Lg electronics inc. (20240183598). REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME simplified abstract
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REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME
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REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240183598 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME
The patent application describes a refrigerator with a unique ice-making process that involves controlling the heater to generate transparent ice by allowing air bubbles to move from ice-generating parts to liquid-state water in the ice-making cell.
- Cold air supply means for supplying cold air to the storage chamber
- Tray forming an ice-making cell
- Heater for supplying heat to the tray
- Controller for controlling the heater
- Controller determines abnormal functioning of the heater in the ice-making process
- Controller supplies water to the ice-making cell by a second amount of water supply if the heater is functioning abnormally
Potential Applications: - Commercial refrigeration systems - Home refrigerators - Ice-making machines
Problems Solved: - Ensures transparent ice production - Prevents abnormal functioning of the heater in the ice-making process
Benefits: - Transparent ice generation - Efficient ice-making process - Improved quality of ice production
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Ice-Making Technology for Refrigerators Description: This technology can be utilized in commercial refrigeration systems, home refrigerators, and ice-making machines to enhance the quality and efficiency of ice production.
Prior Art: No information provided.
Frequently Updated Research: No information provided.
Questions about Ice-Making Technology:
Question 1: How does the controller determine abnormal functioning of the heater in the ice-making process? Answer: The controller monitors the heater's performance during the ice-making process and compares it to predefined parameters to detect any abnormalities.
Question 2: What are the potential benefits of using this innovative ice-making technology in commercial refrigeration systems? Answer: The benefits include improved ice quality, increased efficiency in ice production, and enhanced overall performance of the refrigeration system.
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator includes: a storage chamber in which food is stored; a cold air supply means for supplying cold air to the storage chamber; a tray forming an ice-making cell; a heater for supplying heat to the tray; and a controller for controlling the heater. the controller turns on the heater in at least a part of a range in which the cold air supply means supplies cold air such that air bubbles dissolved in water inside the ice-making cell can move from ice-generating parts to liquid-state water, thereby generating transparent ice. the controller determines whether or not the heater is functioning abnormally in the ice-making process. if it is determined that the heater is functioning abnormally, the controller supplies water to the ice-making cell by a second amount of water supply, which is smaller than the first amount of water supply, during the next water supply process.
