Lg electronics inc. (20240318889). REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract
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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240318889 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a unique ice making process that produces transparent ice by controlling the movement of bubbles in the water during the freezing process.
- 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 tray assemblies
- Controller to control the heater and driver
Potential Applications: - Commercial refrigeration units - Home refrigerators - Ice making machines
Problems Solved: - Producing transparent ice - Controlling bubble movement during ice formation
Benefits: - Clear ice for aesthetic purposes - Efficient ice making process - Enhanced cooling performance
Commercial Applications: - Restaurants and bars for high-quality ice - Home appliance manufacturers for premium refrigerators
Prior Art: Research into ice making processes and transparent ice production methods can provide insights into similar technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in ice making technologies and transparent ice production methods.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the control of bubble movement affect the quality of the ice produced? 2. What are the energy efficiency implications of this ice making process?
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.
