18158139. REFRIGERATOR AND ICE-MAKING ASSEMBLY HAVING A REMOVABLE WATER BASIN simplified abstract (Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.)

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REFRIGERATOR AND ICE-MAKING ASSEMBLY HAVING A REMOVABLE WATER BASIN

Organization Name

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Bart Andrew Nuss of Fisherville KY (US)

Brent Alden Junge of Louisville KY (US)

REFRIGERATOR AND ICE-MAKING ASSEMBLY HAVING A REMOVABLE WATER BASIN - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18158139 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND ICE-MAKING ASSEMBLY HAVING A REMOVABLE WATER BASIN

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a refrigerator appliance with a conductive ice mold, water dispenser, and water basin for efficient ice-making.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • The refrigerator includes a liner with an icebox compartment for the conductive ice mold.
  • The conductive ice mold has a mold cavity for making ice.
  • A water dispenser below the ice mold sprays water into the mold cavity.
  • A removable water basin below the ice mold collects excess water.
  • The water basin has an electrical plug for easy removal.

Potential Applications: The technology can be used in various refrigeration appliances to streamline ice-making processes.

Problems Solved: This innovation solves the problem of inefficient ice-making in traditional refrigerators.

Benefits:

  • Faster and more efficient ice-making process.
  • Easy removal and cleaning of the water basin.
  • Enhanced user experience with convenient ice production.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in commercial refrigerators, ice makers, and other cooling appliances to improve ice-making efficiency and user convenience.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to conductive ice molds, water dispensers, and water basins in refrigeration appliances.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in conductive ice mold technology and its applications in refrigeration appliances.

Questions about Refrigerator Appliance with Conductive Ice Mold: 1. How does the conductive ice mold improve ice-making efficiency in the refrigerator appliance? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in the refrigeration industry?


Original Abstract Submitted

A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a liner attached to the cabinet, a conductive ice mold, a water dispenser, and a water basin. The liner may define an icebox (IB) compartment. The conductive ice mold may be mounted within the IB compartment. The conductive ice mold may define a mold cavity. The water dispenser may be positioned below the conductive ice mold to direct an ice-building spray of water to the mold cavity. The water basin may be removably disposed within the IB compartment below the conductive ice mold. The water basin may include a basin wall defining a water reservoir and an electrical basin plug fixed to the basin wall to move therewith.