Method and apparatus for routing utilities in a refrigerator

    公开(公告)号:US10066868B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-04

    申请号:US15635513

    申请日:2017-06-28

    Abstract: Disclosed in this application is a u-shaped grommet for use in a refrigerator. The grommet is fixed so as to allow wires to be routed towards an opening in the liner of the refrigerator, pass through the opening in the liner, and exit the grommet in the opposite direction as the wires entered. The grommet is preferably molded to the wires so that the combined product is inseparable from the wiring which it protects. The grommet is also described as a single piece grommet, although multiple piece grommets are anticipated.Further disclosed in this application is an improved pass-through hinge for routing utilities, including water and electricity, from the door to the body of the refrigerator. The improved hinge features a hollow hinge pin through which utilities may be routed, thereby overcoming the deficiencies of the current state of the art.

    Refrigerator ice compartment latch and cover
    54.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator ice compartment latch and cover 有权
    冰箱冰箱闩锁和盖子

    公开(公告)号:US09395114B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US14961648

    申请日:2015-12-07

    Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent with a damper in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment.

    Abstract translation: 在底部安装的冰箱的新鲜食物室中提供绝缘的制冰隔间。 制冰室可以与新鲜食物隔室的衬里整体形成,或者可以是模块化的,用于安装在新鲜食物室的任何地方。 具有前盖的可拆卸箱组件通常密封制冰室以保持隔室中的温度。 形成在冰箱后壁中的冷风导管将冷空气从冷冻室提供到制冰室。 回风管道将一部分空气从制冰室引导回冷冻室。 在制冰室中具有阻尼器的通气孔将另一部分空气引导到新鲜食物室中。

    Ice Maker
    55.
    发明申请
    Ice Maker 有权
    制冰器

    公开(公告)号:US20160069601A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14943530

    申请日:2015-11-17

    Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种独立的制冰器具或器具内的制冰机,包括进水口,设置在入水口内的进水阀,构造成当处于打开位置时允许水通过,并且构造成当处于关闭位置时防止水通过 与入水口流体连通的储存器,设置在储存器中的水位传感器,以及与水位传感器和进水阀电连通的控制单元。 所述控制单元构成为,当在所述储存器内达到第一预定水位时,使用所述进水阀开度与所述水位传感器之间的时间进行流量计算流体流量,并且使用所述计算出的流量来计算总水量 入口阀打开时间以将储存器填充到第二预定水位。

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