18675801. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)
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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18675801 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a unique ice making process that results in transparent ice.
- Storage chamber for food
- Cooler to supply cold to the storage chamber
- First tray assembly for ice making
- Second tray assembly connected to a driver for ice separation
- Heater near the trays
- Controller to control the heater and driver
Potential Applications: - Commercial refrigeration - Home refrigerators - Ice making machines
Problems Solved: - Efficient ice making process - Transparent ice production
Benefits: - Clear ice for drinks - Energy efficient - Improved ice making process
Commercial Applications: - Bars and restaurants - Ice production facilities - Home appliance industry
Prior Art: - Research on ice making processes - Patent databases for similar technologies
Frequently Updated Research: - Studies on ice formation - Innovations in refrigeration technology
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the transparent ice making process work? - The process involves controlled cooling and heating to create clear ice. 2. What are the potential benefits of using transparent ice in beverages? - Transparent ice enhances the visual appeal of drinks and melts slower, preserving the flavor.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes: a storage chamber configured to store food; a cooler configured to supply cold into the storage chamber; a first tray assembly configured to define a portion of an ice making cell that is a space in which water is phase-changed into ice by the cold; a second tray assembly configured to define another portion of the ice making cell, the second tray assembly being connected to a driver to contact the first tray assembly in an ice making process and to be spaced apart from the first tray assembly in an ice separation process; a heater disposed adjacent to at least one of the first tray assembly or the second tray assembly; and a controller configured to control the heater and the driver. The controller controls the heater to be turned on in at least partial section while the cooler supplies the cold so that bubbles dissolved in the water within the ice making cell moves from a portion, at which the ice is made, toward the water that is in a liquid state to make transparent ice.