Lg electronics inc. (20240318885). Ice Maker and Refrigerator Having the Same simplified abstract
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 20240318885 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, another part of the ice chamber, where the contact portion between the temperature sensor and the upper tray is positioned closer to the 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 the temperature of the ice chamber
- Lower assembly that is rotatable with respect to the upper assembly
- Lower tray forming a lower chamber, part of the ice chamber
- Contact portion between the temperature sensor and the upper tray positioned closer to the contact surface of the trays
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, ice vending machines, and other appliances requiring ice production capabilities. The market implications include improved efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced user experience.
Questions about Ice Maker Technology: 1. How does the temperature sensor in the ice maker work to monitor the ice chamber's temperature accurately? The temperature sensor in the ice maker is designed to detect the temperature of the ice chamber by coming into direct contact with the upper tray, ensuring precise temperature monitoring.
2. What are the potential applications of this innovative ice maker technology beyond household refrigerators? This technology can be utilized in commercial refrigeration units, ice vending machines, and other appliances that require efficient ice production capabilities.
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.
