18511176. REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
Contents
- 1 REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511176 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a refrigerator with a unique ice making system that includes a first tray and a second tray that can come into contact during the ice making process and be separated during ice transfer. The system also includes a heater, a sensor to determine the position of the second tray, and a control unit to manage the heater.
- Storage chamber with cold air supply
- First tray for ice making
- Second tray for ice making and transfer
- Heater for trays
- Sensor to determine tray position
- Control unit for managing the heater
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in household refrigerators, commercial refrigeration units, and ice making machines.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of inefficient ice making processes in refrigerators, ensuring a more reliable and controlled ice production.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include faster ice making, improved ice quality, and better energy efficiency in refrigeration units.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be utilized in refrigeration units for restaurants, hotels, and other food service establishments, as well as in residential refrigerators.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be traditional ice making systems in refrigerators that do not have the same level of control and efficiency as the described invention.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sensor determine the position of the second tray?
The sensor likely uses proximity or motion detection technology to track the movement of the second tray within the ice making cell.
What safety features are in place to prevent accidents or malfunctions with the heater?
Safety features may include temperature sensors, automatic shut-off mechanisms, and insulation to prevent overheating and potential hazards.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator includes a storage chamber, a cold air supply which supplies cold air to the storage chamber, a first tray which forms a part of an ice making cell that is a space where water is phase-changed into ice by the cold air, a second tray which forms another part of the ice making cell and which may come into contact with the first tray during an ice making process and may be separated from the first tray during an ice transfer process, a heater adjacent to at least one of the first tray or the second tray, a sensor which determines the position of the second tray in a movement process of the second tray, and a control unit which controls the heater.
