Refrigerator quick chill and thaw control methods and apparatus
    1.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator quick chill and thaw control methods and apparatus 有权
    冰箱快速冷冻和解冻控制方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US06802369B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-10-12

    申请号:US09754593

    申请日:2001-01-05

    IPC分类号: F28F1300

    摘要: A control system for a refrigerator quick chill and thaw system comprises an electronic controller coupled to the operable components of a modular air handler for producing a convective airstream in a sealed pan for rapid chilling and safe thawing. The controller is configured to operate the air handler to execute a chill mode when selected by a user, operate the air handler to execute a thaw mode when selected by a user, adjust the air handler components for the selected chill mode or thaw mode, and maintain a constant temperature airstream in the pan to execute the selected chill mode or the thaw mode. Adaptive chill and thaw algorithms are executable by the controller in response to user input and temperature conditions inside the sealed pan.

    摘要翻译: 用于冰箱快速冷冻和解冻系统的控制系统包括耦合到模块化空气处理器的可操作部件的电子控制器,用于在密封的盘中产生对流气流,用于快速冷却和安全解冻。 控制器被配置为在用户选择时操作空气处理器以执行冷却模式,当由用户选择时操作空气处理器执行解冻模式,调整所选择的冷冻模式或解冻模式的空气处理器部件,以及 在锅中保持恒温气流,以执行选择的冷却模式或解冻模式。 自适应冷冻和解冻算法可由控制器响应于密封盘内的用户输入和温度条件执行。

    Spine fin refrigerator evaporator having generally oval spiral
configuration
    2.
    发明授权
    Spine fin refrigerator evaporator having generally oval spiral configuration 失效
    脊柱式冰箱蒸发器具有大致椭圆形的螺旋结构

    公开(公告)号:US5214938A

    公开(公告)日:1993-06-01

    申请号:US818154

    申请日:1992-01-08

    摘要: A side by side refrigerator has a vertical evaporator formed from an elongated tube wrapped with a ribbon of material having spine fins extending substantially perpendicular from the elongated tube. The elongated tube has elongated straight runs joined by return bent ends to define a vertically extending evaporator having a generally oval spiral or configuration. In one embodiment, the elongated straight runs are spaced from each other throughout the vertical length of the evaporator to provide a space of constant area for air flow. In other embodiments, the lower end of the evaporator has the elongated straight runs spaced from each other to provide an entrance passage for air with the remainder of the evaporator having some of the elongated straight runs at predetermined locations on at least one side of the evaporator offset inwardly towards the other side of the evaporator so that the fins on the offset elongated straight runs overlap the fins on the elongated straight runs on the other side of the evaporator to enhance "mixing" of the air flow around the various runs of the evaporator. The evaporator may have one of the elongated straight runs on one side of the evaporator moved into vertical alignment with adjacent elongated straight runs on the other side of the evaporator to which they are connected to provide a space intermediate the length of the evaporator for a defrost heater.

    Refrigerator with improved control mechanism
    3.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator with improved control mechanism 失效
    冰箱具有改进的控制机制

    公开(公告)号:US5425245A

    公开(公告)日:1995-06-20

    申请号:US207375

    申请日:1994-03-04

    IPC分类号: F25D17/04 F25D29/00

    摘要: A mechanism to control the temperature in the freezer and fresh food compartments of a side-by-side refrigerator includes an elongated support plate mounted in the upper portion of the fresh food compartment. A fresh food thermostat is mounted under the plate adjacent to the mullion separating the compartments and its control shaft is aligned with an opening in the plate. A pinion gear is connected to the shaft and is positioned above the plate. A freezer thermostat is mounted under the plate at a position more remote from the mullion and its control shaft is aligned with an opening in the plate. A pinion gear is connected to the control shaft and is positioned above the plate. A fresh food rack gear is slidingly mounted on the plate remote from the mullion and includes an elongated arm with teeth that engage the fresh food pinion gear. A freezer rack gear is slidingly mounted on the plate close to the mullion and includes an elongated arm with teeth that engage the teeth on the freezer pinion gear. Each rack gear includes a tab for user movement of that rack gear to adjust the setting of the corresponding thermostat.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制并排冰箱的冷冻室和新鲜食物隔室中的温度的机构包括安装在新鲜食物室的上部的细长支撑板。 新鲜食物恒温器安装在板下面,与隔板隔开的竖框相邻,其控制轴与板中的开口对齐。 小齿轮连接到轴并位于板的上方。 冷冻恒温器安装在板下方远离竖框的位置,其控制轴与板中的开口对齐。 小齿轮连接到控制轴并位于板的上方。 一个新鲜的食物齿条可滑动地安装在远离竖框的板上,并且包括一个具有与啮合新鲜食物小齿轮的齿的细长臂。 冷冻机架齿轮滑动地安装在靠近竖框的板上,并且包括具有啮合冷冻机小齿轮上的齿的齿的细长臂。 每个齿条包括用于使用者移动该齿条以调节相应恒温器的设定的接片。

    Refrigerator with improved control mechanism
    4.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator with improved control mechanism 失效
    冰箱具有改进的控制机制

    公开(公告)号:US5388418A

    公开(公告)日:1995-02-14

    申请号:US207373

    申请日:1994-03-04

    IPC分类号: F25D27/00 F25D29/00 F25B49/00

    摘要: A refrigerator has a refrigeration control mechanism including a base mounted in the food storage compartment. The base includes a support plate extending generally horizontally side-to-side in the compartment. A pair of thermostats are mounted under opposite end portions of the plate and a lamp is mounted between the thermostats. Each thermostat has an operating handle extending forward of the plate. A bezel is removably mounted to the base and extends along the front of the plate aligned with the thermostats and lamp. The bezel includes two slots which receive the handles and permit sliding movement of the handles to adjust the thermostats. The slots and handles are sized to permit removal of the bezel without removing the handles. A light shield, removably mounted to the base, includes a bottom wall extending under the plate, aligned with the thermostats and lamp, and a frame encompassing the periphery of the bezel. The upper edge of the frame overlaps the upper edge of the bezel.

    摘要翻译: 冰箱具有制冷控制机构,该制冷控制机构包括安装在食品储藏室内的基座。 底座包括大致水平地在隔室中水平方向延伸的支撑板。 一对恒温器安装在板的相对端部上,灯安装在恒温器之间。 每个恒温器都有一个从板前面延伸的操作手柄。 挡板可拆卸地安装到基座上,并沿着与恒温器和灯对准的板的前部延伸。 挡板包括两个槽,其接收手柄并允许把手的滑动运动以调节恒温器。 插槽和把手的大小可以移除手柄,而不需要移除挡板。 可拆卸地安装到基座的遮光罩包括在板下方延伸的底壁,与恒温器和灯对准,以及围绕边框周边的框架。 框架的上边缘与边框的上边缘重叠。

    Refrigerator cabinet with combination sealing arrangement including
breaker panels
    5.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator cabinet with combination sealing arrangement including breaker panels 失效
    冰箱柜组合密封装置包括断路器面板

    公开(公告)号:US5269099A

    公开(公告)日:1993-12-14

    申请号:US932800

    申请日:1992-08-20

    IPC分类号: F25D23/02 F25D23/08 E06B7/16

    摘要: A refrigerator cabinet includes a storage compartment defined by encased walls including inner metal panels and corresponding breaker panels forming a peripheral edge surface surrounding the access opening. A door is hingedly mounted adjacent one edge and includes a resilient sealing gasket to seal the opening. A resilient flap is formed on the breaker panel so that an auxiliary seal is formed separate from the gasket against the liner panel of the door upon closing. An extended dead air space is provided between the flap, gasket and the opposed panels so that heat transfer from the area of the gasket into the compartment is substantially eliminated. The elongated body of the flap is approximately 70 Shore A Durometer hardness of a suitable plastic, such as polyvinylchloride. In the preferred embodiment, the cross-section of the body takes the form of a spike in cross-section with a convergent 5.degree. angle from the base. The flaps extend at included angles of approximately 45.degree. to the panels.

    Water softener system and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Water softener system and method 有权
    软水器系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07390413B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-24

    申请号:US11290009

    申请日:2005-11-30

    IPC分类号: C02F1/42

    摘要: a water softening system includes a water softening resin tank, an anion resin tank in flow communication with the water softening resin tank, an in-line water heater in flow communication with the water softening resin tank and a heat exchanger in flow communication with the in-line heater. A water heater is in flow communication with the heat exchanger and the in-line heater. A plurality of flow control valves are operatively connected to the water heater heat exchanger, in-line water heater, anion resin tank, and water softening resin tank. The flow control valves are configured to control the flow of water through the water softening system.

    摘要翻译: 水软化系统包括水软化树脂罐,与水软化树脂槽流通的阴离子树脂罐,与水软化树脂箱流动连通的直列式热水器和与流体连通的热交换器 线加热器。 热水器与热交换器和直列加热器流通。 多个流量控制阀可操作地连接到热水器热交换器,直列热水器,阴离子树脂箱和水软化树脂箱。 流量控制阀构造成控制通过水软化系统的水流。

    Refrigerator air flow control mechanism
    7.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator air flow control mechanism 失效
    冰箱空气流量控制机构

    公开(公告)号:US5385032A

    公开(公告)日:1995-01-31

    申请号:US207379

    申请日:1994-03-04

    IPC分类号: F24F11/76 F25D17/04

    摘要: A mechanism to control air flow between the freezer and fresh food compartments of a refrigerator includes an elongated air flow tube and a flow control housing with mating planar surfaces angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the air flow tube. A mating gasket is positioned between the planar surfaces and joined to each with adhesive. An electrical conductor extends through the air flow passageway in the tube and housing and includes a plug of material around the conductor's protective cover. A recess in the housing mounts the plug with an angled surface of the plug filling a matching interruption in the housing's planar surface to prevent air leaks around the conductor. The housing and plug include cooperating dimples which receive a capillary tube extending through the air passage.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制冰箱的冷冻室和新鲜食物隔间之间的空气流动的机构包括细长的空气流管和流动控制壳体,其具有相对于空气流动管的纵向轴线成角度的配合平面。 配对垫片位于平面之间,并用粘合剂连接到每个垫片上。 电导体延伸穿过管和壳体中的空气流动通道,并且包括围绕导体的保护盖的材料塞。 壳体中的凹部以插塞的倾斜表面安装插头,填充壳体平面中的匹配中断,以防止导体周围的空气泄漏。 壳体和插头包括配合的凹坑,其接收延伸穿过空气通道的毛细管。