公开(公告)号：US4649718A

公开(公告)日：1987-03-17

申请号：US809947

申请日：1985-12-17

Applicant: William J. Linstromberg ,  Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  Robert H. O. Kraemer

Inventor： William J. Linstromberg ,  Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  Robert H. O. Kraemer

IPC: F25C1/04

CPC classification number: F25C1/04

Abstract: In an ice maker having a mold defining at least one upwardly opening ice body forming cavity and a peripheral wall defining a top, structure for providing at least approximately 3 mm. clearance between components mounted to the mold and the mold wall top for preventing water which may be deposited on the mold wall top from being drawing by capillarity downwardly between the wall and mounted component. The structure further defines a drain for draining any liquid which may be deposited in the clearance space. The invention comprehends the provision of such a clearance spacing illustratively between the housing of a control mounted to the ice maker mold, the ice stripper mounted to the ice maker mold, and the water supply trough mounted to the ice maker mold.

Abstract translation: 在具有限定至少一个向上开口的冰体形成空腔的模具和限定顶部的周壁的制冰机中，用于提供至少约3mm的结构。 安装到模具的组件与模具壁顶之间的间隙，用于防止可能沉积在模具壁顶部上的水在壁和安装部件之间向下拉伸。 该结构进一步限定用于排出可以沉积在间隙空间中的任何液体的排水口。 本发明包括提供这样的间隙间距，其示例性地在安装到制冰模具的控制器的壳体，安装到制冰机模具的卸冰器和安装到制冰机模具的供水槽之间。

公开(公告)号：US4330310A

公开(公告)日：1982-05-18

申请号：US180491

申请日：1980-08-22

Applicant: Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  John T. Woods ,  Joseph G. Schapker

Inventor： Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  John T. Woods ,  Joseph G. Schapker

IPC: F25D21/04 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/08 ,  F25D21/06 ,  A47B81/00

CPC classification number: F25D23/069 ,  F25D21/04 ,  F25D23/082 ,  F25D23/085 ,  F25D2400/06 ,  Y10T403/72

Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus having a cabinet including a divider mullion wall is provided with a mullion rail assembly mounted to the front outer edge of the mullion wall. The mullion rail assembly includes an insulating elongated member carrying a magnetically attractable strip for cooperation with the magnetic door gasket. The strip is spaced inwardly from the outer edges of the insulating elongated member so as to be thermally insulated from the refrigerated compartment of the apparatus. The strip may be secured at one end to the cabinet and the insulating elongated member may be secured at one end to another portion of the cabinet to permit relative displacement between the strip and elongated member for facilitated installation.

Abstract translation: 具有包括分隔器竖框壁的机壳的制冷装置设置有安装在竖框壁的前外缘的竖框导轨组件。 竖框轨道组件包括承载磁性吸引带材的绝缘细长构件，用于与磁性门垫圈配合。 带材与绝缘细长构件的外边缘向内隔开，以便与设备的冷藏室隔热。 带可以在一端固定到机柜，并且绝缘细长构件可以在一端固定到机柜的另一部分，以允许条和细长构件之间的相对位移以便于安装。

公开(公告)号：US08186781B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12437033

申请日：2009-05-07

Applicant: Joseph Lee Coleman ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Harish Kulkarni ,  Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  Bozhi Yang

Inventor： Joseph Lee Coleman ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Harish Kulkarni ,  Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  Bozhi Yang

IPC: A47B96/04

CPC classification number: F25D23/028 ,  E05D3/022 ,  E05Y2201/618 ,  E05Y2201/716 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2800/21 ,  E05Y2800/244 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  Y10T16/541 ,  Y10T16/545 ,  Y10T16/558 ,  Y10T74/19879

Abstract: A hinge for controlling the movement of a door on a refrigerator is disclosed, the hinge allowing the refrigerator to be installed flush to adjacent cabinets. The door translates and rotates in order to allow access to the refrigerator cabinet interior without contacting the adjacent cabinets.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制冰箱上的门的移动的铰链，该铰链允许冰箱与相邻的机柜齐平地安装。 门翻转和旋转，以便允许进入冰箱柜内部，而不接触相邻的机柜。

公开(公告)号：US07191827B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US10744556

申请日：2003-12-23

Applicant: Brent A. Junge ,  Allan R. Steinkuhl ,  John R. Wisnoski ,  Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  Marco Stura

Inventor： Brent A. Junge ,  Allan R. Steinkuhl ,  John R. Wisnoski ,  Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  Marco Stura

IPC: F25B29/00

CPC classification number: F25D29/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D2400/34 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  G05D23/1931

Abstract: A refrigerator adapted for use in low ambient temperature conditions such as in an unheated garage or outdoors on a deck or patio. The refrigerator is provided with a low ambient heater to add heat to the refrigerated space when ambient temperatures outside the refrigerator are low enough that items stored in the refrigerator could freeze. The low ambient heater is controlled by an ambient thermostat located to sense temperatures outside the refrigerator. The low ambient heater and ambient thermostat are connected in the refrigerator control so that the ambient heater can not be energized when the cooling system is operating.

Abstract translation: 一种适用于低环境温度条件的冰箱，例如在不加热的车库或甲板或露台上的室外。 当冰箱外的环境温度足够低以致储存在冰箱中的物品可能会冻结时，冰箱中设置有低温环境加热器，以向冷藏空间加热。 低环境加热器由位于感应冰箱外的温度的环境恒温器控制。 低温环境加热器和环境恒温器连接在冰箱控制中，以便在冷却系统运行时环境加热器不能通电。

公开(公告)号：US4550576A

公开(公告)日：1985-11-05

申请号：US651901

申请日：1984-09-19

Applicant: Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  John T. Woods

Inventor： Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  John T. Woods

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D11/02

CPC classification number: F25D23/069 ,  F25D2400/40

Abstract: Sealing structure for preventing air flow across exposed metal portions of a center rail assembly in a refrigeration apparatus. The air flow preventing seals include sealing pads mounted to the side edges of a divider wall received in channels in the cabinet liner for preventing air flow through a front end of the channel. A second air flow preventing seal is provided in the form of a rope extending about each of the opposite ends of a center rail bracket received in inwardly opening roll-formed flange channels defined by the metal outer shell. The third air flow preventing seal is provided in the form of a sealing strip compressed between the front face of the center rail bracket and the rear face of an overlying cover so as to isolate hinge mounting portions at opposite ends of the center rail mounting bracket. The different seals cooperate with each other in preventing undesirable air flow from one compartment to another across metal surfaces in heat transfer association with the outer metal shell.

Abstract translation: 用于防止空气流过制冷装置中的中心导轨组件的暴露的金属部分的密封结构。 防气流密封件包括安装在分隔壁的侧边缘上的密封垫，该密封垫容纳在机壳衬套中的通道中，用于防止空气流过通道的前端。 第二气流防止密封件设置成绳索的形式，围绕容纳在由金属外壳限定的向内开口的辊形法兰通道中的中心轨道支架的每个相对端部延伸。 第三防气流密封件设置成在中心轨道支架的前表面和上覆盖的后表面之间压缩的密封条的形式，以隔离中心轨道安装支架的相对端的铰链安装部分。 不同的密封件彼此配合以防止不期望的空气从与外部金属壳体相关联的热传递的金属表面从一个隔室移动到另一个隔室。