18271372. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18271372 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a refrigerator with an ice maker that is designed to efficiently make ice by utilizing cool air discharged from the rear of the storage space.
- The refrigerator includes a cabinet for storage, a door for access, a grill fan at the rear for cold air discharge, and an ice maker inside the storage space.
- The ice maker consists of an ice tray with water cells, a case for ice storage, and a side duct to guide cool air towards the front of the ice maker.
- Potential Applications:**
- Household refrigerators
- Commercial refrigeration units
- Problems Solved:**
- Efficient ice making process
- Utilization of discharged cool air
- Benefits:**
- Faster ice making
- Energy efficiency
- Improved ice quality
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention relates to a refrigerator, comprising: a cabinet which forms a storage space; a door which opens and closes the open front of the storage space; a grill fan which forms the rear surface of the storage space and has a discharge port through which cold air is discharged; and an ice maker which is provided inside the storage space and provided in front of the discharge port to make ice, wherein the ice maker includes: an ice tray having a plurality of cells supplied with water for ice-making; a case in which the ice is accommodated; and a side duct provided on a side of the case and having an inlet facing the discharge port and an outlet facing the door so as to guide the cool air discharged from the discharge port toward the front of the ice maker.
