RECESSED SHELF AND DRAWER SUPPORT FOR REFRIGERATOR

Provided is a refrigeration appliance () that includes a fresh food compartment () and a freezer compartment (). A refrigerator liner () is located within the fresh food compartment. The liner includes one or more recesses for receiving brackets (). Each bracket may be removably inserted into a recess () such that when the bracket is inserted into the recess, the bracket and recess form a substantially planar plane across the liner. 1. A refrigeration appliance comprising:a freezer compartment maintained at a temperature of zero degrees Centigrade or less and a fresh food compartment maintained at a temperature greater than zero degrees Centigrade;a liner located within the fresh food compartment;at least one recess integrally formed in the liner, wherein the recess includes at least one aperture extending through the liner; anda bracket for removable insertion into the recess, wherein the bracket includes a front edge, a back edge, and a side edge, wherein the back edge includes at least one mounting hole configured to align with the at least one aperture when the bracket is inserted into the recess, wherein the side edge is rounded to form an arcuate corner, and wherein the front edge and liner form a substantially planar plane when the bracket is inserted into the recess.2. The refrigeration appliance of claim 1 , wherein the front edge of the bracket includes a plurality of openings.3. The refrigeration appliance of claim 2 , further including a mounting structure adapted to be held by the plurality of openings in the front edge.4. The refrigeration appliance of claim 1 , further including a screw and nut assembly claim 1 , wherein a screw is adapted to be inserted through the mounting hole in the bracket and the at least one aperture in the liner to secure the bracket in the recess.5. The refrigeration appliance of claim 1 , wherein the at least one recess is oriented vertically in the liner.61. The refrigeration appliance of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSER

A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and including an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed. A liquid dispenser is arranged on the interior surface of the door, and a container is supported on the door and configured to receive liquid from the liquid dispenser. A sensor is configured to sense a property of the container, and a control is in communication with the sensor. The control is configured to regulate dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property of the container. In one example, the sensor is resiliently biased into contact with the container to sense a property of the container. In another example, the control indicates a stale liquid condition if a timer expires before the container has been removed from the door. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment;a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and comprising an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed;a liquid dispenser arranged on the interior surface of the door;a container supported on the door and configured to receive liquid from the liquid dispenser;a sensor configured to sense a property of the container; anda control in communication with the sensor and configured to regulate dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property of the container.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , where in the liquid dispenser further comprises a spout for dispensing the liquid into the container.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , further comprising an actuator operated by the control and configured to selectively permit dispensing of the liquid via the spout.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the property sensed by the sensor is a presence of the container adjacent to the liquid dispenser.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the property sensed by the sensor is ...

SHELF ASSEMBLY

A shelf assembly for an appliance includes a shelf panel comprising a generally planar support surface and a rear edge including a raised profile extending away from the support surface. A frame is configured to be mounted to an appliance to support the shelf panel with the support surface extending generally along a horizontal plane. The frame includes an elongated rear support member. A support channel extends at least partially into the rear support member, and is configured to removably receive and capture the rear edge of the shelf panel to inhibit removal of the shelf panel from the frame in the direction of the horizontal plane. The shelf panel is selectively removable from the support channel by tilting a front edge of the shelf panel upwards to a predetermined angle relative to the horizontal plane. A slide latch can selectively and lockingly engage corresponding support structure of an appliance. 1. A shelf assembly for an appliance , comprising:a shelf panel comprising a generally planar support surface, a front edge, and a rear edge comprising a raised profile extending away from the support surface;a frame configured to be mounted to an appliance to support the shelf panel with the support surface extending generally along a horizontal plane, the frame comprising an elongated rear support member; anda support channel extending at least partially into the rear support member, the support channel being configured to removably receive and capture the rear edge of the shelf panel to inhibit removal of the shelf panel from the frame in the direction of the horizontal plane,wherein the shelf panel is selectively removable from the support channel by tilting the front edge of the shelf panel upwards to a predetermined angle relative to the horizontal plane.2. The shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rear edge is arranged at an angle with respect to the support surface.3. The shelf assembly of claim 2 , wherein the support channel is arranged at an angle ...

SINGLE PADDLE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER

A dispensing unit is operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station. The dispensing unit includes an actuator that is movable to selected positions in order to support the dispensing of the water and ice. The dispensing unit can include a passageway through which ice is dispensed, and an ice door can be provided for selectively opening and closing the passageway to the dispensing of ice. In one aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed mechanically and in another aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed electromechanically. The dispensing unit also can provide for the position of a water-dispensing nozzle to be adjusted for the purpose of dispensing water to receptacles outside a recessed area at which the nozzle is located and to provide for the activation of illuminating devices to indicate operating conditions at the refrigeration appliance. 1. A dispensing unit operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station at the refrigeration appliance , the dispensing unit including:an actuator movable from a first position, at which first position the actuator supports neither the dispensing of water nor the dispensing of ice at the dispensing station, to a second position, at which second position the actuator supports the dispensing of water, and not ice, at the dispensing station, and movable from the first position through the second position to a third position, at which third position the actuator supports the dispensing of ice, and not water, at the dispensing station, the actuator including a passageway through which ice can be selectively dispensed at the dispensing station; andan ice door operatively associated with the actuator and closing off the passageway to the dispensing of ice when the actuator is in the first position and in the second position and opening the passageway to the dispensing of ice when the ...

ICE MAKER FOR A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment, and an ice maker within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. In one example, a rotatable auger drives the ice pieces out of a removable ice bin via a driving force applied in a first direction. A latch is configured to apply a resisting force to the ice bin along a second direction. In another example, an air mover is disposed within the ice maker for delivering cooled air from an ice maker evaporator to a region adjacent to the ice bin. At least one air channel is formed into an inside surface of the ice maker chamber. In another example, a method of making ice in the refrigeration appliance is provided. The method includes the steps of operating the air mover and a defrost heating of the ice maker evaporator. 1. A refrigeration appliance comprising:a fresh food compartment for storing food items in a refrigerated environment having a target temperature above zero degrees Centigrade;a freezer compartment for storing food items in a sub-freezing environment having a target temperature below zero degrees Centigrade;an ice maker disposed within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces, the ice maker comprising a removable ice bin for storing the ice pieces produced by the ice maker;a rotatable auger positioned within the ice bin and configured to drive the ice pieces out of the ice bin via a driving force applied in a first direction; anda latch configured to apply a resisting force to the ice bin along a second direction generally opposed to the first direction sufficient to counteract the driving force, wherein the resisting force is less than a removal force applied by a user to remove the ice bin from the ice maker.2. The refrigeration appliance of claim 1 , wherein the latch comprises a latch pin.3. The refrigeration appliance of claim 2 , wherein the latch pin comprises at least one resilient finger configured to engage a recess in ...

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER ICE BUCKET

A refrigerator/freezer ice bucket is provided. The ice bucket may include a dispenser interface configured to deliver ice cubes to an ice dispenser upon a request by a user for the ice cubes. The dispenser interface may include a back wall. The ice bucket may further include storage configured to, with the back wall of the dispenser interface, store the ice cubes until the user request. The storage includes a fixed portion and a hinged outer wall. The hinged outer wall is configured to pivot from a position that is parallel to an opposite wall of the fixed portion to a position in which one or more portions of the hinged outer wall are fixed to be slanted upwardly away from the opposite wall of the fixed portion, thereby expanding a capacity of the storage. 1. A refrigerator/freezer ice bucket , comprising:a dispenser interface configured to deliver ice cubes to an ice dispenser upon a request by a user for the ice cubes, the dispenser interface comprising a back wall; andstorage configured to, with the back wall of the dispenser interface, store the ice cubes until the user request, the storage comprising a fixed portion and a hinged outer wall, the hinged outer wall being configured to pivot from a position that is parallel to an opposite wall of the fixed portion to a position in which one or more portions of the hinged outer wall are fixed to be slanted upwardly away from the opposite wall of the fixed portion, thereby expanding a capacity of the storage.2. The refrigerator/freezer ice bucket of claim 1 , wherein the hinged outer wall comprises a lower adjustable portion hinged to the fixed portion and an upper adjustable portion hinged to the lower adjustable portion.3. The refrigerator/freezer ice bucket of claim 2 , wherein the lower adjustable portion is configured to pivot from a position that is parallel to the opposite wall of the fixed portion to a position that is slanted upwardly away from the opposite wall of the fixed portion.4. The refrigerator/ ...

CONTROL LOGIC FOR COMPACT ICE MAKING SYSTEM

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

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

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

COMPACT ICE MAKING SYSTEM HAVING TWO PART ICE TRAY PORTION

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

Compact ice making system for slimline ice compartment

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

ICE MAKING SYSTEM AND AIR FLOW CIRCULATION FOR SLIMLINE ICE COMPARTMENT

A refrigerator including a refrigerator compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in the refrigerator compartment; an ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with the ice maker tray portion; an ice bucket for storing ice disposed in the ice compartment; and an air handler/auger motor assembly disposed at a rear portion of the ice compartment behind the ice bucket. The air handler/auger motor assembly includes an air passage having a fan disposed therein. An inlet of the fan communicates with an airflow passage under the ice maker tray/evaporator, such that the fan creates a suction and draws cool air from the ice maker tray/evaporator and discharges the cool air through the air passage and to the ice bucket to prevent any ice in the ice bucket from melting. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a refrigerator compartment;a freezer compartment;an ice compartment disposed in the refrigerator compartment;an ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with an ice maker tray portion;an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment; andan air handler/auger motor assembly disposed at a rear portion of the ice compartment behind the ice bucket;wherein the air handler/auger motor assembly comprises an air passage having a motor driven fan disposed therein, wherein an inlet of the motor driven fan communicates with an airflow passage under the ice maker tray/evaporator, such that the motor driven fan creates a suction and draws cool air from the ice maker tray/evaporator and discharges the cool air through the air passage and to the ice bucket to prevent any ice pieces in the ice bucket from melting.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker assembly and ...

SINGLE PADDLE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER

A dispensing unit is operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station. The dispensing unit includes an actuator that is movable to selected positions in order to support the dispensing of the water and ice. The dispensing unit can include a passageway through which ice is dispensed, and an ice door can be provided for selectively opening and closing the passageway to the dispensing of ice. In one aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed mechanically and in another aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed electromechanically. The dispensing unit also can provide for the position of a water-dispensing nozzle to be adjusted for the purpose of dispensing water to receptacles outside a recessed area at which the nozzle is located and to provide for the activation of illuminating devices to indicate operating conditions at the refrigeration appliance. 1. A dispensing unit operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station at the refrigeration appliance , the dispensing unit including:an actuator movable from a first position, at which first position the actuator supports neither the dispensing of water nor the dispensing of ice at the dispensing station, to a second position, at which second position the actuator supports the dispensing selectively of water and ice at the dispensing station, the actuator including a passageway through which ice can be selectively dispensed at the dispensing station when the actuator is in the second position and ice has been selected to be dispensed;an ice door closing off the passageway to the dispensing of ice when the actuator is in the first position and opening the passageway to the dispensing of ice when the actuator is in the second position and ice has been selected to be dispensed;a flapper coupled to the ice door and having a seating surface configured to seat against the bottom of a ...

Compact ice making system for slimline ice compartment

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

Refrigerator with automatic liquid dispenser

A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and including an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed. A shelf unit is disposed adjacent the interior surface of the door, and a container is supported by the shelf unit. A fill mechanism is positioned vertically above the container and the container is configured to receive liquid from the fill mechanism. A sensor is configured to sense a property of the container or liquid received in the container. A control is in communication with the sensor and regulates a dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property. The sensor utilizes a capacitive sensor located adjacent to the container.

CONTROL LOGIC FOR COMPACT ICE MAKING SYSTEM

An ice maker assembly is disposed in the ice compartment of a refrigerator, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with an ice maker tray portion, and a tray temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the ice maker tray portion. A controller is configured to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance based on the temperature sensed by the tray temperature sensor. The tray temperature sensor is the only temperature sensor used to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance. Alternatively, an additional temperature sensor can be disposed inside an ice maker assembly gear box for sensing a temperature of a housing of the gear box. In that case, the tray temperature sensor and the additional temperature sensor are the only temperature sensors used to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment;a freezer compartment;an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment;an ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with an ice maker tray portion, and a gear box for housing gears and a motor for driving a rotatable shaft for ice ejector fingers;a tray temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the ice maker tray/evaporator;an additional temperature sensor which is at least one of disposed inside the gear box for sensing a temperature of a housing of the gear box, or disposed in a body of an electric motor driven fan which is disposed in the ice compartment;an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment; anda controller configured to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance based on the temperature of the ice maker tray/evaporator sensed by the tray temperature sensor and based on the temperature sensed by ...

COMPACT ICE MAKING SYSTEM FOR SLIMLINE ICE COMPARTMENT

A refrigerator including a fresh food compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment; an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker including an ice maker tray, a separate fin evaporator, and a cooling tube which is assembled between the ice maker tray and the fin evaporator, such that the cooling tube is in direct contact with the ice maker tray and the fin evaporator; and an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment;an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment;an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker including an ice maker tray, a separate fin evaporator, and a cooling tube at least a portion of which is assembled between the ice maker tray and the fin evaporator, such that the cooling tube is in direct contact with the ice maker tray and the fin evaporator; andan ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice maker and the ice bucket are arranged side-by-side in a horizontal direction within the ice compartment claim 1 , andwherein no portion of the ice bucket is located below the ice maker when the ice maker is projected downward in a vertical height direction.31. The refrigerator of claim claim 1 , further comprising a sensor to sense an amount of ice in the ice bucket.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice compartment is disposed in an upper corner of the fresh food compartment.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator is a French door-bottom mount configuration having the fresh food compartment on top and the freezer compartment below the fresh food compartment.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein the ice compartment is disposed in an upper left hand corner of the fresh food compartment.7. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice bucket is removably mounted in ...

Ice maker for a refrigeration appliance

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment, and an ice maker within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. In one example, a rotatable auger drives the ice pieces out of a removable ice bin via a driving force applied in a first direction. A latch is configured to apply a resisting force to the ice bin along a second direction. In another example, an air mover is disposed within the ice maker for delivering cooled air from an ice maker evaporator to a region adjacent to the ice bin. At least one air channel is formed into an inside surface of the ice maker chamber. In another example, a method of making ice in the refrigeration appliance is provided. The method includes the steps of operating the air mover and a defrost heating of the ice maker evaporator.

REFRIGERATOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY

A storage compartment assembly is located within the interior of a compartment of a refrigerator such as a fresh food compartment of a refrigerator. The storage compartment assembly includes a storage container the temperature of which can be controlled independently of the temperature in the fresh food compartment. At least one of the sides of the storage container can be spaced away from a respective interior side of the refrigerator compartment and a housing located in the space between the side of the storage container and the interior side of the refrigerator compartment. The housing can contain components that are configured to function in the operation of the refrigerator, including the storage compartment assembly. The refrigerator can comprise a bottom-mount refrigerator and the fresh food compartment can be provided with double-doors for closing and opening the interior of the fresh food compartment. 1. A storage compartment assembly located within the fresh food compartment of a refrigerator , the storage compartment assembly comprising:a storage container;an air handler configured to selectively circulate air to the storage container at temperatures that range from a temperature below the temperature of the fresh food compartment to a temperature above the temperature of the fresh food compartment;a first air flow path leading from within the air handler through an air exit point at the air handler to an air entry point at the storage container;a second air flow path joined with the first air flow path and leading from a source of cold air, with which the air handler is configured to be in air flow communication, to the air handler;a third air flow path leading from an air exit point at the storage container through an air entry point at the air handler to within the air handler;a fourth air flow path joined to the third air flow path and leading from within the air handler to the source of cold air;a first air flow controlling device configured to ...

Refrigerator with ice bucket on door

A refrigerator with a freezer compartment having a door to open and close the freezer compartment. An ice maker is disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces. An ice storage bin is mounted to the door for receiving ice from the ice maker. A cover is hinged to the ice marker. The cover is moveable between an unrestricting position in which ice is discharged when the door is in a closed position to a restricting position in which ice does not discharge when the door is in an open position. A sliding tray having sidewall enclosing an area behind the ice maker and extending the depth between the ice maker and a rear wall of the refrigerator, defines a storage chamber.

Refrigerator appliance with hot water dispenser

A refrigerator is provided, including a cabinet formed with at least one refrigerated compartment, and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet. A vented exhaust conduit is provided at least partially within an interior of the door and defines a pathway in fluid communication with an environment exterior of the cabinet. A water heater includes a heating element located at least partially within the vented exhaust conduit and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator, wherein heat generated by said heating element can escape through the pathway of the vented exhaust to said environment exterior of the cabinet. A hot water dispenser is positioned on the door that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater into a receiver vessel. A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water.

ICE MAKER WITH SPECIFIC POSITION IDENTIFIER, AND HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION APPARATUS

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

ICE MOLD FOR BOTTLENECK

An ice making assembly includes an ice tray extending along a longitudinal axis. The ice tray includes a first section disposed at a longitudinal first end of the ice tray, the first section including a plurality of first cavities projecting into the ice tray. The ice tray further includes a second section disposed at a longitudinal second end of the ice tray that is opposite from the longitudinal first end. The second section includes an elongated second cavity extending in a direction that is substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the ice tray. The second cavity has a shape that is longer in length than a length of each of the first cavities. 1. An ice making assembly for use in a refrigerator assembly , the ice making assembly including: a first section disposed at a longitudinal first end of the ice tray, the first section including a plurality of first cavities; and', 'a second section disposed at a longitudinal second end of the ice tray that is opposite from the longitudinal first end, the second section including an elongated second cavity extending in a direction that is substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the ice tray, the second cavity having a shape that is different than a shape of each of the first cavities., 'an ice tray extending along a longitudinal axis, the ice tray including2. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the first cavities and the second cavity are configured to receive water.3. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second cavity includes a rib shaped cavity.4. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second cavity includes a bolt shaped cavity.5. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second cavity includes a non-linear shape.6. The ice making assembly of claim 5 , wherein a depth of the second cavity is less than a depth of each of the first cavities.7. The ice making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ice tray includes a separating wall positioned between the ...

ICE COMPARTMENT WITH DRIVING UNIT, ICE MAKER AND HOUSEHOLD COOLING APPLIANCE

An ice compartment of a household cooling appliance has a driving unit for driving an ice storage container of an ice maker. The driving unit has a drive housing and at least one drive motor. A first receiving duct accommodates a first fastening part and extends completely through the drive housing. The drive housing can be fastened by the first fastening part to an inner liner wall of the refrigeration compartment. The first receiving duct extends across the entire depth of the drive housing and is open at a front end and a rear end. A second receiving duct extends completely through the drive housing. The drive housing can be fastened by the second fastening part to the same inner liner wall of the refrigeration compartment. The second receiving duct extends across the entire depth of the drive housing and is open at a front end and a rear end. 1. An ice compartment placed in a refrigeration compartment of a household cooling appliance , the ice compartment comprising:a driving unit for driving an ice storage container of an ice maker, said driving unit comprising:a drive housing;at least one drive motor arranged in a chamber of the drive housing,a first receiving duct for accommodating a first fastening part extending completely through the drive housing, wherein the drive housing can be fastened by the first fastening part to an inner liner wall of the refrigeration compartment, wherein said first receiving duct extends across an entire depth of the drive housing and is open at a front end and at a rear end, anda second receiving duct for a second fastening part extending completely through the drive housing, wherein the second fastening part is configured to fasten the drive housing to the same inner liner wall of the refrigeration compartment, and wherein said second receiving duct extends across the entire depth of the drive housing and is open at a front end and at a rear end.2. The ice compartment according to claim 1 , wherein the first receiving duct and ...

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER DISPENSER

A refrigerator is provided, including a cabinet formed with at least one refrigerated compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet via a hollow hinge to selectively open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment. A water heater is mounted on an exterior surface of the cabinet about the hollow hinge and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator. A hot water dispenser is positioned on the door that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater into a receiver vessel, and a hot water conduit is guided through the hollow hinge and extending from the water heater to the hot water dispenser to supply the hot water from the heater to the dispenser. A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet formed with at least one refrigerated compartment;a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet via a hollow hinge to selectively open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment;a water heater mounted on an exterior surface of the cabinet about the hollow hinge and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator;a hot water dispenser positioned on the door that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater into a receiver vessel; anda hot water conduit guided through the hollow hinge and extending from the water heater to the hot water dispenser to supply the hot water from the heater to the dispenser.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the water heater is a close contact claim 1 , water flow-through heater.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor coupled to the water heater.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a water flow meter arranged in-line with the hot water dispensing tube.5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the water heater is ...

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER DISPENSER

A refrigerator is provided, including a cabinet formed with at least one refrigerated compartment, and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet. A vented exhaust conduit is provided at least partially within an interior of the door and defines a pathway in fluid communication with an environment exterior of the cabinet. A water heater includes a heating element located at least partially within the vented exhaust conduit and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator, wherein heat generated by said heating element can escape through the pathway of the vented exhaust to said environment exterior of the cabinet. A hot water dispenser is positioned on the door that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater into a receiver vessel. A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet formed with at least one refrigerated compartment;a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet to selectively open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment;a vented exhaust conduit provided at least partially within an interior of the door and defining a pathway in fluid communication with an environment exterior of the cabinet;a water heater comprising a heating element located at least partially within the vented exhaust conduit and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator, wherein heat generated by said heating element can escape through the pathway of the vented exhaust to said environment exterior of the cabinet; anda hot water dispenser positioned on the door that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater into a receiver vessel.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a water channel disposed between a water supply line and the hot water dispenser claim 1 , wherein water channel extends along and is heated by the heating element.3. The ...

Ice maker with rotating ice tray

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment. An ice maker with an ice mold is disposed within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. A refrigeration system includes a system evaporator and an ice maker evaporator dedicated to cooling the ice mold. A frame rotatably supports the ice mold within the fresh food compartment between an ice-forming position and an ice-harvesting position. The frame supports the ice maker evaporator at a stationary position that serves as a pivot axis for the ice mold so the ice mold can rotate around the ice maker evaporator between the ice-forming position and the ice-harvesting position, while the ice maker evaporator remains stationary. In one example, a heater is rotatable with the ice mold, and a drip tray is located underneath ice mold and rotatable with the ice mold.

Single paddle ice and water dispenser

A dispensing unit is operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station. The dispensing unit includes an actuator that is movable to selected positions in order to support the dispensing of the water and ice. The dispensing unit can include a passageway through which ice is dispensed, and an ice door can be provided for selectively opening and closing the passageway to the dispensing of ice. In one aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed mechanically and in another aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed electromechanically. The dispensing unit also can provide for the position of a water-dispensing nozzle to be adjusted for the purpose of dispensing water to receptacles outside a recessed area at which the nozzle is located and to provide for the activation of illuminating devices to indicate operating conditions at the refrigeration appliance.

HANDLE MOUNTING INSERT

A handle assembly for a door includes at least a support member, an elongate handle body, an insert and a fastener. The elongate handle body includes an opening at a handle end. An outer hole is formed on a shell of the handle body near the handle end so as to be in communication with the opening. The insert is configured to be inserted into the opening. The insert includes an aperture and an inner hole. The aperture is configured to accommodate the support member mounted on a door. The inner hole is configured to be aligned with the outer hole and be in communication with the aperture. The insert includes a protrusion that protrudes into the aperture. The fastener is configured to be inserted through the outer hole and the inner hole and press the support member against the protrusion such that the protrusion extends into a neck portion of the support member. 1. A handle assembly for a door , the handle assembly including:a first support member configured to be mounted on a door, the first support member including a first neck portion;a second support member configured to be mounted on a door, the second support member including a second neck portion;an elongate handle body including a first opening at a first handle end and a second opening at a second handle end, the handle body substantially defined by a shell, a first outer hole formed on the shell near the first handle end so as to be in communication with the first opening, a second outer hole formed on the shell near the second end so as to be in communication with the second opening;a first insert configured to be inserted into the first opening, the first insert including a first aperture and a first inner hole, the first aperture configured to accommodate the first support member, the first inner hole configured to be aligned with the first outer hole and be in communication with the first aperture, the first insert including a first protrusion that protrudes into the first aperture;a second insert ...

Ice maker with rotating ice tray

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment. An ice maker with an ice mold is disposed within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. A refrigeration system includes a system evaporator and an ice maker evaporator dedicated to cooling the ice mold. A frame rotatably supports the ice mold within the fresh food compartment between an ice-forming position and an ice-harvesting position. The frame supports the ice maker evaporator at a stationary position that serves as a pivot axis for the ice mold so the ice mold can rotate around the ice maker evaporator between the ice-forming position and the ice-harvesting position, while the ice maker evaporator remains stationary. In one example, a heater is rotatable with the ice mold, and a drip tray is located underneath ice mold and rotatable with the ice mold.

REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSER

A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and including an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed. A liquid dispenser is arranged on the interior surface of the door, and a container is supported on the door and configured to receive liquid from the liquid dispenser. A sensor is configured to sense a property of the container, and a control is in communication with the sensor. The control is configured to regulate dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property of the container. In one example, the sensor is resiliently biased into contact with the container to sense a property of the container. In another example, the control indicates a stale liquid condition if a timer expires before the container has been removed from the door. 1. A method of dispensing a liquid from a refrigerator , comprising the steps of:sensing a presence of a container on an interior surface of a door in communication with a fresh food compartment of the refrigerator;sensing a presence of liquid within the container;initiating a timer that tracks time; andindicating a stale liquid condition if a predetermined amount of time, tracked by the timer, has elapsed before the container has been removed from the door.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:sensing an absence of the container on the interior surface of the door; andresetting the timer after the presence of the container is subsequently sensed on the interior surface of the door.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:dispensing a liquid into the container; andresetting the timer after the liquid dispensing is complete.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:dispensing a liquid into the container;sensing an amount of liquid within the container ; andstopping the dispensing of liquid when the sensed amount of liquid is substantially ...

CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS

Provided is a storage system and a refrigeration appliance including the storage system for storing food items in a temperature-controlled environment. The storage system includes a bin and a tab attached to the bin. The tab is configured to couple the bin to a track and guide the bin along a continuum of positions on the track. The storage system further includes an actuator attached to the bin that is selectively movable between a first position and a second position. The storage system still further includes a pin slidingly engaged with the bin. The bin is movable into a plurality of positions relative to the track. The pin in an engaged position is configured to prevent movement of the bin at any desired point within the continuum of positions on the track. 1. A refrigeration appliance comprising:a compartment within the refrigeration appliance for storing food items in a refrigerated environment;a refrigeration system for providing a cooling effect to the compartment; a bin;', 'a tab attached to the bin, wherein the tab is configured to couple the bin to the track and guide the bin along a continuum of positions on the track;', 'an actuator attached to the bin, wherein the actuator is selectively movable between a first position and a second position; and', 'a pin slidingly engaged with the bin,, 'a door attached to the refrigeration appliance, wherein the door comprises a storage system and a track, wherein the storage system compriseswherein the actuator contacts the pin and holds the pin in an engaged position when the actuator is in the first position,wherein the bin is movable into a plurality of positions relative to the track and the pin in the engaged position is configured to prevent movement of the bin at any desired point within the continuum of positions on the track.2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the pin is configured to be selectively movable between the engaged position and a release position claim 1 , wherein the ...

Automatic ice-sphere-making system for refrigerator appliance

An automatic spherical ice maker includes an upper stationary ice mold having at least one ice cavity with a hemispherical shape, and a lower rotatable ice mold having at least one ice cavity with a hemispherical shape and corresponding to the ice cavity of the upper stationary ice mold, so that together the at least one ice cavity of the upper stationary ice mold and the at least one cavity of the lower rotatable ice mold form at least one spherical mold which is configured to produce at least one substantially spherical ice ball at a time. The upper stationary ice mold has a first heating element and the lower rotatable ice mold has a second heating element, thereby to facilitate release of the at least one spherical ice ball from the at least one spherical mold.

Ice bucket assembly for producing nugget ice for refrigerator appliance

A refrigerator includes an ice compartment region disposed in at least one of a fresh food compartment or a freezer compartment; an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment region and configured to make ice pieces; and an ice bucket assembly configured to store the ice pieces made by the ice maker. The ice bucket assembly includes a mechanism for producing nugget ice from the ice pieces made by the ice maker and stored in the ice bucket assembly, the nugget ice being smaller in size as compared to the ice pieces made by the ice maker and stored in the ice bucket assembly.

REFRIGERATOR WITH ICE BUCKET ON DOOR

A refrigerator with a freezer compartment having a door to open and close the freezer compartment. An ice maker is disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces. An ice storage bin is mounted to the door for receiving ice from the ice maker. A cover is hinged to the ice marker. The cover is moveable between an unrestricting position in which ice is discharged when the door is in a closed position to a restricting position in which ice does not discharge when the door is in an open position. A sliding tray having sidewall enclosing an area behind the ice maker and extending the depth between the ice maker and a rear wall of the refrigerator, defines a storage chamber. 1. A refrigerator including a compartment , the refrigerator comprising:a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the compartment,an ice making assembly disposed within the compartment, the ice making assembly having an ice maker for forming ice pieces, and a cover movably coupled to the ice maker, wherein the cover is moveable between an unrestricting position which allows the ice maker to harvest the ice pieces, and a restricting position which prevents the ice maker from harvesting the ice pieces;an ice storage unit removably mounted to the door for receiving ice pieces from the ice making assembly, wherein when the door is in an open position, the cover inhibits access to the ice maker, and when the door is in a closed position, the cover exposes the ice maker to the ice storage unit; anda bail arm movably mounted to the ice maker between an ice sensing position and an ice harvest position for sensing a level of ice within the ice storage unit, wherein the bail arm is operatively configured to inhibit the ice maker from harvesting ice pieces when the ice storage unit is full, andwherein when the cover is in the restricting position, the cover restricts movement of the bail arm to the ice sensing position to thereby inhibit the ice maker from harvesting ice pieces.2. ...

Refrigerator having ice maker and refrigeration circuit therefor

A refrigerator includes a fresh food compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment; an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker including an ice tray, an ice maker evaporator, and a cooling tube which is disposed between the ice maker tray and the ice maker evaporator, such that the cooling tube is in direct contact with the ice maker tray and the ice maker evaporator; and a refrigeration circuit including a compressor, a condenser, a refrigerant valve, the ice maker evaporator, and a freezer compartment evaporator. The refrigerant valve directs a refrigerant to one of a first path or a second path of the refrigeration circuit, the first path causing the ice maker evaporator to work in series with the freezer compartment evaporator, and the second path causing the refrigerant to bypass the ice maker evaporator to the freezer compartment evaporator.

Ice bucket assembly for producing nugget ice for refrigerator appliance

A refrigerator includes an ice compartment region disposed in at least one of a fresh food compartment or a freezer compartment; an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment region and configured to make ice pieces; and an ice bucket assembly configured to store the ice pieces made by the ice maker. The ice bucket assembly includes a mechanism for producing nugget ice from the ice pieces made by the ice maker and stored in the ice bucket assembly, the nugget ice being smaller in size as compared to the ice pieces made by the ice maker and stored in the ice bucket assembly.

REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH COLD AIR SUPPLY FOR ICE MAKER AND ICE LEVEL SENSOR

A refrigeration appliance includes an ice maker disposed in a fresh food compartment. An air handler assembly conveys cooling air through the ice maker. An insulated air duct is disposed between an evaporator and a fan for preventing the migration of ice from the evaporator to the fan. The insulated duct has an opening extending from an end adjacent the evaporator to an end adjacent the fan. A lower inner wall of the air duct has a first ramped portion on the end adjacent the evaporator. In another example, the icemaker includes a sensor assembly positioned to detect a level of ice in the ice bin. The sensor assembly includes an emitter for sending photons along a predetermined path, and a receiver for detecting the photons when the photons are reflected off an object disposed in the predetermined path. 1. A refrigeration appliance comprising:a fresh food compartment for storing food items in a refrigerated environment having a target temperature above zero degrees Centigrade; and an ice tray for forming ice pieces,', 'an ice bin for receiving and storing ice pieces produced by the ice tray,', 'an evaporator for cooling air conveyed through the ice tray and the ice bin, and', a fan for conveying the cooled air, and', 'an air duct disposed between the evaporator and the fan for preventing migration of ice from the evaporator to the fan, the air duct having an opening extending from an end adjacent the evaporator to an end adjacent the fan and a lower inner wall of the air duct have a first downward ramped portion on the end adjacent the evaporator., 'an air handler assembly for conveying cooling air through the ice tray and the ice bin, the air handler assembly comprising], 'an ice maker disposed within the fresh food compartment for producing and storing ice pieces, the ice maker comprising2. The refrigeration appliance of claim 1 , wherein the lower inner wall of the air duct further comprises a second downward ramped portion on the end adjacent the fan.3. The ...

Ice maker for a refrigeration appliance

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment, and an ice maker within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. In one example, a rotatable auger drives the ice pieces out of a removable ice bin via a driving force applied in a first direction. A latch is configured to apply a resisting force to the ice bin along a second direction. In another example, an air mover is disposed within the ice maker for delivering cooled air from an ice maker evaporator to a region adjacent to the ice bin. At least one air channel is formed into an inside surface of the ice maker chamber. In another example, a method of making ice in the refrigeration appliance is provided. The method includes the steps of operating the air mover and a defrost heating of the ice maker evaporator.

Clear ice maker assembly for producing clear ice for refrigerator appliance

A refrigerator includes an ice compartment region disposed in at least one of a fresh food compartment or a freezer compartment; a clear ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment region and configured to make clear ice pieces; and an ice bucket configured to store the clear ice pieces made by the clear ice maker assembly. The clear ice maker assembly includes an ice maker tray portion having a plurality of cavities for forming clear ice pieces; a water distribution assembly configured to distribute a non-pressurized, even flow of water to each of the cavities of the ice maker tray portion; a water reservoir tank and a pump for supplying water to the water distribution assembly; and a water collection and return duct that is disposed below and extends along an edge of the ice maker tray portion to collect and return excess water to the water reservoir tank.

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER DISPENSER

A refrigerator is provided, including a cabinet formed with at least one refrigerated compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet via a hollow hinge to selectively open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment. A water heater is mounted on an exterior surface of the cabinet about the hollow hinge and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator. A hot water dispenser is positioned on the door that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater into a receiver vessel, and a hot water conduit is guided through the hollow hinge and extending from the water heater to the hot water dispenser to supply the hot water from the heater to the dispenser. A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water. 1. A method of dispensing hot water from a dispenser positioned on a door of an appliance , comprising the steps of:first, actuating a hot water activation switch to selectively operate a hot water heater, wherein the hot water activation switch permits but does not require dispensing of hot water;next, energizing an on-demand water heating element to heat water supplied from the appliance, after the hot water activation switch is actuated;subsequently actuating a hot water dispensing switch to selectively dispense hot water by energizing an electrically-operated water valve to permit water flow through the water heating element; anddispensing hot water supplied from the water heater via a dispenser nozzle and into a receiver vessel, after the hot water dispensing switch is actuated,wherein initiating dispensing of the hot water from the dispenser nozzle is inhibited unless both of the hot water activation switch and the hot water dispensing switch are actuated.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hot water activation switch claim 1 , hot water dispensing switch claim 1 , and electrically-operated ...

SINGLE PADDLE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER

A dispensing unit is operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station. The dispensing unit includes an actuator that is movable to selected positions in order to support the dispensing of the water and ice. The dispensing unit can include a passageway through which ice is dispensed, and an ice door can be provided for selectively opening and closing the passageway to the dispensing of ice. In one aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed mechanically and in another aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed electromechanically. The dispensing unit also can provide for the position of a water-dispensing nozzle to be adjusted for the purpose of dispensing water to receptacles outside a recessed area at which the nozzle is located and to provide for the activation of illuminating devices to indicate operating conditions at the refrigeration appliance. 1. A dispensing unit operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for dispensing water at a dispensing station at the refrigeration appliance , the dispensing unit including:a nozzle configured to direct a stream of the water from a source of the water to a receptacle placed at the dispensing station,wherein the nozzle is located within a recess at the dispensing station and is angularly adjustable from a substantially vertical position within the recess to an inclined position at which a stream of water dispensed by the nozzle is directed towards a front of the recess; anda supporting structure for the nozzle and an actuating device configured to activate delivery of the water to the nozzle, the actuating device being operatively associated with the supporting structure, whereby the supporting structure is configured to activate the actuating device when the nozzle is placed in the inclined position.2. The dispensing unit of claim 1 , the supporting structure being pivotally held at a bracket by a pair of mounting arms claim 1 , whereby ...

CLEAR ICE MAKER ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCTION AND STORAGE OF CLEAR ICE WITHIN A HOME REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE

A clear ice maker assembly for use in a home refrigerator appliance, the clear ice maker assembly including: an evaporator plate that is cooled via contact with a refrigerant tube; at least one thermally non-conductive ice mold part disposed below the evaporator plate and having one or more walls that together with a surface of the evaporator plate form an ice mold cavity; a spray bar having at least one opening for introducing water vertically into the ice mold cavity such that a clear ice piece forms on the surface of the evaporator plate inside the ice mold cavity of the at least one thermally non-conductive ice mold part; a water reservoir system configured to supply water to the spray bar; and an ejection system configured to eject the clear ice piece formed inside the ice mold cavity of the at least one thermally non-conductive ice mold part. 1. A refrigerator comprising:an ice compartment region disposed in at least one of a fresh food compartment or a freezer compartment;a clear ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment region and configured to make clear ice pieces; andan ice storage bucket configured to store the clear ice pieces made by the clear ice maker assembly,wherein the clear ice maker assembly comprises:an evaporator plate that is cooled via contact with a refrigerant tube;at least one thermally non-conductive ice mold part disposed below the evaporator plate and having one or more walls that together with a surface of the evaporator plate form an ice mold cavity;a spray bar having at least one opening for introducing water vertically into the ice mold cavity such that a clear ice piece forms on the surface of the evaporator plate inside the ice mold cavity of the at least one thermally non-conductive ice mold part;a water reservoir system configured to supply water to the spray bar; andan ejection system configured to eject the clear ice piece formed inside the ice mold cavity of the at least one thermally non-conductive ice mold part ...

Handle mounting insert

A handle assembly for a door (12) includes at least a support member (18), an elongate handle body (16), an insert (20) and a fastener (22). The elongate handle body (16) includes an opening (24) at a handle end (16b). An outer hole (36) is formed on a shell of the handle body (16) near the handle end (16b) so as to be in communication with the opening (24). The insert (20) is configured to be inserted into the opening (24). The insert (20) includes an aperture (26) and an inner hole (38). The aperture (26) is configured to accommodate the support member (18) mounted on a door (12). The inner hole (38) is configured to be aligned with the outer hole (36) and be in communication with the aperture (26). The insert (20) includes a protrusion (32) that protrudes into the aperture (26). The fastener (22) is configured to be inserted through the outer hole (36) and the inner hole (38) and press the support member (18) against the protrusion (32) such that the protrusion (32) extends into a neck portion (34) of the support member (18).

Handle mounting insert

A handle assembly for a door includes at least a support member, an elongate handle body, an insert and a fastener. The elongate handle body includes an opening at a handle end. An outer hole is formed on a shell of the handle body near the handle end so as to be in communication with the opening. The insert is configured to be inserted into the opening. The insert includes an aperture and an inner hole. The aperture is configured to accommodate the support member mounted on a door. The inner hole is configured to be aligned with the outer hole and be in communication with the aperture. The insert includes a protrusion that protrudes into the aperture. The fastener is configured to be inserted through the outer hole and the inner hole and press the support member against the protrusion such that the protrusion extends into a neck portion of the support member.

Slimline ice compartment having side-by-side ice maker and ice bucket

A refrigerator including a fresh food compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in at least one of the fresh food compartment or the freezer compartment; an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment; and an ice bucket for storing ice, the ice bucket being disposed in the ice compartment. The ice maker and the ice bucket are arranged side-by-side in a horizontal direction within the ice compartment.

Refrigerator and hot water dispensing method from a dispenser

APARELHO DE GELADEIRA COM DISPENSADOR DE ÁGUA QUENTE Uma geladeira (10) é fornecida, incluindo um gabinete (11) formado com pelo menos um compartimento refrigerado e uma porta (12) articuladamente montada no gabinete (11) através de uma dobradiça oca (64) para abrir e fechar, seletivamente, pelo menos uma porção do compartimento refrigerado. Um aquecedor de água (70) é montado sobre uma superfície exterior do gabinete (11) ao redor da dobradiça oca (64) e é configurado para aquecer a água fornecida a partir da geladeira (10). Um dispensador de água quente (90) é posicionado na porta (12) que é configurada para dispensar a água quente fornecida do aquecedor de água (70) para dentro de um recipiente receptor (92), e um canal de água quente (96) é guiado através da dobradiça oca (64) e estendendo-se desde o aquecedor de água (70) até o dispensador de água quente (90) para fornecer a água quente do aquecedor (70) para o dispensador (90). Um método de dispensação de água quente também é fornecido. O método utiliza pelo menos duas etapas distintas e iniciadas pelo usuário para permitir a dispensação de água quente. REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER DISPENSER A refrigerator (10) is provided, including a cabinet (11) formed with at least one refrigerated compartment and a door (12) hingedly mounted to the cabinet (11) through a hollow hinge (64) to selectively open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment. A water heater (70) is mounted on an exterior surface of the cabinet (11) around the hollow hinge (64) and is configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator (10). A hot water dispenser (90) is positioned in the port (12) which is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater (70) into a receiving vessel (92), and a hot water channel (96) is guided through the hollow hinge (64) and extending from the water heater (70) to the hot water dispenser (90) to supply hot water from the heater (70) to the dispenser (90). A hot ...

Shelf assembly

A shelf assembly for an appliance includes a shelf panel comprising a generally planar support surface and a rear edge including a raised profile extending away from the support surface. A frame is configured to be mounted to an appliance to support the shelf panel with the support surface extending generally along a horizontal plane. The frame includes an elongated rear support member. A support channel extends at least partially into the rear support member, and is configured to removably receive and capture the rear edge of the shelf panel to inhibit removal of the shelf panel from the frame in the direction of the horizontal plane. The shelf panel is selectively removable from the support channel by tilting a front edge of the shelf panel upwards to a predetermined angle relative to the horizontal plane. A slide latch can selectively and lockingly engage corresponding support structure of an appliance.

Recessed shelf and drawer support for refrigerator

Provided is a refrigeration appliance ( 2 ) that includes a fresh food compartment ( 8 ) and a freezer compartment ( 4 ). A refrigerator liner ( 14 ) is located within the fresh food compartment. The liner includes one or more recesses for receiving brackets ( 10 ). Each bracket may be removably inserted into a recess ( 12 ) such that when the bracket is inserted into the recess, the bracket and recess form a substantially planar plane across the liner.

Refrigerator

Refrigeration appliance with hidden user interface

Provided is a refrigeration appliance including a cabinet defining a fresh-food compartment and a freezer compartment. The refrigeration appliance includes a refrigeration system that is operable to provide a cooling effect to an interior of the fresh- food and freezer compartments. A pair of doors is pivotally connected to the cabinet with a hinge assembly for restricting access to the interior of the fresh-food compartment. Each door includes a side portion extending between an exterior face and an interior portion of the door. The side portions of the doors generally oppose each other when the doors are closed. A user interface is also provided to the side portion of at least one of the doors comprising an input device to be manipulated by a user for controlling a target temperature within at least one of the fresh-food and freezer compartments.

Control logic for compact ice making system

An ice maker assembly is disposed in the ice compartment of a refrigerator, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with an ice maker tray portion, and a tray temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the ice maker tray portion. A controller is configured to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance based on the temperature sensed by the tray temperature sensor. The tray temperature sensor is the only temperature sensor used to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance. Alternatively, an additional temperature sensor can be disposed inside an ice maker assembly gear box for sensing a temperature of a housing of the gear box. In that case, the tray temperature sensor and the additional temperature sensor are the only temperature sensors used to control ice making, ice harvesting, and ice maintenance.

REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE

máquina de fazer gelo para um aparelho de refrigeração. um aparelho de refrigeração inclui um compartimento para alimentos frescos 14, um compartimento do congelador 12, e uma máquina de fazer gelo 20 dentro do compartimento para alimentos frescos 14 para congelamento de água em pedaços de gelo. em um exemplo, um eixo helicoidal rotativo 70 aciona os pedaços de gelo para fora de um recipiente de gelo removível, através de uma força de propulsão a plicada em uma primeira direção. um fecho 80 é configurado para aplicar uma força de resistência para o recipiente de gelo ao longo de uma segunda direção. em outro exemplo, um motor de ar 52 está disposto dentro da máquina de fazer gelo 20 para fornecer o ar resfriado a partir de um evapora dor de máquina de fazer gelo 50 para uma região adjacente ao recipiente de gelo. pelo menos um canal de ar é formado em uma superfície interior da câmara da máquina de fazer gelo 60. em outro exemplo, um método de produção de gelo no aparelho de refrigeração é proporcionado. o método inclui as etapas de funcionamento do motor de ar 52 e um aquecimento de degelo do evaporador de máquina de fazer gelo 50.

Refrigerator storage compartment assembly

A storage compartment assembly is located within the interior of a compartment of a refrigerator such as a fresh food compartment of a refrigerator. The storage compartment assembly includes a storage container the temperature of which can be controlled independently of the temperature in the fresh food compartment. At least one of the sides of the storage container can be spaced away from a respective interior side of the refrigerator compartment and a housing located in the space between the side of the storage container and the interior side of the refrigerator compartment. The housing can contain components that are configured to function in the operation of the refrigerator, including the storage compartment assembly. The refrigerator can comprise a bottom-mount refrigerator and the fresh food compartment can be provided with double-doors for closing and opening the interior of the fresh food compartment.

Adjustable hinge for pivoting door.

Se proporciona un ensamble de bisagra (10) para girar una puerta (100) que se monta en una abertura, y puede incluir una placa de bisagra (14), un ajustador roscado internamente (16), un elemento de bloqueo (24), un primer elemento de leva (18), un segundo elemento de leva (20), y una placa de limitación (22). La placa de bisagra (14) se monta en la abertura e incluye un pivote (34) que se proyecta de la misma.

DISTRIBUTION UNIT

UNIDADE DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO. A presente invenção refere-se a uma unidade de distribuição (30) associada operativamente com um aparelho de refrigeração (10) para distribuir seletivamente água e gelo a uma estação de distribuição (32) no aparelho de refrigeração (10), a unidade de distribuição (32), incluindo: um atuador (45) móvel de uma primeira posição, em que, na primeira posição, o atuador (45) não suporta nem a distribuição de água, nem a distribuição de gelo na estação de distribuição (32), para uma segunda posição, em que, na segunda posição, o atuador (45) suporta a distribuição de água, e não a de gelo, na estação de distribuição (32), e móvel a partir da primeira posição através da segunda posição para uma terceira posição, em que, na terceira posição, o atuador (45) suporta a distribuição de gelo, e não a de água, na estação de distribuição (32), o atuador (45) inclui uma passagem (48) através da qual o gelo pode ser distribuído seletivamente na estação de distribuição (32); e uma porta para gelo (50) operativamente associada com o atuador (45) e fechando a passagem (48) para a distribuição de gelo quando o atuador (45) está na primeira posição e na segunda posição e abrindo a passagem (48) para a distribuição de gelo quando o atuador (45) está na terceira posição; em que o atuador (45) ser (...).

Single Paddle Ice and Water Dispenser

A dispensing unit is operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station. The dispensing unit includes an actuator that is movable to selected positions in order to support the dispensing of the water and ice. The dispensing unit can include a passageway through which ice is dispensed, and an ice door can be provided for selectively opening and closing the passageway to the dispensing of ice. In one aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed mechanically and in another aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed electromechanically. The dispensing unit also can provide for the position of a water-dispensing nozzle to be adjusted for the purpose of dispensing water to receptacles outside a recessed area at which the nozzle is located and to provide for the activation of illuminating devices to indicate operating conditions at the refrigeration appliance.

single drive ice and water dispenser

Ice maker with rotating ice tray

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment. An ice maker with an ice mold is disposed within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. A refrigeration system includes a system evaporator and an ice maker evaporator dedicated to cooling the ice mold. A frame rotatably supports the ice mold within the fresh food compartment between an ice-forming position and an ice-harvesting position. The frame supports the ice maker evaporator at a stationary position that serves as a pivot axis for the ice mold so the ice mold can rotate around the ice maker evaporator between the ice-forming position and the ice-harvesting position, while the ice maker evaporator remains stationary. In one example, a heater is rotatable with the ice mold, and a drip tray is located underneath ice mold and rotatable with the ice mold.

máquina de produzir gelo com bandeja de gelo giratória

trata-se de um aparelho de refrigeração que inclui um compartimento de alimento fresco e um compartimento de congelador. uma máquina de produzir gelo com uma fôrma de gelo é disposta dentro do compartimento de alimento fresco para congelar água em pedaços de gelo. um sistema de refrigeração inclui um evaporador do sistema e um evaporador da máquina de produzir gelo dedicado a resfriar a fôrma de gelo. uma armação sustenta de maneira giratória a fôrma de gelo dentro do compartimento de alimento fresco entre uma posição de formação de gelo e uma posição de coleta de gelo. a armação sustenta o evaporador da máquina de produzir gelo em uma posição estacionária que serve como um eixo geométrico de articulação para a fôrma de gelo, de modo que a fôrma de gelo possa girar ao redor do evaporador da máquina de produzir gelo entre a posição de formação de gelo e a posição de coleta de gelo, enquanto o evaporador da máquina de produzir gelo permanece estacionário. em um exemplo, um aquecedor é girável com a fôrma de gelo, e uma bandeja de gotejamento está localizada debaixo da fôrma de gelo e é girável com a fôrma de gelo.

Refrigerator appliance with hot water dispenser

A refrigerator (10) is provided, including a cabinet (11) formed with at least one refrigerated compartment, and a door (12) pivotally mounted to the cabinet (11). A vented exhaust conduit (42) is provided at least partially within an interior (44) of the door (12) and defines a pathway (46) in fluid communication with an environment exterior of the cabinet (11). A water heater (70) includes a heating element (72) located at least partially within the vented exhaust conduit (42) and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator (10), wherein heat generated by said heating element (72) can escape through the pathway (46) of the vented exhaust (42) to said environment exterior of the cabinet (11). A hot water dispenser (30) is positioned on the door (12) that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater (70) into a receiver vessel (92). A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water.

Refrigerator appliance with hot water dispenser

A refrigerator (10) is provided, including a cabinet (11) formed with at least one refrigerated compartment, and a door (12) pivotally mounted to the cabinet (11). A vented exhaust conduit (42) is provided at least partially within an interior (44) of the door (12) and defines a pathway (46) in fluid communication with an environment exterior of the cabinet (11). A water heater (70) includes a heating element (72) located at least partially within the vented exhaust conduit (42) and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator (10), wherein heat generated by said heating element (72) can escape through the pathway (46) of the vented exhaust (42) to said environment exterior of the cabinet (11). A hot water dispenser (30) is positioned on the door (12) that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater (70) into a receiver vessel (92). A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water.

Can dispenser rack for refrigerator door

A can dispenser rack for a refrigerator door, includes a housing in which a rear wall, two side walls, a central partition portion, L-shaped and T-shaped front flanges, and a bottom wall portion define two vertical side-by-side can receiving receptacles each having a top opening for loading cans and a lower opening for removal of cans, with each of the can receiving receptacles being configured to receive a plurality of cans stacked on their sides in a single column. The bottom wall portion has at least one rounded inner portion shaped to receive a side wall of a bottommost can in each can receiving receptacle, and at least one can retaining lip portion extending up from a front of the bottom wall portion to define a lower edge of the lower opening in each can receiving receptacle.

Compact ice making system for slimline ice compartment

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

Ice maker with rotating ice tray

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment. An ice maker with an ice mold is disposed within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. A refrigeration system includes a system evaporator and an ice maker evaporator dedicated to cooling the ice mold. A frame rotatably supports the ice mold within the fresh food compartment between an ice-forming position and an ice-harvesting position. The frame supports the ice maker evaporator at a stationary position that serves as a pivot axis for the ice mold so the ice mold can rotate around the ice maker evaporator between the ice-forming position and the ice-harvesting position, while the ice maker evaporator remains stationary. In one example, a heater is rotatable with the ice mold, and a drip tray is located underneath ice mold and rotatable with the ice mold.

Multi-chambered water tank for confined spaces in a refrigeration appliance

A system can include a fluid tank for a refrigeration appliance. The fluid tank can include a plurality of chambers. Each chamber of the plurality of chambers can include an inlet port and an outlet port. At least part of the outlet port can be on a horizontal plane that is offset in an upward direction with respect to the inlet port. At least two chambers of the plurality of chambers can be fluidly coupled in series.

Ice maker with rotating ice tray

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment. An ice maker with an ice mold is disposed within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. A refrigeration system includes a system evaporator and an ice maker evaporator dedicated to cooling the ice mold. A frame rotatably supports the ice mold within the fresh food compartment between an ice-forming position and an ice-harvesting position. The frame supports the ice maker evaporator at a stationary position that serves as a pivot axis for the ice mold so the ice mold can rotate around the ice maker evaporator between the ice-forming position and the ice-harvesting position, while the ice maker evaporator remains stationary. In one example, a heater is rotatable with the ice mold, and a drip tray is located underneath ice mold and rotatable with the ice mold.

Refrigerator Storage Compartment Assembly

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Refrigerator storage compartment assembly

Refrigerator storage compartment assembly

A storage compartment assembly is located within the interior of a compartment of a refrigerator such as a fresh food compartment of a refrigerator. The storage compartment assembly includes a storage container the temperature of which can be controlled independently of the temperature in the fresh food compartment. At least one of the sides of the storage container can be spaced away from a respective interior side of the refrigerator compartment and a housing located in the space between the side of the storage container and the interior side of the refrigerator compartment. The housing can contain components that are configured to function in the operation of the refrigerator, including the storage compartment assembly. The refrigerator can comprise a bottom-mount refrigerator and the fresh food compartment can be provided with double-doors for closing and opening the interior of the fresh food compartment.

Multi-chambered water tank for confined spaces in a refrigeration appliance

A system can include a fluid tank for a refrigeration appliance. The fluid tank can include a plurality of chambers. Each chamber of the plurality of chambers can include an inlet port and an outlet port. At least part of the outlet port can be on a horizontal plane that is offset in an upward direction with respect to the inlet port. At least two chambers of the plurality of chambers can be fluidly coupled in series.

Can dispenser rack for refrigerator door

Evaporador tipo tubo-chapa para gabinetes refrigeradores e processo de obtenção do mesmo.

"EVAPORADOR TIPO TUBO-CHAPA PARA GABINETES REFRIGERADORES E PROCESSO DE OBTENçãO DO MESMO", caracterizado pelo fato do tubo de alumínio convencional (3) ter sua configuração deformada para formato de "D" (2) criando uma face achatada no mesmo, para formação da área de contato com a chapa (1), sabendo que o tubo (2), após deformado é imediatamente aplicado, segundo espaçamentos previamente definidos sobre a chapa (1), conformada com as dimensões exigidas pelo conjunto, sendo simultaneamente aplicada sobre o tubo de alumínio (2) uma fita termocondutiva e, após o devido posicionamento entre o tubo(2) e chapa (1) todo o conjunto é expandido até as dimensões finais da peça.

Aparelho de refrigeração e máquina de gelo para congelar água em pedaços de gelo

Um aparelho de refrigeração (10) que inclui uma máquina de gelo (50) disposta em um compartimento de alimentos frescos (14). Um conjunto de condutor de ar (100) transporta ar de resfriamento através da máquina de gelo (50). Um duto de ar isolado (152) é disposto entre um evaporador (186) e um ventilador (164) para prevenir a migração de gelo do evaporador (186) para o ventilador (164). O duto isolado (152) tem uma abertura que se estende de uma extremidade adjacente ao evaporador (186) até uma extremidade adjacente ao ventilador (164). Uma parede interna inferior do duto de ar (152) tem uma primeira porção inclinada (156a) na extremidade adjacente ao evaporador (186). Em outro exemplo, a máquina de gelo (350) inclui um conjunto de sensor (370) posicionado para detectar um nível de gelo (352) no reservatório de gelo (354). O conjunto de sensor (370) inclui um emissor (372) para enviar fótons ao longo de um trajeto predeterminado, e um receptor (374) para detectar os fótons quando os fótons forem refletidos em um objeto disposto no trajeto predeterminado.

Aparelho de refrigeração com um suprimento de ar frio para uma máquina de gelo e com um sensor de nível de gelo

um aparelho de refrigeração (10) que inclui uma máquina de gelo (50) disposta em um compartimento de alimentos frescos (14). um conjunto de condutor de ar (100) transporta ar de resfriamento através da máquina de gelo (50). um duto de ar isolado (152) é disposto entre um evaporador (186) e um ventilador (164) para prevenir a migração de gelo do evaporador (186) para o ventilador (164). o duto isolado (152) tem uma abertura que se estende de uma extremidade adjacente ao evaporador (186) até uma extremidade adjacente ao ventilador (164). uma parede interna inferior do duto de ar (152) tem uma primeira porção inclinada (156a) na extremidade adjacente ao evaporador (186). em outro exemplo, a máquina de gelo (350) inclui um conjunto de sensor (370) posicionado para detectar um nível de gelo (352) no reservatório de gelo (354). o conjunto de sensor (370) inclui um emissor (372) para enviar fótons ao longo de um trajeto predeterminado, e um receptor (374) para detectar os fótons quando os fótons forem refletidos em um objeto disposto no trajeto predeterminado.

Ice maker and refrigeration appliance with it

Refrigeration appliance with a cold air supply for an ice maker and with an ice level sensor

A refrigeration appliance (10) includes an ice maker (50) disposed in a fresh food compartment (14). An air handler assembly (100) conveys cooling air through the ice maker (50). An insulated air duct (152) is disposed between an evaporator (186) and a fan (164) for preventing the migration of ice from the evaporator (186) to the fan (164). The insulated duct (152) has an opening extending from an end adjacent the evaporator (186) to an end adjacent the fan (164). A lower inner wall of the air duct (152) has a first ramped portion (156a) on the end adjacent the evaporator (186). In another example, the icemaker (350) includes a sensor assembly (370) positioned to detect a level of ice (352) in the ice bin (354). The sensor assembly (370) includes an emitter (372) for sending photons along a predetermined path, and a receiver (374) for detecting the photons when the photons are reflected off an object disposed in the predetermined path.

Refrigeration appliance with a cold air supply for an ice maker and with an ice level sensor

A refrigeration appliance (10) includes an ice maker (50) disposed in a fresh food compartment (14). An air handler assembly (100) conveys cooling air through the ice maker (50). An insulated air duct (152) is disposed between an evaporator (186) and a fan (164) for preventing the migration of ice from the evaporator (186) to the fan (164). The insulated duct (152) has an opening extending from an end adjacent the evaporator (186) to an end adjacent the fan (164). A lower inner wall of the air duct (152) has a first ramped portion (156a) on the end adjacent the evaporator (186). In another example, the icemaker (350) includes a sensor assembly (370) positioned to detect a level of ice (352) in the ice bin (354). The sensor assembly (370) includes an emitter (372) for sending photons along a predetermined path, and a receiver (374) for detecting the photons when the photons are reflected off an object disposed in the predetermined path.

Refrigeration appliance with a cold air supply for an ice maker and with an ice level sensor

A refrigeration appliance (10) includes an ice maker (50) disposed in a fresh food compartment (14). An air handler assembly (100) conveys cooling air through the ice maker (50). An insulated air duct (152) is disposed between an evaporator (186) and a fan (164) for preventing the migration of ice from the evaporator (186) to the fan (164). The insulated duct (152) has an opening extending from an end adjacent the evaporator (186) to an end adjacent the fan (164). A lower inner wall of the air duct (152) has a first ramped portion (156a) on the end adjacent the evaporator (186). In another example, the icemaker (350) includes a sensor assembly (370) positioned to detect a level of ice (352) in the ice bin (354). The sensor assembly (370) includes an emitter (372) for sending photons along a predetermined path, and a receiver (374) for detecting the photons when the photons are reflected off an object disposed in the predetermined path.

Aparelho de refrigeração

Trata-se de um aparelho de refrigeração que inclui um compartimento de alimento fresco e um compartimento de congelador. Uma máquina de produzir gelo com uma fôrma de gelo é disposta dentro do compartimento de alimento fresco para congelar água em pedaços de gelo. Um sistema de refrigeração inclui um evaporador do sistema e um evaporador da máquina de produzir gelo dedicado a resfriar a fôrma de gelo. Uma armação sustenta de maneira giratória a fôrma de gelo dentro do compartimento de alimento fresco entre uma posição de formação de gelo e uma posição de coleta de gelo. A armação sustenta o evaporador da máquina de produzir gelo em uma posição estacionária que serve como um eixo geométrico de articulação para a fôrma de gelo, de modo que a fôrma de gelo possa girar ao redor do evaporador da máquina de produzir gelo entre a posição de formação de gelo e a posição de coleta de gelo, enquanto o evaporador da máquina de produzir gelo permanece estacionário. Em um exemplo, um aquecedor é girável com a fôrma de gelo, e uma bandeja de gotejamento está localizada debaixo da fôrma de gelo e é girável com a fôrma de gelo.

Refrigerator with ice bucket on door

A refrigerator (10) with a freezer compartment(16) having a door(20) to open and close the freezer compartment. An ice maker(42) is disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces. An ice storage bin(28) is mounted to the door for receiving ice from the ice maker. A cover(40) is hinged to the ice marker. The cover is moveable between an unrestricting position in which ice is discharged when the door is in a closed position to a restricting position in which ice does not discharge when the door is in an open position. A sliding tray(52) having sidewall enclosing an area behind the ice maker and extending the depth between the ice maker and a rear wall of the refrigerator, defines a storage chamber(50).

Refrigerator with ice bucket on door

A refrigerator with a freezer compartment having a door to open and close the freezer compartment. An ice maker is disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces. An ice storage bin is mounted to the door for receiving ice from the ice maker. A cover is hinged to the ice marker. The cover is moveable between an unrestricting position in which ice is discharged when the door is in a closed position to a restricting position in which ice does not discharge when the door is in an open position. A sliding tray having sidewall enclosing an area behind the ice maker and extending the depth between the ice maker and a rear wall of the refrigerator, defines a storage chamber.

Ice maker for a refrigeration appliance

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment, and an ice maker within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. In one example, a rotatable auger drives the ice pieces out of a removable ice bin via a driving force applied in a first direction. A latch is configured to apply a resisting force to the ice bin along a second direction. In another example, an air mover is disposed within the ice maker for delivering cooled air from an ice maker evaporator to a region adjacent to the ice bin. At least one air channel is formed into an inside surface of the ice maker chamber. In another example, a method of making ice in the refrigeration appliance is provided. The method includes the steps of operating the air mover and a defrost heating of the ice maker evaporator.

Ice maker for a refrigeration appliance

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment (14), a freezer compartment (12), and an ice maker (20) within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. In one example, a rotatable auger (70) drives the ice pieces out of a removable ice bin (35) via a driving force (F) applied in a first direction. A latch (80, 90) is configured to apply a resisting force (R) to the ice bin along a second direction. In another example, an air mover (52) is disposed within the ice maker for delivering cooled air from an ice maker evaporator (50) to a region adjacent to the ice bin. At least one air channel (100) is formed into an inside surface (102) of the ice maker chamber (60). In another example, a method of making ice in the refrigeration appliance is provided. The method includes the steps of operating the air mover (52) and a defrost heating (54) of the ice maker evaporator.

Ice maker with rotating ice tray

A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment. An ice maker with an ice mold is disposed within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. A refrigeration system includes a system evaporator and an ice maker evaporator dedicated to cooling the ice mold. A frame rotatably supports the ice mold within the fresh food compartment between an ice-forming position and an ice-harvesting position. The frame supports the ice maker evaporator at a stationary position that serves as a pivot axis for the ice mold so the ice mold can rotate around the ice maker evaporator between the ice-forming position and the ice-harvesting position, while the ice maker evaporator remains stationary. In one example, a heater is rotatable with the ice mold, and a drip tray is located underneath ice mold and rotatable with the ice mold.

Single paddle ice and water dispenser

A dispensing unit is operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station. The dispensing unit includes an actuator that is movable to selected positions in order to support the dispensing of the water and ice. The dispensing unit can include a passageway through which ice is dispensed, and an ice door can be provided for selectively opening and closing the passageway to the dispensing of ice. In one aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed mechanically and in another aspect, the ice door can be opened and closed electromechanically. The dispensing unit also can provide for the position of a water-dispensing nozzle to be adjusted for the purpose of dispensing water to receptacles outside a recessed area at which the nozzle is located and to provide for the activation of illuminating devices to indicate operating conditions at the refrigeration appliance.

Refrigerator storage compartment assembly

A storage compartment assembly is located within the interior of a compartment of a refrigerator such as a fresh food compartment of a refrigerator. The storage compartment assembly includes a storage container the temperature of which can be controlled independently of the temperature in the fresh food compartment. At least one of the sides of the storage container can be spaced away from a respective interior side of the refrigerator compartment and a housing located in the space between the side of the storage container and the interior side of the refrigerator compartment. The housing can contain components that are configured to function in the operation of the refrigerator, including the storage compartment assembly. The refrigerator can comprise a bottom-mount refrigerator and the fresh food compartment can be provided with double-doors for closing and opening the interior of the fresh food compartment.

Refrigerator with ice bucket on door

A refrigerator with a freezer compartment having a door to open and close the freezer compartment. An ice maker is disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces. An ice storage bin is mounted to the door for receiving ice from the ice maker. A cover is hinged to the ice marker. The cover is moveable between an unrestricting position in which ice is discharged when the door is in a closed position to a restricting position in which ice does not discharge when the door is in an open position. A sliding tray having sidewall enclosing an area behind the ice maker and extending the depth between the ice maker and a rear wall of the refrigerator, defines a storage chamber.

Ice mold for bottleneck

An ice making assembly includes an ice tray extending along a longitudinal axis. The ice tray includes a first section disposed at a longitudinal first end of the ice tray, the first section including a plurality of first cavities projecting into the ice tray. The ice tray further includes a second section disposed at a longitudinal second end of the ice tray that is opposite from the longitudinal first end. The second section includes an elongated second cavity extending in a direction that is substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the ice tray. The second cavity has a shape that is longer in length than a length of each of the first cavities.

Refrigerator appliance with hot water dispenser

A refrigerator is provided, including a cabinet formed with at least one refrigerated compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet via a hollow hinge to selectively open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment. A water heater is mounted on an exterior surface of the cabinet about the hollow hinge and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator. A hot water dispenser is positioned on the door that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater into a receiver vessel, and a hot water conduit is guided through the hollow hinge and extending from the water heater to the hot water dispenser to supply the hot water from the heater to the dispenser. A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water.

Refrigerator with automatic liquid dispenser

A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and including an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed. A liquid dispenser is arranged on the interior surface of the door, and a container is supported on the door and configured to receive liquid from the liquid dispenser. A sensor is configured to sense a property of the container, and a control is in communication with the sensor. The control is configured to regulate dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property of the container. In one example, the sensor is resiliently biased into contact with the container to sense a property of the container. In another example, the control indicates a stale liquid condition if a timer expires before the container has been removed from the door.