18094766. ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR
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ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18094766 titled 'ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a unique ice maker that produces spherical ice. The ice maker consists of upper and lower assemblies, which have hemispherical chambers that come in contact to create spherical ice chambers. The lower assembly can be pivoted by a driver, and an ice-full state detection lever is connected to the driver to determine if the ice bin is full.
- The refrigerator includes an ice maker that produces spherical ice.
- The ice maker has upper and lower assemblies with hemispherical chambers.
- The lower assembly can pivot to create spherical ice chambers.
- A driver is used to pivot the lower assembly.
- An ice-full state detection lever is connected to the driver to detect if the ice bin is full.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Residential refrigerators and freezers
- Commercial refrigerators and freezers
- Restaurants and bars
- Hotels and resorts
Problems solved by this technology:
- Traditional ice makers produce cubical or irregularly shaped ice, which may not be aesthetically pleasing or fit well in certain containers.
- Spherical ice is preferred for certain drinks and cocktails, as it melts slower and provides a visually appealing presentation.
Benefits of this technology:
- The ability to produce spherical ice, which is more visually appealing and melts slower.
- The ice-full state detection lever ensures that the ice bin does not overflow and cause a mess.
- The pivotable lower assembly allows for easy removal of the ice from the ice maker.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator includes a cabinet, an ice maker configured to make spherical ice, and an ice bin for storing the ice. The ice maker includes an upper assembly including a plurality of hemispherical upper chambers, a lower assembly disposed below and pivotably coupled to the upper assembly, wherein the lower assembly includes a plurality of hemispherical lower chambers that are configured to come in contact with the plurality of hemispherical upper chambers to define a plurality of spherical ice chambers, a driver configured to pivot the lower assembly, and an ice-full state detection lever that is coupled to and configured to be pivoted by the driver, wherein the ice-full state detection lever is configured to pivot in the same direction as the lower assembly to detect whether the ice bin is in an ice-full state.
