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05-01-2012 дата публикации

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

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

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

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Номер записи: 1
19-06-2017 дата публикации

Устройство охлаждения

Номер: RU0000171868U1
Автор: Аттила КАЗМЕР
Принадлежит: Аттила КАЗМЕР, Зао "Агрометал Кластер"

Полезная модель относится к охлаждающим системам, применяемым для охлаждения тепловыделяющих устройств. Техническим результатом предлагаемого изобретения является повышение энергоэффективности, снижение материалоемкости и повышение стабильности температуры в системе обеспечения холода потребителей. Технический результат достигается тем, что устройство охлаждения, содержащее минимум один холодильник, соединенный посредством жидкостного контура (текучей средой) с аккумулятором в виде емкости с теплопередающей жидкостью - теплоносителем, и потребители холода, связанные с аккумулятором посредством двухтрубной магистрали, к которой подключены более одного потребителя жидкостного контура, с аккумулятором холода (включающего минимум одну емкость - танк), характеризуется тем, что в аккумуляторе расположены замкнутые холодоаккумулирующие ячейки (объем которых меньше объема аккумулятора - емкости с жидкостью) с агентом, температура фазового перехода (замерзания-оттаивания) которого расположена в диапазоне рабочих температур (близка к заданной температуре стабилизации). Холодоаккумулирующие ячейки могут быть наполнены смесью, содержащей гликоль и воду, или любой эвтектической смесью. Теплоноситель содержит воду и гликоль, причем температура замерзания теплоносителя ниже температуры замерзания смеси в ячейках. Устройство может содержать более одной двухтрубной магистрали, к каждой из которых подключены более одного потребителя, и минимум одну двухтрубную магистраль, к которой подключены более одного холодильника. В качестве минимум одного холодильника может использоваться наружный теплообменник, осуществляющий теплообмен теплоносителя с внешней атмосферой (утилизатор наружного холода). Технический результат - повышение энергоэффективности достигается возможностью накопления холода в более холодное время (например, в ночное) и использование накопленного холода в более теплое (например, дневное) время. Полезная модель может с успехом применяться для производства и эксплуатации ...

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Номер записи: 2
26-03-2019 дата публикации

Интеллектуальный холодильник

Номер: RU0000188020U1
Автор: Алексей Вячеславович Ерошкин
Принадлежит: Публичное Акционерное Общество "Сбербанк России" (Пао Сбербанк)

Данное техническое решение, в общем, относится к области вычислительной техники, а в частности к умным устройствам в Интернете вещей. Интеллектуальный холодильник, выполненный с возможностью удаленного мониторинга за физическими характеристиками продуктов, содержащий набор боковых полок, расположенных в двери, под каждой из которых располагается тензометрический датчик, выполненный с возможностью определения веса полок и направления результатов измерений на коммутирующий контроллер; набор видеокамер, встроенных в боковую панель корпуса изнутри и в верхнюю панель, выполненных с возможностью получения видеоизображений и направления их на головной контроллер; коммутирующий контроллер, встроенный с обратной стороны внутренней лицевой панели двери и выполненный с возможностью получения данных из тензометрических датчиков и перенаправления их на головной контроллер; набор поворотных полок, расположенных в основном отделе корпуса, выполненных с возможностью вращения при получении сигнала от коммутирующего контроллера; головной контроллер, выполненный с возможностью осуществления видеосъемки содержимого холодильника посредством установленных камер при закрытии двери на заданный угол поворота. Технический результат - повышение точности определения физических свойств продуктов и товаров, находящихся в холодильнике, посредством их удаленного мониторинга. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 4 фиг. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 188 020 U1 (51) МПК F25D 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F25D 11/00 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018141787, 27.11.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество "Сбербанк России" (ПАО Сбербанк) (RU) Дата регистрации: 26.03.2019 20160178263 A1, 23.06.2016. EP 2975343 A1, 20.01.2016. US 20170263100 A1, 14.09.2017. (45) Опубликовано: 26.03.2019 Бюл. № 9 1 8 8 0 2 0 R U (54) ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНЫЙ ХОЛОДИЛЬНИК (57) Реферат: Данное ...

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Номер записи: 3
13-11-2020 дата публикации

Торговое холодильное оборудование

Номер: RU0000200855U1
Автор: Алексей Васильевич Яковлев, Денис Сергеевич Ананьин, Дмитрий Игоревич Масляненко
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Оборудование для торговли"

Полезная модель относится к области торгового холодильного оборудования (далее по тексту ТХО), а именно к средствам усовершенствования рабочего пространства торгового оборудования, например, холодильных витрин. Полезная модель может быть использована для кратковременного хранения, демонстрации и продажи предварительно охлажденных или замороженных скоропортящихся продуктов.Техническим результатом предлагаемой полезной модели является обеспечение возможности оптимизации рабочего пространства торгового холодильного оборудования (максимальное заполнение). Одновременно достигаются удобство для покупателя, упрощение обслуживания и загрузки, получение максимальной наглядности продукта.Технический результат достигается следующим образом. Торговое холодильное оборудование, содержащее корпус, холодильную установку с блоком управления, дверь с лицевой стороны, полки с механизмом выдвижения в сторону двери с направляющими,по полезной модели,снабжено вертикальными стойками в корпусе с гнездами ловушек по их длине, полка имеет оси качания, расположенные по бокам от полки со смещением от ее переднего края,полка установлена своими осями качания в гнездах ловушек вертикальных стоек,снабжено вертикальной штангой-толкателем, соединенной с задними частями направляющих полок,снабжено приводом вертикального перемещения штанги-толкателя, установленным в корпусе,полка имеет четыре положения, исходное горизонтальное внутри корпуса, горизонтальное выдвинутое из корпуса, с наклоном в сторону передней части внутри корпуса, выдвинутое из корпуса под наклоном,полка снабжена стопорами, обеспечивающими фиксацию полки внутри корпуса в ее положении с наклоном в сторону передней части и свободное выдвижение полки ее исходного горизонтального положения в корпусе в ее выдвинутое из корпуса горизонтальное положение,снабжено блоком управления привода штанги-толкателя.Торговое холодильное оборудование может быть оборудовано более одной полкой.Полка может иметь скобу, соединяющую задние части направляющих, ...

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Номер записи: 4
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120017631A1
Автор: Giuseppe Margarino, Juergen Brenneis, Marco Reposo, Rainer Vogt
Принадлежит: RED BULL GMBH

A refrigerator ( 1 ) comprising a thermally insulated refrigerator compartment ( 15 ), a refrigeration machine by means of which the refrigerator compartment ( 15 ) can be cooled to a temperature below ambient temperature, and at least one door ( 3, 4 ) through which the refrigerator compartment ( 15 ) can be accessed from outside is further provided with a bottle cooler ( 9 ) the interior of which is designed to accommodate at least one bottle and can be cooled to a temperature below ambient temperature and whose opening ( 10 ) for placing a bottle therein and removing a bottle is preferably arranged in the top side of the refrigerator ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 5
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Isolated cold plate refrigeration system with user selected temperature control

Номер: US20120055180A1
Автор: Gerald Larson, Larry Peterson, Patrick Mccabe
Принадлежит: Johnson Truck Bodies LLC

An isolated cold plate refrigeration system provides a cargo compartment isolated from a cold plate compartment. A user defines the target temperature of the cargo compartment. When the temperature of the cargo compartment rises above the target temperature and cool air is required to reduce the temperature of the cargo compartment, a cold plate fan is activated to move air from the cold plate compartment to the cargo compartment and from the cargo compartment to the cold plate compartment.

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Номер записи: 6
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Direct contact icemaker with chambered air cooling system

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

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

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Номер записи: 7
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120255321A1
Автор: Deul Re Min, Yang Gyu Kim, Yeon Woo CHO, Youn Seok Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

According to the present invention, a refrigerator comprises: a main body having a storage compartment; a refrigerating cycle apparatus for cooling the storage compartment; a quick cooling body which accommodates beverages inserted therein, and which has a plurality of jet-colliding holes for jet-colliding the cooling air in the storage compartment against the beverages; a quick cooling air blower which enables the cooling air in the storage compartment to flow toward the quick cooling body such that the cooling air in the storage compartment passes through the jet-colliding holes, is jet-collided against the beverages, and is then discharged to the storage compartment; and a quick cooling body moving mechanism mounted in the main body and connected to the quick cooling body to move the quick cooling body, thereby minimizing the quick cooling time of the beverages.

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Номер записи: 8
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Universal and flexible cooling module set (cms) configuration and architecture

Номер: US20120291475A1
Автор: Alberto R. Gomes, Guolian Wu, Luciana Wasnievski Da Silva, Luiz Antonio D. Lopes, Nihat Cur
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A refrigerator is provided that includes at least one freezer compartment and at least one refrigerator compartment, wherein the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment are defined by a plurality of interior surfaces. The refrigerator further includes a cooling module set (CMS) removably attached to at least one of the plurality of interior surfaces, wherein the CMS is configured to operate in any orientation of a plurality of orientations, and the CMS is further configured to be repositionable with respect to the plurality of interior surfaces to alter a shape of at least one of the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment.

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Номер записи: 9
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Movable refrigerator

Номер: US20120318016A1
Автор: Namgi Lee, Sungil Park
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed herein is a movable refrigerator including a main body travel driving unit configured to automatically rotate the wheel to move the main body and a main body travel switching unit configured to turn on or off the main body travel driving unit to automatically or manually move the main body. Accordingly, the user may suitably select and use automatic operation and manual operation according to the user's healthy condition, the environment of the used place, or the need of use, thereby greatly enhancing the use convenience of a movable refrigerator.

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Номер записи: 10
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Energy conserving chilling units and methods

Номер: US20130014930A1
Автор: Thomas B. O'brien
Принадлежит: O'brien Thomas B

The present invention relates to the methods and devices for using the ambient atmosphere to increase the energy efficiency of refrigerators and freezers. The invention generally provides energy-conserving chilling systems, devices, and methods, which involve a compartment in a case coupled to a fluid conduit and configured to be positioned within a building to allow passage of a fluid via the conduit from an exterior of the building to the case, thereby decreasing an interior temperature of air within the compartment.

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Номер записи: 11
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Sequential dual evaporator refrigerator and method of controlling same

Номер: US20130061620A1
Автор: Hairong Li
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A refrigerator and method are provided where the refrigerator includes at least a refrigerator compartment (C 2 ) cooled by a refrigerator evaporator, a freezer compartment (C 1 ) cooled by a freezer evaporator, a compressor, a controller, and a valve that selectively couples the compressor to a selected one of the refrigerator evaporator and the freezer evaporator. The method includes determining both refrigerator and freezer compartment cooling priorities as a function of the respective actual refrigerator or freezer compartment temperatures, desired refrigerator or freezer compartment temperatures, and refrigerator or freezer hysteresis. The refrigerator and freezer compartment cooling priorities having one of the following priority levels: high, medium, low, and satisfied. The method further includes selecting a current refrigerator system mode in response to the refrigerator and freezer compartment cooling priorities.

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Номер записи: 12
21-03-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20130067940A1
Автор: Shim Jai Hwan
Принадлежит:

Provided are a refrigerator and a diagnostic system for the same. The refrigerator includes a selection unit, a control unit, a modulator, and a sound output unit. The selection unit receives a diagnosis performance command. The control unit generates a control signal including product information when the selection unit receives the diagnosis performance command. The modulator generates a frequency signal according to the control signal generated by the control unit. The sound output unit outputs a sound including the product information according to the frequency signal generated by the modulating unit. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a selection unit receiving a diagnosis performance command;a control unit generating a control signal comprising product information when the selection unit receives the diagnosis performance command;a modulator generating a frequency signal according to the control signal generated by the control unit; anda sound output unit outputting a sound comprising the product information according to the frequency signal generated by the modulating unit.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a case forming an internal space divided into a refrigeration compartment and a freezer compartment;at least one door for opening and closing the refrigeration compartment or the freezer compartment; anda hinge unit supporting the door rotating thereon,wherein the sound output unit is provided in the hinge unit.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the hinge unit has a sound output hole through which the sound outputted from the sound output unit is outputted to the outside.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the hinge unit comprises a hinge housing forming a certain space receiving the sound output unit between the hinge unit and the case claim 2 , and the sound output hole is formed by cutting a portion of the hinge housing at which the hinge housing and the case are in contact.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the sound output ...

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Номер записи: 13
11-04-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130086936A1
Автор: CHOI Bongjun, KIM Dongseok, KIM Juhyun, SONG Minho, YOU Giljae
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator including: a cabinet configured to define a storage space; a barrier configured to divide the storage space into a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment and having an heat insulator therein; a depression part formed to be depressed in the barrier for the freezing compartment and configured to accommodate an evaporator and a blowing unit; and a barrier cover configured to shield the depression part for the freezing compartment, wherein the depression part includes an evaporator accommodating part configured to accommodate the evaporator, a blowing unit accommodating part formed to be stepped on a upper side of the evaporator accommodating part and configured to accommodate the blowing unit. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet configured to define a storage space;a barrier configured to divide the storage space into a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment and having an heat insulator therein;a depression part formed to be depressed in the barrier for the freezing compartment and configured to accommodate an evaporator and a blowing unit; anda barrier cover configured to shield the depression part for the freezing compartment,wherein the depression part includesan evaporator accommodating part configured to accommodate the evaporator, anda blowing unit accommodating part formed to be stepped on a upper side of the evaporator accommodating part and configured to accommodate the blowing unit.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the heat insulator is foamed and filled therein to be filled in a whole inside of the barrier including a part corresponding to the depression part.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the blowing unit accommodating part is formed to be depressed greater than the evaporator accommodating part.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the heat insulator is formed such that a part of the heat insulator for the blowing unit accommodating part is thicker than a part of the heat ...

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Номер записи: 14
25-04-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130098083A1
Автор: Kong Hyunwoo
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator. Data about operations and states of the refrigerator are accumulated in a portable memory unit detachably attached to the refrigerator. Therefore, the portable memory unit can be detached from the refrigerator and connected to a personal computer (PC) to analyze reasons of errors of the refrigerator and find out potential errors of the refrigerator. Accordingly, maintenance of the refrigerator can be easily carried out. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a load unit comprising devices necessary for operation of the refrigerator;a detection unit configured to detect operations of the load unit and states of the refrigerator;a control unit configured to control operations of the load unit, the control unit comprising a memory unit to receive data about operations and states of the refrigerator from the detection unit; anda history data memory unit comprising a detachable portable memory unit connected to the control unit,wherein data input to the memory unit of the control unit are periodically copied to the portable memory unit so as to accumulate data about operations and states of the refrigerator.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the history data memory unit and the control unit are provided as one part.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the history data memory unit is disposed at a side of the refrigerator spaced apart from the control unit.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the history data memory unit is disposed at a side of a hinge to which a shaft of a door of the refrigerator is coupled.5. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the history data memory unit is disposed at a door deco formed around a door of the refrigerator.6. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the history data memory unit is disposed at a side of a display that is disposed on a door of the refrigerator to display operational states of the refrigerator.7. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 15
25-04-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH ICEMAKER COMPARTMENT HAVING AN IMPROVED AIR FLOW

Номер: US20130098097A1
Автор: CHO Myung Hoon, LEE Jong Dal, Lim Jae Hoon, LIM Seung Tae, RYU Dong Nyeol
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator with an ice making device. The refrigerator includes a body defined with a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, and an ice making compartment, the ice making compartment arranged in the refrigerating compartment while being thermally insulated from the refrigerating compartment, a first evaporator arranged in the refrigerating compartment, a second evaporator arranged in the freezing compartment, a refrigerating duct for circulating cold air from the first evaporator to the refrigerating compartment, a freezing duct for circulating cold air from the second evaporator to the freezing compartment, and an ice making flow passage for communicating the second evaporator and the ice making compartment. The second evaporator, ice making compartment, and ice making flow passage form a closed circuit such that the cold air in the ice making compartment does not enter the refrigerating compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body having a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, a horizontal insulation partition provided between the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment, and an ice making compartment disposed outside the freezing compartment, the refrigerating compartment including a refrigerator door,wherein the refrigerating compartment comprises a refrigerating space forming a refrigerating storing space, a first evaporator space containing a first evaporator for generating cold air and a first blowing fan to introduce cold air into the refrigerating space,the freezing compartment comprises a freezing space forming a freezing storing space, a second evaporator space containing a second evaporator to generate cold air and a second blowing fan to introduce cold air into the freezing space, andthe ice making compartment being in communication with the second evaporator space via a supply duct to supply cold air from the second evaporator to the ice making compartment, and a third blowing fan disposed in the second ...

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Номер записи: 16
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator with Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode

Номер: US20130104579A1
Автор: Ling Zhou
Принадлежит: Qingdao Jason Electric Co Ltd

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

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Номер записи: 17
09-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR USING NON-AZEOTROPIC REFRIGERANT MIXTURE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130111933A1
Автор: Kim Yong Han, Kim Young Chan, Seo Kook-Jeong, YOON Won Jae
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator using a non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture (NARM) and a control method thereof. The refrigerator reduces the rotational speed of a freezing chamber fan or stopping the freezing chamber fan for a designated time, and/or increasing the rotational speed of a compressor in a simultaneous freezing/refrigerating operation mode of an NARM cycle as compared to a freezing operation mode, and may thus decrease evaporation latent heat of a refrigerant consumed by a freezing chamber evaporator and relatively increase evaporation latent heat of the refrigerant usable in a refrigerating chamber evaporator without increase in a charging amount of the refrigerant, thereby preventing over-charging due to increase in the charging amount of the refrigerant and reducing cycling loss. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber;a compressor to compress a refrigerant;a refrigerating chamber evaporator to cool the refrigerating chamber;a freezing chamber evaporator provided at an upstream position as compared to a position of the refrigerating chamber evaporator, and to cool the freezing chamber;a freezing chamber fan to blow cool air having undergone heat exchange in the freezing chamber evaporator; anda controller to control operations of the compressor and the freezing chamber fan,wherein the refrigerator has a freezing operation mode and a simultaneous freezing/refrigerating operation mode, andwherein the controller changes a rotational speed of at least one of the freezing chamber fan and the compressor so as to increase evaporation latent heat of the refrigerant introduced into the refrigerating chamber evaporator in the simultaneous freezing/refrigerating operation mode as compared to the freezing operation mode.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the controller lowers the rotational speed of the freezing chamber fan in the simultaneous freezing/refrigerating operation mode as compared to the freezing operation mode.3. ...

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Номер записи: 18
09-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130111941A1
Автор: Cho Kyeongchul, Kwon Hongsik, Yeo Insun, Yu Seonil
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet forming one of a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, a main door opening and closing the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment and including a storage space opened forward, a sub door installed on the main door and opening and closing the storage space of the main door, and a dispenser disposed on the sub door and dispensing water. 136-. (canceled)37. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a first storage compartment defined within the cabinet;a first door configured to open and close at least a portion of the first storage compartment;a second storage compartment that is located at the first door and that is configured to move with the first door when the first door rotates between opened and closed positions;a second door installed on the first door and configured to open and close the second storage compartment; anda dispenser disposed on the second door and configured to dispense water.38. The refrigerator according to claim 37 , wherein the second storage compartment is defined by a storage unit that is removably attached to the first door.39. The refrigerator according to claim 37 , further comprising:a freezing compartment defined within the cabinet; anda freezer door configured to open and close at least a portion of the freezing compartment,wherein the first storage compartment is a refrigerating compartment,wherein the first door is a refrigerator door configured to open and close at least a portion of the refrigerating compartment, andwherein the second door is disposed on the refrigerator door.40. The refrigerator according to claim 39 , wherein the second door aligns with an end of the refrigerator door that is adjacent to the freezer door.41. The refrigerator according to claim 39 , further comprising a handle that is configured to facilitate rotation of the second door and that is disposed at an end of the second door adjacent to the freezer door.42. The refrigerator according ...

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Номер записи: 19
16-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH DISPENSER

Номер: US20130118203A1
Автор: Hwang Jungyeon, Kim Seonkyu, Lee Daesung, SEO Woonkyu, Yoon Seungjin
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator includes a refrigeration compartment arranged on an upper side of a main body, a freezer compartment arranged on a lower side of the main body, and a dispenser arranged on a ceiling of the refrigeration compartment to be adjacent to one edge of the ceiling of the refrigeration compartment. The dispenser includes a housing attached to the ceiling of the refrigeration compartment, a water lever provided to the housing such that one side of the water lever is pivotably movable, a discharge valve housed in the housing and connected to the water lever to selectively discharge water according to an operation of the water lever, and a filter unit provided to the housing to filter water. 1. A refrigerator comprising;a main body;a refrigeration compartment arranged at the main body; and a housing attached to the ceiling of the refrigeration compartment;', 'a water lever pivotably mounted to the housing such that the water lever is configured to pivot responsive to pressure applied to the water lever;', 'a discharge valve housed in the housing and configured to control discharge of water according to operation of the water lever; and', 'a filter unit provided to the housing and configured to filter water., 'a dispenser arranged on a ceiling of the refrigeration compartment and configured to supply water, the dispenser comprising2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the dispenser comprises a discharge outlet disposed adjacent to the water lever and configured to discharge water claim 1 ,wherein the water lever and the discharge outlet are disposed at a front portion of the housing, and the filter unit is disposed at a rear portion of the housing.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the filter unit is arranged at a lower side of the housing and is configured to be detached from the housing and reattached to the housing.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the filter unit is connected to at least one of an external water ...

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Номер записи: 20
30-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130133354A1
Автор: Park Sang Min
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a water storage vessel configured to be mounted to the door of the refrigerator, a supply passage configured to connect the storage space of the water storage vessel to an ice making apparatus and dispenser to supply the water in the water storage vessel to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser, a valve installed at an intersection of the supply passage and configured to perform a passage conversion, and a pump configured to pump the water in the water storage vessel so that the water flows to the supply passage, wherein the water storage vessel is provided with a water storage vessel lever capable of changing the position of at least one portion of the supply passage so that the at least one portion of the supply passage is connected to/disconnected from a remaining portion of the supply passage. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment having a front surface available to be open at an inside the body;a door rotatably installed at the body to open/close the open front surface of the storage compartment;an ice making apparatus provided at an inside the body to generate ice;a dispenser configured to discharge water and ice to an outside the body; anda water supplying apparatus configured to supply water to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser, a water storage vessel provided with a body having a storage space formed at an inside thereof and provided with a first passage capable of intaking the water stored at the storage space;', 'a bracket unit installed on a rear surface of the door and having the water storage vessel mounted thereto;', 'a second passage connected to the first passage and capable of supplying the water in the water storage vessel to the ice making apparatus and the dispenser;', 'a valve installed at an intersection of the second passage and configured to change a passage; and', 'a pump configured to pump the water in the water storage vessel so that the water flows to the second passage,', ' ...

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Номер записи: 21
20-06-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATING FURNITURE, IN PARTICULAR REFRIGERATING SHELF

Номер: US20130152623A1
Автор: Resch Reinhold
Принадлежит: AHT COOLING SYSTEMS GMBH

The invention relates to a refrigerating furniture, particularly a refrigerating shelf (KR) for cooling and displaying products to be refrigerated in a cooling chamber (KRM), comprising an access region via which the products to be refrigerated are accessible, and a refrigerating device (KRKE) which comprises a condenser (VF) and a compressor (KOM). According to the invention, it is provided that the condenser (VF) is arranged at least partially within the refrigerating shelf (KR) and in the upper region (HR) thereof and that the compressor (KOM) is arranged within the refrigerating shelf (KRI) in the lower region (VR) thereof. As a result, interfering noise emissions are reduced and, simultaneously, the packaging of the refrigerating furniture at the manufacturing site and the transport to the site of use are simplified. 1111. Refrigerating furniture , in particular refrigerating shelving unit (KR) for the refrigeration and presentation of refrigerated goods in a refrigerating chamber (KRM) , having an access region via which the refrigerated goods are accessible , and having a refrigerating device (KRKE) which has a condenser (VF) and compressor (KOM) ,characterised in that{'b': 1', '1', '1, 'the condenser (VF) is disposed at least partially within the upper region (HR) of the refrigerating shelving unit (KR) and that the compressor (KOM) is disposed within the lower region (VR) of the refrigerating shelving unit (KR).'}21. Refrigerating furniture as claimed in claim 1 , characterised in that the condenser (VF) is thermally and/or acoustically insulated with respect to the refrigerating chamber (KRM).31. Refrigerating furniture as claimed in any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterised in that the compressor (KOM) is thermally and/or acoustically insulated with respect to the refrigerating chamber (KRM).4. Refrigerating furniture as claimed in any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterised in that the condenser (VF) is accessible from outside ...

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Номер записи: 22
27-06-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130160473A1
Автор: AHN Buhwan, HU Jinseok, KANG Kyelyong, KIM Jaemin, PARK Gunil, PARK Shinhyun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may have a refrigerator body having a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber, an evaporator located at the first storage chamber, a cooling fan disposed at one side of the evaporator, a circulation path formed to include the evaporator and the cooling fan, the circulation path having a plurality of openings at upper and lower parts of the first storage chamber, an upper communication portion arranged to connect upper regions of each of the first and second storage chambers, a lower communication portion arranged to connect lower regions of each of the first and second storage chambers, a temperature sensor unit configured to sense inner temperatures of the second storage chamber and a controller being configured to control a rotation direction of the cooling fan based on the detected temperatures of the temperature sensor unit. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a refrigerator body having at least a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber;an evaporator located at the first storage chamber;a cooling fan disposed at one side of the evaporator, the cooling fan being configured to be rotatable forward and backward;a circulation path formed to include the evaporator and the cooling fan, the circulation path having a plurality of openings at upper and lower parts of the first storage chamber;an upper communication portion arranged to connect upper regions of each of the first and second storage chambers;a lower communication portion arranged to connect lower regions of each of the first and second storage chambers;a temperature sensor unit configured to sense inner temperatures of the second storage chamber; anda controller being configured to control a rotation direction of the cooling fan based on the detected temperatures of the temperature sensor unit.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor unit includes an upper temperature sensor located at the upper part of the second storage ...

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Номер записи: 23
27-06-2013 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM OF A REFRIGERATOR AND SUCTION SYSTEM FOR A COMPRESSOR FLUID

Номер: US20130160482A1
Автор: Lilie Dietmar Erich Bernhard
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The present invention relates to a cooling system of a refrigerator, particularly of a refrigerator including a refrigeration compartment and a freezer comprising a compressor attached to at least one condenser by a segment of a refrigerant tube, wherein a first refrigerant line leaves from the condenser and returns to the compressor, and a second refrigerant line leaves from the condenser and returns to the compressor. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the compressor has at least two suction inlets, wherein the first refrigerant line is connected to the first inlet and the second refrigerant line is connected to the second inlet, and both inlets have each a suction valve. In the optional embodiment of the present invention, the fluid compressor comprises at least one fluid selection device directly connected to the at least one suction inlet, and the fluid selection device receives at least two supply lines, and is able to selectively switch pressurized fluid from one of them, to the suction inlet of the fluid compressor. 17111567891011112131415. A cooling system of a refrigerator , particularly of a refrigerator including a refrigeration compartment () and a freezer () , a compressor () an expansion device () and an evaporator () arranged in the refrigeration compartment () , said second line () sequentially carrying an expansion device () and an evaporator () arranged in the freezer () , characterized by the fact that-the compressor () has at least two suction inlets ( , ) both inlets have each a suction valve ( , ): and{'b': 14', '12, 'suction valve () of the first suction inlet () is a remotely actuated valve, the remotely actuated valve is a solenoid valve; and'}{'b': 15', '13, 'suction valve () of the second suction inlet () is a mechanically operable valve; and'}{'b': 14', '15, 'the first and second suction valves (, ) operate in an alternate manner.'}29-. (canceled)101c. A suction system for fluid compressor comprising a system capable ...

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Номер записи: 24
04-07-2013 дата публикации

ENERGY-SAVING OPTIMIZED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REFRIGERATION PLANT ROOM

Номер: US20130167560A1
Автор: Wong Hoyuen, Wu Gang
Принадлежит: WELDTECH TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.

An energy-saving optimized control system for a chiller plant room comprises an industry control computer (), a flow sensor (), a temperature sensor (), an outdoor temperature and humidity sensor (), a three-phase active power transmitter (), a water pump variable speed driver () and a cooling tower fan variable speed driver (), which are respectively connected with a programmable controller (), wherein the programmable controller () communicates with the industrial control computer () through an industrial Ethernet; and an RS485 communication interface module () is connected with chillers and communicates with the industrial control computer () through a ModBus protocol. An energy-saving optimized control method for a chiller plant room is also provided. By establishing a mathematical model of the relationship between the energy consumption and operation parameters of each equipment in the refrigeration plant room and combining the real-time cooling loads and weather parameters, the operating state of each equipment is adjusted so as to reach the lowest operating energy consumption of the whole chiller plant room under the premise of meeting the cooling loads. 1123456789101112. An energy-saving optimized control system for a chiller plant room , which comprises an industrial control computer () , a programmable controller () , an RS485 communication interface module () , a flow sensor () , a temperature sensor () , an outdoor temperature and humidity sensor () , a three-phase active power transmitter () , a differential pressure sensor () , a water pump variable speed driver () , a cooling tower fan variable speed driver () , a motorized valve and on/off actuator () and chillers ();wherein,{'b': 4', '5', '6', '7', '9', '10', '2, 'the flow sensor (), the temperature sensor (), the outdoor temperature and humidity sensor (), the three-phase active power transmitter (), the water pump variable speed driver () and the cooling tower fan variable speed driver () ...

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Номер записи: 25
04-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130167565A1
Автор: Kang Myoungju, Kim Hosan, Kim Jindong
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a method for controlling an operation of a refrigerator. Different operation modes are selected according to whether a refrigerator door is opened and closed, and according to an inner temperature and an ambient noise. Freezing capacity of a compressor, the number of rotations of an evaporator fan, and the number of rotations of a condenser fan are varied in conjunction with one another, to reduce a noise. 1. A method for controlling an operation of a refrigerator including a reciprocating compressor , the method comprising:opening a refrigerator door;determining whether to perform a load mode according to whether the refrigerator door is opened or closed, and according to an inner temperature of the refrigerator; anddetermining whether to perform a stable mode or a silent mode according to a room temperature and an ambient noise, after the refrigerator door is closed.2132. The method according to claim 1 , satisfying a relationship of T>T>T claim 1 ,{'b': '1', 'where T denotes a reference temperature of an evaporator as a criterion in the load mode,'}{'b': '2', 'T denotes a reference temperature of the evaporator as a criterion in the silent mode, and'}{'b': '3', 'T denotes a reference temperature of the evaporator as a criterion in the stable mode.'}3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the inner temperature is higher than a reference temperature Ta in a state where the refrigerator door is opened claim 2 , or when the room temperature is higher than a reference temperature Tb after the refrigerator door is closed claim 2 , the lode mode is performed4. The method according to claim 3 , comprising in the load mode:driving the compressor, an evaporator fan, and a condenser fan;increasing the number of rotations of the evaporator fan when a stroke of the compressor is smaller than that in a top dead center (TDC) operation;{'b': '1', 'increasing the number of rotations of the condenser fan when a temperature of the evaporator is lower ...

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Номер записи: 26
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Diagnostic method for a refrigerator and refrigerator using the same

Номер: US20130174586A1
Автор: Daejong Kang, Minjin OH
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present disclosure relates to a diagnostic method of a refrigerator using the same, and according to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a diagnostic method of the refrigerator, and the method may include sensing power supplied thereto; determining whether or not a power failure has occurred based on the sensed power; storing power failure occurrence information when it is determined that the power failure has occurred; referring to the power failure occurrence information when the power supply is resumed; storing power failure end information when the power failure occurrence information is found; and providing the power failure occurrence and power failure end information.

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Номер записи: 27
11-07-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130174598A1
Автор: HA Kyungho
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage space, a heat exchange chamber defined in a side of the cabinet to receive an evaporator, an ice making compartment defined in at least one region of the storage space to define an insulation space for making ices; and a cool air duct connecting the heat exchange chamber to the ice making compartment to provide a passage for guiding a flow of cool air. The cool air duct includes a cover part defining inner and outer appearance of the cool air duct and an insulation part formed of an insulation material, the insulation part being disposed inside the cover part. 1. A refrigerator comprises:a cabinet defining a storage space;a heat exchange chamber defined in a side of the cabinet to receive an evaporator;an ice making compartment defined in at least one region of the storage space to define an insulation space for making ices; anda cool air duct connecting the heat exchange chamber to the ice making compartment to provide a passage for guiding a flow of cool air,wherein the cool air duct comprises:a cover part defining inner and outer appearance of the cool air duct; andan insulation part formed of an insulation material, the insulation part being disposed inside the cover part.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the cover part is formed of polyethylene (PE) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC).3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the insulation part is manufactured by filling and foaming the insulation material inside the cover part.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the cover part surrounds an inner surface and outer surface of the insulation part.5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the cabinet comprises an outer case defining an outer appearance claim 1 , an inner case defining the storage space claim 1 , and an insulation material filled between the inner case and the outer case claim 1 , andthe cool air duct is disposed between the ...

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Номер записи: 28
18-07-2013 дата публикации

RELATING TO COOLING

Номер: US20130180280A1
Автор: Grigorian Vartan
Принадлежит: Enviro-Cool UK Limited

A cooling apparatus includes a cavity for receipt of a product to be cooled. A rotation device rotates a product received in the cavity and a coolant supply provides a coolant to the cavity. The rotation device is adapted to rotate the product about two parallel non-coincident axes. 1. A cooling apparatus comprising a cavity for receipt of a product to be cooled;rotation means to rotate a product received in the cavity and coolant supply means to provide a coolant to the cavity; wherein the apparatus further comprises means to apply a supplementary motion to the cavity.2. An apparatus as claimed in wherein supplementary motion is a linear motion.3. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the linear motion is a reciprocating motion.4. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the reciprocating motion is at a rate of at least 50 oscillations per minute; more preferably at least 80 oscillations per minute; even more preferably at least 100 oscillations per minute.5. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the reciprocating motion is at a rate of about 120 oscillations per minute.6. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein the rotation means is adapted to rotate the product about two parallel non-coincident axes.7. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein one of the axes is an axis of the product.8. A cooling apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the rotation means is adapted to rotate the product at a rotational speed of 90 revolutions per minute or more claim 6 , more preferably at least about 180 revolutions per minute claim 6 , even more preferably at least about 360 revolutions per minute.9. A cooling apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the coolant is a cooling fluid and the cooling fluid supply means is adapted to provide a flow of cooling fluid to the cavity.10. A cooling apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the cooling fluid is supplied to the cavity at a temperature of −10° C. or less claim 6 , more preferably −14° C. or less claim ...

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Номер записи: 29
25-07-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130186129A1
Автор: BAE Jungwook, KIM Dongseok, LEE Sungsub, LEE Taehee, YOU Giljae
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a compressor configured to compresses a refrigerant, a condenser configured to condense the refrigerant compressed by the compressor, a first evaporator and a second evaporator configured to evaporate the refrigerant condensed by the condenser, a distributor configured to distribute the refrigerant condensed by the condenser to at least one of the first evaporator and the second evaporator, a plurality of first refrigerant channels configured to supply the refrigerant distributed from the distributor to the first evaporator, at least one second refrigerant channel configured to supply the refrigerant distributed from the distributor to the second evaporator and a capillary tube disposed in each of the first refrigerant channels and the at least one second refrigerant channel. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant;a condenser configured to condense the refrigerant compressed by the compressor;a first evaporator and a second evaporator configured to evaporate the refrigerant condensed by the condenser;a distributor configured to distribute the refrigerant condensed by the condenser to at least one of the first evaporator and the second evaporator;a plurality of first refrigerant channels configured to supply the refrigerant distributed from the distributor to the first evaporator;at least one second refrigerant channel configured to supply the refrigerant distributed from the distributor to the second evaporator; anda capillary tube disposed in each of the first refrigerant channels and the at least one second refrigerant channel.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the capillary tubes include:a first capillary tube that is disposed in any one of the first refrigerant channels; anda second capillary tube that is disposed in another one of the first refrigerant channels.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein an inner diameter of the first capillary tube is the same as ...

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Номер записи: 30
08-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130199211A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A method of controlling operation of a refrigerator comprising:a. obtaining temperature readings from each of a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment and an ice compartment in an upper corner of the fresh food compartment in a interior space of the refrigerator;b. monitoring ambient temperature external of the space;c. communicating the readings in electrical temperature signals to an intelligent control;d. calculating with the intelligent control a temperature value for each of the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment, and the ice compartment based on at least two of the ice compartment, fresh food compartment, freezer compartment, and ambient temperature readings.2. The method of wherein the interior space is enclosed by a cabinet which comprises a top claim 1 , bottom claim 1 , left side claim 1 , right side claim 1 , and back wall claim 1 , and the ice compartment is disposed at or near the top claim 1 , left claim 1 , and back walls.3. The method of wherein the fresh food compartment is in an upper portion of the cabinet.4. The method of wherein the freezer ...

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Номер записи: 31
08-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130199212A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A method of operating a refrigerated appliance having a cabinet comprising:a. providing an ice compartment in an upper and side position in the cabinet;b. sensing temperature in the ice compartment;c. sensing temperature in the cabinet at other than in the ice compartment; andd. controlling temperature of the ice compartment based on the sensed temperatures.2. The method of wherein the cabinet comprises top claim 1 , left claim 1 , right claim 1 , bottom claim 1 , and back walls claim 1 , a fresh food compartment nearer to top of the cabinet and a freezer compartment below the fresh food compartment claim 1 , and the ice compartment is in the fresh food compartment at the top claim 1 , left and back walls of the cabinet.3. The method of wherein the sensing of temperature other than the ice compartment comprises sensing temperature of one or more of:a. the fresh food compartment;b. the freezer compartment;c. the ice compartment; andd. ambient external air around the appliance.4. The method of further comprising storing a temperature set point for at least one of the compartments.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 32
08-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130199213A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A method of operating a refrigerated appliance having a cooling system adapted to influence temperature to fresh food , freezer and ice compartments within a cabinet comprising:a. setting a temperature set point for each said compartment;b. operating the cooling system based on at least two of the set points.2. The method of further comprising monitoring temperature of at least one of the compartments and operating the cooling system based also on the monitored temperature.3. The method of further comprising monitoring at least one state associated with the appliance and operating the cooling system based also on the monitored state.4. The method of further comprising:a. monitoring temperature of at least one of the compartments,b. monitoring at least one state of the appliance, andc. operating the cooling system based also on the monitored temperature and state.5. The method of wherein the ice compartment is in the fresh food compartment.6. The method of wherein the cabinet has a top claim 5 , bottom claim 5 , left side claim 5 , right side and back claim 5 , and the ice compartment is ...

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Номер записи: 33
08-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130199226A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A system of operating a refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet having an interior space and an exterior;b. one or more thermally insulated sub-spaces in an upper corner of the interior space of the cabinet;c. an ice maker in the interior space of the cabinet;d. a cooling sub-system capable of producing a range of air temperatures in the ice maker and each of the one or more thermally insulated sub-spaces;e. a plurality of temperature sensors in locations relative the cabinet;f. a user-interface for entering user-selectable temperature instructions;g. a refrigerator controller operatively connected to the cooling sub-system, the ice maker, the temperature sensors, and the user-interface, the controller operating the cooling sub-system based on readings of at least two temperature sensors.2. The system of wherein the insulated spaces comprise:a. a fresh food compartment;b. a freezer compartment; andc. an ice compartment.3. The system of wherein the cooling sub-system comprises:a. an evaporator/condenser;b. air ducting to one or more of the interior spaces;c. one or more fans;d. one ...

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Номер записи: 34
08-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130199227A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A system comprising:a refrigerator cabinet;a fresh food compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;a fresh food compartment temperature set point associated with the fresh food compartment;a freezer compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;a freezer compartment temperature set point associated with the freezer compartment;an ice compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;an ice compartment set point associated with the ice compartment;an ice maker disposed within the ice compartment;a cooling sub-system adapted for cooling the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment, and the ice compartment;a user interface configured to receive a user selection of the fresh food compartment temperature set point and the freezer compartment set point;an intelligent control operatively connected to the cooling sub-system, the ice maker and the user-interface, the controller operating the cooling sub-system using the fresh food compartment set point, the freezer compartment set point, and the ice compartment set point.2. The system of wherein the ice compartment is ...

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Номер записи: 35
08-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130199228A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. An apparatus for operating a refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet having plural zones including an upper zone defined by a top, back, and opposite sidewalls of the cabinet;b. an ice compartment in the upper zone at or near the top and back, and one of the opposite sidewalls;c. a first temperature sensor from which temperature in the ice compartment can be read;d. a second temperature sensor from which temperature in one of the plural zones and other than in the ice compartment can be read; i. read the first and second temperature sensors; and', 'ii. control temperature in one of the zones in the cabinet based on the readings., 'e. a controller operatively connected to the first and second temperature sensors and programmed to.'}2. The apparatus of wherein the controller is programmed to control temperature of the ice compartment based on the readings.3. The apparatus of wherein a said zone in the cabinet comprises a freezer compartment which includes a third temperature sensor.4. The apparatus of wherein a said zone in the cabinet comprises a fresh food compartment which ...

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Номер записи: 36
08-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130199229A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A system for controlling operation of a refrigerator comprising:a. a refrigerator cabinet;b. a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet;c. a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet;d. an ice compartment disposed within and at an upper corner of the cabinet;e. an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control temperature in the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment;f. a cooling sub-system for providing cooling to the fresh food, freezer, and ice compartments;g. an ice compartment temperature sensor associated with the ice compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;h. a fresh food compartment temperature sensor associated with the fresh food compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;i. a freezer compartment temperature sensor associated with the freezer compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control systemj. an ambient temperature sensor electrically connected to the electronic control systemk. wherein the electronic ...

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Номер записи: 37
08-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130199230A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a. a refrigerator cabinet;b. a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet;c. a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet;d. an ice compartment disposed within the cabinet;e. an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control temperature in the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment;f. an ice compartment temperature sensor associated with the ice compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;g. a fresh food compartment temperature sensor associated with the fresh food compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;h. a freezer compartment temperature sensor associated with the freezer compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;i. an ambient temperature sensor electrically connected to the electronic control system; andj. wherein the electronic control system generates an electrical cooling instruction for one of the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment, and the ice compartment ...

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Номер записи: 38
08-08-2013 дата публикации

FOOD PRESERVING METHOD AND ITS DEVICE

Номер: US20130199236A1
Автор: Kawamura Munetoshi
Принадлежит: YUGENGAISHA SUN WORLD KAWAMURA

A food preserving method includes the step of housing a conductive food tray in a cooling box, placing food on the food tray and cooling and preserving the food with an AC voltage and a DC voltage being simultaneously applied to the food tray. After a DC-AC simultaneous application period during which the AC voltage and the DC voltage are simultaneously applied, the food is cooled with only one of the DC voltage and the AC voltage being applied to the food tray. A food preserving device including a cooling box, a conductive food tray housed in the cooling box, an AC power supply used for applying an AC voltage to the food tray and a DC power supply used for applying a DC voltage to the food tray is characterizing in that the AC voltage and the DC voltage are simultaneously applied to the food tray. 1. A food preserving device comprising:a cooling box;a conductive food tray that is housed in the cooling box and is placed a food directly;an AC power supply used for applying an AC voltage to the food tray through an AC output terminal;a DC power supply used for applying a DC voltage to the food tray through a DC output terminal;wherein the AC voltage and the DC voltage are simultaneously applied to the food tray and the AC output terminal and the DC output terminal are connected to the food tray separately.2. (canceled)3. The food preserving device according to claim 1 , wherein after a DC-AC simultaneous application period during which the AC voltage and the DC voltage are simultaneously applied claim 1 , only one of the DC voltage and the AC voltage is applied to the food tray by the control unit.4. The food preserving device according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling box functions as a freezer for freezing the food.5. The food preserving device according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling box functions as a refrigerator for refrigerating the food.6. The food preserving device according to claim 5 , further comprising a control unit that controls a voltage application ...

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Номер записи: 39
08-08-2013 дата публикации

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130200771A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet having top, bottom, left, right and back walls and a substantially open front;b. a lower portion of the cabinet including a freezer compartment;c. an upper portion of the cabinet over the freezer compartment including a fresh food compartment defined by a liner having top, bottom, left side, right side, front, and back walls, and a front opening in the front wall;d. an ice making compartment in an upper corner of the upper portion of the cabinet outside of but along the liner and including a front opening; ande. a fresh food compartment door providing access to both the fresh food compartment and the ice compartment.2. The appliance of wherein the ice compartment comprises a separate thermally insulated cavity from the fresh food compartment and the cavity receives a removable ice bin assembly comprising a combination ice bin and ice compartment front opening cover claim 1 , the ice bin having a longitudinal axis between front and back ends with the cover on the front end.3. The appliance of further comprising a sleeve having a closed back ...

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Номер записи: 40
15-08-2013 дата публикации

MOTOR AND SYSTEM CONTROLLER

Номер: US20130205807A1
Автор: Green Ross Martin, Howell David James, Mcshane David James
Принадлежит: WELLINGTON DRIVE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

A beverage cooler has a low voltage DC supply () usable by the controller ancillaries, such as lighting (), the DC supply also providing the supply voltage to a microprocessor () which electronically commutates at least one of the motors ( ) associated with beverage cooling to provide a required speed or loading. The microprocessor also responds to and controls the cooler ancillaries, such as lighting, temperature and status reporting thereby allowing a reduced component count. 1309308310316301308309310310313313. A refrigeration system containing at least one motor driven refrigerant compressor () , at least one motor driven fan ( , ) , at least one temperature sensor () , and a refrigeration system controller () , at least one of the compressor or fan motors ( , , ) being an electronically commutated motor , and the refrigeration system controller () containing at least one microprocessor () determining the commutation of at least one of the electronically commutated motors driven from the system controller and the operation of any other motors in the refrigeration system , characterised in that the microprocessor () additionally determines the operation of at least said electronically commutated motor in relation to the temperature sensor output.2313. A refrigeration system as claimed in wherein the microprocessor () receives inputs from or provides outputs to other ancillaries of the refrigeration system.3313317. A refrigeration system as claimed in wherein the microprocessor () receives inputs from door position sensors claim 1 , fan speed sensors claim 1 , and other environment sensors () and determines the operating conditions of any motors from these inputs.4. A refrigeration system as claimed in wherein the system controller contains means to switch on and off any motors which are not commutated by the system controller in response to signals from the temperature sensing means.5. A refrigeration system as claimed in wherein the algorithm by which the ...

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Номер записи: 41
15-08-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATING APPARATUS FOR STORING FRESH FOOD AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES

Номер: US20130205809A1
Автор: Beni Marco, Buosi Augusto, Velli Vittorio
Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.

A refrigerating apparatus (), particularly for home use, is proposed. The refrigerating apparatus comprises a first fresh-food sub-compartment () for storing fresh foods at a first range of temperatures, at least a second fresh-food sub-compartment () for storing fresh foods at a second range of temperatures lower than the first range of temperatures, a panel () separating the first and second fresh-food sub-compartments, an evaporator () for commonly refrigerating both the first and second fresh-food sub-compartments—the evaporator is mounted at the rear of the refrigerating apparatus and separated from the fresh-food sub-compartments by a rear panel ()—, a main fan (), provided in a rear wall () and passing through the rear panel, for sucking air from the first fresh-food sub-compartment and to blow the same in an interspace () and through the evaporator to be cooled down; said air returns into the first fresh-food sub-compartment and reaches the second fresh-food sub-compartment through apertures () formed by the rear panel. The refrigerating apparatus further comprises a secondary fan () adapted to suck air from the first fresh-food sub-compartment and to blow it into the second fresh-food sub-compartment in order to raise the temperature thereof. 1100120125130160140165145135170175. A refrigerating apparatus () , particularly for home use , comprising a first fresh-food sub-compartment () for storing fresh foods at a first range of temperatures , at least a second fresh-food sub-compartment () for storing fresh foods at a second range of temperatures lower than the first range of temperatures , a separation panel () separating the first and second fresh-food sub-compartments , a rear panel () parallel to a rear wall () of the refrigerating apparatus and defining with the rear wall an interspace () , an evaporator () positioned in the interspace for refrigerating both the first and second fresh-food sub-compartments , and a main fan () for sucking air from the ...

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Номер записи: 42
15-08-2013 дата публикации

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130205819A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator system comprising:a. a cabinet having top, bottom, left, right and back walls and a substantially open front;b. a lower portion of the cabinet including a freezer compartment;c. an upper portion of the cabinet over the freezer compartment including a fresh food compartment defined by a liner having top, bottom, left side, right side, front, and back walls, and a front opening in the front wall;d. an ice making compartment in an upper corner of the upper portion of the cabinet outside of but along the liner and including a front opening, the ice making compartment including an ice maker; ande. a fresh food compartment door providing access to both the fresh food compartment and the ice compartment;f. a cooling sub-system comprising an evaporator/condenser, at least one fan, and at least one air duct for generating and directing cooling air to one or more locations in the cabinet;g. an intelligent control electrically connected to the cooling sub-system and the ice maker to provide cooling to the ice compartment to facilitate ice making and ice storage outside the freezer ...

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Номер записи: 43
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Method and Device for Rapidly Cooling Liquids

Номер: US20130206779A1
Автор: Hedge Nicola, Naumov Aleksei, Wheeland Jeffrey
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A method and device comprising a cooling chamber and a rotating portion located inside said chamber whereby a beverage container is attached frictionally to said rotating portion and is spun inside the cooling chamber whereby ice and water or other cooling means are employed to chill the exterior walls of a beverage container. Rotation is achieved by a manual operation of a spring-plunger spinning means and causes suitable chilling in a reasonable period of time without electrical power. 11. A cooling chamber that is cooled using a cooling means; a rotatable holding means to which a beverage container is attached frictionally or otherwise; and a spinning means that operates to attach to the cooling chamber and to rotate the holding means inside the cooling chamber.. A method and device for manually chilling beverages comprising: The present application for a Nonprovisional Patent depends from Provisional Patent Application No. 61,597,228 entitled “Method and Device for Rapidly Cooling Liquids”.Not Applicable.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to devices that are used to cool liquids. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices used to rapidly cool beverages. More specifically, the present invention relates in part to beverages that are served chilled but generally do not have ice added to them including but not limited to alcoholic beverages such as beer. More generally, the present invention relates to electrical energy saving devices used to cool beverages. More generally, the present invention relates to the efficient storage of foodstuffs.2. Description of Related ArtThe current art contains numerous devices meant to cool liquids. They include for the most part: complex motor driven devices and/or devices that use a coolant and a heat exchange system. The prior art also includes mechanically similar devices that are used to dry washed lettuce leaves, commonly referred to as a “salad spinners” or related devices.A manually ...

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Номер записи: 44
29-08-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130219938A1
Автор: Coulter Tim L., Gose Thomas E., Herndon Steven G., Jenkins, Jr. James H., Koons Bill J., Kramer Brent A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Miller Alvin V., Noel Kevin Lee, Oliveira Mauro M., Ott Lester J., Paulsen Ron S., Rotter Chad J., Stauffer David Allen, Van Meter Kyle B., Welch Alan M., Wetekamp Robert L.
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An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. An apparatus for operating a refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet comprising a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment;b. an ice compartment in the fresh food compartment, the ice compartment positioned at a top corner of the fresh food compartment;c. a cooling system including components to adjust cooling requirements of each of the fresh food, freezer, and ice compartments;d. an intelligent control operatively connected to the cooling system, the intelligent control having stored temperature set points for at least two of the fresh food, freezer, and ice compartments;e. wherein the stored temperature set points can be utilized by the intelligent control to instruct operation of the cooling system.2. The apparatus of further comprising an ice maker and a slide-out ice bin with insulated ice compartment cover disposed within the ice compartment.3. The apparatus of further comprising a plurality of temperature sensors operatively connected to and providing temperature readings to the intelligent control claim 1 , at least one of which is used with at least one of said ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-09-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130227983A1
Автор: AN Jae Koog, JEONG Jin, JOO Seung Ah, Khan Qasim, Kim Do Hyung, LEE Jae Jin, PARK Sang Hyun, Seo Kook Jeong, YOON Yong Sung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes an insulation structure and fastening structure of an ice-making compartment refrigerant pipe disposed at an inside an ice-making compartment configured to directly supply cooling energy by being in contact with an ice-making tray. The refrigerator includes an insulation member configured to surround the ice-making compartment refrigerant pipe, and a fixing member coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the insulation member in a shape of a loop to prevent the insulation member from being widened. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:an ice-making compartment;an ice-maker having an ice-making tray at which ice is generated, and a drain duct to collect defrost water of the ice-making tray;an ice-making compartment refrigerant pipe disposed at the ice-making compartment to directly supply cooling energy to the ice-making tray, the ice-making compartment refrigerant pipe configured to make contact with the ice-making tray;an insulation member configured to surround the ice-making compartment refrigerant pipe to thermally insulate the ice-making compartment refrigerant pipe, and formed as a first insulation member and a second insulation member are coupled to each other; anda fixing member coupled to the insulation member to prevent the first insulation member and the second insulation member from moving away from each other.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:the fixing member is coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the insulation member in a shape of a loop, so as to surround the insulation member.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:the first insulation member is coupled to an upper side of the second insulation member.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein:a through-hole is formed in between the first insulation member and the second insulation member, so that the ice-making compartment refrigerant pipe passes through the through-hole.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein:a first groove ...

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Номер записи: 46
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Temperature-Controlled Enclosures And Temperature Control System Using The Same

Номер: US20130231040A1
Автор: Cole, Conroy Michael F., Lowerre Edward, Pelrin James, SR. Kenneth M.
Принадлежит: Temptronics Corporation

A temperature chamber in which a device is tested is connected to a temperature-controlled air source for controlling temperature of the chamber. The temperature chamber includes thermal insulation formed on side surfaces of the chamber. A universal manifold adaptor for directing the temperature-controlled air directly to a device being tested is connected to the chamber. The temperature chamber also includes an exhaust system. A self-closing cable feed-through module is connected to an outer surface of the chamber. The feed-through module includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein cables are fed through the first and second portions into the chamber in a first position and the first and second portions form a leak tight seal around the cables in a second position. 1. A temperature chamber , comprising:a chamber in which a device can be located, the chamber being connectable to a temperature-controlled source for providing a temperature-controlled fluid to the chamber to control temperature of the chamber; anda self-closing cable feed-through module connected to an outer surface of the chamber, the module comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein cables are fed through the first and second portions into the chamber in a first position of the module and the first and second portions form a leak tight seal around the cables in a second position of the module.2. The temperature chamber of claim 1 , further comprising an exhaust system for exhausting the fluid from the chamber.3. The temperature chamber of claim 2 , wherein the exhaust system comprises a plurality of exhaust ports connected internal to the chamber and a single outlet port for allowing the fluid to exit the chamber.4. The temperature chamber of claim 2 , wherein the exhaust system comprises a plurality of exhaust ports connected internal to the chamber and multiple outlet ports for allowing the fluid to exit the chamber.5. The temperature chamber of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 47
19-09-2013 дата публикации

PROMOTION OF PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THE GLOBAL PROLIFERATION OF SNOWPEOPLE SYSTEM METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20130239604A1
Автор: Asperas Ignacio Marc
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Method System & Apparatus that captures and releases snow. A snow mattress configured to be rolled concentrically having a snow receiving surface arranged on a side and a cooling device arranged within the snow mattress that transfers cool to the snow receiving surface with sufficient coolness to prevent snow from melting. Snow receiving portions are formed on or in the snow receiving surface, the snow receiving portions configured in a concave form to capture snow therein. Extended portions are adjacent the snow receiving portions, the extended portions are arranged to extend distally from a surface of the snow receiving surface. The extended portions and snow receiving portions configured such that when the snow mattress is rolled, the extended portions are deformed and engage an adjacent extended portion, thereby forming a closed area with the snow receiving portion and snow therein, and are configured such that when engaged with the adjacent extended portion the extended portions maintain the closed area without compressing the closed area in the snow receiving portion more than 50%. The snow receiving surface forming the closed area configured to freely release snow when the snow mattress is unrolled. 1. An apparatus that captures and releases snow , the apparatus comprising:a snow mattress configured to be rolled concentrically;a snow receiving surface arranged on a side;a cooling device arranged within the snow mattress that transfers cool to the snow receiving surface with sufficient coolness to prevent snow from melting;snow receiving portions formed on or in the snow receiving surface, the snow receiving portions configured in a concave form to capture snow therein;extended portions that are adjacent the snow receiving portions, the extended portions are arranged to extend distally from a surface of the snow receiving surface:the extended portions and snow receiving portions configured such that when the snow mattress is rolled, the extended portions are ...

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Номер записи: 48
19-09-2013 дата публикации

STORAGE CONTAINER

Номер: US20130239606A1
Автор: Ide Tetsuya, KASE TOMOKO, Koden Mitsuhiro, Kondoh Katsumi, MIZUSHIMA Shigeaki, Utsumi Yuka
Принадлежит: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A storage container can maintain a temperature inside a storage room not to cause a temperature distribution for a certain time even if the operation is stopped. In a storage container storing preserved goods and having an electrical cooling function, the storage container includes a container body and a door . A space enclosed by the container body and the door forms a storage room . The container body and the door have respectively heat insulating portions and heat accumulating portions . The heat accumulating portions are each made of at least one type of material that causes liquid-solid phase transition at a temperature between a controllable temperature inside the storage room and a living environmental temperature. A value obtained by dividing temperature conductivity of the material by an amount of the material used per unit area of a wall surface of the storage room is smaller in the heat accumulating portions arranged near a first area where a temperature is more apt to come closer to the living environmental temperature under a temperature distribution that is formed inside the storage room with changes over time after stop of cooling, than in the heat accumulating portions arranged near a second area where a temperature is less apt to come closer to the living environmental temperature thereunder. 1. A storage container storing preserved goods and having an electrical cooling function ,the storage container including a container body and a lid capable of optionally opening and closing a space in the container body,wherein the space enclosed by the container body and the lid forms a storage room for storing the preserved goods,each of the container body and the lid has a heat insulating portion disposed to surround the storage room and a heat accumulating portion at least partly disposed between the storage room and the heat insulating portion,the heat accumulating portion is made of at least one type of material that causes phase transition between a ...

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Номер записи: 49
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Dynamic Chilled Mini-Bar for Aircraft Passenger Suite

Номер: US20130247590A1
Автор: Godecker William, Lu Qiao, Valdes De La Garza Javier
Принадлежит: B/E Aerospace, Inc.

A dynamic chilled mini-bar includes: a cover; a movable compartment translatable to expose an interior thereof from behind the cover; and a cooling device operable to cool the interior of the movable compartment. A piece of integrated entertainment equipment in a vehicle includes: a dynamic chilled mini-bar movably installed on the integrated entertainment equipment; and an actuator coupled with at least one of a side of the integrated entertainment equipment and the movable compartment, the actuator being operable to translate the movable compartment. A method of operating a dynamic chilled mini-bar includes: receiving an input signal to translate a movable compartment of the dynamic chilled mini-bar from a first position to a second position with respect to a cover of the dynamic chilled mini-bar; and linearly translating the movable compartment to the second position according to the input signal. 1. A dynamic chilled mini-bar comprising:a cover;a movable compartment translatable to expose an interior thereof from behind the cover; anda cooling device operable to cool the interior of the movable compartment.2. The dynamic chilled mini-bar of claim 1 , further comprising:a beverage tray disposed within the movable compartment, wherein the cooling device is thermally coupled with the beverage tray through an opening at a bottom of the movable compartment.3. The dynamic chilled mini-bar of claim 2 , wherein the cooling device cools a surface of the beverage tray to cool the interior of the movable compartment.4. The dynamic chilled mini-bar of claim 2 , wherein the beverage tray is constructed of a thermally conductive material.5. The dynamic chilled mini-bar of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller operable to control the cooling device to maintain about a preset temperature in the interior of the movable compartment.6. The dynamic chilled mini-bar of claim 1 , wherein the cooling device comprises a thermoelectric cooling module comprising:at least one ...

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Номер записи: 50
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Current Limit Control On A Transport Refrigeration System

Номер: US20130247598A1
Автор: Fulmer Scott D., Hotaling Donald B., Perkovich Mark J.
Принадлежит: CARRIER CORPORATION

A method for controlling the operation of a transport refrigeration system to limit current drawn by a compressor powered by AC electric current includes the steps of: (a) determining whether an ambient temperature in which the refrigeration unit is operating has been greater than a set point ambient temperature for a first time period; (b) determining whether the refrigeration unit has been operating in a temperature pulldown mode; (c) determining whether the AC electric current is equal to or exceeds a preset maximum current limit; (d) determining whether a time period between a last defrost cycle and a next previous defrost cycle is less than fifteen minutes; and (e) if the determination is YES in both of step (a) and step (b) and is also YES in at least one of step (c) and step (d), reducing the preset maximum current limit to a reset maximum current limit. 1. A method of operating a transport refrigeration unit having a compressor powered by AC electric current to limit current draw by the compressor , comprising the steps of:(a) determining whether an ambient temperature in which the refrigeration unit is operating has been greater than a set point ambient temperature for a first time period;(b) determining whether the refrigeration unit has been operating in a temperature pulldown mode;(c) determining whether the AC electric current is equal to or exceeds a preset maximum current limit;(d) determining whether a time period between a last defrost cycle and a next previous defrost cycle is less than fifteen minutes; and(e) if the determination is yes in both of step (a) and step (b) and is also yes in at least one of step (c) and step (d), reducing the preset maximum current limit to a first reset maximum current limit.2. The method as recited in wherein the step of reducing the preset maximum current limit to a first reset maximum current limit comprises reducing the preset maximum current limit by 0.5 amps.3. The method as recited in further comprising the ...

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Номер записи: 51
26-09-2013 дата публикации

TRUCK WITH A REFRIGERATED COMPARTMENT

Номер: US20130247605A1
Автор: Laudet Frédéric
Принадлежит: Renault Trucks

A truck includes a refrigerated compartment that is equipped with a dedicated refrigerating system, and a driver cabin. The driver cabin is equipped with a least a first heat exchanger adapted to cool an air flow directed to the cabin. The truck further includes a compartment heat exchanger located in the refrigerated compartment and adapted to cool a heat transfer liquid sent to the first heat exchanger through a heat transfer liquid connecting the first heat exchanger to the compartment heat exchanger. 1. A truck comprising:a refrigerated compartment, the refrigerated compartment being equipped with a dedicated refrigerating system,a driver cabin, wherein the driver cabin is equipped with a least a first heat exchanger adapted to cool an air flow directed to the cabin, anda compartment heat exchanger located in the refrigerated compartment and adapted to cool a heat transfer liquid sent to the first heat exchanger through a compartment heat transfer liquid circuit connecting the first heat exchanger to the compartment heat exchanger.2. The truck according to claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer liquid circuit comprises flexible hoses between the cabin and the refrigerated compartment.3. The truck according to claim 1 , wherein the refrigerated compartment comprises a cold storage block connected to the heat transfer liquid circuit.4. The truck according to claim 1 , wherein the first heat exchanger is associated to a ventilation system of the cabin comprising several spaced apart air outlets.5. The truck according to claim 1 , wherein the first heat exchanger is associated to a ventilation system which is at least partly installed in a dashboard of the vehicle.6. The truck according to claim 1 , wherein the first heat exchanger is associated with an auxiliary ventilation system installed in a living space of the cabin claim 1 , and adapted to ventilate the living space.7. The truck according to claim 4 , wherein the first heat exchanger may be integrated within a ...

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Номер записи: 52
26-09-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND COMPRESSOR

Номер: US20130247608A1
Автор: HIRATSUKA Yoshikatsu
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A refrigerator may include a compressor with a reciprocating member to compress or expand working gas by undergoing reciprocating movement, and a leaf spring unit to support the reciprocating member. The leaf spring unit includes a leaf spring having a first rim fixed to a compressor body, a first hub arranged on an inner side of the first rim and mounted on the reciprocating member and a resilient arm part movably supporting the first hub with respect to the first rim, and an auxiliary spring having a second rim fixed to the compressor body, a second hub arranged on an inner side of the second rim and mounted on the reciprocating member and an auxiliary spring part supported in a form of cantilever on the second rim and the second hub. The leaf spring is arranged between auxiliary springs, and the auxiliary spring part opposes the resilient arm part. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a compressor; andan expander configured to generate coldness in working gas supplied from the compressor; a compressor body;', 'a reciprocating member configured to compress or expand the working gas by undergoing a reciprocating movement within the compressor body; and', 'a leaf spring unit configured to support the reciprocating member to undergo the reciprocating movement within the compressor body,, 'the compressor comprising a leaf spring having a first rim fixed to the compressor body, a first hub arranged on an inner side of the first rim and mounted on the reciprocating member, and a resilient arm part movably supporting the first hub with respect to the first rim; and', 'an auxiliary spring having a second rim fixed to the compressor body, a second hub arranged on an inner side of the second rim and mounted on the reciprocating member, and an auxiliary spring part supported in a form of a cantilever on the second rim and the second hub,, 'wherein the leaf spring unit includes'}wherein the leaf spring is arranged between a pair of auxiliary springs, and the auxiliary spring part ...

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Номер записи: 53
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Energy Efficient Biological Freezer With Vial Management System

Номер: US20130255283A1
Автор: Berchowitz David M.
Принадлежит: GLOBAL COOLING, INC.

An automated, ultra-low temperature freezer having multiple structural features that reduce heat transfer into the freezer, protect its internal mechanical devices against low temperature mechanical binding of their movements, allow defrosting and autoclaving as a result of only minimal changes to the conventional COemergency backup system. A group of freezers are arranged so they can simultaneously provide an HVAC function. A vial management system allows biological samples or vials to be automatically placed in and recovered from the freezer and associates the temperature history with each sample or vial that it was subjected to during its storage. 1. An ultra-low temperature freezer having an enclosed cabinet including a surrounding wall of thermal insulation having an interior side and an exterior side and a refrigerating apparatus , the freezer comprising:(a) a thermosiphon connected to the refrigerating apparatus and containing a two phase refrigerant, the thermosiphon comprising a tube wound along the interior side of the thermal insulation;(b) a plurality of rotatable trays within the cabinet and inwardly of the thermosiphon for supporting contents stored in the freezer;(c) one or more cavities formed in and surrounded by the thermal insulation, the cavities being located exteriorly of the thermosiphon and interiorly of the exterior side of the thermal insulation; and(d) a plurality of tray drives, each drive including a controlled position motor mounted in a said cavity, each motor being drivingly linked to a rotatable tray for driving the tray in rotation to a selected angular displacement;2. An ultra-low temperature freezer in accordance with wherein each said cavity is surrounded on all sides with insulation and the motors are in staggered positions between the thermosiphon tubes and have drive chains passing through the insulation and between the thermosiphon tubes and around at least a portion of a carousel tray for driving the trays in rotation.3. An ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-10-2013 дата публикации

FOLDED VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130256319A1
Автор: Cur Nihat, Kendall James, Kuehl Steven J., Ramm Axel Julio, Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A vacuum insulated cabinet structure includes panels having sheet metal outer side walls and polymer inner side walls. The polymer inner side walls are heat-sealed to a layer of polymer material laminated to a flat sheet metal blank to form vacuum cavities. The blank is then bent along fold lines to form a cabinet structure. 1. A method of fabricating a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet , the method comprising:forming an outer cabinet skin blank, the blank including an elongated portion having a generally rectangular perimeter with elongated side edges and end edges extending between the side edges, the blank defining a plurality of fold lines extending between the side edges to define a plurality of generally planar panel regions, and wherein the outer cabinet skin blank comprises a sheet of material that includes a metal layer and an outer layer of polymer material, on a first side of the sheet;sealing the inner liner to the outer cabinet to form an airtight space, wherein the filler material is disposed in the airtight space;providing a plurality of pouches having porous filler material disposed in the pouches;positioning the pouches on the first side of the outer cabinet skin blank to cover the panel regions;providing a barrier layer;sealing the barrier layer to the layer of polymer material around the pouches such that the pouches are sealed inside an airtight space formed between the layer of polymer material and the barrier layer;forming a vacuum in the airtight space;folding the cabinet skin blank along the fold lines to form a vacuum insulated cabinet structure having upright outer sidewalls and a transverse wall extending between the outer sidewalls.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the outer side walls define generally horizontal upper edges, and the transverse wall comprises a generally planar upper wall having opposite side edges connected to the horizontal upper edges of the outer side walls.3. The method of claim 2 , including:forming the barrier ...

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Номер записи: 55
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator Alarm System

Номер: US20130263617A1
Автор: Brian S. Kim
Принадлежит: Individual

An alarm system for refrigerator includes a sensor, a display, an alarm device, and a controller. The sensor is provided in the refrigerator for sensing temperature of a cooling chamber. The display is provided in the refrigerator for displaying operational information of the refrigerator, and the operational information includes the temperature detected by the sensor. The alarm device is for determining alarming situations using the temperature of the refrigerator detected by the sensor and issuing an alarm such that a user is notified of problems determined by the alarm device. The controller is provided in the refrigerator for controlling operation of the refrigerator, the sensor, the display, and the alarm device. The alarm device is controlled and operated by the controller in determining the alarming situations and issuing the alarm.

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Номер записи: 56
10-10-2013 дата публикации

CRYOGENIC SAMPLE HOLDER

Номер: US20130263622A1
Автор: Carland Justin, Ling Daniel, Mullen Steven F.
Принадлежит: THE WORLD EGG BANK

The present disclosure describes a cryogenic vessel or holder designed to retain biological specimens, such as embryos or unfertilized eggs. The holder is insulated to reduce the rate of warming of the biological specimens, can hold numerous biological specimens snuggly to alleviate damage by jarring, and has an inner cavity that receives cryogen to keep the biological specimens immersed in cryogen during shipping. The design allows for safer shipping and handling of the biological specimens with less risk of damage. The design can also be utilized as a long-term sample holding and storage device. 1. A cryogenic biological sample holder comprising:(c) one or more openings, wherein each opening is for retaining a biological sample support device (BSSD); and(d) an insulating material at least ¼″ thick surrounding the BSSD.2. The sample holder of that includes a plurality of openings claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of openings is for retaining a separate BSSD.3. The sample holder of wherein at least one of the plurality of openings is cylindrical.4. The sample holder of wherein each of the cylindrical openings has a diameter of between 0.5 mm to 10 mm.5. The sample holder of wherein at least one of the plurality of openings is not cylindrical.6. The sample holder of that further includes a biological sample retained in the BSSD.7. The sample holder of wherein the opening is no greater than 0.1 mm in diameter than the BSSD.8. The sample holder of wherein the opening is no greater than 0.3 mm in diameter than the BSSD.9. The sample holder of wherein each of the one or more openings has a diameter no greater than 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm than the diameter of the BSSD received therein.10. The sample holder of wherein each of the one or more openings has a diameter of no greater than 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm than the diameter of the BSSD received therein.11. The sample holder of that has at least ten openings claim 2 , each of the openings for retaining a BSSD.12. The sample holder ...

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Номер записи: 57
24-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130276465A1
Автор: KIM Yanggyu, PARK Yongjoo, Shin Jaehoon
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator is provided. In the refrigerator, cool air within the heat exchange chamber is supplied into a drawer assembly disposed inside a storage space, and also the inside of the drawer assembly is cooled using a thermoelectric module to quickly cooling the inside of the drawer assembly. Thus, food storage performance may be improved. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage space;a door opening or closing the storage space;a heat exchange chamber defined in one side of the cabinet, the heat exchange chamber defining a space in which an evaporator for generating cool air is received;a drawer assembly defining a sealed space within the storage space, the drawer assembly communicating with the heat exchange chamber to receive the cool air; anda thermoelectric module disposed in the drawer assembly, the thermoelectric module quickly cooling the inside of the drawer assembly, wherein the thermoelectric module has one side communicating with the heat exchange chamber, and heat generated by radiation of the thermoelectric module is discharged into the heat exchange chamber.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the cool air within the heat exchange chamber is supplied into the drawer assembly to reach a set temperature claim 1 , the thermoelectric module is operated to further cool the inside of the drawer assembly.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein a supply duct for supplying the cool air into the drawer assembly and a return duct for guiding air within a heat radiating part into the heat exchange chamber are disposed between the drawer assembly and the heat exchange chamber claim 1 ,a damper for opening or closing the supply duct is further disposed on the supply duct, andthe damper is configured to close the supply duct when the thermoelectric device is operated.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the supply duct passes through a barrier partitioning the storage space into a refrigerating ...

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Номер записи: 58
31-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130283844A1
Автор: Lee Seunggeun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet providing a storage chamber closed by a door, a water supply container disposed at the door or the storage chamber to store water to be supplied to an icemaker or a dispenser, a detachable container connection assembly disposed at an upper side of the water supply container, a housing disposed at the door or the storage chamber so that the container connection assembly can be detachably attached to the housing, and a manipulation unit disposed at the container connection assembly to lock or unlock the container connection assembly attached to the housing. Therefore, the refrigerator can be conveniently used. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet providing a storage chamber closed by a door;a water supply container disposed at the door or the storage chamber to store water to be supplied to an icemaker or a dispenser;a detachable container connection assembly disposed at an upper side of the water supply container;a housing disposed at the door or the storage chamber, the container connection assembly being detachably attached to the housing; anda manipulation unit disposed at the container connection assembly to lock or unlock the container connection assembly attached to the housing.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein a container fixing member is disposed at a side of the housing for coupling with a side of the container connection assembly.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the container fixing member is elastically deformed to lock the side of the container connection assembly.4. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the container connection assembly comprises a restraint configured to be engaged with the container fixing member.5. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the manipulation unit comprises a locking member configured to be moved by a user's manipulation to lock the container fixing member.6. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Air conditioning system performance monitor

Номер: US20130291569A1
Автор: Subramanian Narayanan M.
Принадлежит:

An air-conditioning system performance monitor measures the temperature of air on either side of the evaporator. Then a microcontroller means calculates the temperature drop in the air flowing across the evaporator. If the temperature drop is less than a predetermined threshold temperature, the microcontroller means alerts the house owner via display units, alarm, internet enabled devices and cell phones to call for service. This unit can be used on central air-conditioning systems, window air-conditioning systems and automobile air-conditioning systems. 2. A performance monitoring system of wherein said plurality of temperature sensor means are thermistors.3. A performance monitoring system of wherein said plurality of temperature sensor means are infrared detectors.4. A performance monitoring system of wherein said plurality of temperature sensor means comprise a plurality of input air temperature sensor means and a plurality of output air temperature sensor means.5. A performance monitoring system of wherein said plurality of input air temperature sensor means measure air temperature before air passes through evaporator in said air-conditioning system.6. A performance monitoring system of wherein said plurality of output air temperature sensor means measure air temperature after air passes through said evaporator in said air-conditioning system.7. A performance monitoring system of wherein said plurality of pressure sensor means are pressure transducers.8. A performance monitoring system of wherein said plurality of pressure sensor means consist of a first pressure sensor means to measure air pressure immediately before air passes through an air filter in said air-conditioning system and a second pressure sensor means to measure air pressure immediately after air passes through said air filter.9. A performance monitoring system of wherein said first microcontroller means is configured to:a) accept temperature readings from said plurality of input air temperature ...

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Номер записи: 60
07-11-2013 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND INITIATION CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20130291576A1
Автор: Ishikawa Tatsuya, Wada Kunihide
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

An air conditioning system includes a plurality of air conditioners to which electric power, temperature detection sensors for respectively detecting interior temperatures in air conditioning regions corresponding to the air conditioners, a temperature storage section for storing control temperatures of the plurality of air conditioners and the detected interior temperatures, a power restoration detection section for detecting that power supply is restored after power interruption, and an initiation timing setting section for, in a case where power restoration is detected, comparing the stored control temperatures with interior temperatures detected after power restoration or before power interruption and stored in the temperature storage section, and setting initiation timings of the air conditioners such that the air conditioner corresponding to the air conditioning region having a larger air conditioning load based on a difference between the temperatures is initiated earlier.

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Номер записи: 61
14-11-2013 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130298576A1
Автор: Jung Seunghwan, Kim Juntae, Youn Sangchul
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

The air conditioner includes indoor units, at least one outdoor unit connected to the indoor units via a refrigerant pipe to drive the indoor unit using a first signal, a central controller to control operations of the outdoor unit and the indoor units using a second signal, the second signal having a frequency band spaced from that of the first signal, and a communication apparatus installed in the outdoor unit or one of the indoor units connected to the outdoor unit to communicate with the central controller using the second signal, whereby signals with different frequency bands can be used upon communication between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit and communication between the outdoor unit or indoor unit and the central controller, so as to reduce signal interference and enhance efficiency of a system operation, resulting in improving safety of the system. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a plurality of indoor units to perform air conditioning;at least one outdoor unit connected to the indoor units via a refrigerant pipe to drive the indoor unit using a first signal;a central controller to control operations of the outdoor unit and the indoor units using a second signal, the second signal having a frequency band spaced from that of the first signal; anda communication apparatus installed in the outdoor unit or one of the indoor units connected to the outdoor unit to communicate with the central controller using the second signal.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the communication apparatus performs communication between a plurality of outdoor units using the first and second signals.3. The air conditioner of claim 2 , wherein the communication apparatus allows communication between the outdoor units by converting the first and second signals into wireless signals.4. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the communication apparatus comprises:a wireless communication unit to perform communication with the central controller using a wireless ...

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Номер записи: 62
21-11-2013 дата публикации

FLAT TOP MODULAR COOLING SYSTEM ICE AND AIR DELIVERY

Номер: US20130305765A1
Автор: GREWAL Rameet Singh, Kuehl Steven J., LECLEAR DOUGLAS D., LITCH Andrew D., Westlake Lorraine J., Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having at least one door. A removable cooling module is coupled with an outer periphery of the cabinet. The removable cooling module includes an ice maker. A duct is in communication with the removable cooling module. Ice is produced by the ice maker and transferred through the duct to the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having at least one door;a removable cooling module coupled with an outer periphery of the cabinet, the removable cooling module having an ice maker; anda duct in communication with the removable cooling module, wherein ice is produced by the ice maker and transferred through the duct to the refrigerator.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:an interior of the refrigerator defining a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment, and wherein the removable cooling module is disposed on a top wall of the refrigerator.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the duct conveys cool air from the removable cooling module to the refrigerator interior.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the duct relays air from the refrigerator interior to the removable cooling module.5. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the duct includes a plurality of passageways for separating air transfer between the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment.6. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the duct is at least partially disposed in a central wall of the refrigerator that separates the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment.7. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the duct relays ice from the removable cooling module to a ice storage bin disposed in the freezing compartment.8. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the freezing compartment is located beneath the refrigerating compartment.9. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the freezing compartment is located above the refrigerating compartment.10. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the freezing compartment and ...

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Номер записи: 63
28-11-2013 дата публикации

REEFER CONTAINER AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR REEFER CONTAINER

Номер: US20130312450A1
Автор: Ishi Tetsuya, Iwasa Koichiro, NAKAMURA Masanori, Shokaku Akio
Принадлежит:

A reefer container includes: a box-shaped container body; a load equipped in the container body; and a power receiving portion which is configured to receive power from an outside and to supply the power to the load. The power receiving portion includes a power receiving coil which is configured to contactlessly receive the power from the outside. 1. A reefer container comprising:a box-shaped container body;a load equipped in the container body; anda power receiving portion which is configured to receive power from an outside and to supply the power to the load,wherein the power receiving portion comprises a power receiving coil which is configured to contactlessly receive the power from the outside.2. The reefer container according to claim 1 ,wherein the container body comprises a rectangular bottom plate, side plates which stand on the bottom plate and surround four sides of the bottom plate, and a top plate which blocks an upper end opening formed by the side plates, andthe power receiving portion is provided in the side plate.3. The reefer container according to claim 2 ,wherein the container body further comprises a power supply portion which is configured to supply power received by the container body to the power receiving portion of another adjacent container body when a plurality of the container bodies are arranged to be horizontally adjacent.4. The reefer container according to claim 1 ,wherein the container body comprises a rectangular bottom plate, side plates which stand on the bottom plate and surround four sides of the bottom plate, and a top plate which is disposed at an upper end opening formed by the side plates, andthe power receiving portion is provided in the bottom plate.5. The reefer container according to claim 4 ,wherein the container body further comprises a power supply portion which is configured to supply power received by the container body to the power receiving portion of another container body stacked on the container body when a ...

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Номер записи: 64
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator and vacuum heat insulating material for use in refrigerator

Номер: US20130313267A1
Автор: Hiroki Hamano, Junichi Kurita, Kazuya Nakanishi, Noriyuki Miyaji, Shinya Kojima, Shinya Nagahata, Shuhei Sugimoto, Tarou Yamaguchi, Toshio Kobayashi, Yoshimasa Horio
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

The present invention provides a refrigerator with improved refrigerator box strength and high heat insulating performance, which is configured such that external deformation due to entry of air into a vacuum heat insulating material, the entry of air being caused by aging degradation, is prevented. The present invention includes: a heat-insulated box including an inner casing and an outer casing, in which space between the inner casing and the outer casing is filled with a foamed heat insulating material; and a vacuum heat insulating material disposed in at least a side wall of the heat-insulated box together with the foamed heat insulating material, the vacuum heat insulating material including an outer skin material, the outer skin material including at least a core material and being decompression-sealed. The vacuum heat insulating material includes a gas adsorbent. Since the vacuum heat insulating material including the gas adsorbent is included in the side wall, which tends to be greatly distorted among the heat insulating walls of the refrigerator, the rigidity of the side wall is improved and aging degradation of the vacuum heat insulating material is suppressed. As a result, the rigidity of the heat-insulated box can be maintained for a long term, and external deformation of the outer casing of the body can be prevented.

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Номер записи: 65
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Automatic Shutdown Systems for Refrigerated Cargo Containers

Номер: US20130319020A1
Автор: Neeld Jonathan Peter
Принадлежит:

Automatic shutdown systems are used with refrigerated air cargo containers. When a fire signature is detected by one or more sensors, the container exhaust fan(s) are automatically shut down or their external airflow is automatically restricted. In addition, or in the alternative, the shutdown system may likewise act when air transit is detected, such as acceleration and/or a change in altitude. 1. An automatic shutdown system for a refrigerated cargo container , the system comprising:(a) a cargo container comprising a refrigeration system, wherein the refrigeration system comprises at least one exhaust fan; and(b) a sensor selected from the group of: a thermal imagery sensor; a gas sensor; an accelerometer; a light intensity sensor; an altimeter; a frequency sensor; an electrical signal noise sensor; a transponder signal receiver; a global positioning system; and combinations thereof;wherein the sensor is communicably attached to a controller which is communicably attached to the refrigeration system, and the controller is arranged to automatically stop or restrict airflow from the exhaust fan of the refrigeration system.2. The automatic shutdown system of claim 1 , further comprising sensors selected from the group of: a temperature sensor; a relative humidity sensor; a smoke sensor; a particulate sensor; and combinations thereof.3. The automatic shutdown system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to automatically control the operation of the refrigeration system in response to the detection of a fire signature by a sensor.4. The automatic shutdown system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to automatically control the operation of the at least one exhaust fan.5. The automatic shutdown system of claim 3 , wherein the fire signature is selected from the group of: smoke; particulate matter; infrared emissions; hot spots; radiant energy; temperature; oxygen concentration; carbon monoxide concentration; ultraviolet light; and combinations ...

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Номер записи: 66
12-12-2013 дата публикации

UNKNOWN

Номер: US20130327072A1
Автор: Ertel Thomas, Locher Erwin, Schick Michael
Принадлежит: Liebherr-Hausgerate Ochsenhausen GmbH

The present invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer unit which has at least one control or regulation unit or which is or can be connected thereto, wherein at least one component of the unit can be directly or indirectly controlled or regulated by means of the control or regulation unit, wherein the control or regulation unit or a communication unit connected or connectable thereto has at least one receiving device by means of which at least one signal can be received from an external transmitter unit, said signal being correlated with least to one property of the energy required for operating the unit. In accordance with the invention, the control or regulation unit is configured such that it interrupts the operation of the named component in dependence on the signal received by the receiving device for the purpose of shedding the load of the refrigerator and/or freezer unit at times. 1. A refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit which has at least one control or regulation unit or which is or can be connected thereto , wherein at least one component of the unit can be directly or indirectly controlled or regulated by the control or regulation unit , the control or regulation unit or a communication unit connected or connectable thereto has at least one receiving device which at least one signal can be received from an external transmitter unit , said signal being correlated with at least one property of the energy required for operating the unit , and the control or regulation unit is configured such that it suppresses the operation of the named component at times in dependence on the signal received by the receiving device for load shedding of the refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit.2. A refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the component is at least one fan claim 1 , at least one compressor and/or at least one defrost heater of an evaporator of the refrigerant circuit of the unit.3. A refrigerator unit and/or ...

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Номер записи: 67
12-12-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130327083A1
Автор: CHO Yeonwoo, KIM Yanggyu, LEE Younseok
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a body having a storage chamber; a door selectively opening or closing the storage chamber; a cooling device including: a case of which a front surface is open and mounted at a side in the storage chamber; an agitating assembly that is swingably disposed in the case; a cover that is rotatably mounted on the case to open or close the front surface of the case; and a driving assembly that is mounted on the case and an underside of the agitating assembly to generates a driving force for swinging the agitating assembly; a refrigeration cycle for producing cold air to be supplied to the storage chamber and the cooling device; and an anti-interference mechanism disposed at the agitating assembly and the case, wherein the anti-interference mechanism is configured to prevent the agitating assembly from hitting against an inner surface of the case while the agitating assembly swings. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body having a storage chamber;a door selectively opening or closing the storage chamber; a case of which a front surface is open and mounted at a side in the storage chamber;', 'an agitating assembly that is swingably disposed in the case;', 'a cover that is rotatably mounted on the case to open or close the front surface of the case; and', 'a driving assembly that is mounted on the case and an underside of the agitating assembly to generates a driving force for swinging the agitating assembly;, 'a cooling device includinga refrigeration cycle for producing cold air to be supplied to the storage chamber and the cooling device; andan anti-interference mechanism disposed at the agitating assembly and the case,wherein the anti-interference mechanism is configured to prevent the agitating assembly from hitting against an inner surface of the case while the agitating assembly swings.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the anti-interference mechanism includes:a stopper disposed on any one ...

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Номер записи: 68
12-12-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR HAVING AIR PRESSURE CONTROLLABLE STORAGE CONTAINER AND STORAGE METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130327411A1
Автор: Min Deulre, Park Ahreum, Park Kyongbae
Принадлежит:

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

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Номер записи: 69
26-12-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130340465A1
Автор: Min Deulre, Park Ahreum, Park Kyongbae
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator comprises: a refrigerator body having a cooling chamber; a case provided in the cooling chamber; a drawer having a handle, and accommodated in the case in a withdrawable manner; a sealing member provided at a contact region between the case and the drawer; a sealed state maintaining device having a locking portion provided at the case, and having a fixed arm disposed in the drawer, the fixed arm rotatable to a sealing position for sealing the drawer by compressing the sealing member by being coupled to the locking portion when the drawer is accommodated in the case, and a releasing position for releasing the sealed state by being separated from the locking portion; and a manipulation switch provided at the drawer, and configured to manipulate the fixed arm to move between the sealing position and the releasing position. Under such configuration, components which can operate can be accommodated in the drawer. This can prevent the occurrence of restrictions due to exposure of the components to outside. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator body having a cooling chamber;a case in the cooling chamber, and forming an accommodation space of which a front surface is open;a drawer having a handle, and accommodated in the case in a withdrawable manner;a sealing member at a contact region between the case and the drawer, and configured to seal the drawer to the case;a sealed state maintaining device having a locking portion at the case, and having a fixed arm disposed in the drawer, the fixed arm rotatable to a sealing position for sealing the drawer to compress the sealing member to the locking portion when the drawer is closed in the case, and a releasing position for releasing the sealing position from the locking portion; anda manipulation switch at the drawer spaced from the handle, and configured to manipulate the fixed arm to move between the sealing position and the releasing position.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the locking portion ...

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Номер записи: 70
02-01-2014 дата публикации

COOLING AND/OR FREEZING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140000305A1
Автор: Platt Thorsten
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a cooling and/or freezing apparatus with at least one cooled internal space and with at least one door provided with at least one handle, door by means of which the cooled internal space can be closed, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one dispenser with at least one delivery opening for the delivery of at least one medium, in particular water and/or ice, wherein the handle comprises the delivery opening of the dispenser. 1. Cooling and/or freezing apparatus with at least one cooled internal space and with at least one door provided with at least one handle , door by means of which the cooled internal space can be closed , wherein the apparatus comprises at least one dispenser with at least one delivery opening for the delivery of at least one medium , in particular water and/or ice , wherein the handle comprises the delivery opening of the dispenser.2. Cooling and/or freezing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the door itself does not comprise a delivery opening of the dispenser.3. Cooling and/or freezing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the door comprises an external side or front which consists of wood or stainless steel or comprises wood or stainless steel.4. Cooling and/or freezing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is provided with at least one fixed water connection and/or comprises at least one tank claim 1 , wherein the fixed water connection and/or the tank is connected to the handle.5. Cooling and/or freezing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the tank is arranged on or in the door claim 4 , preferably on or in the interior wall of the door and/or in the heat insulation claim 4 , particularly in the foam filling of the door.6. Cooling and/or freezing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the tank is arranged so it can be removed and/or in that the tank is connected to a fixed water connection so that it can be refilled through said connection.7. Cooling and/or freezing ...

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Номер записи: 71
09-01-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140007610A1
Автор: Jeon Jeong Min, Kim Sang Soo, Kim Yong Han, Son Bong Su
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a body, first and second storage compartments and a machine compartment formed in the body, a blower fan disposed in the machine compartment, first and second refrigerating units comprising first and second compressors to compress first and second refrigerants, respectively, first and second condensers to condense the first and second refrigerants, respectively, first and second expansion valves to expand the first and second refrigerants, respectively, and first and second evaporators to evaporate the first and second refrigerants, respectively, the first and second refrigerating units supplying cold air to the first and storage compartments, respectively. The first compressor, the second compressor, and the first condenser are disposed in the machine compartment and are cooled by forcible flow of air caused by the blower fan, and the second condenser is disposed outside the machine compartment and is cooled by natural convection of air. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body;a first storage compartment formed in the body;a second storage compartment formed in the body and partitioned off from the first storage compartment;a machine compartment formed in the body and partitioned off from the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment;a blower fan disposed in the machine compartment so as to cool the machine compartmenta first refrigerating unit comprising a first compressor to compress a first refrigerant, a first condenser to condense the first refrigerant, a first expansion valve to expand the first refrigerant, and a first evaporator to evaporate the first refrigerant, the first refrigerating unit supplying cold air to the first storage compartment; anda second refrigerating unit comprising a second compressor to compress a second refrigerant, a second condenser to condense the second refrigerant, a second expansion valve to expand the second refrigerant, and a second evaporator to evaporate the second refrigerant, the ...

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Номер записи: 72
09-01-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140007611A1
Автор: Jeon Jeong Min, Kim Sang Soo, Kim Yong Han, Son Bong Su
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator having a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment that circulates a plurality of individual refrigerating cycles using a plurality of compressors so as to individually cool the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerator includes a plurality of compressors, a plurality of condensers, a plurality of expansion valves, and a plurality of evaporators. One of the plurality of condensers is disposed in a machine compartment and the other condenser is disposed outside the machine compartment so that a heat dissipation effect of the machine compartment may be improved and arrangement availability may be increased. Also, the refrigerator includes a plurality of compressors, a dual path condenser, a plurality of expansion valves, and a plurality of evaporators. The dual path condenser may have a plurality of individual condensation paths. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body;a freezer compartment formed in the body;a refrigerator compartment that is formed in the body and insulated from the freezer compartment;a machine compartment insulated from the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment;a freezer compartment compressor disposed in the machine compartment so as to circulate a freezer compartment refrigerating cycle in which cold air is supplied to the freezer compartment;a refrigerator compartment compressor disposed in the machine compartment so as to circulate a refrigerator compartment refrigerating cycle in which cold air is supplied to the refrigerator compartment;a condenser disposed in the machine compartment so as to condense a refrigerant compressed by the freezer compartment compressor and/or to condense a refrigerant compressed by the refrigerator compartment compressor; anda blower fan disposed in the machine compartment so as to forcibly cause air to flow,wherein the freezer compartment compressor is disposed to be adjacent to one sidewall of the machine compartment from a center of an inside of ...

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Номер записи: 73
09-01-2014 дата публикации

HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20140008044A1
Автор: Choe Gyu Wan, Kim Gab Jung, KIM Ki Hyun, Kim Myoung Hun, Kim Sang Soo
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator having a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment that circulates two individual refrigerating cycles using two compressors so as to individually cool the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerator includes two compressors, two condensers, two expansion valves, and two evaporators. One of the two condensers is disposed in a machine compartment and the other condenser is disposed outside the machine compartment so that a heat dissipation effect of the machine compartment can be improved and arrangement availability can be increased. 1. A heat exchanger comprising:a first header having an outer wall that constitutes an internal space and an opening formed in the outer wall;a second header having an outer wall that constitutes an internal space and an opening formed in the outer wall;a tube having one end inserted into the internal space of the first header through the opening of the first header and the other end inserted into the internal space of the second header through the opening of the second header so as to communicate the internal space of the first header with the internal space of the second header;heat-exchanging fins that contact the tube; anda baffle disposed in the internal space of the first header so as to partition off the internal space of the first header or disposed in the internal space of the second header so as to partition off the internal space of the second header, the baffle having a stopper formed in the baffle so as to limit an insertion depth of the tube.2. The heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the stopper has a groove so as to accommodate portions of the tube.3. The heat exchanger according to claim 2 , wherein the stopper comprises a first support face that prevents movement in a direction in which the tube is inserted into the first and second headers claim 2 , and a second support face and a third support face that are formed perpendicular to the first support face so ...

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Номер записи: 74
16-01-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20140013779A1
Автор: Cho Sung Ho, Kim Woo Sung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a plurality of storage compartments, a plurality of cooling units to cool the plurality of storage compartments, a temperature sensing unit to sense temperatures of the plurality of storage compartments, a drive unit to drive the plurality of cooling units, and a controller to control the drive unit to drive the cooling unit that satisfies a predetermined driving condition. If at least one cooling unit among the plurality of cooling units is being driven, the controller delays driving the other cooling unit even if the other cooling unit satisfies the driving condition. The refrigerator minimizes simultaneous driving a plurality of compressors, which may prevent generation of noise and vibration, as well as excessive power consumption, due to driving the plurality of compressors. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a plurality of storage compartments;a plurality of cooling units to cool the plurality of storage compartments;a temperature sensing unit to sense temperatures of the plurality of storage compartments;a drive unit to drive the plurality of cooling units; anda controller to control the drive unit to drive the cooling unit according to a predetermined driving condition,wherein if at least one cooling unit among the plurality of cooling units is being driven, the controller delays driving the other cooling unit.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the driving condition comprises a condition that the temperature of the storage compartment reaches or exceeds a predetermined upper limit temperature.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , if the at least one cooling unit is being driven claim 1 , the controller drives the other cooling unit if the other cooling unit satisfies a predetermined delayed driving condition.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the delayed driving condition comprises a condition that the temperature of the storage compartment that is cooled by the other cooling unit ...

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Номер записи: 75
23-01-2014 дата публикации

MODULAR ISLAND MERCHANDISER

Номер: US20140021834A1
Автор: Arrosagaray Al, Gillett Michael A., Moody Kevin A., Mullen Robert, Navarro Moisses, Rajagopalan Anand Ganesh, Twohy Raymond P., Wood Diego
Принадлежит: HUSSMANN CORPORATION

An island merchandiser including a first merchandiser module, a second merchandiser module, and a single, unitary base. The first merchandiser module includes a first case defining a first product display area that is maintained within a predetermined temperature range below approximately 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The second merchandiser module is positioned next to the first merchandiser module, and includes a second case defining a second product display area The second merchandiser module is positioned so that a rear wall of the second case is in communication with a rear wall of the first case so that the first and second merchandiser modules are positioned in a back-to-back relationship. The unitary base is positioned to at least partially support each of the first and second merchandiser modules relative to a support surface. The module defined by the second merchandiser module is different from the module defined by the first merchandiser module. 1. An island merchandiser comprising:a first merchandiser module including a first case having side walls and a rear wall at least partially defining a first product display area, and at least a portion of a refrigeration system coupled to the case and including an evaporator in communication with the first product display area to maintain the first product display area within a predetermined temperature range below approximately 41 degrees Fahrenheit such that the first merchandiser module defines one of a medium temperature module and a low temperature module;a second merchandiser module positioned next to the first merchandiser module, the second merchandiser module including a second case having side walls and a rear wall at least partially defining a second product display area, the rear wall of the second case in communication with the rear wall of the first case so that the first merchandiser module and the second merchandiser module are positioned in a back-to-back relationship, the second merchandiser module ...

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Номер записи: 76
23-01-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140021838A1
Автор: Jung Moongyo, Lee Sanggyun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed is a refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator body having a cooling chamber; a case comprising a case body having therein an accommodation space of which one side is open, and a transformation preventing member formed of a material having a higher strength than that of the case body, the transformation preventing member provided at an open region of the case body and configured to prevent transformation of the case; a drawer accommodated in the case in a withdrawable manner; and a depressurizing device configured to depressurize inside of the drawer and the case to a pressure lower than an atmospheric pressure, when the drawer is accommodated in the case. Under such configuration, transformation of the case can be prevented, and the case can be easily fabricated. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator body having a cooling chamber;a case comprising a case body having therein an accommodation space and an open region, and a transformation preventing member formed of a material having a higher strength than that of the case body, the transformation preventing member provided at the open region of the case body to prevent transformation of the case;a drawer accommodated in the case in a withdrawable manner; anda depressurizing device to depressurize an inside of the drawer and the case to a pressure lower than an outside pressure of the case, when the drawer is accommodated in the case.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the case body comprises a flange portion claim 1 , which extends to outside claim 1 , and is provided at the open region of the case body claim 1 , wherein the transformation preventing member is disposed on a surface of the flange portion.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , further comprising:a protrusion portion protruding from one of contact surfaces between the flange portion and the transformation preventing member; andan accommodation portion formed at a other of the contact surfaces, and to accommodate the protrusion portion.4 ...

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Номер записи: 77
30-01-2014 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140026604A1
Автор: YOSHIMURA Kiyoshi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

While cooling operation is continued, a compressor is stopped when a detection temperature Tm reaches a control temperature Tc that is a lower temperature than a set temperature Ts only by a bias temperature ΔTb, and rotation of a turbofan is stopped if a human body is not present in a room R, or the rotation of the turbofan is continued and a value of the detection temperature Tm is corrected to a correction detection temperature Ta that is a lower temperature than the detection temperature Tm only by a predetermined temperature correction amount ΔTm. While the correction detection temperature Ta is a temperature that is equal to or lower than the set temperature Ts (the control temperature Tc for prevention of hunting) (Ta=Tm−ΔTm≦Tc) the rotation of the turbofan is continued as long as a person is present in the room R, and thermo ON is resumed if the correction detection temperature Ta exceeds the set temperature Ts (Ta>Ts). 1. An air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:an outdoor unit housing a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, and an expansion valve each of which executes a part of a refrigeration cycle;an indoor unit housing an indoor heat exchanger that execute part of the refrigeration cycle;an indoor fan housed in the indoor unit, the indoor fan sucking indoor air that is air in a room in which the indoor unit is installed and supplying the indoor air to the indoor heat exchanger, and blowing the indoor air that has passed through the indoor heat exchanger into the room;indoor-air temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature of the indoor air;human-body presence detecting means for detecting presence of a human body in the room;indoor-air temperature setting means for setting a temperature of the indoor air; andcontroller for controlling the refrigeration cycle and the indoor fan, based on a detection temperature that is the temperature of the indoor air detected by the indoor-air temperature detecting means, human-body information detected ...

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Номер записи: 78
20-02-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140049149A1
Автор: CHAE Jong Eun, JEON Sang Woon, JEONG Gi Joong, LEE Jae Moon, LEE Sun Keun, Lim Jae Hoon, YANG Yun Ho
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator including an extractable container, and a conveying unit formed in an inner space of a vertical wall of the extractable container. The conveying unit includes a guide part to guide the movement of a partition member that divides a storage space of the extractable container, and a fixing part to restrict the movement of the partition member 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having a storage chamber;a door opening and closing the storage chamber;an extractable container withdrawably mounted in the storage chamber and having a vertical wall and a storage space defined by the vertical wall; anda partition unit comprising a partition member which divides the storage space of the extractable container,wherein the partition member comprises a lateral partition movable in forward and backward directions of the storage space, and a longitudinal partition movable in left and right directions of the storage space, the longitudinal partition intersecting the lateral partition,wherein the partition unit further comprises a conveying unit to guide movement of the partition member, the conveying unit being provided in a space defined inside the vertical wall,wherein the conveying unit comprises guide members to guide the movement of the partition member, and sliding members slidably coupled to the guide members while being respectively coupled to opposite ends of the lateral and longitudinal partitions,wherein each sliding member includes a connection part formed at one side thereof to removably connect with lateral and longitudinal partitions, andwherein the connection part includes a force-fit clamp opened upward and downward for force-fit engagement with the lateral and longitudinal partitions.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral partition and the longitudinal partition each comprise a pair of horizontal rods vertically spaced and facing each other claim 1 , and a pair of vertical rods connecting both ends of the respective ...

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Номер записи: 79
27-02-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20140053593A1
Автор: Bischofberger Thomas, Dülger Cuma, FOTIADIS Panagiotis, Ihle Hans
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

In a refrigerator having a thermally insulating housing which surrounds a storage chamber and having a refrigerant circuit which comprises a compressor, a condenser, a restrictor and an evaporator which cools the storage chamber, the restrictor is arranged at least partially on a side wall of the housing. 1234910121718412172. A refrigerator , in particular a household refrigerator , having a thermally insulating housing ( , ) , which encloses a storage chamber () , and a refrigerant circuit , which comprises a compressor () , a condenser () , a restrictor ( , ) and an evaporator () , which cools the storage chamber () , characterized in that the restrictor ( , ) is disposed at least partially on a side wall of the housing ().212176. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the restrictor ( claim 1 , ) is disposed on the side wall between an outer skin () and an insulating layer of the side wall.31217614. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the restrictor ( claim 2 , ) is bonded to the outer skin () claim 2 , in particular by adhesive tape ().41217121712. The refrigerator as claimed in one of the preceding claims claim 2 , characterized in that the restrictor ( claim 2 , ) comprises an upstream segment () and a downstream segment () and the part of the restrictor disposed on the side wall is the upstream segment ().5121719188. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 4 , characterized in that the downstream segment of the restrictor ( claim 4 , ) is positioned in a suction tube () leading from the evaporator () to the compressor ().61712. The refrigerator as claimed in or claim 4 , characterized in that the downstream segment () has a smaller cross section than the upstream segment ().712. The refrigerator as claimed in one of to claim 4 , characterized in that the upstream segment () has a free diameter of less than 1 mm.812. The refrigerator as claimed in one of to claim 4 , characterized in that the upstream segment () ...

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Номер записи: 80
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Vending machine with temperature control system

Номер: US20140060107A1
Автор: Chung Chai, Da-Long Sun, Hai Huang, Yun-Lung Chen
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Hongfujin Precision Industry Wuhan Co Ltd

A temperature control system mounted in the chassis of a vending machine is quickly detachable as a single unit. The chassis comprise a base panel and a mounting panel substantially parallel to the base panel. The temperature control system comprises a bracket, a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The bracket comprises a supporting plate and a pair of mounting plates fixed to the supporting plate. The compressor and the condenser are mounted on the supporting plate. The evaporator is attached to the pair of mounting plates and located above the compressor and the condenser. The pair of mounting plates engages with the pair of first gaps when the temperature control system is mounted in the chassis and the pair of mounting plates is simply disengaged away from the pair of first gaps when the temperature control system needs to be detached from the chassis.

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Номер записи: 81
13-03-2014 дата публикации

CONTROLLING CHILLED STATE OF A CARGO

Номер: US20140069126A1
Автор: Dyrmose Allan, Steffensen Dan Vad, Thøgersen Ole
Принадлежит:

A method for operating a refrigeration system for a container for refrigerating chilled cargo includes providing a refrigeration system including a compressor and an evaporator fan associated with an evaporator. The method also includes determining the temperature of supply air and the temperature of return air. The method further includes determining one of a requirement for heating and a requirement for cooling based on the temperature of the return air and the temperature of the supply air. The method additionally includes activating the evaporator fan when a requirement for heating is determined and increasing the speed of the evaporator fan when increased heating is determined. The method also includes activating the compressor and the evaporator fan when a requirement for cooling is determined and increasing the power supplied to the compressor and maintaining the evaporator fan at a first speed when increased cooling is determined. 1. A method for operating a refrigeration system for a container for refrigerating chilled cargo , the method comprising:providing a refrigeration system including a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator connected in series, an evaporator fan associated with the evaporator, and a heater, the refrigeration system operable to discharge supply air to the container and to receive return air from the container;determining the temperature of the supply air;determining the temperature of the return air;determining one of a requirement for heating and a requirement for cooling based on the temperature of the return air and the temperature of the supply air;activating the evaporator fan when a requirement for heating is determined and increasing the speed of the evaporator fan when increased heating is determined; andactivating the compressor and the evaporator fan when a requirement for cooling is determined and increasing the power supplied to the compressor and maintaining the evaporator fan at a first speed when increased cooling ...

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Номер записи: 82
27-03-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR HAVING TEMPERATURE CHANGING ROOM

Номер: US20140083129A1
Автор: KIM Jin Hwan, KWON Won Joo, Yeom Jae Hwan
Принадлежит:

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

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Номер записи: 83
06-01-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220003482A1
Автор: BAE Daham, KANG Daekil, KWON Ohchul
Принадлежит:

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space and a door configured to open and close the storage space. The door includes a panel assembly including a front panel and an insulating panel spaced apart from the front panel, a door frame that is in contact with the front panel, and a door liner which is connected to the door frame and is in contact with the insulating panel, the door liner being configured to define an insulating space, in which an insulator is disposed, together with the panel assembly and the door frame. The door liner includes a contact surface that is in contact with the insulating panel, and a recessed space is defined on the contact surface. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage space; anda door configured to open and close the storage space, a panel assembly comprising a front panel and an insulating panel spaced apart from the front panel,', 'a door frame that contacts the front panel, and', 'a door liner that is connected to the door frame and contacts the insulating panel, the door liner, the panel assembly, and the door frame defining an insulating space that receives an insulator, and, 'wherein the door comprises a contact surface that contacts the insulating panel, and', 'a recessed space defined at the contact surface., 'wherein the door liner comprises2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the recessed space is recessed at the contact surface in a direction away from the insulating panel.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the recessed space continuously extends along the contact surface.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door liner comprises an inner body that defines a liner opening covered by the insulating panel claim 1 , the inner body contacting the contact surface.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the inner body comprises:a first body; anda second body extending from the first body and having the contact surface and the recessed space, the second ...

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Номер записи: 84
05-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20170003064A1
Автор: Choi Kyung-Hoon, KIM YOON YOUNG, Kim Young Seok, LIM Chang Hak, Seo Kook Jeong, Yoon Won-Jae
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerant recovery operation method for use in a refrigerator in which a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber are independently cooled is disclosed. The refrigerator and the method for controlling the same guarantee a sufficiently long refrigerant recovery operation time by performing the refrigerant recovery operation not only when the compressor starts operation but also before the compressor stops operation, resulting in implementation of the highest operation efficiency of a refrigerating chamber. The refrigerator guarantees high reliability of the compressor by increasing the refrigerant recovery amount within a predetermined pressure range in which the compressor can operate, and maintains an optimum refrigerant amount by variably controlling the refrigerant recovery operation time according to the outdoor air temperature, resulting in improvement of energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a compressor;a condenser configured to condense refrigerant compressed by the compressor;a freezing chamber evaporator and a refrigerating chamber evaporator connected in parallel to each other at an outlet of the condenser;a flow passage switching valve configured to switch a flow passage of the refrigerant in a manner that the refrigerant flows toward one of the freezing chamber evaporator and the refrigerating chamber evaporator; anda controller configured to control the flow passage switching valve in a manner that a refrigerant recovery operation is performed not only when the compressor starts operation but also before the compressor stops operation.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising:a temperature sensor configured to detect an outdoor air temperature,wherein the controller variably controls a refrigerant recovery operation time according to the detected outdoor air temperature.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the controller increases the refrigerant recovery operation time in proportion to the increasing ...

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Номер записи: 85
07-01-2016 дата публикации

INDUSTRIAL DEHUMIDIFIER SYSTEM

Номер: US20160003516A1
Автор: GÜVENDIREN Cem
Принадлежит: MEKANO TEKNIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

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

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Номер записи: 86
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR RENEWING AIR IN A CONFINED ENCLOSURE

Номер: US20210003338A1
Автор: MARTINS Matthieu, TORRES Pascal, URRUTTI Pierre
Принадлежит: OSMOSE

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

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Номер записи: 87
07-01-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210003339A1
Автор: Campani Marcelo, Colecha Alcione, Leidens Rafael, Mercer Israel, Ormelez Felipe, Picanço Guilherme, Richter Carlos, Roslindo Rafael, Voltarelli Antonio, Werkhauser Michel
Принадлежит: Electrolux Do Brasil S.A.

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

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Номер записи: 88
03-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH TANDEM EVAPORATORS

Номер: US20190003758A1
Автор: Scalf Eric, Wilson Mark W.
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A refrigerator and method utilize a pair of tandem evaporators to provide cooling for both a compartment and an ice making system of a refrigerator. An upstream evaporator in the pair of tandem evaporators provides cooling for a compartment such as a freezer, fresh food, flexible cooling, or quick cooling compartment, while a downstream evaporator is in fluid communication with the upstream evaporator to receive a portion of the air cooled by the upstream evaporator and further cool the received portion for use in cooling one or more components of the ice making system. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet with a freezer compartment and a fresh food compartment defined therein;a door coupled to the cabinet adjacent an opening of the fresh food compartment and configured to provide access to the fresh food compartment;an ice maker mold configured to produce ice;an ice dispenser disposed on the door and configured to dispense ice produced by the ice maker mold;a first evaporator in fluid communication with one of the freezer compartment and the fresh food compartment to cool air received thereby and supply a first portion of the cooled air to the one of the freezer compartment and the fresh food compartment; anda second evaporator in fluid communication with the first evaporator to receive a second portion of the cooled air and further cool the second portion of the cooled air and supply at least a portion of the further cooled second portion of the cooled air to the ice maker mold.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door is a first fresh food door claim 1 , and wherein the refrigerator further comprises a second fresh food door adjacent the opening of the fresh food compartment and arranged in a side-by-side relationship with the first fresh food door.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door is a fresh food door claim 1 , wherein the fresh food compartment is disposed above the freezer compartment claim 1 , and wherein the refrigerator further ...

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Номер записи: 89
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ULTRA LOW-TEMPERATURE FREEZER

Номер: US20190003759A1
Автор: ARAI Takashi, Mori Eiichi
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An ultra low-temperature freezer comprising: a casing that includes an exterior body having a first side surface and a second side surface laterally facing each other, an interior body, a heat insulation material, an evaporator, and a polyurethane; a hinge that includes a first hinge piece and a second hinge piece, with the first hinge piece being attached to the second side surface; and an outer door that has a third side surface and a fourth side surface facing the third side surface, with the second hinge piece being attached to the fourth side surface. The outer door includes an inner surface and an outer surface provided forward of the inner surface, a heat insulation material comprising a vacuum heat insulation panel provided to the inner surface side, and a polyurethane provided between the heat insulation material and the outer surface. 1. An ultra-low temperature freezer comprising: an exterior body including a first side and a second side that faces the first side in a transverse direction;', 'an interior body provided inside the exterior body, the interior body being formed with a storage space that opens in a forward direction;', 'a thermal insulator provided between the exterior body and the interior body, the thermal insulator being formed of a vacuum insulated panel;', 'an evaporator disposed between the exterior body and the interior body to surround the storage space; and', 'polyurethane provided between the thermal insulator and the interior body;, 'a housing includingat least one inner door that closes an opening of the storage space when closed;a hinge including a pivot extending in a perpendicular direction, and a first hinge piece and a second hinge piece that rotate relative to each other about the pivot, the first hinge piece being mounted to the second side; andan outer door that opens and closes by rotating about the pivot, the outer door including a third side and a fourth side that faces the third side and is mounted with the second hinge ...

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Номер записи: 90
03-01-2019 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION DEVICE HAVING AN INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION DEVICE

Номер: US20190003764A1
Автор: WEBER ARMIN
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A household refrigeration device includes a heat-insulated body with an inner container which delimits a coolable interior space for storing foodstuffs and has a pocket-shaped recess with a bottom. A refrigeration device cools the coolable interior space. A door panel closes the coolable interior space in a closed state and makes the coolable interior space accessible in an open state. An interior lighting system, which is fastened in the pocket-shaped recess, illuminates the coolable interior space when the door panel is open. The bottom of the pocket-shaped recess includes at least one fastening device, and the interior lighting system has at least one mating fastening device which is fastened on the at least one fastening device. A method for producing a household refrigeration device is also provided. 110-. (canceled)11. A household refrigeration device , comprising:a heat-insulated body with an inner container, said inner container defining a coolable interior for storing foodstuffs and said inner container including a pocket-shaped indentation with a bottom, said bottom of said pocket-shaped indentation including at least one fastening device;a door panel for closing said coolable interior in a closed state and for making said coolable interior accessible in an open state; andan interior lighting system for illuminating said coolable interior with said door panel open, said interior lighting system including at least one counter fastening device being fastened on said at least one fastening device for fastening said interior lighting system in said pocket-shaped indentation.12. The household refrigeration device according to claim 11 , wherein said fastening device is an opening in said bottom of said pocket-shaped indentation in which said counter fastening device is fastened or latched.13. The household refrigeration device according to claim 12 , wherein:said opening of said fastening device includes a first region with a width and a second region being ...

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Номер записи: 91
13-01-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220011035A1
Автор: Bae Il Sung, HAN Hyo Ju, LEE Joo Yong
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A refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body; a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber provided in the main body so that the front surfaces thereof are opened; an evaporator which is disposed inside the main body and which generates cold air; a first duct for supplying the cold air to the first storage chamber; a second duct for supplying the cold air to the second storage chamber; and a connecting duct for connecting the first duct and the second duct so as to allow the cold air generated by the evaporator to flow to the second duct, wherein the second duct includes a connecting port connected to the connecting duct, a discharge port through which the cold air is discharged, a discharge path for connecting the connecting port and the discharge port, and a connecting path for connecting the inside of the second storage chamber and the discharge path, the discharge path includes a minimum region in which the cross sectional area thereof in a vertical direction or a longitudinal direction is minimized, and the connecting path is provided to connect the inside of the second storage chamber and the minimum region. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body;first and second storage chambers with front sides open in the main body;an evaporator arranged in the main body to produce cold air;a first duct supplying cold air into the first storage chamber and a second duct supplying cold air to the second storage chamber; anda connecting duct connecting the first duct to the second duct to move the cold air produced from the evaporator to the second duct,wherein the second duct comprises a connecting port connected to the connecting duct, a discharge port through which the cold air is discharged, a discharge path connecting the connecting port to the discharge port, and a connecting path connecting inside of the second storage chamber to the discharge path, andwherein the discharge path comprises a smallest area with a ...

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Номер записи: 92
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ON-DEMAND PROCESSING OF CHILLED FOOD PRODUCT

Номер: US20200005582A1
Автор: CARPENTER Gregg, DAHLBERG Kirk, HOWELL Thomas P., III Thomas G., NORTH, SLAGLEY David
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A packaged food product processing machine. The machine comprises a food consumer interface configured to receive a food consumer selection identifying an end state of a food product, a package cooling sub-system comprising a chilled fluid bath, a gripper component configured to agitate a package containing the food product in the chilled fluid bath and to sense a physical parameter of the food product, and a controller configured to command the gripper to control the rate of heat transfer from the package to the chilled fluid bath based on receiving an input identifying an end state selection from the food consumer interface and based on receiving an input containing a value of the physical parameter of the food product from the gripper component. 1. A packaged food product processing machine , comprising:a food consumer interface configured to receive food consumer selections identifying an end state of the food product;a package cooling sub-system comprising a liquid fluid bath maintained at a temperature below the freezing point of the food product contained by the packages;a package handling sub-system configured to receive a package of food product, to move the package to the cooling sub-system, and to move the package to a delivery point of the machine, where the package handling sub-system comprises a gripper component that is configured to grip a package of food product at an end of the package, to rotate the food package about a central axis of the package, and is coupled to a sensor that is configured to sense a physical parameter of the food product contained by the package; anda control sub-system coupled to the cooling sub-system, to the package handling sub-system, and to the food consumer interface, where the control sub-system monitors physical parameters of the cooling sub-system and the package handling sub-system and controls the gripper component of the package handling sub-system based on the monitored physical parameters and based on the ...

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Номер записи: 93
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Intelligent Compressor Flooded Start Management

Номер: US20150007597A1
Автор: JR. Raymond L., Senf
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A method is provided for managing a flooded start of a compressor in a vapor compression system. Following an initial bump start, a determination is made as to whether working fluid in a liquid state remains in the sump of the compressor. If working fluid in a liquid state remains in the compressor sump, an additional bump start of the compressor is completed, followed by another determination as to whether working fluid in a liquid state still remains in the compressor sump. If working fluid in a liquid state remains in the compressor sump, another bump start of the compressor is initiated and the sequence repeated until no working fluid in the liquid state remains in the compressor sump. A normal start of the compressor may be initiated after determining no working fluid in the liquid state remains in the compressor sump. 1. A method for managing a flooded start of a compressor in a vapor compression system , comprising;initiating an initial bump start of the compressor, wherein the bump start comprises turning the compressor on for a predetermined period of time;terminating the initial bump start;determining whether a working fluid in a liquid state remains in a sump of the compressor; andif working fluid in a liquid state remains in the compressor sump, initiating an additional bump start of the compressor.2. The method as set forth in further comprising;following termination of the additional bump start of the compressor, determining whether working fluid in a liquid state still remains in the compressor sump;if working fluid in a liquid state remains in the compressor sump, initiating another additional bump start of the compressor; andrepeating the aforesaid sequence until no working fluid in the liquid state remains in the compressor sump.3. The method as set forth in further comprising initiating a normal start of the compressor after determining no working fluid in the liquid state remains in the compressor sump.4. The method as set forth in wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 94
08-01-2015 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20150007602A1
Автор: Czerwonky Bradford, Huckaby Kevin, Lopes Luiz Antonio, McColl Connor, McDonald Rob, Melton Glen, Neill Jeremy, Pilkey Donald
Принадлежит: Hoshizaki America, Inc.

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

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Номер записи: 95
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Insulated seat cooler with vented backrest and optional air intake and circulation system

Номер: US20150007603A1
Автор: Thomas Keenan
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides a cooling apparatus with vented backrest and an optional air intake and circulation system for dual functioning as (1) a cooler effective to maintain food and beverages below ambient temperatures and (2) a seat with vented backrest that provides cooled air to the individual seated on the apparatus.

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Номер записи: 96
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Single Serve Beverage Dispenser for a Refrigerator Appliance

Номер: US20180008087A1
Автор: Bird Christopher Francis, Miller Charles Benjamin
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A brew module for use with a refrigerator appliance is provided. The brew module includes a brewing body and a pivotally attached lid that together define a brew chamber configured to receive a brew pod. A lower needle is positioned at the bottom of the brew chamber and an upper needle is slidably received within the lid. Pivoting the lid to the closed position forces the lower needle to pierce the brew pod first, thereby relieving any built up pressure. Thereafter, a moving water supply tube drives the upper needle downward to pierce a top cover of the brew pod along a substantially vertical direction, thus minimizing the size of the pierced hole in the top cover. The brew module thus facilitates an improved seal with the brew pod, reduces the risk of clogging the upper needle, and prevents the ejection of brew pod contents. 1. A refrigerator appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a chilled chamber;a door being rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber, the door defining a dispenser recess;a dispensing assembly positioned within the dispenser recess and comprising a moving water delivery tube configured to move substantially along the vertical direction between a retracted position and an extended position; and a brewing body defining a brew chamber configured to receive a brew pod, the brewing body defining an outlet and comprising a lower needle;', 'a lid configured to seal the brew pod within the brew chamber, the lid defining an inlet configured to receive a flow of water from the moving water delivery tube to mix with contents of the brew pod to create a beverage; and', 'an upper needle assembly comprising an upper needle attached to a drive member, the drive member being slidably received within the lid and configured to move in a vertical direction between a retracted position and an extended position., 'a ...

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Номер записи: 97
12-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

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

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

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Номер записи: 98
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LIQUID QUALITY MANAGING DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20210009401A1
Автор: FUKUNARI Hidetoshi, Kitano Junichi, KOMURA Takuya, Kurabe Yasuhiro, Kusunoki Kenji, MITSUHATA Shinsuke, Wada Takashi, YAMASHITA Naoyuki
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A liquid quality management device capable of being added to a liquid supply system supplying a liquid in a storage container to a dispensing device in order to cool the liquid and dispensing the liquid into a drinking container includes: a dispensing sensor; and a control device electrically connected to the dispensing sensor and configured to perform control operation of at least one of a refrigeration machine and a stirring device provided in the dispensing device at the same time when dispensing of the liquid is started. 1. A liquid quality management device capable of being added to a liquid supply system , the liquid supply system supplying a liquid within a storage container to a dispensing device through a supply pipe with the liquid pressurized in order to cool the liquid with a cooling device in the dispensing device , and dispensing the cooled liquid to a drinking container from the dispensing device ,the cooling device including a cooling tank containing cooling water, a liquid cooling pipe immersed in the cooling water and through which the liquid flows inside, a refrigerant pipe immersed in the cooling water and through which a refrigerant flows inside, a refrigeration machine circulating the refrigerant and freezing a part of the cooling water, and a stirring device stirring the cooling water,the liquid quality management device comprising:a dispensing sensor configured to detect dispensing of the liquid into the drinking container; anda control device electrically connected to the dispensing sensor and configured to control operation of at least one of the refrigeration machine and the stirring device from a starting time of dispensing of the liquid.2. The liquid quality management device according to claim 1 , further comprising a liquid temperature sensor disposed between the storage container and an inlet of the liquid cooling pipe claim 1 , and configured to detect a temperature of the liquid flowing out from the storage container claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 99
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECEIVING RETAIL PRODUCTS

Номер: US20200010008A1
Автор: Letson Eric A., Wilkinson Bruce W.
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In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to receiving retail products. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for receiving retail products including: a temperature controlled storage container and comprising: one or more chambers having corresponding chamber temperatures that are each individually maintained and adjustable based on a particular temperature assigned by a server to each of the one or more chambers; one or more temperature sensors; a locking system; and a storage container control circuit configured to: receive the particular temperature; and maintain each one of the corresponding chamber temperatures. 1. A system for receiving retail products to be delivered at a customer site comprising:a temperature controlled storage container at the customer site and comprising:one or more chambers having corresponding chamber temperatures that are each individually maintained and adjustable based on a particular temperature assigned by a server to each of the one or more chambers;one or more temperature sensors coupled to the one or more chambers and configured to provide the corresponding chamber temperatures, wherein each of the corresponding chamber temperatures is a temperature read by at least one of the one or more temperature sensors associated with each of the one or more chambers;a locking system configured to: receive a lock signal to disable access to at least one of the one or more chambers; and receive an unlock signal to enable access to the at least one of the one or more chambers; and receive the particular temperature assigned by the server to each of the one or more chambers; and', 'maintain each one of the corresponding chamber temperatures based on the particular temperature assigned to each of the one or more chambers and the temperature read by the at least one of the one or more temperature sensors., 'a storage container control circuit operatively coupled to the one or more temperature sensors and ...

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Номер записи: 100