecting both rear ends of a rail assembly to each other is provided to maintain a state in which the rail assembly is perpendicular to a support. Thus, when a slidable door is closed, it may reduce the likelihood of a gap between the door and a cabinet from occurring so that the door is closely attached to the cabinet.

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Номер записи: 14
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator comprising an extractably guided receptable for chilled goods

Номер: US20130126538A1
Автор: Alexander GÖRZ, Karl-Friedrich Laible, Thomas Benz
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A refrigerator includes a heat-insulated housing having an interior space in which a pair of chilled-goods containers are disposed adjacent to one another at a spacing from the floor. Each chilled-goods container is mounted on extending elements that guide chilled-goods container into and out of the interior space. A longitudinal beam extends between the chilled-goods containers and each of the extractable elements is supported on sidewalls of the housing via at least one crossbeam.

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Номер записи: 15
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Refrigeration device and method for producing the same

Номер: US20130139540A1
Автор: Michael Fahrenbach, Peter Eckartsberg
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerated goods container having an interior. Disposed on the refrigerated goods container outside the interior is a first tube evaporator which is wound round the refrigerated goods container, and a second tube evaporator is disposed on the refrigerated goods container in a top region thereof inside the interior.

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Номер записи: 16
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Cantilevered shelving rack

Номер: US20130160483A1
Автор: Andrew Roberson, Cemalettin HASTÜRK
Принадлежит: BSH Home Appliances Corp

A refrigerator comprises a main body having an enclosable interior compartment, the compartment including at least one wall having and at least one channel recessed into the wall; at least one shelf mounted in the compartment; and a fixing rail mounted to the wall and within the channel so that the fixing rail and portions of the wall adjacent the channel are substantially flush. The fixing rail has a plurality of mounting locations for the shelf to allow adjustable mounting of the shelf relative to the wall.

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Номер записи: 17
08-08-2013 дата публикации

High performance freezer having cylindrical cabinet

Номер: US20130199232A1
Автор: Mahesh Natarajan, Rajendra Khadtkar, Tushar Ingle
Принадлежит: Thermo Fisher Scientific Asheville LLC

A high performance freezer includes a deck and a cabinet supported above the deck and having a cabinet housing defining a generally cylindrical shape. The freezer includes a door supported by the cabinet housing that moves between open and closed positions by sliding or pivoting generally along the side wall of the cabinet. The freezer further includes a refrigeration system mounted at least partially within the deck and partially within the cabinet to refrigerate an inner chamber of the freezer. The cylindrical shape of the cabinet enables rotation of shelves within the inner chamber and a maximized storage space with a minimal floor space required.

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Номер записи: 18
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Display Tray System

Номер: US20130200026A1
Автор: Berglund Terry, Bryson M. Scott, Soetenga Dowie
Принадлежит: PROCESS RETAIL GROUP, INC.

A display tray system includes a union tray section having a center wall and first and second trays extending away from the center wall. A first center tray assembly includes a first center tray section secured to a first base and defining a first gap therebetween. The first tray is movably secured within the first gap. A second center tray assembly includes a second center tray section secured to a second base and defines a second gap therebetween. The second tray is movably secured within the second gap. 1. A display tray system , comprising:a union tray section comprising a center wall and first and second trays extending away from the center wall;a first center tray assembly having a first center tray section secured to a first base and defining a first gap therebetween, the first tray movably secured within the first gap;a first product support area defined by at least the first center tray section and the first tray;a second center tray assembly having a second center tray section secured to a second base and defining a second gap therebetween, the second tray movably secured within the second gap; anda second product support area defined by at least the second center tray section and the second tray.2. The display tray system of claim 1 , wherein the first center tray assembly and second center tray assembly are independently movable with respect to the center wall such that a width of the first product support area is changeable while maintaining a width of the second product support area.3. The display tray system of claim 2 , further comprising a side tray section comprising a side wall and a side tray extending away from the side wall claim 2 , wherein the side tray is movably secured within the first gap and the first product support area is defined by the first center tray section claim 2 , the first tray claim 2 , and the side tray.4. The display tray system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second trays comprise a plurality of ridges parallel to the ...

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Номер записи: 19
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Storage unit and refrigerator having the same

Номер: US20130221824A1
Автор: Jae Moon Lee, Sang Woon Jeon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A storage unit and refrigerator that allows an internal space of an accommodating vessel to be divided into a plurality of sub-spaces by box-shaped division cases are provided. The refrigerator includes a body, a storage compartment having an open front, a door pivotably coupled to the body to open and close the open front of the storage compartment, division cases formed in a box shape to allow food to be stored therein, and an accommodating vessel to accommodate the division cases such that an internal space of the accommodating vessel is divided into sub-spaces. A bottom face of each of the division cases is provided with a protrusion, a bottom face of the accommodating vessel is provided with concave portions. The protrusions are fixed to the concave portions to allow the division cases to be accommodated in the accommodating vessel.

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Номер записи: 20
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable, insertable semi-flexible shelf within a compartment

Номер: US20130233817A1
Автор: John Christian Benneche, Kelly Boehm Brown
Принадлежит: Individual

An insertable, semi-flexible shelf apparatus suspended and attached in a horizontal relationship within a compartment and anchored to anchor elements bonded to the inside wall surface of a portable cooler or drop-in horizontal freezer or portable storage bin container for better visibility, access, organization, and protection of food and food containers; fishing bait; and other items to retain and protect these items from damage due to wetness, frost and combination with other items.

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Номер записи: 21
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator module mounting system

Номер: US20130249361A1
Автор: James W. Kendall, Todd A. Zeilinger
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

An elongated spine extends vertically within a refrigerated cabinet, freezer cabinet, or doors and includes ductwork for the transmission of fluids within the spine as well as operating power and/or electrical control or data signals. The spine includes a mounting channel having inwardly extending edges. Modules mate with the spine for the physical mounting of the modules at any desired location within the continuously extending channel and are provided with a flange which fits within the spine and mounts the module in a cantilevered fashion to the refrigerator. Such construction facilitates the distribution of fluids, such as hot or cold air within the refrigerator, and the manufacturing of a refrigerator by providing a readily attached spine and allowing modular construction of a refrigerator with infinite adjustability for the user.

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Номер записи: 22
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator having vegetable storage container

Номер: US20130270986A1
Автор: Ahreum Park, Deulre MIN, Kyongbae PARK
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

This specification relates to a vegetable storage container for a refrigerator, and more particularly, a sealing structure of a vegetable storage container for a refrigerator capable of sealing an inside of an accommodation space of a vegetable box simply by using a lever after closing the accommodation space with a cover. This specification provides a refrigerator with a vegetable storage container, which includes a vegetable box having a front part and a main body both forming an accommodation space therein as a storage space for vegetables, the vegetable box being installed to be drawn out of the refrigerator, a vegetable box cover horizontally installed on the accommodation space to selectively cover an upper opening of the vegetable box, and a pressing unit to seal the accommodation space after the accommodation space of the vegetable box is closed by the vegetable box cover.

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Номер записи: 23
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Freezer slide rack alignment

Номер: US20130270987A1
Автор: Paul H. Kelly
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Inc

A drawer assembly for an enclosure includes a first rack, a second rack and a drawer. Each of the racks includes a first set of teeth provided longitudinally along thereof. A drawer is configured to be movable in and out of the enclosure and includes a first pinion and a second pinion rotatably coupled near a first face and a second face respectively. The pinions include a second set of teeth provided circumferentially. The first pinion and the second pinion are configured to rotate along the first rack and the second rack respectively through engagement of the second set of teeth with the first set of teeth. Each of the first rack and the second rack includes an alignment area provided at a front portion and a rear portion thereof, and the alignment area includes a third set of teeth shorter in height than the second set of teeth.

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Номер записи: 24
02-01-2014 дата публикации

TOWER PANTRY IN REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140001943A1
Автор: KIM Nami, KIM Taegyeong, LEE Jaeyoul
Принадлежит:

A tower pantry includes a guide mechanism mounted on a bottom of an opened space inside a refrigerating room and a basket attached to the guide mechanism and configured to move forward and backward on the first guide mechanism. The tower pantry also includes frames that are fastened to corners of the first basket and that vertically extend from the first basket. The tower pantry further includes a frame cover fastened on the frames and defining a space that accommodates a large-size beverage container. 1. A tower pantry in a refrigerator , comprising:a guide mechanism mounted on a bottom of an opened space inside a refrigerating room;a basket attached to the guide mechanism and configured to move forward and backward on the guide mechanism;frames that are fastened to corners of the basket and that extend vertically from the basket, the frames having a length that is greater than a height of a gallon size beverage container; anda frame cover fastened on the frames and defining a space that accommodates the gallon size beverage container in the basket.2. The tower pantry of claim 1 , wherein the guide mechanism includes a rail fixed to the bottom of the opened space inside the refrigerating room claim 1 , and a slide fastened to the basket and configured to slide along the rail.3. The tower pantry of claim 2 , wherein holes are respectively formed at both end portions of the slide claim 2 , and the basket attaches to the slide based on shafts that pass through corners of the basket and that are fastened into the holes.4. The tower pantry of claim 3 , wherein the shafts passing through the corners of the basket are vertically fastened to the frames.5. The tower pantry of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcing member configured to reduce distortion of the frames.6. The tower pantry of claim 5 , wherein the reinforcing member has a curved surface that is periodically bent claim 5 , and ribs connect at least one of bottoms and tops of the curved surface.7. The tower ...

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Номер записи: 25
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Refrigerator and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20140015394A1
Автор: Ho Sang Park, Kwang Hyuk Cha, Kwon Chul Yun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator and a manufacturing method thereof including processes of separately manufacturing partitions dividing a storage space into a plurality of storage chambers from a main body including an inner casing and an outer casing, coupling the partitions to an inner surface of the inner casing, filling a space between the inner casing and the partitions with an insulator, and filling the partitions with the insulator by filling a space between the inner casing and the outer casing with the insulator. Since the insulator uniformly fills the partitions dividing the storage space into the plurality of storage chambers, the partitions may possess improved insulating qualities.

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Номер записи: 26
23-01-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH SEALING APPARATUS FOR DRAWER

Номер: US20140021846A1
Автор: Jung Moongyo, Lee Sanggyun, Min Dullae, Park Ahreum
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator having a drawer sealing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a refrigerator main body, a case forming a storage space with a front surface open, a drawer received in the case to be drawn out, a sealing apparatus having hooks disposed on the drawer and rotatable between a sealing position of maintaining a sealed state with being engaged with the case and a release position of releasing the engaged state with the case, and hook springs applying an elastic force to the hooks to be rotated to the sealing position, a manipulation handle rotatably disposed on the drawer and rotating the hooks to the release position when being pulled, and an operation bar to transfer a driving force of the manipulation handle to the hooks. Accordingly, reception and sealing of the drawer may be simultaneously realized and unsealing and drawing-out of the drawer may also be simultaneously realized. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a refrigerator body having a cooling chamber;a case disposed in the cooling chamber and forming a storage space with a front surface open;a drawer withdrawably received in the case;a sealing apparatus having hooks disposed on the drawer and rotatable between a sealing position in which the hooks engage with the case to provide a sealed state where the storage space of the case and the drawer received in the storage space are sealed from an outside. and a release position in which the hooks disengage with the case to release the sealed state of the storage space of the case, and hook springs to apply an elastic force to the hooks to rotate to the sealing position;is a manipulation handle rotatably disposed on the drawer to rotate the hooks to the release position when the manipulation handle is pulled; andan operation bar interposed between the manipulation handle and the hooks to transfer a driving force of the manipulation handle to the hooks.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the hooks are disposed on two opposing sides of the ...

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Номер записи: 27
20-03-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH DRAWER SEALING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140077679A1
Автор: CHOO Ayoung, LEE Jaeyoul, Yoo Daehyun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator having a drawer sealing apparatus includes a refrigerator main body having a cooling chamber, a case disposed within the cooling chamber and forming an accommodation space with a front opening, a drawer accommodated in the case and having a drawer door for opening and closing the front opening of the case, and a sealing apparatus comprising a drawer side member disposed on the drawer door and a case side member disposed on the case, the sealing apparatus having a sealing position where the drawer side member and the case side member are engaged with each other to maintain a sealed state when the drawer door is closed, and an unsealing position where the engaged state is released when the drawer door is open. 1. A refrigerator having a drawer sealing apparatus comprising:a refrigerator main body having a cooling chamber;a case disposed within the cooling chamber and forming an accommodation space with a front opening;a drawer accommodated in the case and having a drawer door to open and close the front opening of the case; anda sealing apparatus comprising a drawer side member disposed on the drawer door and a case side member disposed on the case, the sealing apparatus having a sealing position where the drawer side member and the case side member are engaged with each other to maintain a sealed state when the drawer door is closed, and an unsealing position where the engaged state is released when the drawer door is open.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the drawer side member comprises a drawer fixing unit fixed to a lower portion of the drawer door claim 1 , and a fixing hook disposed at the drawer fixing portion claim 1 ,wherein the case side member comprises a case fixing holder fixed to a lower portion of the case, and a movable hook mounted on the case fixing holder to be hinge-rotated, andwherein the movable hook is rotated to be stopped by the fixing hook when engaged with the fixing hook in the sealing position, and rotated to be ...

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Номер записи: 28
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CONFIGURABLE FRUIT RIPENING DEVICE

Номер: US20200000113A1
Автор: BRIGHTWELL David Blair, Brooks Cristy Crane, Bryan Greg, Eaton Jesse Lee, Kerbs Jeffrey
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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Номер записи: 29
05-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH APPLIANCE

Номер: US20170003065A1
Автор: BIOTTI CAROLINA, Paganini Raffaele, PARACHINI DAVIDE, Pirovano Maria P.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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 ...

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Номер записи: 30
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Household appliance component having a coextruded decorative part

Номер: US20170003068A1
Автор: Andrea Fink, Denis Lux, Elena Claass, Frank Salomon
Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH

The invention relates to a household appliance component having a decorative part which is arranged on a base part of the household appliance component as a component bent at least once and not extending in a plane, wherein the decorative part is embodied as a coextruded part made of metal and plastic.

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Номер записи: 31
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SPLIT HYBRID INSULATION STRUCTURE FOR AN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20170003070A1
Автор: Alshourbagy Mohamed, Olivani Andrea, Osborn Ian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An insulation structure for an appliance includes a first vacuum insulated structure having a top and downward sides extending from the top and defining a lower connection surface. A second vacuum insulated structure having a bottom and upward sides extending from the bottom and defining an upper connection surface, and an intermediate insulation structure having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface engages the lower connection surface of the first vacuum insulated structure to define the first insulated interior, wherein the bottom surface engages the upper connection surface of the second vacuum insulated structure to define the second insulated interior, and wherein the intermediate insulation structure includes an appliance utility path within which at least one utility for the appliance is disposed. 1. An appliance comprising:a first vacuum insulated structure having a first plurality of continuous sides that are free of internal apertures therethrough;an intermediate insulation structure having a first surface and a second surface, wherein one of the first and second surfaces receives a first engagement surface of the first vacuum insulated structure to define a first insulated interior, and wherein the intermediate insulation structure includes an appliance utility path within which at least one utility for the appliance is disposed, and wherein the appliance utility path is in communication with the first insulated interior;an outer wrapper and an inner liner that cooperate to surround the first vacuum insulated structure and the intermediate insulation structure and further define an interstitial space that is distal from the first insulated interior, wherein the appliance utility path places the interstitial space in communication with the first insulated interior via the intermediate insulation structure.2. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a second vacuum insulated structure having a second plurality of continuous sides ...

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Номер записи: 32
07-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20160003520A1
Автор: KONG Dong, WANG Meiyan, YOU Feiyue
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to the field of refrigerator equipment, in particular to a refrigerator having a height-adjustable rack, comprising a door, a guide rail on the door, adjusting grooves arranged on the guide rail, a rack and a reset device. The rack is assembled on the guide rail through a guide groove and is able to move vertically. A manipulating member and a stop block, which are interlocked, are further movably provided on the rack. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a door on which a guide rail extending vertically is provided, a number of adjusting grooves being formed on the guide rail;a rack on which a guide groove assembled on the guide rail is provided, the rack being able to move along the guide rail; anda reset device provided on the rack, the reset device driving the stop block to enter an adjusting groove;wherein a manipulating member and a stop block, which are interlocked, are further movably provided on the rack.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , characterized in that the upper side of the adjusting grooves has a depth value that is gradually increased from up to down and forms a driving surface claim 1 , and the driving surface is able to push the stop block to move as the rack rises.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , characterized in that the driving surface is a plane.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , characterized in that an outside top end of the stop block is arc-shaped.5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , characterized in that a locking platform claim 1 , which protrudes toward a side edge of the guide rail claim 1 , is formed at a lower end of the guide rail claim 1 , and the locking platform is able to lock the rack when the rack is moved to the lower end of the guide rail.6. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reset device is an elastic element claim 1 , one end of which is resisted against the rack while the other end of which is connected to the manipulating member or ...

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Номер записи: 33
07-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20160003521A1
Автор: JEON Sang Woon, LEE Jae Moon, Lee Sun Min, Park Se Youn
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator in which a rotating bar installed to one of a pair of doors is rotated when the other door is opened or closed. The refrigerator includes a rotating bar to seal a gap between doors, and a guide device to guide rotation of the rotating bar. The guide device includes a base having a receptacle, a rotating unit mounted in the receptacle and rotated by a rotating shaft, a ramp structure fixed in the receptacle and having a ramp, a linkage unit linearly movably secured to the rotating unit and connected to the rotating bar so as to be linearly moved on the ramp and rotated along with the rotating unit about the rotating shaft, and an elastic unit supported by the rotating unit and adapted to transmit elastic force to the linkage unit to allow the linkage unit to move on the ramp. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body;a storage compartment defined within the main body and having an open front side;a door including a first door and a second door rotatably coupled to the main body respectively so as to open or close the open front side of the storage compartment, the second door having a protrusion formed at an upper end of a rear surface thereof;a rotating bar rotatably coupled to the first door and having a guide groove formed in the top thereof; anda guide device provided at the main body to guide rotation of the rotating bar, a rotating unit configured to be rotated by a rotating shaft;', 'a linkage unit linearly movably secured to the rotating unit and connected to the rotating bar, the linkage unit being rotated along with the rotating unit about the rotating shaft so as to rotate the rotating bar; and', 'an elastic unit supported by the rotating unit and adapted to allow the linkage unit to be linearly moved and rotated by transmitting elastic force to the linkage unit,', 'wherein if the protrusion rotates the rotating unit as the second door is closed, the rotating bar is rotated by the linkage unit that is rotated along with the rotating unit, ...

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Номер записи: 34
02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200003462A1
Автор: CHOI Jeehoon, LIM Hyoungkeun, OH Minkyu, SUL Heayoun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a thermoelectric element module, a support disposed at a lower surface of the cabinet, and a heat dissipation cover coupled to a rear side of the cabinet. The thermoelectric element module includes a thermoelectric element including a heat absorption portion and a heat dissipation portion, a first heat sink contacting the heat absorption portion, a first fan facing the first heat sink, a second heat sink contacting the heat dissipation portion, a second fan exposed to an outside of the heat dissipation cover, and an insulating member between the first heat sink and the second heat sink. The heat dissipation cover is configured to guide air from the second fan in a vertical direction, and the support defines an air passage between the lower surface and a floor to allow air to be discharged to a front side through a lower side of the cabinet. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet comprising an inner case that defines a storage chamber, an outer case that covers the inner case, and an insulating material disposed between the inner case and the outer case;a thermoelectric element module disposed at a rear wall of the cabinet facing the storage chamber and configured to cool the storage chamber;a support disposed at a lower surface of the cabinet and configured to support the cabinet; anda heat dissipation cover coupled to a rear side of the outer case, a thermoelectric element comprising a heat absorption portion and a heat dissipation portion that face opposite directions,', 'a first heat sink that is in contact with the heat absorption portion and that is configured to exchange heat with the storage chamber,', 'a first fan that faces the first heat sink and that is configured to generate air flow to thereby assist heat exchange of the first heat sink,', 'a second heat sink that is in contact with the heat dissipation portion and that is configured to exchange heat with an external region of the outer case,', 'a second fan that is ...

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Номер записи: 35
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VARIABLE CLIMATE ZONE WIRING

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

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

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Номер записи: 36
07-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210003343A1
Автор: CHOI Kwanghyun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a lower storage space, a front panel door part, a drawer part connected to the front panel door part, a support member located at the drawer part and configured to seat one or more objects stored in the drawer part, at least one draw-out rail that is configured to connect the drawer part to an inner wall surface of the lower storage space, and that is configured to extend and retract in multiple stages to assist insertion and withdrawal of the drawer part based on movement of the front panel door part, and at least one elevation device that is located at each of both side surfaces of the drawer part, that is connected to each of both sides of the support member, and that is configured to elevate the support member relative to the drawer part. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet in which an upper storage space and a lower storage space are defined;a door part configured to insert into and withdraw from the cabinet to open and close the lower storage space;a drawer part connected to the door part so as to be inserted into and withdrawn from the lower storage space, the drawer defining an accommodation space;a support member which is provided in the drawer part and on which a food or a container is seated;a draw-out rail connecting the drawer part to an inner wall surface of the storage space and extending in a multistage to insert and withdraw the door part and the drawer part; andan elevation device provided on each of both side surfaces of the drawer part and connected to both side ends of the support member to elevate the support member,wherein a drawer flange having a predetermined width is disposed on an upper end of each of both the side surfaces of the drawer part, andwherein the draw-out rail and the elevation device are disposed inside a space defined below the drawer flange.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the draw-out rail is disposed on a lower end of the drawer part to extend in a front ...

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Номер записи: 37
13-01-2022 дата публикации

CONTROLLED INVENTORY REFRIGERATED DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220011042A1
Автор: Bonnoitt George, Buckley Timothy, Cosgrove Mark T., Knox Paul, Riegl Bruno, Stratton Alan K.
Принадлежит:

A refrigerated dispensing system is provided including an outer refrigerator cabinet and an interior, removable chassis that mounts a plurality of separately removable product storage and dispensing cartridges and a separately removable open-front product storage box. While the storage-box and individual cartridges are removably positionable within slots on one or more shelves inside of the chassis, the entire chassis (with storage box and cartridges positioned thereon) may be removed from the outer refrigerator cabinet. The open-front storage box is provided RFID product tracking for monitoring inventory of products stored within the storage box. 1. A refrigerated storage and dispensing unit , comprising:a refrigerator cabinet;a chassis positioned on an interior of said refrigerator cabinet having walls defining an open cavity on an interior of said chassis;at least one shelf affixed to said walls of said chassis within said open cavity; andan open-front storage box removably positioned on said at least one shelf and having a back wall panel, two side wall panels, a floor wall panel, and a top wall panel and defining an open interior space accessible through a front of said storage box, said storage box having a first planar RFID antenna positioned within one of said side wall panels, and a second planar RFID antenna positioned within said floor wall panel, wherein said one of said side wall panels further comprises a first removable section over said first planar RFID antenna, and said floor panel further comprises a second removable section over said second planar RFID antenna, and wherein said RFID antenna and said RFID reader are configured to read RFID tags on products positioned within said open interior space of said open-front storage box;wherein said open-front storage box further comprises a modular unit configured for insertion into and removal from said chassis.2. The refrigerated storage and dispensing unit of claim 1 , further comprising:a second ...

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Номер записи: 38
20-01-2022 дата публикации

RETRACTABLE SOFT-CLOSE SHELF SYSTEM

Номер: US20220018594A1
Автор: Stoops Alisa Marie, Wantland Louis A.
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Retractable soft-close shelf system and assemblies for use with appliance are provided. Shelf assembly includes a fixed shelf with a guide defining a support surface and a movable shelf slidably mounted to the fixed shelf. Movable shelf can be moved between an extended and a retracted position Support surface can include a front portion and a rear portion. Front portion is positioned at a first guide angle and rear portion is positioned at a second guide angle. Movable shelf includes a front boss and a rear boss on opposite sides of the movable shelf. Front and rear bosses are received within the guide and are slidably supported by the support surface. Shelf assembly includes a striker extending from the bottom of the movable shelf and a soft close mechanism. Soft close mechanism is configured to engage the striker when rear boss contacts the rear portion of the support surface. 1. A refrigerator appliance , the refrigerator appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the vertical , lateral , and transverse directions being mutually perpendicular , the refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a chilled chamber;a door being operably coupled to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber; and a fixed shelf having a first guide and a second guide, each of the first guide and second guide defining a first channel and a second channel on opposite sides of the guide along the lateral direction, each of the first guide and second guide including a support surface;', 'a movable shelf slidably mounted to said fixed shelf, said movable shelf having a first front boss and a second front boss attached on opposite transverse sides of the movable shelf and a first rear boss and a second rear boss attached on opposite transverse sides of the movable shelf, wherein the first front boss and first rear boss are received within the first guide and are slidably supported by the support surface of the first ...

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Номер записи: 39
14-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210007481A1
Автор: Kim Jinsung
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator may include: a cabinet, a drawer, and a shock absorption module. The shock absorption module may be provided on a lower surface of a front panel (constituting the drawer) and may be configured to absorb a shock caused by a hitting on a floor when the drawer is opened. A user may be prevented from suffering a safety accident caused by automatic opening of the drawer, and the user may easily install the shock absorption module and easily perform maintenance thereof. 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 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; anda shock absorber provided at a lower surface of the front panel to absorb a shock caused by touching a surface when the drawer is opened.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the shock absorber is along a front edge of the lower surface of the front panel.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the shock absorber includes a shock absorption component formed of an elastomer.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the shock absorption component comprises:a contact pad in contact with the lower surface of the front panel; anda buffer end to protrude downward from a front lower surface of the contact pad.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the buffer end comprises:a front wall to form a front surface;a rear wall to form a rear surface; anda connection wall to connect the front wall and the rear wall.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein the rear wall of the buffer end is inclined such that a lower portion ...

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Номер записи: 40
12-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170010039A1
Автор: HONG Young Bae, Lee Oun Gu, Park Sung Cheul, SHIN Youn Tae
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

In a refrigerator including a sliding door configured to open and close a storage chamber, a storage basket provided on a rear portion of the sliding door, and a support frame configured to support the sliding door and the storage basket, sidewalls of the storage basket may be formed so as to protrude outwardly except a lower portion in which the support frame is disposed between an inner case and the sidewalls, thereby increasing a storage space of the storage basket. In addition, a front protrusion, an auxiliary protrusion, and a rear protrusion are formed in an upper portion of the storage basket, and therefore a relative position of an auxiliary basket to the storage basket may be limited, and the auxiliary basket may be drawn into and out in conjunction with drawn-in and-out movements of the storage basket. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having a front side and a rear side;a storage chamber provided in the main body and having an opening at the front side of the main body;a sliding door for opening or closing the opening of the storage chamber;a storage basket to be drawn into or out of the storage chamber by being moved together with the sliding door;first and second rail units each disposed between the storage basket and the main body and supporting the sliding door and the storage basket;a rear reinforcing frame extending between a rear portion of the first rail unit and a rear portion of the second rail unit;a connection bar extending between the first and second rail units;a first pinion gear coupled to the connection bar and engaged with the first rail unit; anda second pinion gear coupled to the connection bar and engaged with the second rail unit.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the rear reinforcing frame is coupled to the rear portion of the first rail unit and to the rear portion of the second rail unit.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a front reinforcing frame extending between a front portion ...

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Номер записи: 41
27-01-2022 дата публикации

CLIMATE-CONTROLLED CONTAINER SYSTEM

Номер: US20220026139A1
Автор: Avallone Curt, LaValley Zachery, Millan Alfredo
Принадлежит:

In various examples of the disclosure, a climate-controlled container configured to be transported by a robot is provided, the climate-controlled container comprising a plurality of walls defining a compartment to store goods, a lid configured to seal the compartment, at least one climate-control unit configured to control a climate inside the compartment, a controller configured to control the at least one climate-control unit to maintain a temperature of the compartment within a range of temperature values, and a power interface configured to receive electrical power from at least one shelving unit to which the climate-controlled container is coupled. 1. A climate-controlled container configured to be transported by a robot , the climate-controlled container comprising:a plurality of walls defining a compartment to store goods;a lid configured to seal the compartment;at least one climate-control unit configured to control a climate inside the compartment;a controller configured to control the at least one climate-control unit to maintain a temperature of the compartment within a range of temperature values; anda power interface configured to receive electrical power from at least one shelving unit to which the climate-controlled container is coupled.2. The climate-controlled container of claim 1 , further comprising a communication interface communicatively coupled to the controller.3. The climate-controlled container of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to receive claim 2 , from an external computing device via the communication interface claim 2 , instructions to maintain the temperature of the compartment within the range of temperature values.4. The climate-controlled container of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to send claim 2 , to an external computing device via the communication interface claim 2 , information indicative of operating conditions of the climate-controlled container.5. The climate-controlled ...

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Номер записи: 42
14-01-2016 дата публикации

RAPID COOLING DEVICE

Номер: US20160010912A1
Автор: ASHTAMKAR Moshe
Принадлежит: Micro Kar Quick Freeze Ltd.

A rapid cooling device, comprising: a) a freezer consists of a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump that transfers heat from the inside of said freezer to its external environment so that the inside of said thermally insulated compartment is cooled to a relatively low temperature below the ambient temperature of the room, wherein said freezer is adapted to maintain said relatively low temperature; and b) a storage chamber adapted to accommodate at least one item for rapid cooling, wherein said storage chamber and said thermally insulated compartment are connected via one or more connecting members such that cooled air from said compartment can flow in a circulate manner from said thermally insulated compartment to the inner volume of said storage chamber and back said thermally insulated compartment, thereby reducing the temperature within the inner volume of said chamber as a result of temperatures differences between said thermally insulated compartment and said storage chamber. 1. A rapid cooling device , comprising:a. a freezer consists of a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump that transfers heat from the inside of said freezer to its external environment so that the inside of said thermally insulated compartment is cooled to a relatively low temperature below the ambient temperature of the room, wherein said freezer is adapted to maintain said relatively low temperature; andb. a storage chamber adapted to accommodate at least one item for rapid cooling, wherein said storage chamber and said thermally insulated compartment are connected via one or more connecting members such that cooled air from said compartment can flow in a circulate manner from said thermally insulated compartment to the inner volume of said storage chamber and back said thermally insulated compartment, thereby reducing the temperature within the inner volume of said chamber as a result of temperatures differences between said thermally insulated compartment and said ...

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Номер записи: 43
14-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20160010914A1
Автор: KONG Dong, WANG Meiyan, YOU Feiyue
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to the field of refrigerator equipment, in particular to a refrigerator having a height-adjustable rack, comprising a door, a guide rail vertically formed on the door, a number of adjusting grooves formed on the guide rail, a rack and a limiting groove arranged on the rack. The rack is assembled on the guide rail through the limiting groove and is able to move up and down. A guide portion, a stop block and a reset device are provided on the rack. The reset device drives the stop block to enter an adjusting groove along the guide portion such that the rack is supported at any height. A manipulating member is further provided within the rack. The interlocking of the manipulating member and the stop block is realized through the mutual pushing of inclined planes. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a door on which a guide rail extending vertically is provided, a number of adjusting grooves being formed on the guide rail;a rack on which a guide groove assembled on the guide rail is provided, the rack being able to move along the guide rail, a stop block that is able to reciprocate toward the guide rail being further movably provided on the rack;a reset device provided on the rack, the reset device driving the stop block to enter an adjusting groove; anda manipulating member movably provided on the rack;wherein a direction of movement of the manipulating member and a direction of movement of the stop block form a certain included angle, inclined planes corresponding to each other are formed on the manipulating member and the stop block, respectively, and the interlocking of the manipulating member and the stop block is realized through the mutual pushing of the inclined planes.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , characterized in that the upper side of the adjusting grooves has a depth value that is gradually increased from up to down and forms a driving surface claim 1 , and the driving surface is able to push the stop block to move as ...

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Номер записи: 44
14-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20160010915A1
Автор: CHOO Ayoung, KIM Taegyeong
Принадлежит:

There is disclosed a refrigerator including a refrigerator cabinet comprising a storage chamber provided therein, a first drawer provided in the storage chamber, movable forward, a second drawer arranged in front of the first drawer, movable forward and downward, a rail unit configured to support the first drawer and the second drawer and guide the motion of the first and second drawers, and a link unit comprising a shaft coupled to the second drawer, to rotate the second shelf forward and downward. 1. (canceled)2. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a storage chamber located within the cabinet;a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet around a vertical axis to open and close the storage chamber;a rail unit fixed inside the cabinet;a first drawer supported on a rear portion of the rail unit and configured to move to a front portion of the rail unit;a second drawer supported on a front portion of the rail unit and configured to move forward and downward;a link unit comprising a first link and a second link pivotably connected to the second drawer, wherein when the first drawer is located at the rear portion, the first link and the second link are located in the storage chamber.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the first drawer moves forward or rearward along with a movement of the second drawer.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the first link and the second link are connected to an upper portion of the lateral wall of the second drawer.5. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the first link and the second link are connected between a lateral wall of the first drawer and a lateral wall of the second drawer claim 3 , respectively claim 3 , andthe second drawer is rotated with respect to the first drawer.6. The refrigerator according to claim 5 , wherein the first link and the second link are moved along with the first drawer and the second drawer with respect to the rail unit.7. The refrigerator according to claim 5 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 45
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20180010842A1
Автор: Feifei QI, Haibo TAO, Jianru Liu, Lisheng Ji
Принадлежит: Qingdao Haier Co Ltd, Qingdao Haier Refrigerator Co Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 46
10-01-2019 дата публикации

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE DEVICE

Номер: US20190011178A1
Автор: KESSLER ANDREAS, KLEINLEIN PHILIPP, Sachon Robert, STAUD RALPH, TISCHER THOMAS
Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A domestic appliance device, in particular a domestic refrigerator device, includes at least one storage unit and at least one holding unit that is provided to hold the storage unit in at least one operating state in which the storage unit is located completely in an appliance body. The aim of the invention is to advantageously hold storage units of a domestic appliance. This is achieved in that the holding unit is provided at most in an edge region of the storage unit in the operating state in order to hold the storage unit. The extension of the edge region in at least one direction perpendicular to a direction of a torque that occurs during holding corresponds maximally or at most to 30% of the extension of the storage unit along that direction. A method for holding a storage unit is also provided. 115-. (canceled)16. A domestic appliance device or domestic refrigeration appliance device , comprising:an appliance body;at least one storage unit having an extension and having an edge region with an extension;at least one holding unit holding said at least one storage unit at most in said edge region and entirety within said appliance body in at least one operating state;said holding of said at least one storage unit by said at least one holding unit resulting in a torque defining a direction of said torque; andsaid extension of said edge region corresponding in at least one direction perpendicular to said direction of said torque to at most 30% of said extension of said at least one storage unit along said at least one direction perpendicular to said direction of said torque.17. The domestic appliance device according to claim 16 , wherein said at least one holding unit is disposed in said appliance body.18. The domestic appliance device according to claim 17 , wherein said appliance body has a rear region claim 17 , and said at least one holding unit is disposed in said rear region.19. The domestic appliance device according to claim 16 , wherein said at least one ...

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Номер записи: 47
14-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR HAVING DRAWER

Номер: US20210010743A1
Автор: HONG EuDdeum, PARK Cheolsoon
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator having a drawer. The refrigerator includes: a cabinet and the drawer provided with a front panel and a storage body, the front panel being moved forward and rearward so that an open front portion of the storage chamber is opened and closed and the storage body being provided in rear of the front panel and received in the storage chamber. The refrigerator including a side cover module provided with an inside cover and an outside cover, the inside cover being provided at an inside surface of the storage body and protecting the inside surface of the storage body, and the outside cover being provided at an outside surface of the storage body and protecting the outside surface of the storage body.

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Номер записи: 48
14-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210010744A1
Автор: HONG EuDdeum
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes: a cabinet having a storage chamber provided therein and an open front; a cooling device cooling the storage chamber; a drawer including a front panel and a storage bin, the front panel allowing an open front portion of the storage chamber to be opened and closed and the storage bin being provided in rear of the front panel and storing a container or food therein; an inner first cover provided at the storage bin so as to cover a rear end portion of an inner space of the storage bin; and a raising/lowering lift device provided at a side of the storage chamber to fold downward and unfold upward for vertical movement of a container; and a second covering provided to cover a gap between the raising/lowering device and the inner cover. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet having a storage chamber provided therein and an opening to access the storage chamber;a drawer including a front panel and a storage bin provided at the rear of the front panel to receive a container, the drawer being slidably coupled to the cabinet such that drawer moves between a first position in which the front panel closes the opening of cabinet and the bin is positioned 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;an first cover provided at the storage bin so as to cover a rear end of an inner space of the storage bin;a lift module provided in front of the first cover of the storage bin, and including arms that are configured to fold downward and unfold upward so as to move the container upward and downward; anda second cover provided to cover a gap between the lift module and the first cover.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the second cover includes a cover ledge that is positioned to extend rearward from a rear end of the lift module.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein a gap between the cover ...

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Номер записи: 49
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20210010745A1
Автор: Seonwoo CHOI
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator may include a cabinet, a drawer, a driving part, a cable tray, and a rack gear assembly. Connecting members of the cable tray may be maintained in an anti-sagging state by a tray guide part, so that friction noise generated during moving of the cable tray is prevented and interference with the cable tray during moving of the drawer is prevented.

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Номер записи: 50
14-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210010746A1
Автор: CHOI Seonwoo
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator may include a rack gear assembly provided on a lower surface of a drawer. The rack gear assembly may have a first rack member and a second rack member that are pushed out by being moved forward sequentially so that a pushing-out distance of the drawer is maximized and the drawer is fully closed even when opposite sides thereof are pushed in a storage chamber without being in parallel. 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 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;at least first and second pinions positioned at a lower surface of the storage chamber;a driving motor to supply a driving force for rotation of the first and second pinions; andat least two rack gear assemblies positioned at a lower surface of the storage chamber, and to operate based on rotations of the first and second pinions so that the drawer moves between the first position and the second position, a first rack having a first rack gear to engage with gear teeth of the first pinion; and', 'an idle gear provided at the first rack to engage with the gear teeth of the first pinion, and the idle gear to allow the first pinion to idle., 'wherein the first rack gear assembly includes2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a sensing device is provided at the drawer and the cabinet claim 1 , andwhen the sensing device senses closing of the drawer, the driving motor is to provide a driving force for providing a driving operation by a predetermined time or a predetermined number of rotations from ...

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Номер записи: 51
14-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210010747A1
Автор: CHOI Seonwoo
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a rack gear assembly provided on a lower surface of a drawer, wherein the rack gear assembly has a first rack member and a second rack member sequentially moved forward such that an opening distance of the drawer is maximized, and a wing end of the second rack member and a blocking part of a bottom of a storage chamber are provided such that exact engagement of a rack gear with a pinion is maintained during opening of the drawer. In addition, while the drawer is opened, an unwanted movement of the drawer in a closing direction thereof is prevented. 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 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 pinion positioned at a lower surface of the storage chamber; and a first rack that includes a first rack gear,', 'a second rack that includes a second rack gear, the first rack gear and the second rack engaging the pinion; and', 'a confining module including a latch that couples the second rack to an interior surface of the storage chamber to limit a forward movement of the second rack when the first rack is moved forward by less than a prescribed distance and releases the second rack from the interior surface of the storage chamber when the first rack is moved forward by at least the prescribed distance., 'a rack gear assembly coupled to the storage bin and including;'}2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , whereinthe first rack of the rack gear assembly is fixed to a lower surface of the storage bin, andthe second rack of the ...

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Номер записи: 52
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20210010748A1
Автор: EuDdeum HONG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes a lift that moves a container upward and downward. The refrigerator may include: a cabinet having a storage chamber provided therein and an opening; at least one door provided such that a front of the storage chamber provided in the cabinet is opened and closed; a cooling device cooling the storage chamber; the lift provided at a side of the storage chamber to fold downward and unfold upward so as to move the container upward and downward; and an anti-loosening device provided at a side of the lift and allowing the lift to rotate relative to a front end thereof when the lift is removed upward so as to maintain a folded state of the lift.

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Номер записи: 53
14-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR HAVING DRAWER

Номер: US20210010749A1
Автор: CHOI Kwang Hyun
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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Номер записи: 54
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Refrigerator and Support Device for Refrigerator

Номер: US20200011584A1
Автор: KIM Dong Sun
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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Номер записи: 55
09-01-2020 дата публикации

COOLED STORAGE CONTAINER AND COOLER ACCESSORIES

Номер: US20200011592A1
Автор: Butler Gregory, Robertson Nathan
Принадлежит: Thor Products, LLC

The present invention includes a storage container having side accessible drawers for the convenient access to contents therein. The storage container includes an inner shell and an outer shell, between which coolant may be placed. A freeze shelf may be placed into the container to aid in temperature control. 1. A storage container comprising:a substantially-sealed container peripheral shell comprising a selectively removable topwall and a primary sidewall defining at least one sidewall aperture;a perforated inner shell, within said peripheral shell, defining a substantially sealed well cavity between said inner shell and at least two sidewalls of said and a substantially-sealed storage cavity between said inner shell and said primary sidewall, said perforations adapted to permit fluid exchange between said storage cavity and said well cavity; anda drawer, dimensioned to fit into said sidewall aperture, having at least a drawer base for the slidable storage of items sealingly contacting said peripheral shell.2. The container of wherein said perforated inner shell includes an inner shell sidewall and an inner shell topwall.3. The container of wherein said topwall includes a topwall cavity directed away from said storage cavity.4. The container of wherein said inner wall perforations are placed at least 10% of the height above a floor of said outer shell.5. The container of wherein said drawer includes a drawer face wall greater than said sidewall aperture corresponding to said drawer.6. An freezable storage accessory pack kit comprising:a casing comprising a freezable fluid medium having a length, width, and thickness, whereby at least one of said length and width is at least 5× greater than said thickness;a rigid retention bar, affixed to said length, spanning a substantial portion of said length; anda substantially sealed cooler comprising a wall, having a groove adapted to accept said retention bar.7. The kit of wherein said casing includes a rigid casing along an ...

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Номер записи: 56
09-01-2020 дата публикации

DRAWER TYPE REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200011593A1
Автор: JI Yeong Geol
Принадлежит:

A drawer type refrigerator comprising: a refrigerator main body having an open front surface; a plurality of sliding doors configured to open and close the front surface of the refrigerator main body and pullable out from the refrigerator main body; and a guide rail providing a moving route of the sliding door pulled out from the refrigerator main body, wherein the sliding door has a plurality of shelves spaced apart from each other and configured to store items in a height direction of the sliding door. 1. A drawer type refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator main body having an open front surface;a plurality of sliding doors configured to open and close the front surface of the refrigerator main body, wherein the plurality of sliding doors are configured to be pulled out from the refrigerator main body; anda guide rail providing a displacement route of a sliding door, of the plurality of sliding doors, pulled out from the refrigerator main body,wherein the sliding door comprises a plurality of shelves configured to store items and spaced apart from each other in a height direction of the sliding door.2. The drawer type refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising: wheels rotatably disposed at a lower part of a lowermost sliding door among the plurality of sliding doors claim 1 , wherein the wheels are configured to support a load of the sliding door.3. The drawer type refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the guide rail comprises:a fixed rail fixed to both sides of the refrigerator main body along a direction in which the sliding door is pulled out; anda moving rail that is slidably coupled to the fixed rail and configured to move along the fixed rail and connected to the sliding door to move together with the sliding door.4. The drawer type refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the moving rail is disposed at both sides of the plurality of shelves to support the plurality of shelves.5. The drawer type refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the guide rail further comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 57
09-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200011594A1
Автор: Han Junsoo, LEE Yongjin, LEE Younseok, Park Ahreum
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator may include a cabinet forming a storage compartment; a rear panel forming a rear wall of the storage compartment and having a cooling air outlet hole which discharges cooling air toward the storage compartment; a fan housing coupled to the rear panel and in which a fan configured to circulate cooling air is installed; an outlet port which is formed at the fan housing and discharges cooling air supplied by driving of the fan; and a drawer provided capable of being withdrawn forward from an inside of the storage compartment, wherein the drawer includes: a drawer body forming a storage space; and a cooling air duct provided above the drawer body and having a cooling air path in communication with the outlet port. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet forming a storage compartment;a rear panel forming a rear wall of the storage compartment and having at least one cooling air outlet hole which discharges cooling air toward the storage compartment;a fan housing coupled to the rear panel and in which a fan configured to generate a circulation of the cooling air is installed;an outlet port which is formed at the fan housing and discharges the cooling air supplied by driving of the fan; and a drawer body forming a storage space;', 'a divider configured to partition the storage space into a first space and a second space; and', 'a cooling air duct provided over only the first space above the drawer body, the cooling air duct being configured to directly supply the cooling air only into the first space,, 'a drawer provided in the storage compartment, wherein, the drawer includeswherein the cooling air is provided to the first space from an outside of the drawer, andwherein the second space is indirectly cooled by the cooling air provided in the first space.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cooling air duct is arranged such that the cooling air duct is in communication with the first space and not to the second space.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Refrigerator and Shelf for Refrigerator

Номер: US20200011595A1
Автор: KIM Dong Sun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a main body having one or more storage spaces; one or more doors, each configured to open and close at least one of the storage space(s); one or more shelves in the storage space(s), configured to store or support food and having a plate or substantially planar form and a predetermined thickness; a cool air supply device configured to supply cool air and/or to maintain the storage space(s) at a predetermined temperature; and a multi-duct including a first cool air discharge port configured to receive the cool air from the cool air supply device, provide the cool air to the storage space(s), and/or discharge the cool air. The shelf includes a body including a flow path therein through which the cool air may flow. The body has a first side including a cool air inlet connected to the first cool air discharge port, configured to introduce the cool air into the flow path, and a second side including a third cool air discharge port configured to discharge the cool air from the flow path to the storage space(s). 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;one or more shelves in the one or more storage spaces and having a plate or substantially planar form and a predetermined thickness, each of the one or more shelves being configured to store or support food;a cool air supply device configured to supply cool air and/or to maintain the one or more storage spaces at a predetermined temperature; anda multi-duct including a first cool air discharge port, configured to receive the cool air from the cool air supply device, provide the cool air to the one or more storage spaces, and/or discharge the cool air,wherein each of the one or more shelves includes a body comprising a flow path therein through which the cool air may flow,the body has a first side comprising a cool air inlet connected to the first cool air discharge ...

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Номер записи: 59
15-01-2015 дата публикации

FOLDABLE RACK FOR A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20150015132A1
Автор: Seeley Michael S.
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator comprising a cabinet, a liner disposed within the cabinet and defining an interior fresh food compartment, a wine rack rotatably mounted within the fresh food compartment, the wine rack comprising a substantially planar plate having a first end and a second end with at least one aperture sized to receive a neck portion of a bottle to hold the bottle substantially horizontally in a cantilever fashion; a pair of attachment elements disposed on the first end and second end of the substantially planar plate to support the substantially planar plate and configured to secure the substantially plate to the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a liner disposed within the cabinet and defining an interior fresh food compartment; a substantially planar plate having a first end and a second end with at least one aperture sized to receive a neck portion of a bottle to hold the bottle substantially horizontally in a cantilever fashion;', 'a pair of attachment elements disposed on the first end and second end of the substantially planar plate to support the substantially planar plate and configured to secure the substantially plate to the refrigerator., 'a wine rack rotatably mounted within the fresh food compartment, the wine rack comprising2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of shelf ladders secured to the cabinet claim 1 , and a shelf configured to removably attach to one or more of the plurality of shelf ladders.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the pair of attachment elements are configured to rest on a rear portion of the shelf and hold the substantially planar plate below the shelf.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the pair of attachment elements further comprise a hinge element configured to allow the substantially planar plate to rotate between a first position and a second position.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the liner further comprises a pair of upper liner grommets defining an axis of ...

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Номер записи: 60
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Portable Refrigerator Assembly

Номер: US20220034580A1
Автор: Smith Angela, Smith Bernard
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A portable refrigerator assembly includes a refrigerator that has a box and a door that is hingedly coupled to the box. A plurality of feet is each coupled to and extends laterally away from the refrigerator for stabilizing the refrigerator on a support surface. A cooling unit is provided and the cooling unit is positioned in the refrigerator such that the cooling unit is in thermal communication with an interior of the refrigerator. In this way the cooling unit can cool the interior of the refrigerator. A pair of warming plates is each coupled to the refrigerator and a food item can be positioned on each of the warming plates. Additionally, each of the warming plates generates heat when the warming plates are turned on to warm the food item. 1. A portable refrigerator assembly having warming plates integrated therein for either cooling or warming food items , said assembly comprising:a refrigerator having a box and a door being hingedly coupled to said box, said refrigerator being comprised of a thermally insulating material wherein said refrigerator is configured to retain food items at a preferred temperature;a plurality of feet, each of said feet being coupled to and extending laterally away from said refrigerator for stabilizing said refrigerator on a support surface, each of said feet extending laterally away from said outer wall, each of said feet being aligned with said bottom wall of said refrigerator;a cooling unit being positioned in said refrigerator such that said cooling unit is in thermal communication with an interior of said refrigerator wherein said cooling unit is configured to cool the interior of said refrigerator, said cooling unit comprising a thermoelectric cooling plate; anda pair of warming plates, each of said warming plates being coupled to said refrigerator wherein each of said warming plates is configured to have a food item positioned thereon, each of said warming plates generating heat when said warming plates are turned on wherein ...

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Номер записи: 61
03-02-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220034583A1
Автор: BOK Jong Kyoung, KANG Hyo Suck
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator including a main body in a storage compartment is provided, a rack to partition an inner space of the storage compartment in an up-down direction, a pair of support protrusions protruding from opposite inner sidewalls of the storage compartment to support the rack, and buffer members disposed on the support protrusions to elastically support opposite side ends of the rack. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body in a storage compartment is provided;a rack disposed inside the storage compartment;a pair of support protrusions protruding from opposite inner sidewalls of the storage compartment to support the rack; andbuffer members disposed on the support protrusions to elastically support opposite side ends of the rack.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the rack comprises a pair of rack frames extending in a front-rear direction to be placed on the pair of support protrusions claim 1 , and a plurality of supports extending in a left-right direction to be fixed to the pair of rack frames and spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the buffer member comprises a first seating groove extending in the front-rear direction so that the rack frame is seated thereon.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the buffer members comprise a straight buffer member comprising only the first seating groove.5. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the buffer member comprises a second seating groove in which the support is seated.6. The refrigerator according to claim 5 , whereinthe buffer members comprise an L-shaped buffer member in which the first seating groove and the second seating groove are connected to form an L shape.7. The refrigerator according to claim 6 , whereinthe L-shaped buffer member further comprises a rear portion protruding upward from a rear side of an upper surface thereof to face a rear end of the rack frame.8. ...

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Номер записи: 62
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SPILL CONTAINING REFRIGERATOR SHELF ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210015260A1
Автор: Driver John Patrick, McMillin Matthew, Nall Bradley M.
Принадлежит:

The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces. 1. A shelving assembly comprising a bracket for supporting a shelf and the shelf , wherein the shelf comprises a flat top surface which is capable of supporting articles which may be placed on said shelf , characterized in that the shelf comprises a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern on said top surface , wherein a majority of the top surface is not hydrophobic , thereby defining one or more non-hydrophobic spill containment areas bounded by said spill containment pattern of the hydrophobic surface , wherein the hydrophobic surface is created by a hydrophobic or super hydrophobic surface treatment of the top surface.2. The shelving assembly of wherein said spill containment pattern is a continuous border which defines a single non-hydrophobic spill containment area within said border claim 1 , and in particular claim 1 , wherein said spill containment pattern is a continuous border located near the perimeter of the top surface claim 1 , optionally located along the perimeter of the top surface.3. The shelving assembly of wherein said spill containment pattern comprises two spaced continuous borders claim 1 , a first being a continuous border located along the perimeter of the top surface claim 1 , and the second being a continuous border spaced ...

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Номер записи: 63
21-01-2016 дата публикации

DRAWER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160018157A1
Автор: Dubina Paul, Ellis Adam
Принадлежит:

A drawer assembly is provided for a refrigeration appliance. The drawer assembly comprises a unitary storage bin configured to move relative to the cooled compartment. The storage bin is defined by a front wall, a rear wall and opposed sidewalls that are arranged substantially parallel to the first and second interior walls of the cooled compartment. An uppermost portion of each of the opposed sidewalls comprises a projecting edge. The rear wall comprises a reinforced edge that inhibits deflection. A pair of linear motion elements is installed to enable movement of the storage bin in and out of the cooled compartment. A pair of support brackets couples the pair of linear motion elements. 1. A drawer assembly in a refrigeration appliance comprising:a cooled compartment comprising opposed, first and second interior walls;a unitary storage bin configured to move relative to the cooled compartment, the storage bin defined by a front wall, a rear wall and opposed sidewalls that are arranged adjacent to the first and second interior walls of the cooled compartment,wherein an uppermost portion of each of the opposed sidewalls comprise a projecting edge extending outwards of the storage bin towards a respective one of the first and second interior walls of the cooled compartment, and wherein the rear wall comprises a reinforced edge that inhibits deflection of the rear wall along at least two axes;a pair of linear motion elements installed between the first and second interior walls of the cooled compartment and the opposed sidewalls of the storage bin to enable movement of the storage bin in and out of the cooled compartment; anda pair of support brackets coupling the pair of linear motion elements to the opposed sidewalls of the storage bin, each support bracket comprising a vertical face fixed to one respective linear motion element and a support face arranged at an angle relative to the vertical face that is fixed to one respective projecting edge of the storage bin.2. ...

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Номер записи: 64
18-01-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180017315A1
Автор: CHOI June Hyuck, JEON Sang Woon, JO Yeon Jin, Kim Byeong Soo, LEE Hyun-Il, SEO Cheol Woong
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator having improved space utilization includes a main body, a storage room formed inside of the main body, a center frame provided at the center of the storage room to be spaced apart from both side walls of the storage room and having a guide elongated in a front-rear direction of the storage room and a plurality of shelves detachably coupled to the guide so as to be movable along the guide, the plurality of shelves including a first shelf and a second shelf positioned under the first shelf while the second shelf moving along the same guide as the first shelf in an inverted state. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a main body;a storage room formed inside the main body;a center frame disposed at a center of the storage room to be spaced apart from both side walls of the storage room, the center frame having guides extending in a front-rear direction of the storage room; anda plurality of shelves detachably coupled with the guides and movable along the guides, the plurality of shelves including a first shelf, and a second shelf turned over and moving along the guides along which the first shelf moves to be positioned below the first shelf.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first shelf and the second shelf comprises:a shelf body; anda catching portion formed at an edge of the shelf body to be coupled with the guide.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the catching portion is formed at a part of the edge of the shelf body claim 2 , and extends in the front-rear direction of the storage room.4. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the catching portion is formed at a part of the edge of the shelf body and faces the bottom portion of the storage room.5. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein when the second shelf is turned over to be positioned below the first shelf claim 2 , the catching portion of the first shelf faces the bottom portion of the storage room while the catching portion of the second ...

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Номер записи: 65
18-01-2018 дата публикации

STORAGE CONTAINER SUITABLE TO BE USED IN A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180017316A1
Автор: AKIN Halime Esin, AYVAZOGLU CUMHUR, Met Aylin
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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Номер записи: 66
17-01-2019 дата публикации

DOOR MOUNT AND ADJUST SYSTEM

Номер: US20190017739A1
Автор: HODNETT Kelly Fox, Olvera Jose Carlos Trejo
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Closures for opening and closing the access openings of enclosures can include an adjusting feature that allows misalignments of the closures, in relation to seating surfaces at the access openings, to be corrected. A closure can include a closure inward surface that includes a closure inward surface seating site that is configured to engage an enclosure seating site at the access opening when the access opening is closed by the closure. At least one mounting bracket can be adjustably secured to the closure inward surface so as to be positionable at selected distances inwardly and outwardly of the closure inward surface. The at least one mounting bracket can be configured to have mounted thereto a system by means of which the closure can be supported for travel along a path away from and toward the access opening upon the opening and closing, respectively, of the access opening by the closure.

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Номер записи: 67
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Domestic Appliance Device

Номер: US20190017741A1
Автор: KAMPER HEATHER, KESSLER ANDREAS, KLEINLEIN PHILIPP, Sadtler Graham, STAUD RALPH, TISCHER THOMAS
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A domestic appliance device, particularly a domestic refrigerator device, contains at least one appliance body having at least one rear wall, at least one shelf unit, and at least one retainer unit provided for retaining the shelf unit. In order to improve the properties of a device of this type and allow advantageous shelf unit retention, the retainer unit, in at least one operating state in which the shelf unit is fully situated in the appliance body, is provided to mount the shelf unit such that it can be displaced in at least one direction directed at least substantially parallel to the rear wall and at least substantially horizontally. 112-. (canceled)13. A domestic appliance device , comprising:at least one appliance body having at least one rear wall;at least one shelf unit; andat least one retainer unit for retaining said shelf unit, in at least one operating state in which said shelf unit is disposed entirely in said appliance body, said retainer unit supports said shelf unit such that said shelf unit can be displaced in at least one direction, which is aligned at least substantially parallel to said rear wall and at least substantially horizontally.14. The domestic appliance device according to claim 13 , wherein said retainer unit has at least one retainer profile with at least one retainer recess formed therein claim 13 , and into said retainer recess at least one part of said shelf unit can be inserted.15. The domestic appliance device according to claim 14 , wherein a main extension direction of said retainer recess runs in an at least substantially horizontal direction and at least substantially parallel to a main extension direction of said retainer profile.16. The domestic appliance device according to claim 14 , wherein said shelf unit has at least one supporting element which claim 14 , in at least one assembled state claim 14 , counteracts a torque occurring when said shelf unit is retained.17. The domestic appliance device according to claim 14 ...

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Номер записи: 68
21-01-2021 дата публикации

AIR FLOW MECHANISM FOR COMPARTMENT

Номер: US20210018249A1
Автор: Bento Edson Isaltino, Carvalho Daniel C., Ferreira Luis Afrânio Alves, Tres Andrei
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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 ...

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Номер записи: 69
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Sealing French Doors for a Freezer Compartment

Номер: US20200018539A1
Автор: Scalf Eric
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An appliance having at least a freezer compartment. The appliance may include a pair of freezer doors accessing the freezer compartment. The freezer compartment may include one or more freezer shelves. A mullion may include a movable portion and a fixed portion for sealing the pair of freezer doors. 1. An appliance having a freezer compartment comprising:a housing having the freezer compartment and defining an opening into the freezer compartment;a pair of freezer doors rotatably attached adjacent the opening into the freezer compartment to the housing, each freezer door of the pair of freezer doors having an open position and a closed position to allow access to the freezer compartment;one or more freezer shelves slidably mounted within the freezer compartment, wherein the one or more freezer shelves is disposed within the freezer compartment when the one or more freezer shelves is in a closed position, and is at least partially disposed outside the freezer compartment when the one or more freezer shelves is in an open position and each of the freezer doors is in the open position;a mullion separating the opening into a pair of openings, wherein the mullion includes a fixed portion and a movable portion combining to provide a sealing surface for receipt of the pair of freezer doors;wherein the movable portion of the mullion is positionable relative to the fixed portion of the mullion between a sealed position and an unsealed position different from the sealed position, wherein when the one or more freezer shelves is in the closed position the movable portion is in the sealed position and the pair of freezer doors sealingly engage the sealing surface of the combined fixed portion and the movable portion of the mullion, and wherein when the one or more shelves is in the open position the movable portion is in the unsealed position; andwherein the one or more freezer shelves pivots the movable portion of the mullion at least from the sealed position.2. The appliance ...

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Номер записи: 70
21-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20210018256A1
Автор: CHOI Kwang Hyun, Kim Chang Won
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A refrigerator may be configured such that a drawer is opened by an opening/closing motor operating by inputting a manipulation of a user and a lifting unit is elevated by a lifting motor, and then the opening/closing motor is again operated, thereby allowing the drawer to be normally closed. After the drawer is normally closed, the opening/closing motor is further operated in a closed direction of the drawer to close the drawer once more to prevent an unintentional slight-opening of the drawer. 1. A method for controlling a refrigerator , the method comprising:moving a drawer to open a storage space of the refrigerator by a first operation of a first motor;raising a portion of a lifting mechanism provided in the drawer to a set height by a first operation of a second motor when a first sensor detects that the drawer has moved to open the storage space, the first operation of the second motor ending when a second sensor detects that the portion of the lifting mechanism is positioned at the set height;lowering the portion of the lifting mechanism by a second operation of the second motor;moving the drawer to close the storage space by a second operation of the first motor after the second operation of the second motor and when the second sensor detects that the lowering of the portion of lifting module is completed; andapplying an additional closing force to the drawer by a third operation of the first motor after the first sensor detects that the drawer has completed moving to close the storage space.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising restraining the drawer after applying the additional closing force to the drawer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the additional closing force to the drawer by the third operation of the first motor incudes operating the first motor for a set time after the first sensor detects that the drawer has completed moving to close the storage space.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein operating the first motor for the set ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SHELF ASSEMBLY FOR APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210018257A1
Автор: Kumar Shrawan, Pranav ., Rawate Kundan, Sanchez Antonio
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A shelf assembly for a refrigerator includes a frame assembly having front and rear frame members with respective front and rear channels. A panel includes first and second ends, wherein the first end is fully received in the front channel, and further wherein the second end is partially received in the rear channel. A spacer assembly includes a spacer member and one or more clip members extending upwardly from a base portion. The clip members are clipped to mounting apertures disposed on the second portion of the rear frame member. The spacer member is received through a receiving aperture disposed through the rear frame member. The spacer member extends into the rear channel and engages the second end of the panel when the spacer assembly is clipped to the rear frame member to retain the panel in the channels of the front and rear frame members. 1. A shelf assembly , comprising:a frame assembly having front and rear frame members, wherein the front and rear frame members are spaced-apart from one another to define a receiving area therebetween;a support ledge having front and rear portions spaced-apart from one another and inwardly extending from the front and rear frame members, respectively, into the receiving area;a glass panel having first and second ends, wherein the first end is received on the front portion of the support ledge adjacent the front frame member, and the second end is received on the rear portion of the support ledge adjacent the rear frame member, and further wherein the second end of the glass panel includes at least one corner having an outwardly extending tab positioned between first and second recesses that are disposed through the glass panel; andat least one retaining member, wherein the retaining member includes a generally planar body portion having upper and lower surfaces, wherein the lower surface includes first and second mounting bosses extending outwardly therefrom, and further wherein the at least one retaining member is ...

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Номер записи: 72
21-01-2021 дата публикации

UNDER CABINET/SHELF STORAGE RACK

Номер: US20210018258A1
Автор: Beck Ronald
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Rack systems, devices, and methods for attaching and providing foldable storage racks underneath refrigerator shelves or cabinets or other shelves for suspending, storing and separating wine bottles and beverage cans and plates. The storage racks can include a plurality of bail cradles each having ends pivotally attached to brackets. The bail cradles can have concave support surfaces for supporting and separating bottles and cans. 1. A foldable rack system , comprising:a first elongated bracket having a front end and a rear end;a second elongated bracket parallel to the first elongated bracket having a front end and a rear end;hooks for attaching the front end and the rear end of the first and the second elongated brackets to front and rear edges of a shelf so that the first and the second elongated bracket are underneath the shelf;a plurality of parallel cradle members, each having a left end and a right end, the left end of each cradle member being pivotally attached to the first elongated bracket, and the right end of each cradle member being pivotally attached to the second elongated bracket, each of the parallel cradle members having a plurality of side by side upper surface facing indentations, wherein the plurality of cradle members are pivotally moveable from a folded down position with the cradle members extending downward from the first and the second elongated brackets, to a folded up position with the cradle members both folded adjacent to the first and the second elongated brackets.2. The foldable rack system of claim 1 , wherein the hooks are length adjustable.3. The foldable rack system of claim 1 , wherein the side by side upper surface facing indentations include: concave curved upper surfaces.4. The foldable rack system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cradle members includes:upper surface facing raised portions between the side by side upper facing indentations.5. The foldable rack system of claim 4 , wherein the side by side upper surface ...

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Номер записи: 73
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator and control method therefor

Номер: US20210018259A1
Автор: Chang Won Kim, Kwang Hyun Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator and a control method therefor. A refrigerator may include: a cabinet; a drawer provided to move in and out of the lower storage space and opening and closing the lower storage space; a lifting unit provided inside the drawer and elevated up and down; an opening/closing motor providing power for opening and closing the drawer; a lifting motor connected to the lifting unit and providing power for elevating the lifting unit; and a controller to reopen the drawer when the closing of the drawer is detected while the lifting unit is being elevated or the elevation of the lifting unit is completed.

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Номер записи: 74
21-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR HAVING SLIDE RAIL CABLING MECHANISM

Номер: US20210018260A1
Автор: CHENG XUELI, FEI BIN, LI DENGQIANG, XU YIHAO
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A refrigerator having a slide rail cabling mechanism comprises a compartment provided with a front-facing opening and a drawer-type door. The compartment has a bottom wall, a rear wall, and two sidewalls. An electrical component is provided on the drawer-type door. The slide rail cabling mechanism comprises a cable for powering the electrical component, a first cabling box, and a second cabling box. A first receiving portion and a second receiving portion located below a drawer box are formed in the first cabling box. The cable has a fixed section fixed in the first receiving portion and a movable section extending from the fixed section to the second cabling box. The second receiving portion is used to receive part of the movable section. The second cabling box is formed with a fixed receiving section extending in the front-rear direction. 1. A refrigerator having a slide rail cabling mechanism , comprising a compartment opened forward and a drawer-type door which is movable back and forth to open or close the compartment , the compartment having a bottom wall , a rear wall and two sidewalls , the drawer-type door being provided with an electrical component , a support frame movably mounted on the sidewall in a front-rear direction being further disposed on a rear side of the drawer-type door , the support frame being used to support a drawer box , wherein the slide rail cabling mechanism comprises a cable for powering the electrical component , a first cabling box fixed on an inner side of the compartment and a second cabling box fixed on the support frame; the first cabling box is formed with a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion below the drawer box , the cable having a fixed section fixed in the first receiving portion and a movable section extending from the fixed section towards the second cabling box , the second receiving portion being used to receive part of the movable section; the second cabling box is formed with a fixed receiving ...

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Номер записи: 75
21-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20210018261A1
Автор: CHOI Kwang Hyun, Kim Chang Won
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A refrigerator and a control method therefor are provided. When a user input is received, an upper drawer of the refrigerator is opened by operating an opening/closing motor of the upper drawer, and it is determined whether opening of a lower drawer is detected by an open/close detecting part of the lower drawer when the upper drawer is opened. The lower drawer is closed by operating the opening/closing motor of the lower drawer when the opening of the lower drawer is detected. 1. A method for controlling a refrigerator , the method comprising:receiving a user input;applying, by one or more motors of the refrigerator, force to open a first drawer of the refrigerator based on receiving the user input;determining, by a sensor, whether a second drawer of the refrigerator is open when the first drawer is opened, the second drawer being positioned lower than the first drawer; andapplying, by the one or more motors of the refrigerator, force to close the second drawer based on determining that the second drawer is opened when the first drawer is opened.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:restraining an opening/closing movement of the first drawer after the first drawer is completely opened.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:after applying force to close the second drawer, restraining an opening/closing movement of the second drawer after the second drawer is completely closed.4. A method for controlling a refrigerator claim 1 , the method comprising:applying, by one or more motors of the refrigerator, force to open a second drawer of the refrigerator;applying, by the one or more motors of the refrigerator, force to open a first drawer of the refrigerator when the second drawer is opened, the second drawer being positioned lower than the first drawer; andafter the first drawer moves to be opened by a particular distance while the second drawer is open, restraining the first drawer from opening further than the particular distance.5. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 76
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Illumination device for an electrical household appliance

Номер: US20170023232A1
Автор: Brabec Martin, Schenkl Johann, Signorino Manfredi
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An electrical household appliance includes an appliance body having a body interior, into which a shelf for storing objects is inserted, and an illumination device having a light source, and a light-directing structure which couples one portion of the light generated by the light source into a narrow side of the shelf, and directs another portion of the light generated by the light source into the body interior. 1. An electrical household appliance comprising:an appliance body having a body interior;a shelf, made of a light-permeable material and inserted into the body interior, for storing objects; andan illumination device including at least one light source and a light-directing structure configured to couple one portion of the light generated by the light source into the shelf at a narrow side of the shelf and direct another portion of the light generated by the light source into the body interior.2. The electrical household appliance according to wherein the light-directing structure is configured to direct the other portion of the light generated by the light source into the body interior in a direction beneath the shelf.3. The electrical household appliance according to wherein an appliance door is mounted on the appliance body claim 1 , through which the body interior is accessible claim 1 , whereby the light-directing structure is disposed adjacent to a front narrow side of the shelf facing the appliance door claim 1 , and is configured to couple the one portion of the light generated by the light source into the front narrow side of the shelf.4. The electrical household appliance according to further comprising a cover part for covering the front narrow side of the shelf claim 3 , wherein at least a portion of the light-directing structure is disposed between the front narrow side of the shelf and the cover part.5. The electrical household appliance according to wherein the light-directing structure includes a hollow profile member defining a cavity claim ...

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Номер записи: 77
26-01-2017 дата публикации

PANEL ASSEMBLIES FOR APPLIANCES

Номер: US20170023258A1
Автор: Keum Bangyong
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Appliances having improved panel assemblies are provided. An appliance includes an appliance body and a panel assembly disposed on or within the appliance body. The panel assembly includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The panel assembly further includes a first layer including the outer surface, wherein the first layer is a glass, and a second layer at least partially in contact with and bonded to the first layer, wherein the second layer is a polymer. 1. An appliance , the appliance comprising:an appliance body; and an outer surface;', 'an inner surface;', 'a first layer comprising the outer surface, wherein the first layer is a glass; and', 'a second layer at least partially in contact with and bonded to the first layer, wherein the second layer is a polymer., 'a panel assembly disposed on or within the appliance body, the panel assembly comprising2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is a tempered glass.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is a thermoplastic.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is a thermoset.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises polyvinyl butyral.6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises ethylene-vinyl acetate.7. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises polyurethane.8. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises the inner surface.9. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a third layer comprising the inner surface claim 1 , wherein the third layer is a glass claim 1 , and wherein the second layer is at least partially in contact with and bonded to the third layer.10. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a decorative layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer claim 1 , the decorative layer comprising an ink.11. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a decorative layer comprising the inner surface claim 1 , the decorative layer comprising an ink.12. The ...

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Номер записи: 78
26-01-2017 дата публикации

COOLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170023290A1
Автор: DEMUTH Jeannot, GIRRENS Nico, Hoffmann Andreas, NIKOLAJEW Igor
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The invention relates to a cooling device in particular a freezer having a cooling circuit wherein the cooling circuit has a compressor at least one evaporator and a condenser and a closable cooling space with a plurality of cooling space sidewalls a cooling space base at least one cooling element and an insulation vessel In the cooling device the evaporator and the cooling element are disposed within the cooling space such that the back of the cooling element at least partially abuts on the evaporator and the front of the cooling element faces the insulation vessel and the insulation vessel is closed at least towards the at least one cooling element and forms a space for cooling goods The back of the cooling element abutting the evaporator has at least one recess into which at least one removable cold accumulator can be inserted. Preferably in the region of the downwardly facing end of the insulation vessel at least one heating element and at least one storage element are arranged. 112334544678910596119512910109131195141517181610. A cooling device () , in particular a freezer () , having a cooling circuit () , wherein the cooling circuit () has a compressor () , at least one evaporator () , and a condenser () , and a closable cooling space () with a plurality of cooling space sidewalls () , a cooling space base () , at least one cooling element () , and an insulation vessel () , wherein the at least one evaporator () and the at least one cooling element () are disposed within the cooling space () such that a first side () of the cooling element () at least partially abuts on the at least one evaporator () and a second side () of the cooling element () faces the insulation vessel () , and the insulation vessel () is closed at least towards the at least one cooling element () and forms a space for cooling goods () , characterized in that the first side () of the cooling element () abutting the at least one evaporator () has at least one recess () into which at least ...

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Номер записи: 79
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Portable Cooler Shelf Assembly

Номер: US20170023292A1
Автор: Robert Marinelli
Принадлежит: Individual

A portable cooler shelf assembly for a cooler is provided. The cooler holds ice, food items, and beverages. The portable cooler shelf assembly comprises an underlying frame having a first side rail, a second side rail, a first end rail, a second end rail, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A top shelf is mounted to the top surface of the underlying frame. A plurality of legs are secured to the bottom surface of the underlying frame. The combined underlying frame, top shelf, and legs are capable of being received within the cooler and the food items and the beverages positionable on the top shelf are elevated above and away from the ice while still ensuring the provisions remain cool and fresh.

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Номер записи: 80
28-01-2021 дата публикации

MOTORIZED BASKET LIFTING MECHANISM

Номер: US20210022496A1
Автор: Devasahayam Amruth M., K S Ranjith, Nuss Bart Andrew, Panda Susheel Kumar, Subrahmanya Praveena Alangar
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator appliance including a drawer lifting assembly is provided herein. The drawer lifting assembly may generally employ a motor to rotate a first linkage. The first linkage may be connected to a second linkage so that rotation of the first linkage causes movement of the second linkage. Movement of the second linkage may be constrained by interaction of a guide post connected to the second linkage and a horizontal rail on support frame assembly. This constraint may permit generally linear movement and pivoting of the second linkage. A basket may be connect to an end of the second linkage, wherein pivoting of the second linkage raises the basket. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet;an insulated chamber mounted within the cabinet; a support frame assembly at least partially contained within the insulated chamber, the support frame assembly including a horizontal rail;', 'a basket movably attached to the support frame assembly;', 'a first linkage movably attached to the support frame assembly in mechanical communication with the basket;', 'a motor connected to the first linkage, wherein actuation of the motor causes rotation of the first linkage;', a first arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first arm connected to the first linkage;', 'a second arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second arm connected to the basket and the second end of the second arm connected to the second end of the first arm at an arm joint defining an arm angle of less than 180 degrees; and', 'a guide post positioned between the second linkage and the horizontal rail, the guide post connected to the second linkage at the arm joint., 'a second linkage comprising'}], 'a basket lifting assembly comprising'}2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the support frame assembly further comprisesa first support bracket fixedly mounted within the insulated chamber;a second support bracket slidably connected to the first ...

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Номер записи: 81
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FOOD-ACCOMMODATING CONTAINER WITH SPECIFICALLY APPLIED DECORATIVE FILM AND DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE HAVING SUCH A FOOD-ACCOMMODATING CONTAINER

Номер: US20180023879A1
Автор: DEISSLER STEFAN, LUX Denis, PFISTER BERND
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A tray-shaped food-accommodating container for a domestic refrigeration appliance includes a lateral wall with a first planar wall and at least a second planar wall disposed at an angle to each other. The first and second planar walls open out at a curved transition of the lateral wall interconnecting the first and second planar walls. A decorative film, which is provided in areas of the lateral wall, is formed in one piece across the transition and areas of the first and second planar walls. A lower edge of the decorative film, which faces away from an upper edge of the container, is disposed along a stepless surface-area of the transition, along a stepless surface-area of the first planar wall and along a stepless surface-area of the second planar wall. A domestic refrigeration appliance having the container is also provided. 110- (canceled)11. A tray-shaped food-accommodating container for a domestic refrigeration appliance , the container comprising:a lateral wall including a first planar wall, at least one second planar wall disposed at an angle to said first planar wall and a curved transition, said first and said at least one second planar walls opening out at said curved transition and being interconnected by said curved transition, said first planar wall, said at least one second planar wall and said transition each having a respective stepless surface area; anda decorative film being formed in one piece and being disposed across said transition, on areas of said first wall and on areas of said at least one second wall, said decorative film having a lower edge facing away from an upper edge of the food-accommodating container, said lower edge of said decorative film being disposed on said stepless surface areas of said transition of said first wall and of said at least one second wall.12. The food-accommodating container according to claim 11 , wherein said lower edge of said decorative film is disposed to run horizontally.13. The food-accommodating ...

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Номер записи: 82
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Under counter insulated enclosure

Номер: US20180023881A1
Автор: Holm Adam Josha
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An under counter insulated enclosure that is located partially under the corner portion of a standard kitchen counter. A Peltier cooling or heating assembly can cool or heat the enclosure. Sliding panels, that are actuated by motorized rack and pinion assemblies located near the floor of the enclosure allow the food storage racks sitting on top of the panels to slide and swivel so that the contents of both food racks are accessible to the user. 1. under counter insulated enclosure comprising:an insulated enclosure;an enclosure door;a Peltier cooling or heating assembly;a first sliding platform;a second sliding platform;a first motorized rack and pinion assembly;a second motorized rack and pinion assembly;a first food storage racka second food storage racka motorized pivot assembly;said enclosure door hinged to said insulated enclosure forming a fully insulated enclosure;said first sliding platform capable of sliding left of right via said first rack and pinion assembly;said second sliding platform capable of sliding forward or backward via said second rack and pinion assembly;said first food storage rack sitting on said first sliding platform;said second food storage rack sitting on said second sliding platform andsaid second food storage rack capable of rotating one hundred and eighty degrees via said motorized pivot assembly.2. An under counter insulated enclosure as claimed in wherein said racks are horizontally disposed and can hold food items or bottles.3. An under counter insulated enclosure as claimed in wherein items stored on said racks can be either cooled or heated by said Peltier assembly.4. An under counter insulated enclosure as claimed in wherein said the contents of both racks can be accessed when said racks are in their fully deployed position.5. An under counter insulated enclosure as claimed in wherein said food storage racks are exchanged for a plurality of beer holding kegs.6. An under counter insulated enclosure as claimed in further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 83
10-02-2022 дата публикации

FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY OF DRAWER OF REFRIGERATOR, DRAWER OF REFRIGERATOR, AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220042738A1
Автор: DOU Jinqiang, LIU Mingkun, REN Shufei, YANG Falin
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A front panel assembly of a drawer of a refrigerator, a drawer of a refrigerator and a refrigerator. The front panel assembly comprises a front panel body defining an accommodating cavity, and a light emitting mechanism provided in the accommodating cavity and comprising a light source, a light guide body and a reflecting member, wherein the light guide body is provided below the light source and has a slope, the reflecting member is provided obliquely below the slope, the front end face of the front panel body is provided with a light transmissive plate, and light rays emitted from the light source are transmitted to the slope by means of the light guide body, are reflected by the reflecting member, and are then emitted out from the light transmissive plate. The drawer of the refrigerator comprises a drawer body defining a storage space and the front panel assembly provided in the front of the drawer body. The refrigerator has the drawer of the refrigerator. The front panel assembly of the drawer of the refrigerator is provided with a light emitting assembly, such that visual layering and a stereoscopic effect can be implemented, and the mounting and replacement process of the light source can be simplified. 1. A front panel assembly of a drawer of a refrigerator , comprising:a front panel body, defining an accommodating cavity; anda light emitting mechanism, disposed in the accommodating cavity, and comprising a light source, a light guide body and a reflector, wherein the light guide body is disposed below the light source and is provided with an inclined plane; the reflector is disposed obliquely below the inclined plane; whereina front end face of the front panel body is provided with a light transmitting plate, and light emitted by the light source is transmitted by the light guide body to reach the inclined plane, and then to be emitted out from the light transmitting plate after being reflected by the reflector.2. The front panel assembly of the drawer of ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190024964A1
Автор: GWON Seongwon, KIM Hyunbum
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a refrigerator comprising: a cabinet provided with a storage chamber; an inner case that forms the exterior of the storage chamber; a first door rotatably installed on the cabinet so as to open/close one side of the storage chamber; a second door having a pillar that rotates such that the same can contact the first door, the second door being rotatably installed on the cabinet so as to open/close the other side of the storage chamber; and a transfer member provided inside the inner case so as to sense rotation of the second door and to guide rotation of the pillar, wherein the transfer member comprises an up/down movement guide portion that moves downward, when the pillar approaches, and contacts the pillar while the pillar remains unfolded. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;an inner case that is located inside of the cabinet and that defines a storage compartment;a first door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and configured to open and close a first side of the storage compartment; 'the second door comprising a pillar that is configured to rotate between a folded state and an unfolded state relative to the second door and that is configured to contact the first door, based on the first and second doors being closed and the pillar being oriented in the unfolded state; and', 'a second door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and configured to open and close a second side of the storage compartment,'}a transmission unit that is located in the inner case, that is configured to sense rotation of the second door, and that is configured to guide rotation of the pillar,wherein the pillar is spaced apart from a top wall of the inner case and a bottom wall of the inner case without contacting the inner case in a state in which the second door closes the second side of the storage compartment, andwherein the transmission unit comprises a lifting guide unit that is configured to, based on the pillar approaching the lifting guide unit, move down ...

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Номер записи: 85
24-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190024966A1
Автор: GWON Seongwon, KIM Hyunbum, LEE Heejun, LEE Younseok
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

The present invention provides a refrigerator comprising a cabinet having a storage chamber; an inner case forming the exterior of the storage chamber; a first door pivotally provided to the cabinet and opening and closing one side of the storage chamber; a second door having a pillar rotated so as to come into contact with the first door, pivotally provided to the cabinet, and opening and closing the other side of the storage chamber; and a driving member provided at a lower end of the second door so as to move together with the second door, and operating the pillar so as to fold or unfold the pillar, wherein the pillar has a first catching protrusion and a second catching protrusion, which are selectively caught by the driving member. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;an inner case that is located in the cabinet and that defines a storage chamber;a first door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and configured to open and close a first side of the storage chamber;a second door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and configured to open and close a second side of the storage chamber, the second door comprising a pillar that is configured to rotate relative to the second door and that is configured to contact the first door based on the first and second doors being closed and the pillar being oriented in an unfolded state;a driving member that is located at a lower end of the second door, that is configured to move together with the second door, and that is configured to rotate the pillar toward the second door to a folded state or away from the second door to the unfolded state,wherein the pillar comprises a first protrusion and a second protrusion that are configured to selectively couple to the driving member, andwherein the pillar is positioned spaced apart from an upper wall and a lower wall of the inner case without contacting the inner case in a state in which the second door closes the second side of the storage chamber.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 86
29-01-2015 дата публикации

Slidable bin within a refrigerator drawer

Номер: US20150028026A1
Автор: Eva Christiansen, Lori Wood, Varun Prem Sagar Rajasekaran
Принадлежит: Sears Brands LLC

A bin positioned within a refrigerator drawer and slidable across the refrigerator drawer at one or more edges of the refrigerator drawer and/or at one or more sliding mechanisms attached to at least one side of the refrigerator drawer.

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Номер записи: 87
23-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200025434A1
Автор: Han Junsoo, HAN Tackwon
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a refrigerator including a cabinet, a storage compartment provided in the cabinet to form a single space in which a storage item is stored, a single door for opening or closing the space formed by the storage compartment, a first cold air supply duct and a second cold air supply duct provided respectively on left and right sides of the single storage compartment, the first cold air supply duct and the second cold air supply duct supplying different amounts of cold air, and a storage unit for being pushed into or pulled from the storage compartment in a front-and-rear direction along with the door. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a storage compartment provided in the cabinet to form a single space in which a storage item is stored;a single door for opening or closing the space formed by the storage compartment;a first cold air supply duct and a second cold air supply duct provided respectively on left and right sides of the single storage compartment, the first cold air supply duct and the second cold air supply duct supplying different amounts of cold air; anda storage unit for being pushed into or pulled from the storage compartment in a front-and-rear direction along with the door, the storage unit includes:a first storage unit provided on the left side;a second storage unit provided on the right side;wherein the first storage unit and the second storage unit are maintained at different temperatures; andwherein the first cold air supply duct and the second cold air supply duct are connected to a duct unit, into which cold air is introduced from an evaporator.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the storage compartment defines therein the single space claim 1 , to which the cold air supplied from the first cold air supply duct and the second cold air supply duct moves.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising:an insulator located between the first storage unit and the second storage unit for separating the first ...

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Номер записи: 88
23-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH INCREASED STABILITY

Номер: US20200025441A1
Автор: JI Yeong Geol
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A refrigerator includes a main body including a storage compartment; a drawer-type door movable in a forward/backward direction of the main body; a storage box connected to the drawer-type door and moving in the forward/backward direction of the main body; and a supporting unit provided below the drawer-type door. The supporting unit includes a detecting member provided at the main body and/or the drawer-type door and configured to detect whether or not the drawer-type door is pulled out from the main body, one or more wheel members connected to a lower part of the drawer-type body and configured to assist the forward/backward movement of the drawer-type door and support the drawer-type door, and an elevation unit connected to the wheel members and configured to selectively raise and lower the wheel members depending on pulled out or insertion state of the drawer-type door which state is detected by the detection unit. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a main body comprising a storage compartment; a drawer-type door movable in a forward/backward direction of the main body;a storage box connected to the drawer-type door and moveable in the forward/backward direction of the main body; anda supporting unit disposed below the drawer-type door,wherein the supporting unit comprises:a detecting member disposed at least one of the main body and the drawer-type door and configured to detect if drawer-type door is pulled out from the main body;one or more wheel members connected to a lower part of the drawer-type door and configured to facilitate the forward/backward movement of the drawer-type door and support the drawer-type door; andan elevation unit connected to the one or more wheel members and configured to selectively raise and lower the one or more wheel members depending a pulled out or inserted state of the drawer-type door wherein the state is detected by the detecting member.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the supporting unit further comprises: a restraint ...

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Номер записи: 89
28-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210025644A1
Автор: CHAE Jong Eun, HAN Jae Myung, JEONG Gi Joong, LEE Sun Keun, Lim Jae Hoon, YOO Woo Yeol
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a storage chamber having an opening; a drawer type door to open or close the opening; a display positioned at the drawer type door; a first connector provided at a sidewall of the storage chamber; a second connector provided at the drawer type door and being electrically connected to the display; a first frame coupled to an inner wall of the storage chamber, the first frame to cover the first connector; a second frame coupled to the drawer type door, the second frame to support a storage box; and a wire electrically connected between the first connector and the second connector. The first frame has a first accommodating part to accommodate one portion of the wire and the second frame has a second accommodating part to accommodate another portion of the wire. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a storage chamber including an opening;at least one wire configured to extend from an inside of the storage chamber to the opening;a drawer type door configured to move out of and into the opening to thereby open and close the opening, respectively, and including a display configured to connect to the at least one wire;a first frame configured to be mounted on an inner surface of the storage chamber; anda second frame configured to be mounted to the drawer type door,wherein the at least one wire is configured to be provided along the inner surface of the storage chamber, and the at least one wire is configured to be provided along the second frame.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one wire includes a first connector configured to detachably and electrically connect the at least one wire to the drawer type door.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the at least one wire includes a second connector configured to detachably and electrically connect the at least one wire to the inside of the storage chamber.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , further comprising a detachable cover configured to cover the first connector.5. The refrigerator of ...

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Номер записи: 90
28-01-2021 дата публикации

TRAVELING HARNESS SYSTEM

Номер: US20210025647A1
Автор: HALTMEYER Ronald E., Martin Dean A., REMOR Jose Paulo, SANCHEZ Guadalupe Antonio
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A traveling harness system is provided for an appliance to maintain electrical connections between the appliance and a drawer, while allowing the drawer to move. Wiring harness guides formed in the drawer force the wiring harness to maintain a predictable and desirable loop radius to reduce stress on the wiring harness, which prevents the wiring harness from prematurely wearing. 1. An appliance comprising:a cabinet having a back wall and a side wall having an interior facing side;a drawer having a user interface electrically coupled to the appliance via a wiring harness and movable between an open position and a closed position; andwherein the wiring harness is disposed in a rail having a length positioned between the drawer and the cabinet and wherein the wiring harness is secured to the rail along a majority of the length of the rail wherein the rail has a rear end and a first wiring harness guide proximate a rear end of the rail and extending toward the drawer at an angle proximate the rear end and wherein the wiring harness is located between the drawer and the side wall of the cabinet.2. The appliance of further comprising a second wiring harness guide having a curved surface and wherein the wiring harness at least partially extends along the curved surface of the second wiring harness guide and an angled end of the first wiring harness guide and wherein first wiring harness guide extends from a conduit at a rear end of the conduit and orients the wiring harness away from the side wall of the cabinet and causes the wiring harness to form a loop portion that is loop-shaped proximate the back wall of the cabinet when the drawer is in the closed position.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the wiring harness is secured to the rail along a majority of the length of the rail by a conduit engaged with the rail.4. The appliance of further comprising a pantry adapter configured to receive a pantry drawer and positioned between the rail and an interior facing surface ...

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Номер записи: 91
28-01-2021 дата публикации

WATER PREFILLING ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A REFRIGERATING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210025648A1
Автор: Choy Kaito, Joshi Ravi, Mruthyunjaya Vikas C., Yamaki Henrique Keiji Arai
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A fluid delivery system for an appliance includes a fluid line in selective communication with a fluid source. A shelf defines a fill zone positioned below an underside of the shelf. A shelf spigot is coupled with the fluid line and disposed proximate the underside of the shelf and over the fill zone. A fluid level sensor is positioned in communication with the fill zone. The fluid level sensor is also in communication with a controller that regulates a flow of fluid through the shelf spigot. 1. A refrigerating appliance comprising:a structural cabinet having an inner liner and an outer wrapper that define an insulating cavity, wherein the inner liner defines a refrigerating compartment;a water dispensing system having at least one fluid outlet;a shelf that is positioned within an interior of the refrigerating compartment, wherein the shelf includes a top surface for storing items within the refrigerating compartment; anda shelf spigot of the water dispensing system, the shelf spigot disposed on an underside of the shelf for delivering fluid to a fill zone below the underside of the shelf, the shelf having a retaining mechanism for securing a fluid container to the underside of the shelf and within the fill zone, wherein the retaining mechanism selectively supports the fluid container from above, wherein the retaining mechanism includes a load cell that senses a weight of the fluid container and contents of the fluid container, and wherein the load cell is in communication with the water dispensing system.2. The refrigerating appliance of claim 1 , wherein the shelf spigot extends through a portion of the retaining mechanism.3. The refrigerating appliance of claim 2 , wherein the shelf spigot extends through a portion of the load cell.4. The refrigerating appliance of claim 2 , wherein the shelf spigot includes an elongated housing that cooperatively engages a lid of the fluid container claim 2 , wherein the retaining mechanism is configured to support the fluid ...

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Номер записи: 92
28-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210025649A1
Автор: OH Changseok
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having an inner case and a drawer assembly installed on both side walls of the inner case. The pantry assembly includes a basket capable of being inserted and withdrawn from the storage chamber; a supporter assembly connected to the basket and guiding insertion and withdrawal of the basket; and a cover connected to the supporter assembly that moves in a direction opposite to the basket when the basket is inserted or withdrawn. The basket includes a first roller rotatably installed on both side walls thereof, and the supporter assembly includes a supporter having a guide rail that receives the first roller and a transmission unit for transmitting the moving force of the basket to the cover. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet comprising an inner case; and a basket that defines a receiving space and is configured to be inserted into and withdrawn from the inner case,', 'a supporter assembly connected to the basket and configured to guide a movement of the basket,', 'a cover connected to the supporter assembly and configured to cover at least a portion of the receiving space, the cover being configured to move in a direction opposite to a moving direction of the basket based on the basket being withdrawn from or inserted into the inner case,', 'a connection frame coupled to the cover, and', 'a first roller rotatably disposed at a side wall of the basket,, 'a drawer assembly disposed in the inner case, the drawer assembly comprising a supporter comprising a guide rail configured to receive the first roller, and', 'a transmission assembly disposed in the supporter and configured to transmit a moving force of the basket to the connection frame and the cover, the transmission assembly comprising an elastic member configured to apply an elastic force to the basket to thereby move the basket into the inner case,, 'wherein the supporter assembly comprises a connection hook configured to receive the protrusion of the basket,', 'a first rack ...

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Номер записи: 93
28-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210025650A1
Автор: Nie Jun, WU Guangrui, YANG Falin, Zhang Jian, ZHANG Kui
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a refrigerator, comprising a drawer assembly which comprises a first drawer, a first slide rail assembly and a second drawer located below the first drawer, a first recess being disposed on one of the second drawer and the first drawer, and a protrusion being disposed on the other; the first slide rail assembly comprises a guide rail connected in to the cabinet and a slideway disposed on the first drawer, the front end of the slideway being provided with an inclined portion extending obliquely upward from rear to front. 1. A refrigerator , comprising a cabinet having a storage chamber , a door body slideably connected to the cabinet in a front-rear direction to open and close the storage chamber , and a drawer assembly located in the storage chamber , the drawer assembly comprising a first drawer , a first slide rail assembly slideably connecting the first drawer to an interior of the cabinet , a second drawer slideably connected to the interior of the cabinet and located below the first drawer , the second drawer being capable of moving forward along with the door body , wherein a first recess is disposed at a front end of one of an upper surface of opposed sidewalls of the second drawer and an underside of the first drawer , and a protrusion engaging with the first recess is disposed on the other; the first slide rail assembly comprises a guide rail connected in to the interior of the cabinet and having a slide groove , a slideway disposed on the first drawer , a front roller connected to a front end of the guide rail and engaging with the slideway , and a rear roller connected to a rear end of the slideway and engaging with the slide groove , the front end of the slideway being provided with an inclined portion extending obliquely upward from rear to front.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the first recess is a groove disposed at a front end of the upper surface of the opposed sidewalls of the second drawer claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 94
17-02-2022 дата публикации

SPILL CONTAINING REFRIGERATOR SHELF ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220047079A1
Автор: Driver John Patrick, McMillin Matthew, Nall Bradley M.
Принадлежит:

The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces. 1. A shelving assembly comprising a bracket for supporting a shelf and the shelf, wherein the shelf comprises a flat top surface which is capable of supporting articles which may be placed on said shelf, characterized in that the shelf comprises a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern on said top surface, wherein a majority of the top surface is not hydrophobic, thereby defining one or more non-hydrophobic spill containment areas bounded by said spill containment pattern of the hydrophobic surface, wherein the hydrophobic surface is created by a hydrophobic or super hydrophobic surface treatment of the top surface. This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/061,188, filed Oct. 1, 2020, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/165,511, filed Oct. 19, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/462,743, filed Mar. 17, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/921,322, filed Oct. 23, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/463,469, filed Aug. 19, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/891,954, filed May 10, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/651,842, filed Oct. 15, ...

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Номер записи: 95
02-02-2017 дата публикации

ATTACHMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR VACUUM INSULATED DOOR

Номер: US20170030629A1
Автор: Allard Paul B., Deka Lakshya, Naik Abhay, VISIN JERRY M.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet structure and a cooling system. A door assembly includes a perimeter structure that is movably mounted to the insulated cabinet structure and an outer door that is movably mounted to the perimeter structure whereby the outer door can be moved between open and closed positions relative to the perimeter structure when the perimeter structure is in its closed position The outer door may comprise a vacuum insulated structure including porous core material disposed in a cavity of the outer door. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:an insulated cabinet structure defining a refrigerated interior space having an access opening that permits user access to the refrigerated interior space;a cooling system that is configured to cool the refrigerated interior space;a door assembly that selectively closes off at least a portion of the access opening, wherein a portion of the door assembly includes inner and outer layers that are spaced apart to define an airtight cavity, and wherein the airtight cavity defines a vacuum, and at least one projection that is secured to the outer layer without penetrating the airtight cavity, the door assembly further including a handle secured to the at least one projection.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:the projection extends outwardly away from the outer layer of the door, and includes an enlarged end portion.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein:the projection defines an axis that is transverse to the outer layer, a tapered surface portion that extends away from the axis to form the enlarged end portion.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein:the tapered surface portion is substantially conical in shape.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:the outer layer of the door comprises metal;at least a portion of the projection is metal;the projection is welded to the outer layer such that the projection and the outer layer are joined by a continuous metal region.6. The refrigerator of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 96
04-02-2016 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20160033189A1
Автор: Stephanos Kyriacou, Vineeth Vijayan
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

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.

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Номер записи: 97
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Power Supplies for Lighted Shelves in a Refrigerator

Номер: US20160033195A1
Автор: KERNER James
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Illustrative embodiments of systems and methods for powering lighted shelves in refrigerator appliances are disclosed. In one embodiment, a refrigerator appliance may comprise a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein, a shelf ladder disposed at least partially in the temperature-controlled compartment and providing a plurality of shelf mounting positions, the shelf ladder comprising an electrical bus including first, second, and third conductors, the second conductor configured to supply power at a first current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, the third conductor configured to supply power at a second current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, and a first adjustable shelf carrying a first lighting device, the first adjustable shelf being removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the first lighting device is electrically coupled between the first conductor and the second conductor. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein;a first shelf ladder disposed at least partially in the temperature-controlled compartment providing a plurality of shelf mounting positions, the shelf ladder comprising an electrical bus having a first bus conductor and a second bus conductor;a first adjustable shelf carrying a first lighting device, the first adjustable shelf being removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the first lighting device is electrically coupled to the electrical bus when the first adjustable shelf is removably mounted in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions.2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a second adjustable shelf carrying a second lighting device claim 1 , the second adjustable shelf being removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the second lighting device is ...

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Номер записи: 98
01-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180031297A1
Автор: KIM Seongjae, OH Seunghwan, SUL Heayoun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet in which a storage space is formed; a main evaporator which is installed at one side of an inner portion of the storage space to cool the storage space; a case which is installed on the other side of the inner portion of the storage space and defines a deep-freezing storage chamber; a drawer which is accommodated in the case so as to be retractable and withdrawable and in which food is stored; and a rapid cooling module which is provided on a rear side of the inner portion of the case and rapidly cools the deep-freezing storage chamber, in which the rapid cooling module includes an auxiliary evaporator in which a low-temperature and low-pressure two-phase refrigerant flow, and a thermoelectric device which is installed so that an exothermic surface is attached to the surface of the auxiliary evaporator and an endothermic surface faces the drawer, thereby cooling the deep-freezing storage chamber. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet in which a storage space is formed;a main evaporator which is installed at one side of an inner portion of the storage space to cool the storage space;a case which is installed on the other side of the inner portion of the storage space and defines a deep-freezing storage chamber;a drawer which is accommodated in the case so as to be retractable and withdrawable and in which food is stored; anda rapid cooling module which is provided on a rear side of the inner portion of the case and rapidly cools the deep-freezing storage chamber,wherein the rapid cooling module includes:an auxiliary evaporator in which a low-temperature and low-pressure two-phase refrigerant flow, anda thermoelectric device which is installed so that an exothermic surface is attached to a surface of the auxiliary evaporator and an endothermic surface faces the drawer to cool the deep-freezing storage chamber.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 ,wherein the rapid cooling ...

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Номер записи: 99
01-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180031298A1
Автор: KIM Seongjae, OH Seunghwan, SUL Heayoun
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet in which a storage space is formed; a main evaporator which is installed at one side of an inner portion of the storage space to cool the storage space; a case which is installed on the other side of the inner portion of the storage space and defines a deep-freezing storage chamber; a drawer which is accommodated in the case so as to be retractable and withdrawable and in which food is stored; and a rapid cooling module which is provided on a rear side of the inner portion of the case and rapidly cools the deep-freezing storage chamber, in which the rapid cooling module may includes an auxiliary evaporator; and a thermoelectric device which is coupled to the auxiliary evaporator and cools the deep-freezing storage chamber through heat exchange by heat conduction. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet in which a storage space is formed;a main evaporator which is installed at one side of an inner portion of the storage space to cool the storage space;a case which is installed on the other side of the inner portion of the storage space and defines a deep-freezing storage chamber;a drawer which is accommodated in the case so as to be retractable and withdrawable and in which food is stored; anda rapid cooling module which is provided on a rear side of the inner portion of the case and rapidly cools the deep-freezing storage chamber,wherein the rapid cooling module includes:an auxiliary evaporator; anda thermoelectric device which is coupled to the auxiliary evaporator and cools the deep-freezing storage chamber through heat exchange by heat conduction.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 ,wherein the rapid cooling module further includesa heat conduction unit which is attached to a refrigerant pipe of the auxiliary evaporator and attaches a heating surface of the thermoelectric device to a front surface thereof;a heat sink which is attached to the endothermic surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 100