Lg electronics inc. (20240230199). REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract
REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240230199 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
The abstract describes a patent application for a refrigerator with a unique ice making mechanism. The refrigerator includes a heater, a controller, and a pusher to separate the ice from the tray assemblies.
- The refrigerator has a first tray assembly and a second tray assembly that define different portions of the ice making cell.
- A heater is placed near one of the tray assemblies to facilitate ice making.
- A pusher with a bar and a second edge is used to separate the ice from the tray assemblies.
- The second tray assembly has coupling parts connected to the pusher and the driver.
- The controller can move the pusher and the second tray assembly to change their relative positions.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in household refrigerators to improve ice making efficiency. - It can also be applied in commercial refrigeration units to enhance ice production.
Problems Solved: - The innovation addresses the challenge of efficiently separating ice from tray assemblies in refrigerators. - It improves the overall ice making process in refrigeration units.
Benefits: - Enhanced ice making efficiency. - Improved user experience with easier ice removal. - Increased reliability and longevity of the refrigerator.
Commercial Applications: Refrigerator manufacturers can integrate this technology into their products to offer consumers a more efficient and user-friendly ice making experience.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the pusher mechanism improve the ice making process in the refrigerator? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this innovation in refrigeration units?
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator includes a first tray assembly defining a portion of an ice making cell, a second tray assembly defining another portion of the ice making cell, a heater disposed adjacent to at least one of the first and second tray assemblies, and a controller configured to control the heater. the refrigerator further includes a pusher having a first edge pressing the ice or at least one of the first and second tray assemblies to separate the ice from the tray assemblies, a bar extending from the first edge, and a second edge disposed at the end of the bar. the second tray assembly includes a first coupling part connected to the pusher and a second coupling part connected to the driver. the controller moves at least one of the pusher and the second tray assembly to change a relative position between the pusher and the second tray assembly.