Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240280301). REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract
REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240280301 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
The abstract describes a refrigerator with innovative features to prevent ice agglomeration during defrosting operations.
- Storage compartment with evaporator to cool the air
- First heater near the evaporator
- Tray for water accommodation
- Refrigerant pipe to cool the tray
- Second heater near the refrigerant pipe
- Compressor to supply compressed refrigerant
- Processor to sequence operations of heaters and compressor
Potential Applications: - Household refrigerators - Commercial refrigeration units
Problems Solved: - Preventing ice buildup during defrosting - Ensuring efficient cooling operations
Benefits: - Extended lifespan of refrigerator - Energy efficiency - Improved performance
Commercial Applications: Refrigerator manufacturers can integrate this technology to enhance the functionality and reliability of their products, appealing to consumers looking for advanced features in refrigeration units.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the sequencing of operations of the heaters and compressor contribute to preventing ice agglomeration? 2. What are the potential energy savings associated with this innovative refrigerator design?
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed herein is a refrigerator. the refrigerator includes a storage compartment, an evaporator configured to cool the air in the storage compartment, a first heater provided in the vicinity of the evaporator, a tray provided to accommodate water, a refrigerant pipe provided in contact with the tray and configured to cool the tray, a second heater provided in the vicinity of the refrigerant pipe, a compressor configured to supply a compressed refrigerant to at least one of the evaporator or the refrigerant pipe, and a processor configured to start an operation of the second heater after starting an operation of the first heater, and configured to start an operation of the compressor after stopping the operation of the first heater and the second heater. accordingly, it is possible to prevent ice from being agglomerated caused by the defrosting operation.
