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25-09-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER DISPENSER

Номер: WO2014150644A1
Автор: HALL, David, L., BERTOLINI, Nilton, Carlos
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator (10) is provided, including a cabinet (11) formed with at least one refrigerated compartment and a door (12) pivotally mounted to the cabinet (11) via a hollow hinge (64) to selectively open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment. A water heater (70) is mounted on an exterior surface of the cabinet (11) about the hollow hinge (64) and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator (10). A hot water dispenser (90) is positioned on the door (12) that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater (70) into a receiver vessel (92), and a hot water conduit (96) is guided through the hollow hinge (64) and extending from the water heater (70) to the hot water dispenser (90) to supply the hot water from the heater (70) to the dispenser (90). A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water.

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Номер записи: 1
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Domestic Appliance with Concealed Hinge

Номер: US20120025686A1
Автор: Ian Darney
Принадлежит: Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd

A domestic appliance for built-in installation, comprising: a housing having at least two sides; a front door; a hinge mechanism, provided at or adjacent one of the sides, coupling the door to the housing and permitting relative movement thereof, wherein the door is movable between a first position, in which the door is closed, and a second position, in which the door is fully open; and/or wherein the hinge is so shaped and dimensioned whereby, in use, the extent of protrusion of the door laterally beyond said one side when the door is in said second position is less than or equal to that when the door is in said first position. Preferably, the hinge mechanism is shaped and arranged whereby double movement, for example both rotational and translational movement, of the door relative to the housing is facilitated during movement between said first position and said second position.

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Номер записи: 2
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120038259A1
Автор: Jae Sek Oh, Jong Nam Lee, Mu Yeol Sun, Sang Gyu Jung, Seung Yong Yang
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator including a main body provided with storage chambers, doors to open and close the storage chambers, and lower hinge modules to enable one side of the lower end of each door to be rotatably installed on the main body. The main body includes a main frame integrally forming a lower surface and both side surfaces of the main body and the rear ends of the lower hinge modules are installed on the outer lower surface of the main frame, and thus the thickness of the lower end of the main body is minimized, thereby maximizing the storage capacity of the main body having a designated height as far as a heat insulating ability is not lowered.

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Номер записи: 3
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20120073317A1
Автор: Ho June Jeon, Jae Sek Oh, Jee Hoon Lee, Jong Nam Lee, Kae Hum Lee, Sang Gyu Jung, Seung Yong Yang, Sung Cheul Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator includes a compressor to compress refrigerant, a condenser to liquefy the refrigerant supplied from the compressor, a capillary tube to decompress and expand the refrigerant supplied from the condenser, an evaporator to vaporize the refrigerant supplied from the capillary tube, a shutoff valve installed at an inlet of the capillary tube so as to prevent the refrigerant in the condenser during stoppage of the compressor from being moved to the evaporator, and a control unit to enable the shutoff valve to be blocked together so as to prevent movement of the refrigerant from the condenser to the evaporator during stoppage of the compressor, and to enable the shutoff valve to be opened together so as to move the refrigerant from the condenser to the evaporator during starting of the compressor.

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Номер записи: 4
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Top-loaded refrigerator doors

Номер: US20120080990A1
Автор: Daniel S. Renz, Jeffrey Charles Mellinger, Matthew William Davis, Richard Devos
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Top hinge-weight loaded refrigerator doors are provided. A refrigerator apparatus is provided that includes a body portion; and at least one door hinged to the body portion using at least one top hinge. The top hinge is a weight load bearing hinge.

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Номер записи: 5
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Method of assembling a handle to a selective one of a front face and a side edge of a refrigerator door

Номер: US20120102716A1
Автор: Forrest F. Wing
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A method of assembling allows a refrigerator handle to be selectively mounted to a front face portion or a side edge of a refrigerator door. The handle includes first and second ends separated by an intermediate portion, wherein each of the handle ends includes a recessed section. Each of the recessed sections includes a mounting arrangement formed therein, which is adapted to receive either a bracket for mounting the handle to the side edge of the door or a clip for mounting the handle to the front face portion of the door. The method includes selectively attaching the handle to the front face of the door through the clip, or to the side edge with the mounting bracket.

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Номер записи: 6
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator and water tank assembly for refrigerator

Номер: US20120297814A1
Автор: Jinil Hong, Sungkyoung Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator and a water tank assembly for supplying water to an ice maker and a dispenser installed in a door of the refrigerator are provided. The water tank assembly may have a substantially cylindrical shape, and may include a water intake port, a water discharge port, and a switching valve all provided at one surface thereof to improve water storage space and facilitate connection of water lines.

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Номер записи: 7
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Closure arrangement

Номер: US20130008090A1
Автор: Frank Pöhlmann, Thomas Lanzl
Принадлежит: Individual

A closure arrangement ( 1 ) is provided for an opening ( 2 ) of a cabinet, a refrigerator, a building or the like, having at least one closure element ( 4 ) which is guided in a moveable manner, in particular in or on at least one guide element ( 3 ), over the opening ( 2 ). At least one free end of the closure element ( 4 ) and/or one free end of the guide element ( 3 ) are operatively connected to one another by means of a magnetic attraction force, provided by at least one a magnet ( 5 ).

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Номер записи: 8
07-02-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator with inner door

Номер: US20130033163A1
Автор: Sang Hun KANG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having at least one storage chamber, upper and lower hinges disposed at the cabinet, an inner door coupled to the upper and lower hinges to selectively open or close the storage chamber, an outer door disposed at the front of the inner door to selectively open or close an inner space of the inner door, a basket installation unit mounted onto an inner wall of the inner door, an inner door cover able to be inwardly open or closed based on a longitudinal rotational shaft disposed at the basket installation unit, a latch device to fix the inner door cover to the basket installation unit, and an opening member disposed at one side of the basket installation unit to rotate the inner door cover when the latch device is released.

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Номер записи: 9
11-04-2013 дата публикации

DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130086846A1
Автор: Lee Jeong Wook, Ryu Sang Chul
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

In a refrigerator door in which a decoration member is mounted to a door frame using a foam material, the foam material fills a space formed between the decoration member mounted to a front side of the door frame and a rear panel mounted to a rear side of the door frame. Accordingly, the decoration member can be fixed to the door frame through direct contact with the foam material. 1. A method for manufacturing a refrigerator door , comprising:assembling a door frame including a front side, a rear side, a left lateral side, a right lateral side, a top side and a bottom side;temporarily mounting a front panel to be fixed to the front side of the door frame;forming a mounting part on the front side of the door frame to support the front panel;forming at least one opening, defined by the mounting part, on the front side of the door frame;forming a position fixing projection at the front side of the door frame along a periphery of the door frame to guide the front panel to a position where the front panel is temporarily mounted;attaching an adhesive member to the mounting part, between the mounting part and the front panel, the adhesive member comprising a double-sided tape;fixing a rear panel to the rear side of the door frame; andinjecting a foam material into an inner space defined by the door frame and the front panel such that the foam material expands through at least one opening formed on the front side of the door frame and comes into contact with a rear surface of the front panel to permanently fix the front panel to the door frame by adhesion of the foam material, such that the front panel is attached to the door frame without engaging any portion of the door frame with a front surface of the front panel, enabling the entire front surface of the front panel to be visible from a front of the refrigerator door.2. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the position fixing projection has a smaller height than the front panel.3. The manufacturing ...

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Номер записи: 10
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator and door for the same

Номер: US20130099650A1
Автор: Byung Kil Lee, Jae Hoon Lim, Jae Huing Ju, Nam Woon Heo, Sang Hyun Kim, Yong Eun Lee
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A door for a refrigerator having a reduced number of constituent elements, resulting in reduction in material and processing costs as well as manufacturing time is provided. The door may include a reinforced glass panel defining a front surface, a pair of lateral frames to support the reinforced glass panel, a rear panel defining a rear surface, a pair of caps including upper and lower caps, and a foam charged into an interior space of the door to couple the reinforced glass panel, lateral frames, rear panel and caps to one another. Each lateral frame comes into contact with two surfaces including a lateral surface and a rear surface of the reinforced glass panel to support the reinforced glass panel. Also, each lateral frame may be formed via extrusion molding of PVC synthetic resin and is painted via liquid painting.

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Номер записи: 11
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator With Individualized Locking Drawers

Номер: US20130111936A1
Автор: Timothy John Olson
Принадлежит: Individual

A refrigerator with individualized locking drawers is similar in size and shape to a standard refrigerator, with a plurality of drawers in the refrigerator compartment that can be personalized. The drawers have a locking mechanism, a name placard displaying the user's name, a use frequency display, and a spoilage display. A digital control interface on the refrigerator door allows users to register for and manage drawers, and a network connection device allows users to manage their drawer through a website interface or a mobile application. A community storage shelf below the individual drawers and shelves on the inside face of the refrigerator door provides space for large items or community items, and a freezer compartment below the refrigerator compartment provides storage for items that require lower temperatures than the refrigerator compartment.

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Номер записи: 12
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: 13
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130113357A1
Автор: JaeIn LEE, Jiwon Park, Kangug Lee, Manin Baek, Sangmi Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage space therein, a door for selectively opening or closing the storage space, a gasket surrounding an edge of a back surface of the door, the gasket being closely attached to the main body, and a handle part provided on a front surface of the door. The handle part includes a handle cover rotated backward by a force pushed by a user's hand, a recess part defined in the door, the recess part being exposed to the outside so that the user's hand is inserted by the rotation of the handle cover, and a grasp part disposed on a side of the recess part to allow a user to grasp the grasp part. A front surface of the handle part is flush with the front surface of the door in a state where an external force in not applied to the handle part.

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Номер записи: 14
16-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130119846A1
Автор: Choi Taehoon, Hwang Jungyeon, Kim Seonkyu, Lee Daesung, Lee Moonseok, SEO Woonkyu, Yoon Seungjin
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include a basket to enhance utility of a storage space of a door of the refrigerator. The refrigerator may include a cabinet having a storage space formed therein, one side of which is open, a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the open side of the storage space, a mounting frame coupled to an inner surface of the door, and a basket rotatably coupled to the mounting frame so as to be rotatable between a closed airtight position and an open position. A locking device may be provided at the mounting frame to lock or unlock the basket at the closed airtight position, and a rotation limiter may limit a maximum rotation angle of the basket when the basket is opened. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet defining a storage space therein having one open side;a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the open side of the storage space;a frame coupled to an inner surface of the door;a basket rotatably coupled to the frame such that the basket is rotatable with respect to the frame between a closed position and an open position;a locking device provided at the frame to selectively lock the basket at the closed position and release the basket for rotation from the closed position; anda rotation limiter provided between the basket and the frame and configured to limit a rotation angle of the basket relative to the frame.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the frame is separably coupled to the inner surface of the door.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises:a pair of sidewalls coupled to the inner surface of the door so as to extend across a portion of a corresponding pair of sidewalls of the basket;a bottom wall configured to extend across a portion of a corresponding bottom wall of the basket; anda top wall configured to selectively cover an open top of the basket.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , further comprising:a door shelf coupled to a top surface of the top ...

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Номер записи: 15
16-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130119847A1
Автор: Hwang Jungyeon, Kim Seonkyu, Lee Daesung, SEO Woonkyu, Yoon Seungjin
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include a refrigerator body with a storage space defined therein, a door frame rotatably coupled to the refrigerator body to open and close the storage space, a transparent molded body coupled to a front surface of the door frame, and a glass panel coupled to a front of the transparent molded body. The transparent molded body may include a three-dimensional pattern formed on a surface thereof, and the glass panel may include a two-dimensional pattern having a gradation in at least one of brightness, saturation and hue. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body having a storage space defined therein;a door frame rotatably coupled to the body to open and close the storage space;a transparent molded body coupled to a front surface of the door frame, the transparent molded body including a three-dimensional pattern on a rear surface thereof; anda front glass coupled to a front surface of the transparent molded body, the front class including a two-dimensional pattern on a rear surface thereof, the two-dimensional pattern including at least one transparent portion and at least one opaque portion.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional pattern is formed by variations in thickness of the transparent molded body that forms a contour on the rear surface of the transparent molded body.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the front surface of the transparent molded body is smooth.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein a distance between the rear surface of the transparent molded body and the front surface of the door frame varies along the three-dimensional pattern claim 3 , and a distance between the front surface of the transparent molded body and the front surface of the door frame is substantially uniform.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the two-dimensional pattern is coated claim 1 , printed or painted on the rear surface of the front glass and comprises a gradation in at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 16
16-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND ANTI-INSECT UNIT FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130119848A1
Автор: Kim Minsup, LEE Kyungeun, PARK Sunyoung, You Myungdong
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator and an anti-insect unit accommodating a repellent and installed on a refrigerator leg for supporting a refrigerator cabinet, thereby repelling or eradicating insects from the refrigerator and a space for accommodating the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet forming a storage space that is opened and closed by a door;a leg installed on a bottom surface of the cabinet to space the cabinet away from a ground; andan anti-insect unit disposed on the leg and to accommodate a repellent for repelling or eradicating insects.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the leg is provided in plurality at front left and right corners of the bottom surface of the cabinet.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-insect unit is removably installed on the leg.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-insect unit comprises a first member and a second member claim 1 , which are rotatably connected to each other claim 1 ,wherein when the first and second members are coupled to each other, the first and second members are fixed to surround an outer surface of the leg.5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the leg passes through the anti-insect unit claim 1 , anda repellent accommodation space, which is open upward, is disposed in the anti-insect unit.6. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the leg comprises:a support part to contact the ground; andan installation part extending upward from the support part,wherein the anti-insect unit is placed on the support part and installed at the installation part.7. The refrigerator according to claim 6 , wherein the anti-insect unit has a cylindrical shape with a hole part in a center of the cylindrical shape claim 6 , and a repellent accommodation space disposed between the cylindrical shape and the hole part claim 6 , the hole part having a diameter corresponding to a diameter of the installation part claim 6 , the cylindrical shape having a ...

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Номер записи: 17
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable connector system for connection to a modular appliance

Номер: US20130122739A1
Автор: Andrew M. Tenbarge, Douglas D. LeClear, John Vonderhaar, Karen J. Querfurth, Michele Wilcox, Paul B. Allard
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance.

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Номер записи: 18
30-05-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130134854A1
Автор: Heo Junyi, Kim Minsup, Kim Seonkyu, Yeo Insun, You Myungdong
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a body having a cooling chamber, a door configured to open or close the cooling chamber, and a cover disposed at a front region of the cooling chamber so as to be movable up and down. Under such configuration, a temperature change occurring from a predetermined region inside the cooling chamber when the cooling chamber is open, can be prevented. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body having a cooling chamber;a door configured to open or close the cooling chamber; anda cover disposed at a front region of the cooling chamber so as to be movable up and down.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein at least a rail is provided at the cooling chamber in upper and lower moving directions of the cover.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the rail is concaved from a wall surface of the cooling chamber claim 2 , and an insertion opening inserted into the rail is provided at the cover.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the cover is detachable.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cooling chamber includes a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber claim 1 , and the cover is provided at the freezing chamber or the refrigerating chamber.6. The refrigerator of claim 2 , further comprising a position fixing unit configured to fix the cover to an upward or downward-moved position.7. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the position fixing unit includes:a protrusion provided at the cover; andan engaging portion engaged with the protrusion.8. The refrigerator of claim 7 , wherein the engaging portion is disposed in upper and lower moving directions of the cover.9. The refrigerator of claim 7 , wherein the protrusion elastically comes in contact with the engaging portion.10. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the position fixing unit includes:a protrusion unit provided at the cover; andan engaging portion engaged with the protrusion unit.11. The refrigerator of claim 10 , wherein the protrusion unit includes:is a body having a plate shape ...

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Номер записи: 19
13-06-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130147336A1
Автор: Kang Hyo Sik, LEE Gang U., Oh Jong Hoon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator capable of adjusting the height of a body independent of the height of a door, in which a lower portion hinge connecting the body to the door includes a fixed bracket having one portion fixed to a bottom surface of the body while having the remaining portion protruded to a front side of the refrigerator, a mobile bracket coupled to the fixed bracket so as to enable a sliding movement and allowing the door to placed thereon, in which a body supporting leg and a door supporting leg are screwed to a lower portion of the fixed bracket and a lower portion of the mobile bracket, respectively, to adjust the respective heights of the fixed bracket and the mobile bracket. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment provided at an inside the body;a door provided at a front of the body to open/close a front surface of the storage compartment; anda lower portion hinge installed at a lower portion of the body to rotatively support the door,wherein the lower portion hinge, comprises:a fixed bracket having one portion thereof fixedly coupled to a bottom surface of the body while the other portion thereof protruded toward a front side of the body, anda mobile bracket, of which left/right and forward/backward movements except for up/down movements are restrained by the fixed bracket, and which comprises a door cam for the door to be placed thereon and a door rotation shaft that is inserted into a lower portion of the door,wherein a body supporting leg configured to support a weight of the body is screwed to a lower portion of the fixed bracket, and a door supporting leg configured to support a weight of the door is screwed to a lower portion of the mobile bracket, anda height of the body is adjusted by rotating the body supporting leg, and a height of the door is adjusted by rotating the door supporting leg, so that the height of the body is adjusted independent of the height of the door.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a vertical bracket ...

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Номер записи: 20
13-06-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130147337A1
Автор: Lim Kiyoung
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage space, a first door opening or closing the storage space, an accommodation device defining an accommodation space opened toward a front surface of the first door, a second door disposed on the first door to open or close the accommodation device, a shelf disposed on the first door, the shelf being spread to the outside of the accommodation device by the rotation thereof, and a connection assembly connecting the shelf to the second door, the connection assembly being linked with the opening of the second door to rotate the shelf. Thus, convenience of use may be improved. 115.-. (canceled)16. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a storage compartment within the cabinet;a first door configured to open and close the storage compartment;an accommodation device that defines an accommodation space opened toward a front surface of 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 that is disposed on the first door, that is configured to open and close the accommodation device, and that enables access to the accommodation space when the first door is oriented in a closed position; anda shelf that is disposed on the first door, that is configured to, when the second door opens, rotate from a stored position located within the accommodation space to a supporting position extended out of the accommodation space, and that is configured to, when the second door closes, rotate from the supporting position to the stored position.17. The refrigerator according to claim 16 , wherein both left and right side surfaces of the shelf are shaft-coupled to an opening defined in the accommodation device.18. The refrigerator according to claim 16 , wherein the second door has a shelf receiving part stepped to receive the shelf when the shelf is oriented in the stored position.19. The refrigerator according to claim 16 , ...

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Номер записи: 21
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Polyurethane-Polyurea Coated Door for Walk-in Coolers and Freezers

Номер: US20130167474A1
Автор: Eric Alan Carlson
Принадлежит: Individual

Described herein is a custom built-to-size, polyurethane-polyurea coated door for walk-in coolers and freezers, which will withstand collision, and wear-and-tear in an industrial or commercial setting.

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Номер записи: 22
18-07-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130181592A1
Автор: Betesh Michael
Принадлежит: EMS MIND READER LLC

An exemplary refrigerator that can comprise a housing sized to be placed on a countertop and a door associated with the housing. The door can have an inner surface that contacts an opening surface of the housing when closed, wherein a significant portion of the inner surface is provided within a plane, and at least a part of the inner surface includes a curve that protrudes from the plane. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a housing sized to be placed on a countertop; anda door associated with the housing, and having an inner surface that contacts an opening surface of the housing when closed, wherein a significant portion of the inner surface is provided within a plane, and at least a part of the inner surface includes a curve that protrudes from the plane.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a depth of approximately 8 inches to 15 inches that extends along a side portion of the housing.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a depth of approximately 10.5 inches that extends along a side portion of the housing.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a width of approximately 8 inches to approximately 16 inches that extends along a side of the door.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a width of approximately 12.6 inches that extends along a side of the door.6. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a height of approximately 10 inches to 18 inches.7. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator has a height of approximately 13.27 inches.8. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a handle feature associated with the door claim 1 , the handle feature having a length of approximately 2 inches to 5 inches. This application relates to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/585,888 filed on Jan. 12, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure relates to a ...

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Номер записи: 23
01-08-2013 дата публикации

VERSCHLUSSELEMENT

Номер: US20130193827A1
Автор: HASSAN Muhd Shuhail, KWAK Lip Keong, MAHAT Mohd Kamal, NASIR M. Noorashidi M.
Принадлежит: LIEBHERR-HAUSGERATE LIENZ GMBH

The invention relates to a closure element, in particular to a cover or door, for a refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit, wherein the closure element has at least one blocking means or is connected thereto, which blocking means is movable into a release position and into a locked position, wherein the blocking means is arranged such that the closure element or a part of the closure element cannot be opened in the locked position of the blocking means, wherein at least one displaceably arranged covering is provided which is movable into different positions, and wherein the covering covers the blocking means or an opening leading to the blocking means in a first position and releases it for use in a second position. 1. A closure element , in particular a cover or door , for a refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit or of a refrigerator unit and/or of a freezer unit , the closure element comprising at least one blocking means which is movable into a release position and into a locked position , wherein the blocking means is arranged and designed such that the closure element or a part of the closure element cannot be opened in the locked position of the blocking means , wherein at least one displareably arranged covering is provided which is movable into different positions , wherein the covering covers the blocking means or an opening leading to the blocking means in a first position and releases it for use in a second position.2. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the covering is received in a guide and cannot be removed from the guide or can only be removed while exerting a force.3. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the closure element has at least one frame; and in that the blocking means and/or the covering is arranged at least partly in or at the frame.4. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the closure element has at least one frame; and in that the frame surrounds at least one pane claim 1 , in ...

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Номер записи: 24
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Frame

Номер: US20130195543A1
Автор: Lip Keong Kwak, M. Noorashidi M. Nasir, Mohd Kamal Mahat, Muhd Shuhail Hassan
Принадлежит: Liebherr Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH

The present invention relates to a frame for a refrigerator and/or freezer or of a refrigerator and/or freezer, wherein the frame consists of several frame parts, wherein one of two frame parts adjacent to each other in the frame has a protrusion and the other one has a receptacle into which the protrusion is inserted, and wherein said two frame parts are connected with each other by the method of ultrasonic welding.

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Номер записи: 25
08-08-2013 дата публикации

High performance freezer having cylindrical cabinet

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

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

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Номер записи: 26
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Closure element

Номер: US20130200772A1
Автор: HASSAN Muhd Shuhail, KWAK Lip Keong, MAHAT Mohd Kamal, NASIR M. Noorashidi M.
Принадлежит: LIEBHERR-HAUSGERATE LIENZ GMBH

The present invention relates to a closure element for a chest refrigerator and/or chest freezer, wherein the closure element has at least one first sliding cover and wherein at least one limiting means is provided which limits the path by which the first sliding cover is displaceable. In accordance with the invention, the limiting means is arranged on the lower side of the sliding cover. 1. A closure element for a chest refrigerator and/or a chest freezer or a closure element of a chest refrigerator and/or chest freezer , wherein the closure element has at least one first sliding cover and wherein at least one limiting means is provided which limits the path by which the first sliding cover is displaceable , wherein the limiting means is arranged on the lower side of the sliding cover.2. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the closure element has at least one second cover claim 1 , and the limiting means is arranged such that it abuts the second cover in an end position of the movement of the first sliding cover.3. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first sliding cover has a peripheral frame which surrounds at least one pane.4. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the limiting means is configured as a projection which extends downwardly from the lower side of the first sliding cover.5. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first sliding cover has an end-side end region which extends transversely to the direction of movement of the first sliding cover; and the limiting means is spaced apart from this end-side end region.6. A closure element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the limiting means is configured in one piece with the first sliding cover or is formed by a separate part which is connected to the first sliding cover; and/or the limiting means is arranged in one or both marginal regions of the first sliding cover or extends over the total width of the first sliding cover.7. A ...

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Номер записи: 27
15-08-2013 дата публикации

DOOR FOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130207530A1
Автор: Kim Seonkyu, Yeo Insun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A door for a refrigerator and a refrigerator having the same are provided. The door includes an upper door member disposed in an upper portion and a lower door member disposed under the upper door member and spaced apart from the upper door member. The door also includes a dispenser housing positioned between the upper door member and the lower door member and inwardly depressed to allow a dispenser having a discharge duct for discharging water and/or ice to be installed therein. The door further includes a coupling member that couples the dispenser housing to the upper door member or the lower door member. 1. A door for a refrigerator comprising:an outer door case;a door liner coupled to an inner side of the outer door case; and an upper door member that includes a first metal plate of a first color;', 'a lower door member that includes a second metal plate of the first color;', 'a dispenser housing that includes a third metal plate of the first color;', 'an upper connection member that is made of synthetic resin and that connects the upper door member and the dispenser housing; and', 'a lower connection member that is made of synthetic resin and that connects the lower door member and the dispenser housing., 'an insulator positioned in a space between the outer door case and the door liner, the outer door case comprising2. The door for a refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the upper connection member includes a first housing coupling portion that is provided in a lower portion of the upper connection member and that is configured to couple to the dispenser housing.3. The door for a refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the upper connection member comprises:a display unit configured to display at least one of dispensing information and information related to operation of the refrigerator; andan input unit configured to receive user input that controls at least one of dispensing operation and operation of the refrigerator.4. The door for a refrigerator of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 28
22-08-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM INSULATION GLASS PANEL AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130214664A1
Автор: Kim Youngbae, SOH Jaehyun, Yoon Ilseob
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A vacuum insulation glass panel includes a pair of insulation glass stacked with a predetermined interval therebetween, a plurality of spacers to support the pair of insulation glass at multiple points within a support area defined in a vacuum layer between the pair of insulation glass, and a non-conductive sealing portion disposed along edges of the pair of insulation glass to make the support area air-tight from the exterior. Also, a refrigerator with the vacuum insulation glass panel is disclosed. Therefore, the non-conductive sealing portion is located at the edge portions of the pair of insulation glass, which are stacked by each other to define the vacuum layer, which allows preventing of a shape deformation due to changes in external temperature and reducing of heat transfer coefficient down to a predetermined level.

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Номер записи: 29
29-08-2013 дата публикации

HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130221819A1
Автор: WING FORREST F.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a main body member having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion. Each of the first and second end portions includes a cavity adapted to receive an end insert formed of soft material. Each of the end inserts includes an attachment member. The handle is mounted to a front face of the door through interengagment of the attachment members and base members provided on the door without scratching the surface of the door. 1. A domestic appliance comprising:a cabinet;a door mounted relative to the cabinet, said door including a front face portion;a handle assembly for shifting the door relative to the cabinet, said handle assembly including:a main body member includingfirst and second end portions, a first recess at the first end portion of the main body member;', 'a second recess at the second end portion of the main body member;, 'first and second access holes in a wall of the main body member positioned respectively at the first and second end portions;'}a first fastener inserted through the first access hole and projecting into the first recess;a second fastener inserted through the second access hole and projecting into the second recess; andfirst and second base members secured at spaced locations on the front face portion of the door, said first and second base members projecting into the respective first and second recesses and engaging with the respective first and second fasteners to secure the handle assembly to the door.2. The domestic appliance of wherein the first and second fasteners each comprise a set screw.3. The domestic appliance of wherein the first and second fasteners each comprise a rivet.4. The domestic appliance of wherein the first and second access holes are each positioned in a side wall of the main body member respectively at the first and second end portions of the main body member.5. The domestic appliance of wherein the first and second access ...

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Номер записи: 30
19-09-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130241385A1
Автор: KIM Sung Mo, Lee Jee Hoon, Oh Jong Hoon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator provided with a rotating bar configured to seal a gap between one pair of doors, capable of preventing the door from being incompletely closed due to an erroneous operation of the rotating bar, the rotating bar capable of sealing a gap formed between the rotating bar and a body as well as a gap formed between one pair of doors, the rotating bar being elastically supported by an elastic member so as to move by receiving an external force from a guide part provided on the body, the rotating bar including a sealing member protruding from the rotating bar so as to seal a gap between the rotating bar and the body. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment formed at an inside the body while having a front surface thereof open;a first door configured to open/close a portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a second door configured to open/close a remaining portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a first gasket installed at a rear surface of the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the body;a second gasket installed at a rear surface of the second door to seal a gap formed between the second door and the body;a rotating bar rotatably coupled to the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the second door in a state that the first door and the second door are closed; anda guide part provided at the body to guide a rotation of the rotating bar, and having a guide body part fixed to the body and a guide groove formed in the guide body part, a case provided with an accommodating space therein;', 'a heat insulation member accommodated in the accommodating space;', 'a metallic plate coupled to the case;', 'a heat generating member configured to prevent frost from being formed on the metallic plate; and', 'an insertion protrusion configured to be elastically biased toward an outer side of the case so as to be inserted into the guide groove, and upon ...

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Номер записи: 31
19-09-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130241386A1
Автор: BAE Hak Gyun, Hong Kun Eui, Kim Myoung Hun, KIM Sung Mo, Lee Jee Hoon, Oh Jong Hoon, Shon Hee Tae, Yoon Sinn Bong
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a rotating bar configured to seal a gap between one pair of doors. The rotating bar includes a case provided with an accommodating space therein while having one surface thereof open, a heat insulation member accommodated in the accommodating space, a cover configured to cover the one surface of the case that is open, and a metallic plate being coupled to an outer side of the cover. The cover includes a heat conduction blocking part being protruded to both sides of the metallic plate while having a bent-shape cross section so as to prevent heat from being transmitted to both side surfaces of the rotating bar after being heat conducted along the metallic plate. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment formed at an inside the body while having a front surface thereof open;a first door configured to open/close a portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a second door configured to open/close a remaining portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a first gasket installed at a rear surface of the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the body;a second gasket installed at a rear surface of the second door to seal a gap formed between the second door and the body; anda rotating bar rotatably coupled to the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the second door in a state that the first door and the second door are closed, a case provided with an accommodating space therein, and having one surface thereof open;', 'a heat insulation member accommodated in the accommodating space;', 'a cover being coupled to the one surface of the case that is open;', 'a metallic plate being coupled to an outer side of the cover; and', 'a heat generating member configured to prevent frost formation on the metallic plate, and', 'wherein the cover comprises a heat conduction blocking part being protruded to both sides of the metallic plate to prevent heat of ...

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Номер записи: 32
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator module mounting system

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

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

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Номер записи: 33
26-09-2013 дата публикации

HINGE ASSEMBLIES FOR A DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130249371A1
Автор: LIVELY ERIC D., MANN JULIE A., REUTER DARYL LEE
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A domestic appliance includes a cabinet with a door positioned at a front of the cabinet, a closer assembly secured to the door, a mounting bracket coupled to the front of the cabinet, a hinge pin extending upwardly from the mounting bracket, and a coupler body. The closer assembly includes a downwardly-extending shaft. The coupler body has a first inner sidewall defining a lower aperture that receives an upper end of the hinge pin, and a second inner sidewall defining an upper aperture that receives a lower end of the shaft. The shaft of the closer assembly has a first plurality of splines formed thereon, and the second inner sidewall of the coupler body has a second plurality of splines formed thereon. The second plurality of splines of the coupler body engages the first plurality of splines of the shaft. 1. A domestic refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein,a door positioned at a front of the cabinet, the door being operable to pivot about an axis of rotation between (i) a closed position in which user access to the temperature-controlled compartment is limited and (ii) an open position in which user access to the temperature-controlled compartment is permitted,a closer assembly including a base secured to the door and a downwardly-extending shaft moveably coupled to the base,a mounting bracket coupled to the front of the cabinet,a hinge pin defining the axis of rotation and extending upwardly from the mounting bracket, anda coupler body having (i) a first inner sidewall defining a lower aperture that receives an upper end of the hinge pin, and (ii) a second inner sidewall defining an upper aperture that receives a lower end of the shaft,wherein (i) the shaft of the closer assembly has a first plurality of splines formed thereon, and (ii) the second inner sidewall of the coupler body has a second plurality of splines formed thereon, the second plurality of splines engaging the first plurality of splines to ...

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Номер записи: 34
03-10-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM INSULATED DOOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR THE CREATION THEREOF

Номер: US20130255304A1
Автор: Cur Nihat, Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A vacuum insulated door structure comprises a first wall having a first edge, outer sidewalls that extend from the first edge to a perimetrical lip, a first inner surface and a first outer surface. A second wall has a second inner surface, a second outer surface and a second edge coupled to the perimetrical lip forming a cavity volume. The second wall includes inner sidewalls defining a second wall opening. The inner sidewalls extend to a back wall and define a second wall offset. A tubular member includes a first end coupled to a first conduit opening in the first wall and a second end coupled to a second conduit opening in the second wall offset. A barrier layer is disposed on the first and second walls and the tubular member. A cavity insulation material is disposed within the cavity volume which is hermetically sealed. 1. A vacuum insulated door structure comprising:a first wall member having a first perimetrical edge, at least four outer sidewalls that extend substantially perpendicular from the first perimetrical edge and to a perimetrical lip, a barrier layer having a hermetic barrier film and a heat sealing layer, a first inner facing surface and a first outer facing surface;a second wall member having a second inner facing surface, a second outer facing surface, a barrier layer having a hermetic barrier film and a heat sealing layer, and a second perimetrical edge coupled to the first wall member proximate the perimetrical lip, wherein the second wall member comprises at least four inner side walls defining a second wall opening distal from at least a portion of the second perimetrical edge, and wherein the at least four inner sidewalls extend from the second wall opening toward the first wall member to a back wall, wherein the at least four sidewalls and the back wall define a second wall offset;at least one tubular member having first and second conduit ends, an inner conduit surface and an outer conduit surface, wherein the first conduit end is coupled ...

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Номер записи: 35
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Vacuum insulated structure tubular cabinet construction

Номер: US20130256318A1
Автор: Axel Julio Ramm, Guolian Wu, James W. Kendall, Nihat Cur, Paul B. Allard, Steven J. Kuehl
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A refrigerator includes a vacuum insulated cabinet structure having side walls that are formed from a tube that has been folded/deformed into a structure having an “O” shape with vertically enlarged front and rear openings. The interior of the tube may be filled with silica powder or other filler, and a vacuum is formed within the tube. An insulated rear panel may be utilized to close off the rear opening of the vacuum insulated cabinet structure.

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Номер записи: 36
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Semi-auto closing apparatus and refrigerator having the same

Номер: US20130264930A1
Автор: II Young JUNG, Jae Kyoung JANG, Jong Hoon Oh, Sang Hyuk Kang, Sung Mo KIM, Youn Tae Shin
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator which improves the structure of an auto closing apparatus, increases the sealing ability of a door, and omits mounting of a separate spring. The refrigerator includes at least one door opening and closing at least one storage chamber provided in a main body, at least one upper hinge module including a body part and an extension part rotatably coupled to the at least one door, at least one lower hinge module, a door cap installed on an upper portion of the at least one door and including a hinge receiving part, an auto close lever coupled to the door cap and has elasticity to transmit elastic force to the door, and a cam member including a cam surface contacting the auto close lever so that the auto close lever accumulates elastic force and then transmits the elastic force to the door when the door is closed.

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Номер записи: 37
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130264931A1
Автор: Hong Sik Kwon, Jung Yeon Hwang, Seon Il Yu, Yong Hun Chang
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator is disclosed. The refrigerator includes a cabinet configured to define an exterior boundary of the refrigerator. The refrigerator also includes a first storage chamber defined by interior walls of the cabinet and configured to store food stuffs. The refrigerator further includes a first door configured to open and close the first storage chamber by rotating about a rotational axis. In addition, the refrigerator includes a second storage chamber that is smaller than the first storage chamber defined at a side of the first door, and that is configured to enable access to food stuffs while the first door remains closed and a second door, located in a predetermined portion of the first door, configured to open and close the second storage chamber by rotating the rotational axis, wherein a rotation direction of the second door is identical to the rotation direction of the first door.

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Номер записи: 38
10-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH SPLIT TYPE SHELVES

Номер: US20130264932A1
Автор: KIM Eunjeong, KIM Hyunjung, Kim Yongjoon, LEE Younseok
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator with split type shelves comprises: a refrigerator body having a storage space; doors disposed on a front surface of the refrigerator body, and configured to open and close the storage space; first shelves installed at an inner side of the storage space, and accommodating storage items thereon; and a shelf assembly disposed between the first shelves and the door, and installed so as to be movable with respect to the refrigerator body such that front surfaces of the first shelves are exposed to a front surface of the refrigerator body. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator body having a storage space;one or more doors hinge-coupled to the refrigerator body, and configured to open and close the storage space;one or more first shelves installed inside the storage space; andone or more second shelves positioned between at least one of the one or more doors and one or more of the first shelves;wherein the one or more second shelves are mounted on a fixing frame; andwherein the fixing frame is rotatable with respect to the refrigerator body independently from the one or more doors, such that front surfaces of the second shelves are exposed to a front surface of the refrigerator body when at least one of the one or more doors is open and when the fixing frame is rotated outward from the refrigerator body, and such that the front surfaces of the second shelves and the front surfaces of the first shelves are aligned when at least one of the one or more doors is open and when the fixing frame is not rotated outward from the refrigerator body2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein one end of the fixing frame is rotatably installed with respect to the refrigerator body.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a central portion of the fixing frame is rotatably installed with respect to the refrigerator body.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the fixing frame comprises:a shelf fixing portion to which the second shelves are fixed; anda body-fixed ...

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Номер записи: 39
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20130270990A1
Автор: Hyungkyu Park, Youngun Park
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator that includes a compartment to store foods, and a door to open and close the compartment. The door has a door main body, a door handle movably disposed on the door main body to actuate the door main body to be easily opened, a slider protruding toward the refrigerator main body in response to movement of the door handle, and a driving force transfer unit. The driving force transfer unit may be located between the door handle and slider to transfer a driving force, generated upon pulling the door handle, to the slider. The door further includes a pocket housing partially buried into the door main body and receiving therein the door handle. The slider and the driving force transfer unit may be individually detachable. This configuration facilitates opening of the refrigerator and inspection and replacement of components of the driving force transfer unit.

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Номер записи: 40
24-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPENING/CLOSING DOOR THEREOF

Номер: US20130276474A1
Автор: Kim Minsup, Kim Sanghun, Kim Seonkyu
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator includes a main body, a storage room defined in the main body, and a cooling device configured to cool the storage room. The refrigerator also includes a door rotatably connected to the main body and configured to open and close the storage room. The refrigerator also includes a door storage mounted to the door and having a side storage portion that is accessible when the door is open to an acute opening angle. In addition, the refrigerator includes a door locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the door at the acute opening angle at which the side storage portion is exposed between the main body and the door. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a main body;a storage room defined in the main body;a cooling device configured to cool the storage room;a door rotatably connected to the main body and configured to open and close the storage room;a door storage unit mounted to the door and having a side storage portion that is accessible when the door is open to an acute opening angle; anda door locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the door at the acute opening angle at which the side storage portion is exposed between the main body and the door.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the side storage portion is an opening in the door storage unit that extends in a lateral direction of the door.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the side storage portion is located at a side of the door storage unit.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the side storage portion is located at a side of the door storage unit claim 1 , which is furthest from a rotational center of the door.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the side storage portion has an inner wall and claim 1 , when the door is closed claim 1 , a gap enables air from the storage room to enter the side storage portion past the inner wall.6. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the side storage portion has an opening at a first side and is blocked at a second side opposite to ...

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Номер записи: 41
24-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130278126A1
Автор: JANG Myoung Jin, KIM Chul Woo, Park Sung Cheul
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator having an improved structure of a storage box and a shelf thereof so as to achieve increased space utilization of a storage compartment. The storage box may have slide protrusions respectively formed on both of outer side-faces of the storage box at a lower portion thereof to allow the storage box to be slidably retracted in or extended from the storage compartment. The shelf may have a support structure to support food thereon and slide grooves respectively formed above both sides of the support structure, each groove receiving the corresponding slide protrusion of the storage box. When the storage box is mounted on the shelf, food may be put in the inner space of the storage box, whereas when the storage box is dismounted from the shelf, a food storage space may be present on the support structure of the shelf. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body;a storage compartment defined in a body;a door to open or close an open front of the storage compartment;a storage box having an inner space to store food; anda shelf having a support structure to support food thereon, and protrusion-receiving shelf portions respectively extending along edges of both sides of the support structure and protruding from the support structure,wherein the storage box has slide protrusions respectively formed on both outer side-faces of the storage box at a lower portion thereof, and each of the protrusion-receiving shelf portions has a slide groove to receive the corresponding slide protrusion of the storage box, so that the storage box is able to be slidably mounted on or dismounted from the protrusion-receiving shelf portions of the shelf, andwherein, when the storage box is mounted on the protrusion-receiving shelf portions of the shelf, food is put in the inner space of the storage box, whereby when the storage box is dismounted from the frames of the shelf, food is put on the support structure of the shelf.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein each of both side ...

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Номер записи: 42
24-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130278127A1
Автор: Kim Minsup, Kim Sanghun, Kim Seonkyu
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator includes a main body and a storage room defined in the main body. The refrigerator also includes a cooling device configured to cool the storage room, a first storage area disposed inside the storage room, and a door mounted to the main body. The refrigerator further includes a second storage unit disposed at the door and a third storage unit configured to move between an inserted position inside the storage room and an extracted position in which at least a portion of the third storage unit is extracted outside of the storage room. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a main body;a storage room defined in the main body;a cooling device configured to cool the storage room;a first storage area disposed inside the storage room;a door mounted to the main body and configured to open and close the storage room;a second storage unit disposed at the door; anda third storage unit configured to move between an inserted position inside the storage room and an extracted position in which at least a portion of the third storage unit is extracted outside of the storage room,wherein, in the extracted position, the portion of the third storage unit extracted outside of the storage room defines an obtuse inclination angle with respect to a portion of a front surface of the storage room that extends from the third storage unit toward a wall of the main body to which the door is mounted.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a width of the third storage unit is smaller than a width of the door.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the third storage is in the inserted position inside the storage room and the door is closed claim 1 , the third storage unit is positioned adjacent to a rear surface of the door.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the third storage unit is in the inserted position inside the storage room and the door is closed claim 1 , the third storage unit is positioned adjacent to a front of the first storage area claim ...

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Номер записи: 43
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Refrigerator and handle assembly method thereof

Номер: US20130285527A1
Автор: Dong Gyun Kim, Hyo Sik Kang, Jong Sun Park, Nam Gu Choi, Yong Man Seo, Young Gwi Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed herein are a refrigerator which increases convenience in assembly of a handle and reduces generation of scratches on doors and drawers in assembly of the handle, and a handle assembly method thereof. The refrigerator includes doors rotatably combined with a main body, a handle combined with each door to open and close each door, a first handle fixing unit assembled with each door to fix the handle to each door and provided with an inclined part fixed to the handle by a fastening unit, a second handle fixing unit assembled with each door to fix the handle to each door and combined with the handle in a sliding manner, a first connector assembled with the handle and fastened to the first handle fixing unit by the fastening unit, and a second connector assembled with the handle and combined with the second handle fixing unit in the sliding manner.

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Номер записи: 44
31-10-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130285528A1
Автор: Kim Yong Seok, PARK Young Gwi, Song Joo Hee
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Disclosed is a refrigerator including a main body provided with a storage chamber; a door to respectively open and close the storage chamber; a control unit installed the door to select an operation; a reception part provided in the door to receive the control unit; and an installation hole provided on a side end of the door to cause the control unit to be inserted into the reception part. The control unit is installed through the side end of the door, which is deviated from a user's line of sight. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body defining at least one storage chamber;at least one door including a door frame forming an external shape of the door and a heat insulating member filling an inner space of the door frame, the door to open and close the at least one storage chamber;a control unit installed in the door to select an operation;a partition frame formed with the door frame to form a reception part such that the reception part is divided from the inner space of the door frame filled with the heat insulating member;an installation hole formed on a side end of the door to cause the control unit to be inserted into the reception part;at least one guide part to guide the control unit being inserted into the installation hole; anda cover installed at the installation hole to close the installation hole, wherein the cover comprises at least one support protrusion to support the side surface or the rear surface of the control unit.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein at least one support protrusion comprises a support protrusion to support the side surface of the control unit and at least one support protrusion to support the rear surface of the control unit.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising switches to select the operation and display units to display an operating state of the refrigerator claim 1 , the switches and the display units being provided on a front surface of the control unit.4. The refrigerator according to ...

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Номер записи: 45
07-11-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DOOR THEREOF

Номер: US20130293080A1
Автор: HONG Young Bae, KIM Joong Ho, Oh Jong Hoon, SHIN Youn Tae
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a door of a refrigerator in which a vacuum insulation is positioned in the inner core of the door to be spaced apart from the top face, bottom face, front face, rear face and both lateral faces of the door, and a foam insulation is uniformly disposed in the remaining space in the door. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body;a storage compartment arranged in the body such that a front face thereof is open; anda door to open and close the open front face of the storage compartment,wherein the door comprises:an outer panel forming a front face and both lateral faces of the door;an inner panel forming a rear face of the door;an upper cap forming a top face of the door;a lower cap forming a bottom face of the door;an inner space defined by the outer panel, the inner panel, the upper cap and the lower cap;a vacuum insulation assembly disposed in a part of the inner space, the vacuum insulation assembly comprising a vacuum insulation spaced apart from the front face, both lateral faces, top face and bottom face of the door, and a first foam insulation provided with a mount portion allowing the vacuum insulation to be mounted thereto; anda second foam insulation disposed in a remaining part of the inner space.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein:the first foam insulation is formed by foaming and hardening an undiluted urethane foam solution in a first foam insulation forming mold; andthe second foam insulation is formed by foaming and hardening the urethane foam solution in the remaining part of the inner space.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the outer panel claim 1 , the inner panel claim 1 , the upper cap claim 1 , the lower cap claim 1 , the first foam insulation and the vacuum insulation are fixed to each other by adhesiveness of the second foam insulation.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the first foam insulation is fitted between the upper cap and the lower cap to be temporarily fixed such that the ...

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Номер записи: 46
21-11-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20130307398A1
Автор: BAE Hak Gyun, Hong Kun Eui, Kim Myoung Hun, KIM Sung Mo, Lee Jee Hoon, Oh Jong Hoon, Shon Hee Tae, Yoon Sinn Bong
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a rotating bar configured to seal a gap between one pair of doors. The rotating bar includes a case provided with an accommodating space therein while having one surface thereof open, a heat insulation member accommodated in the accommodating space, a cover configured to cover the one surface of the case that is open, and a metallic plate being coupled to an outer side of the cover. The cover includes a heat conduction blocking part being protruded to both sides of the metallic plate while having a bent-shape cross section so as to prevent heat from being transmitted to both side surfaces of the rotating bar after being heat conducted along the metallic plate. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a body;a storage compartment formed at an inside the body while having a front surface thereof open;a first door configured to open/close a portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a second door configured to open/close a remaining portion of the front surface of the storage compartment that is open;a first gasket installed at a rear surface of the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the body;a second gasket installed at a rear surface of the second door to seal a gap formed between the second door and the body; anda rotating bar rotatably coupled to the first door to seal a gap formed between the first door and the second door in a state that the first door and the second door are closed, a case provided with an accommodating space therein, and having one surface thereof open;', 'a heat insulation member accommodated in the accommodating space;', 'a metallic plate being coupled to the one surface of the case that is open;', 'a heat generating member configured to prevent frost formation on the metallic plate; and', 'a heat insulation film being formed on an exposed surface of the metallic plate to prevent heat of the heat generating member from penetrating to the storage compartment after being heat- ...

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Номер записи: 47
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Door For Refrigerator And Method For Manufacturing The Same, Metal Container And Method For Manufacturing The Same, And Apparatus And Method For Processing Metal Sheet

Номер: US20130328472A1
Автор: KO Youngki, Shim Jinwoo
Принадлежит:

Provided is a door for a refrigerator. The door includes an outer door manufactured by pressing and deforming a metal sheet. The outer door includes a first surface, second to fifth surfaces extending from the first surface, and a plurality of flanges extending from the second to fifth surfaces. The first to fifth surfaces are integrated with each other and defined based on the pressing and deforming of the metal sheet. A door liner is coupled to surfaces of the plurality of flanges of the outer door, and an insulation material is disposed in a space defined between the door liner and the outer door. 1. A door for a refrigerator , the door comprising:an outer door manufactured by pressing and deforming a metal sheet, the outer door comprising a first surface, second to fifth surfaces extending from the first surface, and a plurality of flanges extending from the second to fifth surfaces, the first to fifth surfaces being integrated with each other and defined based on the pressing and deforming of the metal sheet;a door liner connected to surfaces of the plurality of flanges of the outer door; andan insulation material disposed in a space defined between the door liner and the outer door.2. The door according to claim 1 , wherein the first surface defines a front surface of the outer door claim 1 , the second surface and the third surface face each other and define side surfaces of the outer door claim 1 , the fourth surface defines a bottom surface of the outer door claim 1 , and the fifth surface faces the fourth surface and defines a top surface of the outer door.3. The door according to claim 1 , wherein the second to fifth surfaces are pressed and deformed by a liquid disposed into a mold frame in processing the outer door.4. The door according to claim 1 , wherein the metal sheet is primarily and secondarily pressed to manufacture the first to fifth surfaces.5. The door according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of flanges is bent toward a center of ...

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Номер записи: 48
19-12-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND RAIL ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20130334950A1
Автор: Jung Sukhun, Jung Sungki, Kang Gyumyeong, Kang Jaekoo, KIM Lyunsu, SONG Seongmin
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A rail assembly for a refrigerator is provided. The rail assembly may include a pair of pinions respectively provided in a pair of rails installed on two opposite walls of a storage chamber of a refrigerator. A pair of racks is respectively coupled to the pair of the pinions to guide motion of the pinions. One of the racks includes an extended portion that allows the pinions move without engaging the racks so as to align the drawer door horizontally when a force is applied to a left or right portion of the drawer door coupled to the refrigerator. 1. A rail assembly for a refrigerator , comprising:a pair of rails respectively installed on two opposite lateral walls of a storage chamber;a pair of pinions respectively provided in the pair of rails; anda pair of racks respectively coupled to the pair of the pinions to guide motion of the pair of pinions,wherein one of the pair of racks comprises a planar portion configured to allow the pair of pinions move without engaging each rack of the pair of racks so as align the drawer door in the storage chamber when a force is applied to a left or right portion of a drawer door coupled to the storage chamber.2. The rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the planar portion is provided at either a front end or a rear end of the one of the pair of racks.3. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the planar portion extends in a movement direction of the drawer door.4. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein a right one of the pair of pinions is configured to rotate in the planar portion while a left one of the pair of pinions rotates while engaged with the respective rack for a predetermined time period in response to a force to a right portion of the drawer door for movement of the drawer door into or out of the storage chamber.5. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein a left one of the pair of pinions is configured to not rotate and a right one of the pair of pinions is configured to not rotate and to move to the planar portion at a ...

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Номер записи: 49
19-12-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH MODULE RECEIVING CONDUITS

Номер: US20130334951A1
Автор: Allard Paul B., Kendall James W., LUCAS ALAN S., TENBARGE ANDREW M., VONDERHAAR JOHN J., Wu Guolian
Принадлежит: Whirpool Corporation

A refrigerator door includes the ability to mount a variety of modules requiring utilities, such as electricity and fluids, within adjustable locations in the door of the refrigerator. The door includes a conduit extending in at least one direction and including one or more plug-in connectors for allowing a module with a mating connector to be positioned on the door for supplying operating utilities to the module. This allows the purchaser of the refrigerator to add components and accessories to the refrigerator after purchase or select desired features at the time of purchase. 1. A door assembly comprising:a door comprising an inner liner, an outer skin, and at least one hinge for mounting the door to a refrigerator for opening and closing the door;a conduit mounted to the door for carrying at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube;at least one of an electrical conductor and fluid transmission tube positioned within the conduit;at least one connector positioned at a selectable location along the conduit and coupled to the at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube; anda module for mounting to the door and requiring at least one of electricity and a fluid from the tube for its operation, the module comprising a module connector for mating with the at least one connector when the module is mounted to the door at a selected location.2. The door assembly as defined in wherein the door is foam insulated and a cavity defining the conduit is formed in the door while the foam insulation is injected.3. The door assembly as defined in wherein the cavity is formed by inserting an elongated tubular mandrel into the door claim 2 , foaming the insulation around the mandrel claim 2 , and withdrawing the mandrel.4. The door assembly as defined in wherein the conduit extends vertically along substantially the height of the door.5. The door assembly as defined in wherein a plurality of connectors are coupled to the conduit at ...

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Номер записи: 50
09-01-2014 дата публикации

LATCH APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20140009055A1
Автор: CHO Byoung Jae, Lee Sang Hoon
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a latch apparatus configured to lock and release a home bar door. The latch apparatus includes a locking rod and a switch at an upper side of the home bar door and includes a pressing part at a front surface of the switch and a protrusion part protruding to a rear surface of the switch. A case is provided at an upper side of an opening corresponding to the position of the switch and includes a guide rail having an elliptical moving path, a rotatable cam having one end installed inside the case and other end having a locking groove with which the locking rod is locked and released, a moving shaft movable along the guide rail, a stopper to fix and release the moving shaft, and a torsion spring connected to the cam and the moving shaft. 1. A refrigerator comprising a body , a door configured to open and close a front surface of the body and having an opening , a home bar door configured to open and close the opening , and a latch apparatus configured to lock and release the home bar door , the latch apparatus comprising:a locking rod provided at an upper side of the home bar door;a switch provided at an upper side of the home bar door and comprising a pressing part provided at a front surface of the switch and a protrusion part connected to the pressing part and protruding from a rear surface of the switch;a case provided at an upper side of the opening corresponding to a position of the switch, and comprising a guide rail having an elliptical moving path;a cam having one end installed inside the case so as to be rotatable and another end provided with a locking groove;a moving shaft provided so as to be movable along the guide rail;a stopper provided inside the case so as to be rotatable to fix and release the moving shaft; anda torsion spring having one side connected to the cam and another side connected to the moving shaft so that, when the home bar door is closed, the other side of the torsion spring connected to the moving shaft is fixed ...

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Номер записи: 51
09-01-2014 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSURE STRUCTURE FOR ROTARY DOOR AND SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20140009056A1
Автор: Chen Hao, Yao Jun
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A door closure structure for a rotary door and a side-by-side refrigerator comprising the same are provided. The rotary door is rotatably mounted on a main body. The door closure structure comprises: a hinge assembly comprising a hinge body, a hinge plate and a hinge shaft, via which the rotary door is mounted on the main body; a supporting plate extended in a lateral direction, provided with a first hole and connected with a front end of the hinge body; a mask body fixed on the rotary door, in which a mask cavity is defined and in a surface of which a second hole is disposed; and an engaging block retractably and movably disposed in the mask cavity. A part of the engaging block is exposable out of the mask body from the second hole and engagable with the first hole to make the rotary door close the main body. 1. A door closure structure for a rotary door rotatably mounted on a main body , comprising: a hinge body fixed on the main body in a longitudinal direction;', 'a hinge plate provided with a hinge hole and connected with a rear end of the hinge body; and', 'a hinge shaft fitted with the hinge hole;, 'a hinge assembly, wherein the rotary door is mounted on the main body via the hinge assembly, and the hinge assembly comprisesa supporting plate extended in a lateral direction, provided with a first hole and connected with a front end of the hinge body;a mask body fixed on the rotary door, wherein a mask cavity is defined in the mask body and a second hole is disposed in a surface of the mask body; andan engaging block retractably and movably disposed in the mask cavity, wherein a part of the engaging block is exposable out of the mask body from the second hole and the part of the engaging block extended out of the mask body is engagable with the first hole to make the rotary door close the main body.2. The door closure structure according to claim 1 , wherein a first surface of the mask body is open claim 1 , and a hollow column with a cylindrical hole defined ...

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Номер записи: 52
09-01-2014 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSURE STRUCTURE FOR ROTARY DOOR AND SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20140009057A1
Автор: Chen Hao, Li Lingyun
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A door closure structure for a rotary door and a side-by-side refrigerator comprising the same are provided. The door closure structure comprises: a slide passage formed in an upper end surface of the rotary door; a hinge assembly comprising a hinge body, a hinge plate and a hinge shaft; and a swing plate extended in a lateral direction, a first end of the swing plate pivotably connected to a front end of the hinge body, an angle between the swing plate and the upper end surface of the rotary door ranging from 0 to 90°; a spring having two ends connected to the swing plate and the front end of the hinge body respectively; and a roller rotatably disposed at a second end of the swing plate to catch into or roll out of the slide passage following a movement of the swing plate. 1. A door closure structure for a rotary door rotatably mounted on a main body , wherein the door closure structure comprises:a slide passage, formed in an upper end surface of the rotary door; a hinge body, fixed on the main body in a longitudinal direction;', 'a hinge plate, provided with a hinge hole, and connected to a rear end of the hinge body; and', 'a hinge shaft fitted with the hinge hole; and, 'a hinge assembly, in which the rotary door is mounted on the main body by the hinge assembly and the hinge assembly comprisesa swing plate extended in a lateral direction, in which a first end of the swing plate is pivotably connected to a front end of the hinge body, and an angle between the swing plate and the upper end surface of the rotary door ranges from 0 to 90°;a spring having two ends connected to the swing plate and the front end of the hinge body respectively; anda roller rotatably disposed at a second end of the swing plate to catch into or roll out of the slide passage following a movement of the swing plate.2. The door closure structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:an inclined plate inclined upwards from a first end thereof to a second end thereof, wherein the first end ...

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Номер записи: 53
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Appliance with Features for Facilitating Access to a Container

Номер: US20140021847A1
Автор: Gormley Joseph Emil, Tarr Ronald Scott, VanAssche Raymond James, Wehner Ross Benson
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

An appliance is provided. The appliance includes a cabinet that defines a chamber. A container is received within the chamber. A biasing member is configured for urging the container upwardly along a vertical direction. By urging the container upwardly, the biasing member can lift the container and facilitate access to the container. 1. An appliance , the appliance defining vertical , lateral , and transverse directions , the vertical , lateral , and transverse directions being mutually perpendicular , the appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a chamber;at least one transverse guide supported by said cabinet; and at least one vertical guide;', 'at least one track member carried by said at least one vertical guide and configured for movement along the vertical direction on said at least one vertical guide, said at least one track member defining a channel positioned within a vertical plane;', 'a container supported by said at least one track member; and', 'a biasing member configured for urging said container and said at least one track member upwardly along the vertical direction, said biasing member having a guided end, the guided end of said biasing member slidably received within the channel of said at least one track member., 'a drawer assembly supported by said at least one transverse guide and configured for movement along the transverse direction in and out of the chamber of said cabinet on said at least one transverse guide, said drawer assembly comprising2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the channel of said at least one track member extends between a top segment and a bottom portion claim 1 , the channel having an arcuate shape in the vertical place between the top segment and the bottom segment.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein said drawer assembly further comprises:a door mounted to said at least one transverse guide and configured for providing selective access to the chamber of said cabinet, said door extending between a top portion and a ...

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Номер записи: 54
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20140035454A1
Автор: Myeong Suk Kim
Принадлежит: Dongbu Daewoo Electronics Corp

Disclosed therein is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes: a refrigerator main body partitioned into a freezing room and a refrigeration room; a refrigerator door for opening and closing the refrigerator main body; pockets mounted on the inner face of the refrigerator door; and a sealing room provided to the pocket for separately storing articles by stopping a flow of cold air of the refrigerator main body.

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Номер записи: 55
13-02-2014 дата публикации

HINGE MOUNTED SWITCH CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20140042885A1
Автор: Blahnik Mark J., Bonomie Arturo J., Graham Daniel Mark, Petersen Sean
Принадлежит: Sub-Zero, Inc.

A switching system including a switch activation pin, a switch, and a switch connector is provided. The switch activation pin mounts to an arm that pivotally mounts a door to a body of a device. The switch activation pin moves with the arm when the door is opened or closed. The switch mounts to the device to control a component of the device. The switch connector mounts to the device to activate the switch based on a position of the switch activation pin. 1. A switching system comprising:a switch activation pin configured to mount to an arm that pivotally mounts a door to a body of a device, wherein the switch activation pin moves with the arm when the door is opened or closed;a switch configured to mount to the device to control a component of the device; anda switch connector configured to mount to the device to activate the switch based on a position of the switch activation pin.2. The switching system of claim 1 , wherein the component of the device is selected from the group consisting of a light claim 1 , a fan claim 1 , and a water dispenser.3. The switching system of claim 1 , wherein the switch is an electrical switch.4. The switching system of claim 3 , wherein the switch connector comprises:a connector; anda lever arm configured to mount to the device to contact the connector based on the position of the switch activation pin, wherein, when the lever arm contacts the connector, the switch is electrically activated.5. The switching system of claim 1 , further comprising a switch base configured to mount to the device claim 1 , wherein the switch base includes a pin aperture through which the switch activation pin extends claim 1 , the pin aperture sized and shaped to allow movement of the switch activation pin when the door is opened or closed.6. The switching system of claim 5 , wherein the switch connector comprises:a connector; anda lever arm configured to mount to the device to contact the connector based on the position of the switch activation pin ...

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Номер записи: 56
13-02-2014 дата публикации

REFRIGERATING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20140042886A1
Автор: Baldo Federico
Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.

The invention relates to a refrigerating appliance () including a body () in which a refrigerating compartment () is defined and a door () connected to said body to open and close said compartment, and a height adjustable support assembly () connected to said body and/or said door. The refrigerating appliance () further comprises a rail (′) including a rack portion () attached to said body () within said compartment () and/or to said door (), the rail extending substantially along a vertical axis. The height adjustable support assembly () comprises: a support member () to support items to be refrigerated/frozen; a height adjustment gear () rotatably connected to the support member (), the gear meshing with the rack portion () so that the support member can be vertically moved along the rail (′); a unidirectional stopper unit () to regulate rotation of the height adjustment gear () when meshed with the rack portion (), allowing an upward movement of the support member () along the vertical axis and blocking downward movements along the vertical axis; and a lever () coupled to the unidirectional stopper unit, the lever being apt to disengage the unidirectional stopper unit so as to allow a downward movement of the support member () along the vertical axis when operated. 212323232321101010015151815152123232323abababababab. The refrigerating appliance () according to claim 1 , including a first and a second rail ( claim 1 ,;′ claim 1 ,′) each including a rack portion () claim 1 , wherein said support assembly ( claim 1 ,′ claim 1 ,) comprises a first and a second gear ( claim 1 ,) connected by a shaft () claim 1 , said first and second gear ( claim 1 ,) meshing with a corresponding rack portion () on said first and second rail ( claim 1 ,;′ claim 1 ,′).312323232330301910100ababa. The refrigerating appliance () according to claim 1 , wherein said rail ( claim 1 ,;′ claim 1 ,′) includes a plurality of protrusions () defining recesses () therebetween claim 1 , said ...

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Номер записи: 57
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Soft opening for a hinge

Номер: US20140049150A1
Автор: Arturo J. Bonomie, Daniel Mark Graham
Принадлежит: Sub Zero Inc

A hinge including a device bracket, a door bracket, a first arm, a second arm, and a door stop is provided. The device bracket mounts to a device surface. The door bracket mounts to a door surface of a door. The first arm is mounted for rotation about a first pin and a second pin. The second arm is mounted for rotation about a third pin and a fourth pin. The first pin and third pin are mounted to the device bracket, and the second pin and fourth pin are mounted to the door bracket. The first pin is closer to an axis of rotation of the door than the third pin when the door is in a closed position. The door stop is mounted to the second arm and positioned to contact the first arm when the door is opened to a selected angle.

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Номер записи: 58
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Refrigerating appliance

Номер: US20140062283A1
Автор: Federico Baldo
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

A refrigerating appliance is described, which includes a door ( 1 ) defining an inner surface ( 2 ) on which a plurality of lugs ( 3 ) disposed one on top of the other along a vertical axis (Y) are located and a height-adjustable storage shelf ( 4 ) mounted on the door ( 1 ). The storage shelf comprises coupling means ( 5 ) to couple the shelf ( 4 ) to one lug ( 3 ) of said plurality, the coupling means ( 5 ) being movable from a first to a second position, in said first position the coupling means can be coupled to said lug for securing the position of the shelf on the door, and in the second position the coupling means are disengaged from said lug to allow the adjusting of the height of the shelf. The storage shelf ( 4 ) also includes a guiding portion ( 6 ) sized to embrace at least a portion of a lug ( 3 ) of the plurality and guide the shelf ( 4 ) in its vertical movements.

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Номер записи: 59
20-03-2014 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR CONNECTION TO A MODULAR APPLIANCE

Номер: US20140077489A1
Автор: Allard Paul B., LECLEAR DOUGLAS D., Querfurth Karen J., TENBARGE ANDREW M., VONDERHAAR JOHN J., WILCOX Michele
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance. 1. An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance , the adjustable connector system comprising:a channel disposed on an interior surface of an appliance;an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel; and an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture; and', 'an interface adapted to supply at least fluid to the at least one modular appliance wherein the interface is configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance., 'a utility enabled connector configured to supply at least fluid from the appliance to at least one modular appliance and wherein the utility enabled connector is at least partially received in the channel and, wherein the utility enabled connector comprises2. The adjustable connector system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the channel on the surface of the appliance approximately aligns with the plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance and wherein the utility enabled connector extends from the access aperture.3. The adjustable connector system of claim 2 , wherein the interface is a quick connect fitting.4. The adjustable connector system of claim 1 , wherein the channel is one of either ...

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Номер записи: 60
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Ice-making device for refrigerator

Номер: US20140083128A1
Автор: Bon-young Koo, Hyeon-Po Cho, Jong-Gon Kim, Myung-Soo Kim, Oh-Chul Kwon, Yoo-Min Park, Young-Hoon Gwak
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage chamber, a door provided to the main body, including an outer door and a door liner. The door liner includes support steps, a liner plate, and a seating step that define an installation space. An ice maker is located at least partially in the installation space. A cold air duct is provided in one side of the storage chamber to supply the ice maker with cold air. An ice maker cover is provided having a cold air inlet on a top portion thereof and a viewing window on a lower portion thereof. The viewing window allows the ice maker to be seen from outside of the ice maker cover. An ice bank is removably located below the ice maker to transfer ice received from the ice maker to a dispenser.

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Номер записи: 61
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Refrigerator and filler thereof

Номер: US20140097733A1
Автор: Jong Hoon Oh, Seung Yong Yang, Yong Bum Seo
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A filler to seal a gap between a plurality of doors is provided with a height adjustment portion, thereby enabling a height of the filler to be uniformly maintained regardless of deflection of the door. Accordingly, the filler may be smoothly operated regardless of deflection of the door, and cold air in a storage chamber may be prevented from escaping. The height adjustment portion has a truncated cone shape, and may be supported by a bottom surface of the storage chamber when the door is closed in a deflected state.

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Номер записи: 62
06-01-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220003028A1
Автор: Chen Jinghui, Liu Qinchao, Lv Ping, Zhang Nanwei
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a first door located in front of the cabinet, a second door located in front of the first door, an electrical member located at the second door, and a transmission line connected to the electrical member. The transmission line extends from the cabinet into the first door and extends from the first door toward the second door. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet;a first door located in front of said cabinet;a second door located in front of said first door;an electrical member located at said second door; anda transmission line connected to said electrical member, said transmission line extending from said cabinet into said first door and extending from said first door toward said second door.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein said first door has a thermal insulation space filled with thermal insulation materials claim 1 , and said transmission line extends into said thermal insulation space.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , which further comprises a first hinge unit interconnecting said first door and said second door claim 1 , said transmission line exiting said first door then entering said first hinge unit and then extending toward said second door.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , which further comprises a second hinge unit interconnecting said cabinet and said first door claim 3 , said transmission line extending through said second hinge unit into said first door.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein said transmission line extends within said first door and runs for a distance in a lateral direction of said first door.6. The refrigerator according to claim 5 , wherein said transmission line extends within said first door claim 5 , and said transmission line at least one of extends in the lateral direction of said first door beyond said first hinge unit interconnecting said first door and said second door or extends beyond said second hinge unit interconnecting said first ...

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Номер записи: 63
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20220003490A1
Автор: Hojun JEONG, Jeongman Nam, SeongWoo Kim, Seungho Yoon, Sungdeuk Park, Youngmin KWON
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Provided is a refrigerator including a main body including a storeroom, a door body arranged to open or close the storeroom, a decoration panel coupled to a front side of the door body, and a holder mounted on the front side of the door body to be coupled to the decoration panel. The door body includes a rear case defining a rear side of the door body, and a main case defining front and sides of the door body. The main case includes a front part defining the front side of the door body and having an installation groove in which to install the holder, side parts defining sides of the door body, and a rear coupler coupled to the rear case. The main case is formed by bending a single metal board.

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Номер записи: 64
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Air Hood

Номер: US20170003066A1
Автор: Harold Joseph Ray, Nelson Bruce Ian, Williams Roger Bruce
Принадлежит: COLMAC COIL MANUFACTURING, INC.

An air hood is described and which is arranged so as to be mounted on a refrigeration device of conventional design; the air hood is moveable between a first position where the air hood is collapsed and is placed in juxtaposed, covering relation relative to an air intake side of the refrigeration device, and a second position where the air hood is placed into an operational position which places it laterally outwardly relative to the air intake side of the refrigeration device. 1. An air hood , comprising:a refrigeration device having an air intake side, and which further encloses refrigeration fins and/or coils, which, when rendered operational, reduce the temperature of a source of air requiring cooling, and wherein the refrigeration fins and/or coils are located adjacent to the air intake side;a frame mounted on the air intake side of the refrigeration device; anda multiplicity of panels each having a peripheral edge, and wherein each panel is hingedly mounted along at least a portion of their respective peripheral edges to the air intake side of the refrigeration device, and are further moveable from a first position, and where the respective panels, in the first position, are each located in juxtaposed, covering relation relative to the air intake side of the refrigeration device, and further protect the refrigeration fins and/or coils from any damages associated with the shipment and installation of the refrigeration device, and, a second position, and where the respective panels, when located in the second position, are moved to a given, laterally, outwardly disposed orientation relative to the refrigeration device, and further matingly cooperate with each other so as to define an operational air hood, which allows access to the air intake side of the refrigeration device and which further exposes the refrigeration coils and/or fins, which are enclosed within the refrigeration device.2. An air hood claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , and wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 65
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Household appliance component having a coextruded decorative part

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

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

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Номер записи: 66
07-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20160003519A1
Автор: KIM HYUNKI, KIM Minchel, PARK Kihyun, PARK Seungje
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator door and a manufacturing method of the same are disclosed. The refrigerator door includes a front panel that includes a first through hole and an input unit, a door liner, an upper cap decoration unit configured to seal an upper side of a first space defined between the front panel and the door liner, a frame attached to an inside of the front panel and defining a second space, a display assembly provided between the frame and the front panel and configured to emit light through the first through hole, and a touch sensor assembly provided between the frame and the front panel, the touch sensor assembly being fixed to a rear of the front panel at a position that corresponds to a location of the input unit. The upper cap decoration unit includes a communication hole for communicating with the second space and includes a cap cover. 1. A refrigerator door comprising:a front panel made of a steel material, the front panel being provided at a front of the refrigerator door and forming a front appearance of the refrigerator door, the front panel including a first through hole and an input unit;a door liner forming a rear appearance of the refrigerator door;an upper cap decoration unit configured to seal an upper side of a first space defined between the front panel and the door liner;a frame attached to an inside of the front panel and defining a second space that is separated from the first space defined by the front panel, the door liner, and the upper cap decoration unit;a display assembly provided between the frame and the front panel and configured to emit light through the first through hole; anda touch sensor assembly provided between the frame and the front panel, the touch sensor assembly being fixed to a rear of the front panel at a position that corresponds to a location of the input unit,wherein the upper cap decoration unit includes a communication hole for communicating with the second space defined between the frame and the front panel and ...

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Номер записи: 67
07-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

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

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

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Номер записи: 68
07-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

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

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

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Номер записи: 69
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus For Producing Carbonated Water, And Refrigerator Including The Same And Method For Controlling The Same

Номер: US20160003523A1
Автор: AN Siyeon, KIM Sungkyoung, KIM Yonghyun, YOU Jimin
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for producing carbonated water includes a gas cylinder configured to store carbon dioxide gas, a cold water storage unit configured to store cold water, a producing tank defining a closed space where the carbonated water is produced, a water supply passage configured to connect the cold water storage unit to the producing tank, the water supply passage including a water supply valve that controls supply of the cold water, a gas supply passage connecting the gas cylinder to the producing tank, the gas supply passage including a gas valve that controls supply of the carbon dioxide, a first relief valve provided along the gas supply passage, the first relief valve configured to control the discharge of the carbon dioxide gas, a dispensing passage connecting the producing tank to a dispensing member, and the dispensing member configured to dispense the carbonated water from a front surface of a refrigerator. 1. An apparatus for producing carbonated water , the apparatus comprising:a gas cylinder configured to store carbon dioxide gas;a cold water storage unit configured to store cold water;a producing tank defining a closed space where the carbonated water is produced;a water supply passage configured to connect the cold water storage unit to the producing tank, the water supply passage comprising a water supply valve that controls supply of the cold water;a gas supply passage connecting the gas cylinder to the producing tank, the gas supply passage comprising a gas valve that controls supply of the carbon dioxide;a first relief valve provided along the gas supply passage, the first relief valve configured to control the discharge of the carbon dioxide gas;a dispensing passage connecting the producing tank to a dispensing member;the dispensing member configured to dispense the carbonated water from a front surface of a refrigerator, the dispensing passage comprising a dispensing valve that controls flow of the carbonated water;a second relief valve in ...

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Номер записи: 70
02-01-2020 дата публикации

HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200002987A1
Автор: Hunter Lynne F., Lottinville Daniel
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator is provided herein. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a compartment. A door is configured to seal the compartment and is operable between open and closed positions. A hinge assembly is operably coupled to the cabinet and to the door. The hinge assembly includes a first link coupled to the cabinet. A second link is pivotable about the first link. A third link is pivotable about the second link and a fourth link. The fourth link is further coupled to the door. A fifth link is pivotable about the second link and the fourth link. A sixth link is pivotable about an intermediate portion of the fifth link and the first link. The sixth link is disposed through a void defined by the fifth link. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a compartment;a door configured to seal the compartment and operable between open and closed positions; and a first link coupled to the cabinet;', 'a second link pivotable about the first link;', 'a third link pivotable about the second link and a fourth link, wherein the fourth link is further coupled to the door;', 'a fifth link pivotable about the second link and the fourth link; and', 'a sixth link pivotable about an intermediate portion of the fifth link and the first link, wherein the sixth link is disposed through a void defined by the fifth link., 'a hinge assembly operably coupled to the cabinet and to the door, the hinge assembly comprising2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the first link and a surface of the second link are substantially parallel in the closed position.3. The refrigerator of or claim 1 , wherein the door translates and rotates as the door is moved from the closed position to the open position.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein each link is coupled to at least one other link by a pivotable member.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the pivotable member is configured as a pivot rod that includes clips on two opposing end portions of the pivot rod.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 71
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VACUUM INSULATED PANEL

Номер: US20180003427A1
Автор: Godbole Vinayak S.
Принадлежит: The Coca-Cola Company

A vacuum insulated panel is disclosed herein. According to an embodiment, the vacuum insulated panel may include a frame having a first side and a second side. The vacuum insulated panel also may include a first convex sheet positioned about the first side of the frame and a second convex sheet positioned about the second side of the frame. Moreover, the vacuum insulated panel may include a cavity formed between the first convex sheet and the second convex sheet. Further, the vacuum insulated panel may include a vacuum formed within the cavity. The vacuum may be configured to at least partially flatten the first convex sheet and the second convex sheet into a substantially parallel planar configuration. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for assembling a vacuum insulated panel , the method comprising:positioning a first pre-formed convex sheet about a first side of a frame;positioning a second pre-formed convex sheet positioned about a second side of the frame;forming a cavity between the first pre-formed convex sheet and the second pre-formed convex sheet;forming a vacuum within the cavity between the first pre-formed convex sheet and the second pre-formed convex sheet; andflattening, at least partially, the first pre-formed convex sheet and the second pre-formed convex sheet into a substantially parallel planar configuration.29. The method of claim 28 , further comprising forming a hermetic seal about the cavity.30. The method of claim 28 , further comprising positioning at least one access port on at least one of the frame claim 28 , the first convex sheet claim 28 , the second convex sheet claim 28 , or a combination thereof.31. The method of claim 30 , further comprising providing a pump in communication with the at least one access port claim 30 , wherein the pump is configured to create the vacuum within the cavity.32. The method claim 28 , further comprising positioning at least one spacer within the cavity between the first pre-formed convex sheet and the second ...

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Номер записи: 72
04-01-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND DISPLAY ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180003428A1
Автор: KWON Youl
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator and a display for a refrigerator are provided. The display may include a display plate defining an outer appearance of a front surface of the display, a plurality of display portions that displays information of the refrigerator and is formed by an arrangement of a plurality of fine through-holes that pass through the display plate, a plurality of operational interfaces formed on a front surface of the display plate and operated by a touch input, a touch PCB provided on a rear surface of the display plate and including a plurality of touch sensors at positions corresponding to the plurality of operational interfaces, a display PCB on which a LED that radiates light toward the plurality of fine through-holes is mounted, and a display cover provided close to the rear surface of the display plate and on which the touch PCB and the display PCB are mounted. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a door that opens and closes a storage space;a door panel that forms an outer appearance of the door and is made of a metal material;a dispenser provided on the door and mounted to the door panel; and a display plate formed of a same metal material as the door panel to form an outer appearance of a front surface of the display, the display plate having a display portion including a plurality of fine through-holes to display the activation state and an operation portion operated by the touch input;', 'a touch printed circuit board (PCB) provided on a rear surface of the display plate and including a plurality of touch sensors provided at positions corresponding to the operation portion;', 'a display PCB on which a light emitting device (LED) that radiates light toward the plurality of through-holes of the display portion is mounted; and', 'a display cover in close contact with the rear surface of the display plate and on which the touch PCB and the display PCB are mounted., 'a display mounted on one side of the dispenser that displays an activation state of the refrigerator ...

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Номер записи: 73
03-01-2019 дата публикации

COOLING DEVICE HAVING A DOOR CLOSING ASSISTANT

Номер: US20190003220A1
Автор: DEMIROEZ TAHA, GUENTAV EMRE, OENVER RASIT
Принадлежит:

A cooling device includes a body, a drawer door attached to the body by rails in a slidable manner, and a door opening assistant for facilitating opening of the drawer door. As an improvement, at least two door closing assistants, that are configured to close the drawer door when the drawer door reaches a predetermined position, are provided on the body and/or the drawer door in such a way that the door opening assistant remains at a location between the at least two door closing assistants. 1. A cooling device , comprising:a body;a drawer door;rails slidably attaching said drawer door to said body;a door opening assistant facilitating opening of said drawer door; andat least two door closing assistants configured to close said drawer door when said drawer door reaches a predetermined position;said at least two door closing assistants being disposed on at least one of said body or said drawer door permitting said door opening assistant to remain at a location between said at least two door closing assistants.2. The cooling device according to claim 1 , wherein said drawer door has at least two door carrier arms linked to said rails and connected to said drawer door.3. The cooling device according to claim 2 , which further comprises catching pins each being provided on a respective one of said at least two door carrier arms claim 2 , permitting each of said catching pins to be held by a respective one of said at least two door closing assistants.4. The cooling device according to claim 3 , wherein each of said at least two door closing assistants includes at least one holder element for catching a respective one of said catching pins.5. The cooling device according to claim 4 , wherein said at least one holder element includes at least one first arm and at least one second arm extending and defining a housing therebetween having a size corresponding to said respective catching pin.6. The cooling device according to claim 5 , wherein one of said first arm or said ...

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Номер записи: 74
03-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR DOOR HINGE

Номер: US20190003224A1
Автор: Culley Brian, REUTER DARYL LEE
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet with a door positioned at the front of the cabinet. The refrigerator appliance also includes a hinge having a hinge bracket coupled to the cabinet. The hinge bracket includes a lateral plate. A pivot pin is received in the lateral plate. The door is rotatably coupled to the pivot plate. A lateral surface of the door is spaced apart from the lateral plate of the hinge bracket along the vertical direction by a height. An adjustable spacer is positioned between the lateral plate of the hinge bracket and the lateral surface of the door to adjust the height. The adjustable spacer includes a rotatable washer and a fixed washer abutting the rotatable washer. The rotatable washer includes a first inclined engagement surface and a second inclined engagement surface. The fixed washer includes a third inclined engagement surface and a fourth inclined engagement surface. 1. A refrigerator appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the vertical , lateral , and transverse directions being mutually perpendicular , the refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a food storage chamber, the food storage chamber extending between a top portion and a bottom portion along the vertical direction, a first side portion and a second side portion along the lateral direction, and a front portion and a back portion along the transverse direction, the front portion of the food storage chamber defining an opening for receipt of food items;a door positioned at the front portion of the food storage chamber and movable between a closed position and an open position to permit selective access to the food storage chamber; and a hinge bracket coupled to the cabinet, the hinge bracket comprising a lateral plate;', 'a pivot pin received in the lateral plate of the hinge bracket, the pivot pin oriented generally perpendicular to the lateral plate of the hinge bracket, the door coupled to the pivot pin ...

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Номер записи: 75
02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200003482A1
Автор: KIM Mi Rae, Kim Sang Oh, KIM Seok Hyun, Yun Jun Sang
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator for controlling operations by executing artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms in a 5G environment connected for Internet of Things, and a method of operating the refrigerator, are disclosed. A method for operating a refrigerator including performing by a controller, a first recognition of a first food being placed into the refrigerator, performing by the controller, a second recognition of a second food being taken out from the refrigerator, and displaying, on a display of the refrigerator, storage status information on remaining food in the refrigerator based on a result of the first recognition and a result of the second recognition is provided. 1. A method for operating a refrigerator , the method comprising:performing, by a controller, a first recognition of a first food being placed into the refrigerator;performing, by the controller, a second recognition of a second food being taken out from the refrigerator; anddisplaying, on a display of the refrigerator, storage status information on remaining food in the refrigerator based on a result of the first recognition and a result of the second recognition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performing of the first recognition comprises:sensing opening of a door of the refrigerator and activating an image recognition function and a voice recognition function;acquiring a photographed image of the first food;estimating a type of the first food represented by the photographed image by using a first deep neural network which has been trained in advance to determine food types through images;outputting a spoken utterance inducement signal when estimation of the type of the first food fails;receiving a first spoken utterance signal relating to the type of the first food in response to the spoken utterance inducement signal;recognizing the type of the first food represented by the first spoken utterance signal by using a second deep neural network which has been ...

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Номер записи: 76
02-01-2020 дата публикации

NEGATIVE PRESSURE SENSING FOR AN APPLIANCE DOOR CLOSURE

Номер: US20200003483A1
Автор: Scalf Eric, Wilson Mark W.
Принадлежит:

A system for measuring and monitoring the closure of a refrigerated compartment of an appliance includes a controller having at least one input and at least one output for receiving and providing electrical signals to a plurality of electrical components of the appliance. The system includes a pressure sensor for monitoring the compartment to detect the presence of a negative pressure pulse indicative of a compartment closure. 1. A system for measuring and monitoring the closure of a refrigerated compartment of an appliance comprising:a controller having at least one input and at least one output for receiving and providing electrical signals to a plurality of electrical components of said appliance;a pressure sensor for monitoring said compartment having an output representative of compartment pressure operatively coupled to an input of said controller;said controller configured to;monitor said pressure sensor output to detect the presence of a negative pressure pulse indicative of a compartment closure; andcompare said negative pressure pulse magnitude to a target pressure pulse magnitude.2. The system of comprising:a user interface operatively coupled to said controller, wherein said controller is further configured to provide an indication of an improper compartment closure if said negative pressure pulse differs from said target pressure pulse by a predetermined amount.3. The system of wherein said controller is further configured to:create a calibration pressure profile by monitoring a predetermined number of closures and storing a predetermined number of pressure parameters measured by said sensor, thereby creating a target pressure profile.4. The system of wherein said pressure parameters include the average magnitude of the pressure pulse indicated by said sensor claim 3 , the average duration of the pressure pulse claim 3 , and the return time required for the compartment to return to ambient pressure.5. The system of wherein said controller is further ...

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Номер записи: 77
02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200003485A1
Автор: CHOI Jeong Won, HWANG In-Sung, JANG Bok Hyun, Kim Hyun Joo, LEE Tae Youl, SEO Yong Man
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator may include a storage compartment, an inner door which comprises an opening having a size corresponding to a size of the storage compartment, a plurality of door guards, and an outer door which open and close the storage compartment, wherein the inner door comprises a control unit may control an internal environment of the storage compartment. 1a body;a storage compartment formed in the body;a first door pivotably coupled with the body and comprising an opening to the storage compartment;a second door pivotable with respect to the first door to thereby be movable between a closed position in which the second door closes the opening and an open position in which the second door opens the opening; and when the second door is in the closed position, the second door covers the user interface portion to thereby prevent the user from operating the user interface portion,', 'when the second door is pivoted to thereby be moved from the closed position to the open position, the second door uncovers the user interface portion to thereby allow the user to operate the user interface portion, and', 'the second door includes a transparent or translucent material that allows the user interface portion and the storage compartment to be at least partially visible to the user through the material while the second door is in the closed position., 'a control unit comprising a user interface portion on the first door to receive an input from a user, the control unit being configured to control an internal environment of the storage compartment in accordance with the received input, wherein'}. A refrigerator comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/202,711, filed Nov. 28, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/204,530, filed Jul. 7, 2016, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 10,174,994, and claims benefit of foreign priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2015-0097318, filed on Jul. 8, 2015 in the Korean ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ULTRA LOW-TEMPERATURE FREEZER

Номер: US20190003759A1
Автор: ARAI Takashi, Mori Eiichi
Принадлежит:

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: 79
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Exterior member for home appliance and manufacture method thereof

Номер: US20190003761A1
Автор: Kim Pojin, Kim Sunggab, Kim Youngwoo, Koo Jahun, Lee Kuhyeong, Moon Byungchun
Принадлежит:

An exterior member for a home appliance includes a front panel that defines an exterior of the home appliance, that is configured to cover a display assembly that includes a plurality of LEDs, and that includes a displaying part that defines a plurality of first through-holes at positions corresponding to the plurality of LEDs, the displaying part being configured to display operating information of the home appliance by transmitting light from the plurality of LEDs through at least a portion of the plurality of first through-holes. The exterior member further includes a front surface coating layer that is located on a front surface of the front panel and that is configured to shield the plurality of first through-holes. The exterior member further includes a hole-filling member that is configured to fill the plurality of first through-holes by coating a rear surface of the displaying part with a material. 1a front panel (i) that defines an exterior of the home appliance, (ii) that is configured to cover a display assembly that includes a plurality of LEDs, and (iii) that includes a displaying part that defines a plurality of first through-holes at positions corresponding to the plurality of LEDs, the displaying part being configured to display operating information of the home appliance by transmitting light from the plurality of LEDs through at least a portion of the plurality of first through-holes;a front surface coating layer that is located on a front surface of the front panel and that is configured to shield the plurality of first through-holes; anda hole-filling member that is configured to fill the plurality of first through-holes by coating a rear surface of the displaying part with a material that is configured to transmit light and that is configured to connect the plurality of first through-holes,wherein a rear cross-sectional area of a respective first through-hole at a rear surface of the front panel is greater than a front cross-sectional area of ...

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Номер записи: 80
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20190003762A1
Автор: Hyunbum KIM, Jihyun Im, Jindong Kim, Jisu PARK, Myunghwan Kim, Sungwoo Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

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

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Номер записи: 81
20-01-2022 дата публикации

METAL MEMBER FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220018592A1
Автор: HU CHENLI, MA JIAJIA, MI DAWEI, Wang Kai, WEISBARTH YVONNE JANET, Wen Yi, Zeng Rong, ZHANG QIANG
Принадлежит:

A metal member for a household appliance includes a first surface and a second surface connected to each other. The second surface is inclined with respect to the first surface, and the second surface has a reflectivity higher than that of the first surface. A household appliance having the metal member is also provided. 1. A metal member for a household appliance , the metal member comprising:a first surface and a second surface being connected to each other;said second surface being inclined relative to said first surface, and said second surface having a reflectivity higher than a reflectivity of said first surface.2. The metal member according to claim 1 , which further comprises a groove extending along a length direction of the metal member claim 1 , said second surface being located in said groove.3. The metal member according to claim 2 , wherein said second surface includes two sub-surfaces in mirror symmetry with each other.4. The metal member according to claim 3 , wherein said two sub-surfaces form an angle of 120° between said two sub-surfaces.5. The metal member according to claim 2 , which further comprises a mark disposed on said first surface claim 2 , said mark being disposed on one side of one end of said groove and said groove extending toward said mark.6. The metal member according to claim 1 , wherein said second surface extends in an edge area of the metal member along a length direction of the metal member.7. The metal member according to claim 1 , wherein a surface roughness of said second surface is less than a surface roughness of said first surface claim 1 , said surface roughness of said second surface is not greater than 0.4 μm claim 1 , and said surface roughness of said first surface is greater than 0.1 mm.8. The metal member according to claim 1 , wherein the metal member is elongated claim 1 , said first surface extends along an entire length of the metal member claim 1 , and said second surface extends along an entire or partial ...

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Номер записи: 82
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Beverage Holder

Номер: US20180008073A1
Автор: Goodnow Richard
Принадлежит:

A holder for storing a beverage container in an upright orientation. The beverage holder includes a base with a perimeter and a sidewall extending upwards from the base defining an interior volume with an open upper end. The interior volume can receive a beverage container therein such as a two-liter soda bottle. A bracket disposed on the sidewall of the beverage holder can secure the beverage holder to a shelf of a refrigerator to prevent the beverage container from falling over when the door is opened. The beverage holder can be removed from the shelf and replaced back thereon as desired. 1) A beverage holder , comprising:a base affixed to a sidewall disposed along a perimeter thereof having an open upper end, defining an interior volume;the interior volume configured to receive a beverage container therein;a bracket disposed on the sidewall configured to secure the beverage holder to a shelf.2) The beverage holder of claim 1 , wherein the bracket comprises a pivotable section rotably affixed to an extension arm via a hinge.3) The beverage holder of claim 2 , wherein the pivotable section is movable between a snapped down position and an extended position claim 2 , the snapped down position forming a channel configured to receive the shelf.4) The beverage holder of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall comprises one or more apertures thereon.5) The beverage holder of claim 4 , wherein each of the one or more apertures are equally dimensioned and disposed at intervals about the sidewall.6) The beverage holder of claim 4 , wherein the one or more apertures include a first pair of lateral apertures and a second pair of medial apertures claim 4 , wherein each pair of apertures includes a first aperture facing a second aperture.7) The beverage holder of claim 4 , wherein the one or more apertures are positioned equidistant from adjacent apertures.8) The beverage holder of claim 1 , wherein the interior volume is configured to receive a single beverage container therein and to ...

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Номер записи: 83
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods of dispensing water or ice

Номер: US20170010034A1
Автор: Joseph Thomas Waugh, Tyler James Doering
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

Systems and methods for dispensing water or ice are provided. In particular, a dispensing system can include a sensor configured to detect the presence of a container proximate the dispensing system. The sensor can be further configured to detect a top lip of the container and a level of contents in the container relative to the top lip. When a container is detected, the dispensing system can be configured to dispense water or ice, for instance, responsive to a user input. The dispensing system can be further configured to cease dispensing water or ice when the level of water or ice reaches a threshold level.

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Номер записи: 84
12-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH A WATER AND ICE DISPENSER HAVING AN IMPROVED ICE CHUTE AIR SEAL

Номер: US20170010035A1
Автор: BOWEN MICHAEL A., Ertz Lawrence J., Kopf Bruce A., Leimkuehler Scott W., Martin Dean A., Rotter Chad J.
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser has a seal to sealingly engage the ice compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The seal is flexible to accommodate manufacturing tolerance. The seal may be impregnated with a friction reducing agent to increase life of the seal. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a freezer compartment;a refrigerated compartment held at a temperature above the freezing temperature of water;a door comprising an inner liner and an outer door pan and having an open position, wherein access to refrigerated compartment is available and a closed position wherein access to the refrigerated compartment is not available;an icemaker in the refrigerated compartment and comprising a dispensing aperture on a bottom side of the icemaker;a first portion of the inner liner comprising an at least substantially horizontal plane and having an aperture disposed substantially below the icemaker dispensing aperture;a chute having a first end disposed adjacent the inner liner aperture and a second end at an ice dispenser adjacent the outer door pan and accessible with the door in the closed position; anda seal operably disposed between the inner liner aperture and the icemaker dispensing aperture and configured to allow at least ice and air from the icemaker to the chute.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the seal is configured to prevent air from the icemaker from leaking into the refrigerated compartment when the door is in the closed position.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the seal is attached to the inner liner.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the seal comprises a compressible material.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the seal comprises an additive to reduce friction between the seal and the ice maker.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein the additive comprises a polytetrafluoroethylene material.7. The refrigerator of further comprising a storage shelf disposed on the inner liner of the door and located below the ...

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Номер записи: 85
12-01-2017 дата публикации

3D VACUUM PANEL AND A FOLDING APPROACH TO CREATE THE 3D VACUUM PANEL FROM A 2D VACUUM PANEL OF NON-UNIFORM THICKNESS

Номер: US20170010037A1
Автор: Allard Paul B., Olivani Andrea, VISIN JERRY M.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A three-dimensional (3D) vacuum insulation panel (VIP) and a folding approach to create the 3D VIP from a two-dimensional (2D) VIP of non-uniform thickness for a refrigerator, a refrigerator freezer or a non-appliance, are disclosed. The folding approach includes placing a VIP main panel and a plurality of VIP wall panels on an outer film, where one or more panels are of a greater thickness than other VIP panels; placing an inner film on top of the VIP main and wall panels and sealing the films together. The inner film is longer than the outer film and this allows the films and the VIP wall panels to be folded into a finished panel, wherein the longer inner film allows for fording without causing tears or micro-cracks in the film that would adversely affect the insulation properties of the three-dimensional (3D) VIP. 1. A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional vacuum insulation panel from a two-dimensional flat panel of non-uniform thickness , the method comprising the steps of:providing an outer film;providing a flat main wall on the outer film;providing a top wall on the outer film adjacent to and at an outer edge of the main wall;providing a bottom wall on the outer film adjacent to the main wall and opposite to the top wall;providing a left wall on the outer film and adjacent to and at the outer edge of the main wall;providing a right wall on the outer film and adjacent to the main wall and opposite to the left wall, wherein at least one of the top, bottom, left and right walls is thicker than the main wall;providing an inner film on top of the main wall and each of the top, bottom, left and right walls, wherein the inner film is longer than the outer film;sealing the inner and outer films; andfolding the top, bottom, left and right walls onto the main wall to produce a vacuum insulated panel of non-uniform thickness.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of folding the top claim 1 , bottom claim 1 , left and right walls onto the main wall to produce ...

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Номер записи: 86
12-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY AID TOOL FOR ASSEMBLING A SLIDING DOOR FITTING

Номер: US20170010038A1
Автор: NORDIEKER Martin
Принадлежит: HETTICH-ONI GMBH & CO. KG

A method for assembling a sliding door fitting used for coupling an appliance door to a furniture door, which is coupled to a furniture body. The appliance is installed into the furniture body and an assembly aid tool is fixed to the device door. The appliance and furniture doors are closed so that markings are introduced onto an inner surface of the furniture door by pins of the assembly aid tool. The furniture door is opened and the assembly aid tool is released and removed. A base housing of the sliding door fitting is positioned using the markings. The base housing is secured to the furniture door and a slider of the sliding door fitting is fixed to the device door. The assembly aid tool has an angular shape with a first limb and a second limb. The first limb has at least one pin for introducing at least one marking onto the furniture door, and the second limb has a securing opening for fixing the assembly aid tool onto an end face of the device door. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for assembling a sliding door fitting , via which an appliance door of an installed appliance installed in a furniture body is coupled to a furniture door of the furniture body , the method comprising the steps:installing the installed appliance in the furniture body;fixing an assembly aid tool on the appliance door;closing the appliance door and closing and pressing the furniture door into the appliance door so that markings are applied to an inner surface of the furniture door by spikes of the assembly aid tool;opening the furniture door, and loosening and removing the assembly aid tool from the appliance door;positioning a base housing of the sliding door fitting using the markings;fastening the base housing of the sliding door fitting on the furniture door; andfixing a slide of the sliding door fitting on the appliance door.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the same fastener is used to fix the assembly aid tool and the slide on the appliance door.14. The method of claim 13 , ...

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Номер записи: 87
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: 88
12-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170010040A1
Автор: CHOI Jeong Won, HWANG In-Sung, JANG Bok Hyun, Kim Hyun Joo, LEE Tae Youl, Man Seo Yong
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator may include a storage compartment, an inner door which comprises an opening having a size corresponding to a size of the storage compartment, a plurality of door guards, and an outer door which open and close the storage compartment, wherein the inner door comprises a control unit may control an internal environment of the storage compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body;a storage compartment formed in the body;an inner door comprising an opening corresponding to the storage compartment and pivotably coupled with the body;an outer door disposed to be pivotable from and relative to the inner door;a mounting portion provided on the inner door; anda control unit configured to control an internal environment of the storage compartment, and mounted on the mounting portion.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the control unit comprises an operational portion and a display portion.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to control at least one of a temperature claim 1 , humidity claim 1 , smell claim 1 , and lighting of the storage compartment.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the control unit comprises:a circuit board comprising an operational portion and a display portion; anda cover covering the circuit board, the cover comprising a button portion to operate on the operational portion and an opening which exposes the display portion.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , whereinthe control unit comprises a housing which accommodates the circuit board and the cover, andthe housing is coupled with the mounting portion of the inner door.6. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the control unit comprises a transparent member which covers the cover and on which a function of the button portion is displayed.7. The refrigerator of claim 1 , whereinthe inner door comprises an upper frame, a lower frame, a left frame, and a right frame which form the opening, andthe control unit is disposed on at least one of the upper ...

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Номер записи: 89
14-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

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

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

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Номер записи: 90
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20180010845A1
Автор: Hyunbum KIM, Jihyun Im, Jindong Kim, Sanggyun Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage compartment, an inner case ( 10 ) configured to define an external appearance of the storage compartment, a first door pivotably installed to the cabinet, the first door being configured to open or close one side of the storage compartment, a second door pivotably installed to the cabinet, the second door being configured to open or close a remaining side of the storage compartment, the second door having a pillar ( 100 ) configured to be rotated so as to come into contact with the first door, and a transfer member ( 1000 ) provided inside the inner case ( 10 ) so as to guide rotation of the pillar ( 100 ) by detecting rotation of the second door, and the pillar ( 100 ) is spaced apart from both a top wall of the inner case and a bottom wall of the inner case ( 10 ) so as not to come into contact with the inner case ( 1 0) in a state in which the second door seals the storage compartment.

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Номер записи: 91
11-01-2018 дата публикации

HANDLE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY FOR AN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180010846A1
Автор: Culley Brian, Mueller Kari, Snyder Jill
Принадлежит:

A handle lighting assembly for an appliance includes features that allow a consumer to readily change the color of the light emitted from the handle lighting assembly as desired. In one exemplary aspect, the handle lighting assembly includes features that allow a consumer to readily interchange colored films to and from the handle lighting assembly based on the desired emitted light color. 1. A refrigerator appliance , comprising:a cabinet;a door rotatably hinged with the cabinet; an elongated body having a length extending between a first end and a second end and having a lens extending along at least a portion of the length;', 'a light source;', 'an end cap integral with or operatively connected to the elongated body at one of the first end and the second end, the end cap defining a slit;', 'a film removably insertable into the slit;', 'wherein when the film is inserted into the slit, the film is positioned between the light source and the lens., 'a lighting assembly connected to the handle body and disposed within the recess, the lighting assembly comprising, 'a handle assembly connected with or integrally formed with the door and having a handle body defining a recess, the handle assembly further comprising2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the end cap defines an access recess positioned on opposing sides of the slit claim 1 , and wherein the access recess allows for removal and insertion of the film within or from the slit.3. The refrigerator appliance of claim 2 , wherein the end cap defines an access cutout contiguous with the access recess for providing access to the film.4. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the lens has an arcuate shape.5. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the lens extends substantially along the entire length of the elongated body.6. The refrigerator appliance claim 1 , wherein the light source includes a plurality of LEDs spaced apart from one another and disposed along the length of the ...

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Номер записи: 92
10-01-2019 дата публикации

GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR, AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190011173A1
Автор: XIA ENPIN, ZHANG Hao, Zhu Xiaobing
Принадлежит:

A guide assembly for use in a door of a refrigerator comprises: a sliding rail; a movable member located above the sliding rail; and a connection member connected and fixed to the door. The sliding rail comprises a slide and a track both extending in the left and right direction. The movable member can move along the slide in a reciprocating motion in the left and right direction. The movable member also has a sliding groove extending in the frontward and rearward direction. The connection member comprises a first roller disposed at the sliding groove and capable of moving along the sliding groove in the frontward and rearward direction. The guide assembly further comprises a guide structure disposed under the connection member. The guide structure is movably disposed in the track to guide the movement of the door. 1. A guide assembly for use in a door of a refrigerator , the guide assembly comprising a sliding rail , a movable member located above the sliding rail , a connection member fixedly connected to the door , and a guide structure , wherein:the sliding rail comprises slides extending in a left-right direction, and a track;the movable member may move leftwards and rightwards along the slides in a reciprocating manner and is provided with a sliding groove extending in a front-back direction;the connection member comprises a first roller arranged in the sliding groove and capable of moving forwards and backwards along the sliding groove; andthe guide structure is arranged below the connection member and movably arranged in the track to guide the movement of the door.2. The guide assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding rail comprises two front and rear slides which extend in a left-right direction and are parallel to each other claim 1 , the track being arranged between the two slides.3. The guide assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the movable member comprises two groups of front and rear second rollers which are respectively pressed against ...

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Номер записи: 93
10-01-2019 дата публикации

HINGE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190011174A1
Автор: Dherde Eric J., FIORI MICHAEL A., Hunter Lynne F.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An appliance is provided herein. The appliance includes a cabinet having a wrapper, a liner, and a trim breaker. The wrapper, the liner, and the trim breaker define an insulating cavity therebetween. An insulating material is disposed within the insulating cavity. A frame includes an upper frame portion, a vertical frame portion, and a lower frame portion. The frame is at least partially disposed within the insulating cavity. An upper hinge mount is disposed on the upper frame portion. A lower hinge mount is disposed on the lower frame portion. The lower frame portion has a closed outer periphery. A door is rotationally mounted to the cabinet via an upper hinge mounted to the upper hinge mount and a lower hinge mounted to the lower hinge mount. 1. An appliance comprising:a cabinet having a wrapper, a liner, and a trim breaker, wherein the wrapper, the liner, and the trim breaker define an insulating cavity therebetween;an insulating material disposed within the insulating cavity;a frame including an upper frame portion, a vertical frame portion, and a lower frame portion, wherein the frame is at least partially disposed within the insulating cavity;an upper hinge mount disposed on the upper frame portion;a lower hinge mount disposed on the lower frame portion, wherein the lower frame portion has a closed outer periphery; anda door rotationally mounted to the cabinet via an upper hinge mounted to the upper hinge mount and a lower hinge mounted to the lower hinge mount.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the upper frame portion claim 1 , a vertical frame portion claim 1 , and a lower frame portion are all formed from a single component.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the upper hinge mount includes one or more of upper hinge mounts that are positioned proximate opposing left and right sidewalls claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , of the cabinet claim 1 , and wherein the lower hinge mount includes one or more of lower hinge mounts that are positioned proximate the ...

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Номер записи: 94
10-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190011175A1
Автор: Choi Sungwoo, IM Jihyun, KIM Hyunbum, Kim Jindong, KIM Myunghwan, PARK Jisu
Принадлежит:

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

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Номер записи: 95
14-01-2021 дата публикации

VACUUM ADIABATIC BODY AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210010741A1
Автор: KIM Bongjin, NAM Hyeunsik
Принадлежит:

A vacuum adiabatic body includes a conductive resistance sheet which blocks heat conduction between plate members, and a sealing frame which covers the conductive resistance sheet. The sealing frame includes a side surface part, an outer surface part which is bent and extends from a side of the side surface part, and an inner surface part which is bent and extends from the other side of the side surface part. The sealing frame is provided as a configuration of a concave groove in which the width between the outer surface part and the inner surface part is smaller than the width of the side surface part. According to the present invention, a peripheral portion of the vacuum adiabatic body can be stably maintained. 1. A vacuum adiabatic body comprising:a first plate that defines at least a portion of a first side of a wall adjacent to a first space having a first temperature;a second plate that defines at least a portion of a second side of the wall adjacent to a second space having a second temperature different from the first temperature;a seal that seals the first plate and the second plate to provide a third space that has a third temperature between the first temperature and the second temperature and is in a vacuum state;at least one support in the third space;a conductive resistance sheet that connects the first plate to the second plate and is configured to resist heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate; anda sealing frame that covers the conductive resistance sheet,wherein the sealing frame includes a side wall, an outer wall, and an inner wall, the outer wall is to extend from a first end of the side wall, and the inner wall is to extend from a second end of the side wall, andwherein the sealing frame is configured as a concave groove having a smallest distance between the outer wall and the inner wall that is smaller than a width of the side wall from the first end to the second end.2. The vacuum adiabatic body according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 96
14-01-2021 дата публикации

DOOR ALARM SYSTEM AND REFRIGERATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210010750A1
Автор: Favila Angel, Shivam Puneet
Принадлежит:

Door alarm systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed. A door alarm system may monitor a door of a refrigeration device and detect a failed attempt at closing the door. In response to detecting the failed attempt, the door alarm system may generate a notification of the detected, failed attempt so that remedial action may be taken.

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Номер записи: 97
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Unified Freezer Chamber Venting with Door Handle

Номер: US20150013352A1
Автор: CLARK Simon, MICIC Goran, ROTHBERG Elliot
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a freezer and method for fabricating a freezer. 112303. Freezer () , in particular for providing ultra low temperatures , having a casing device () , which encases the inner volume () of the freezer and which has a door member () , which , in a closed position of the door member , closes the inner volume and which , in an opened position , allows for accessing the inner volume ,{'b': 7', '7', '7', '8', '9', '40', '2', '8', '20, 'i': a,', 'b,, 'a ventilation device (, , ), which is configured to at least temporarily connect the inner volume with the surroundings () of the casing device () by a vent channel (), which may become blocked by frozen material (),'}{'b': 9', '8', '20', '9', '8, 'a breaker element (), which is movably arranged at the vent channel () to break the frozen material () by a breaking movement, when the breaker element () is moved from a first breaker position, where the frozen material may block the vent channel (), to a second breaker position, whereby the frozen material may be removed by the breaker element to unblock the vent channel,'}{'b': 4', '4', '4', '4', '4', '6', '3, 'i': a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd,, 'a handle device (; ) for closing and opening the door member (), wherein the freezer is configured to effect said breaking movement by an operation of the handle device.'}244444a,b,c,d. Freezer according to claim 1 , wherein the handle device has a handle member (; ) claim 1 , which is movably arranged at the door element and can effect said breaking movement by a handle movement claim 1 , which transfers the handle member at least from a first handle position to a second handle position.378. Freezer according to claim 2 , wherein the ventilation device is formed as a valve () claim 2 , which is configured to block the vent channel () in the first valve position and to open the vent channel in a second valve position claim 2 , wherein said handle movement transfers the valve from the first valve position to the ...

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Номер записи: 98
15-01-2015 дата публикации

DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH AN INNER CONTAINER AND A BASE

Номер: US20150013375A1
Автор: Asan Zeki, Görz Alexander, Hastürk Cemalettin, Staedel Stefan August
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a domestic refrigeration device comprising: a heat-insulated inner container having an inner space; a refrigerant circuit provided for cooling the interior space; a door leaf for opening and closing the interior space; and a base on which the inner container is arranged and in which at least part of the refrigerant circuit is arranged. At least part of the front of said base is open to allow an exchange of air from the interior of the base with the surroundings of the domestic appliance. An air guiding element is mounted in front of the base and has a continuous front wall covering the front of the base and is spaced apart from the floor on which the base stands. The air guiding element is open downwards in the direction of the floor. 1. A domestic refrigeration appliance , having a heat-insulated inner container with a coolable interior space , a refrigerant circuit provided for cooling the interior space , a door leaf provided for opening and closing the interior space and a base , on which the inner container is arranged and in which at least part of the refrigerant circuit is arranged , at least part of the front face of the base being open to allow an exchange of air from the interior of the base with the surroundings of the domestic refrigeration appliance , characterized in that an air guiding apparatus is mounted in front of the base , having a continuous front wall mounted in front of the front face of the base and at a distance from the floor on which the base stands , the air guiding apparatus being open at the bottom in the direction of the floor.2. The domestic refrigeration appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the continuous front wall of the air guiding apparatus extends to the height of the upper edge of the base.3. The domestic refrigeration appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the air guiding apparatus has two preferably continuous side walls claim 1 , which extend from the front face of the base to the front wall ...

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Номер записи: 99
09-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200011589A1
Автор: YI Myeongha
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A refrigerator includes a body defining a storage compartment therein, a first door hingedly provided at the body so as to open and close the storage compartment, the first door including a door frame having a hinge hole formed therein, and a second door hingedly provided at the first door by means of a hinge, the second door including a lateral side surface, the lateral side surface being at least partially fitted into the door frame, wherein the hinge includes a hinge shaft disposed in the first door so as to define a rotational center of the second door, a hinge bracket coupled to the second door, and an indented member provided between the hinge shaft and the hinge bracket, the indented member being moved through the hinge hole so as to allow the entire second door to escape from the door frame when the second door is opened. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a body defining a storage compartment therein;a first door coupled to the body so as to open or close the storage compartment, the first door including a door frame having an opening; anda second door configured to be rotatably coupled to the first door by a hinge so as to open or close the opening, the second door including one or more panels that are positioned in opening when the second door closes the opening, a hinge shaft received in the first door so as to define a rotational axis of the second door;', 'a horizontal wall to which the hinge shaft is connected;', 'a vertical wall extended from the horizontal wall in a first direction; and', 'a hinge bracket extended from the vertical wall in a second direction that crosses the first direction and is coupled to the second door., 'wherein the hinge includes2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the door frame further includes internal surfaces to receive the second door claim 1 , andwherein the opening of the door frame is provided between the internal surfaces and the storage compartment.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 100
09-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF AND INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200013005A1
Автор: PARK Yoon Gon
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed is a refrigerator configured to perform artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms, communicate with other electronic devices and external servers in a 5G communication environment, and provide information based on an image. The refrigerator includes a camera, a display, and a processor. Accordingly, various services can be provided to improve user convenience by accurately identifying a photographing target. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a camera configured to photograph an item placed in one or more storage spaces;a communicator configured to communicate with an information providing system;a memory configured to store item information of the item and text information displayed on an exterior of the item; anda processor configured to identify the item placed in the storage space by recognizing text information included in a photographed image of the item photographed by the camera, and comparing the recognized text information with the text information displayed on the exterior of the item stored in the memory,wherein when the item placed in the storage space is not identified in the comparison, the processor transmits the photographed image to the information providing system via the communicator.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein when the item placed in the storage space is identified in the comparison claim 1 , the processor recognizes expiration date information of the identified item on the basis of text claim 1 , and stores the expiration date information of the identified item in the memory.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the processor distinguishes whether the item identified in the comparison is a previously placed item in the storage space or a newly placed item in the storage space claim 2 , based on the expiration date information of the item stored in the memory.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the recognized text information comprises trademark information displayed on the exterior of ...

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Номер записи: 101