17923485. 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 17923485 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a refrigerator that includes an evaporator, a defrost heater, a temperature sensor, and a controller. The controller is designed to control the defrost heater and perform different operation modes based on the defrosting operation start time point.
- The defrost operation mode is activated when the defrosting operation start time point is reached.
- The continuous operation mode keeps the defrost heater continuously turned on.
- The pulse operation mode repeatedly turns the defrost heater on and off.
- After performing the pulse operation mode, the continuous operation mode is performed again.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Household refrigerators
- Commercial refrigerators
- Industrial refrigerators
Problems solved by this technology:
- Inefficient defrosting process
- High power consumption during defrosting
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved defrosting efficiency
- Reduced power consumption
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator. The refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: an evaporator; a defrost heater; a temperature sensor to sense ambient temperature around the evaporator; and a controller to control the defrost heater, wherein the controller is configured to: perform a defrost operation mode in a case of reaching a defrosting operation start time point; perform, based on the defrost operation mode, a continuous operation mode in which the defrost heater is continuously turned on, and a pulse operation mode in which the defrost heater is repeatedly turned on and off; and perform the continuous operation mode again after performing the pulse operation mode. Accordingly, defrosting efficiency may be improved, and power consumption may be reduced.
