Lg electronics inc. (20240255204). ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract
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ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR
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ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240255204 titled 'ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR
The abstract describes a refrigerator with an ice-maker that includes upper and lower trays for forming spherical ice chambers, a driver for pivoting the lower tray, and shields on the outer face of the upper tray to reduce cold-air invasion into the ice chambers.
- Ice-maker with upper and lower trays for forming spherical ice chambers
- Driver for pivoting the lower tray
- Shields on the outer face of the upper tray to reduce cold-air invasion
- Cold-air hole for receiving cold air
- Hemispherical upper chambers in the upper tray
- Lower chambers in the lower tray connected to upper chambers for forming ice chambers
Potential Applications: - Residential refrigerators - Commercial refrigeration units - Ice-making machines
Problems Solved: - Preventing cold-air invasion into ice chambers - Efficient ice-making process - Spherical ice formation
Benefits: - Consistent ice production - Enhanced cooling efficiency - Improved ice quality
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Ice-Maker Technology for Refrigerators This technology can be used in various refrigeration units, ice-making machines, and other cooling appliances, catering to both residential and commercial markets. The efficient ice-making process and improved ice quality can attract consumers looking for reliable refrigeration solutions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the shield on the outer face of the upper tray reduce cold-air invasion into the ice chambers? The shield acts as a barrier to prevent cold air from entering the ice chambers, ensuring the ice-making process is efficient and the ice quality is maintained.
2. What is the significance of the driver for pivoting the lower tray in the ice-maker? The driver allows for the movement of the lower tray, facilitating the formation of spherical ice chambers and enhancing the overall ice-making process.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet having a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment defined therein, and an ice-maker disposed in the freezing compartment, wherein the ice-maker includes a cold-air hole for receiving cold air, an upper tray having a plurality of hemispherical upper chambers defined therein, a lower tray pivotably disposed below the upper tray, wherein the lower tray has a plurality of lower chambers defined therein respectively connected to the upper chambers by pivoting, wherein each of the lower chambers and each of the upper chambers connected with each other define an ice chamber for forming spherical ice therein, a driver for pivoting the lower tray, and at least one shield formed on an outer face of the upper tray and corresponding to at least one of the ice chambers respectively, thereby to reduce the cold-air from invading the at least one corresponding ice chamber.
