Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240310103). REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR SAME simplified abstract
REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR SAME
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REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240310103 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR SAME
The abstract describes a patent application for a refrigerator with an ice making device that includes an ice tray and an ice separator. The refrigerator also has a temperature sensor, a cooling device, a water supply device, and a controller.
- The refrigerator includes a main body with at least one storage compartment.
- A temperature sensor is placed in the main body to detect temperature values.
- An ice making device with an ice tray is positioned in the storage compartment to form ice.
- An ice separator is designed to separate the ice formed from the ice tray.
- A cooling device cools the storage compartment.
- A water supply device provides water to the ice tray for ice formation.
- The controller, based on temperature values detected by the sensor, controls the water supply to the ice tray and performs an inspection cycle for the ice separator.
Potential Applications: - Household refrigeration - Commercial refrigeration - Food and beverage industry
Problems Solved: - Efficient ice making process - Temperature control for ice production
Benefits: - Consistent ice supply - Energy efficiency - Easy maintenance
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Refrigerator with Advanced Ice Making Technology This technology can be used in various commercial settings such as restaurants, bars, and hotels to ensure a reliable and efficient ice supply for customers.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the ice separator work in the refrigerator? The ice separator is designed to separate the ice formed in the ice tray, ensuring clean and separate ice cubes for use.
2. What is the role of the controller in the ice making process? The controller monitors the temperature values and controls the water supply to the ice tray, optimizing the ice making process for efficiency and quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator including: a main body including at least one storage compartment; a temperature sensor arrangeable in the main body; an ice making device including an ice tray arrangeable in the at least one storage compartment such that while the ice tray is arranged in the storage compartment, the ice tray allows ice to be formed therein, and an ice separator configured to separate the ice formed from the ice tray; a cooling device configured to cool the at least one storage compartment; a water supply device configured to supply water to the ice tray that forms the ice; and a controller configured to, based on a temperature value detected by the temperature sensor arranged in the main body being greater than a preset value, control the water supply device so that no water is supplied to the ice tray and control the ice making device to perform an inspection cycle to inspect the ice separator.