18735651. Ice Maker and Refrigerator Having the Same simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)
Ice Maker and Refrigerator Having the Same
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Ice Maker and Refrigerator Having the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18735651 titled 'Ice Maker and Refrigerator Having the Same
The present disclosure pertains to an ice maker and a refrigerator with the ice maker. The ice maker comprises an upper assembly with an upper tray forming an upper chamber, which is part of an ice chamber, and a temperature sensor to detect the temperature of the ice chamber in contact with the upper tray. Additionally, there is a lower assembly that is rotatable with respect to the upper assembly and includes a lower tray forming a lower chamber, which is another part of the ice chamber, with a contact portion between the temperature sensor and the upper tray positioned closer to a contact surface of the upper tray and the lower tray than the upper opening.
- Upper assembly with an upper tray forming an upper chamber
- Temperature sensor to sense temperature of the ice chamber
- Lower assembly rotatable with respect to the upper assembly
- Lower tray forming a lower chamber, another part of the ice chamber
- Contact portion between temperature sensor and upper tray positioned closer to contact surface than upper opening
Potential Applications: - Household refrigerators - Commercial refrigeration units - Ice vending machines
Problems Solved: - Efficient ice making process - Accurate temperature monitoring - Space-saving design
Benefits: - Consistent ice production - Energy efficiency - Easy maintenance
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Ice Maker Technology for Refrigeration Units This technology can be used in various commercial refrigeration units, such as ice vending machines, to enhance ice production efficiency and temperature control.
Questions about Ice Maker Technology: 1. How does the temperature sensor improve the ice making process? The temperature sensor ensures accurate monitoring of the ice chamber, leading to efficient ice production. 2. What are the advantages of the rotatable lower assembly in the ice maker? The rotatable lower assembly allows for easy access to the ice chamber for maintenance and cleaning purposes.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to an ice maker and a refrigerator having the ice maker. An ice maker according to the present disclosure includes: an upper assembly including an upper tray forming an upper chamber, which is a portion an ice chamber, and having an upper opening, and a temperature sensor configured to sense temperature of the ice chamber in contact with the upper tray; and a lower assembly being rotatable with respect to the upper assembly and having a lower tray forming a lower chamber that is another portion of the ice chamber, in which a contact portion between the temperature sensor and the upper tray is positioned closer to a contact surface of the upper tray and the lower tray than the upper opening.
