公开(公告)号：US5836168A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-17

申请号：US726791

申请日：1996-10-07

Applicant: Kun Bin Lee

Inventor： Kun Bin Lee

IPC: F25C1/10 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25C5/18 ,  F25C5/06

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  F25C5/187 ,  F25C2700/04

Abstract: An automatic ice production apparatus and a method thereof, comprising an ice removing motor rotation control function, an ice removing motor protection function, a water supply alarm/indication function, a water supply state control function and a water supply motor control function. To perform the above functions, the automatic ice production apparatus comprises an ice removing motor rotation controller for controlling a rotating operation of an ice removing motor, a water supply motor rotation controller for controlling operation of a water supply motor, a water supply state controller for controlling the supply of the water pumped by the water supply motor to the automatic ice production apparatus and a dispenser, a water level detector for detecting the level of water in a water supply tank, an alarm generator for generating an alarm in response to the water level detected by the water level detector, and a microcomputer for controlling the entire operation of the automatic ice production apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种自动制冰装置及其方法，包括除冰马达旋转控制功能，除冰马达保护功能，供水报警/指示功能，供水状态控制功能和供水马达控制功能。 为了执行上述功能，自动制冰装置包括：除冰马达旋转控制器，用于控制除冰马达的旋转操作;供水马达旋转控制器，用于控制供水马达的运行;供水状态控制器，用于 控制由供水马达泵送的水供给到自动制冰装置和分配器，用于检测供水箱内的水位的水位检测器，用于响应于水产生报警的报警发生器 由水位检测器检测的电平，以及用于控制自动制冰装置的整体运转的微型计算机。

公开(公告)号：US5675975A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-14

申请号：US691458

申请日：1996-08-02

Applicant: Kun Bin Lee

Inventor： Kun Bin Lee

IPC: F25C1/10 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25C5/06

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  F25C2305/022

Abstract: An ice tray in an automatic ice making machine of a refrigerator is emptied by being rotated, whereupon the tray becomes deformed to eject the ice. The tray is rotated (and deformed) alternately in opposite directions in order to extend the life of the tray.

Abstract translation: 冰箱的自动制冰机中的冰盘通过旋转而排空，于是托盘变形以喷射冰。 托盘以相反的方向交替旋转（并变形），以延长托盘的使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：US5881563A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-16

申请号：US757753

申请日：1996-11-26

Applicant: Kun Bin Lee ,  Jae Eok Shim

Inventor： Kun Bin Lee ,  Jae Eok Shim

IPC: F25C1/10 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25C1/12

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  F25C2305/022 ,  F25C2600/04

Abstract: An automatic ice maker adapted for use in a refrigerator includes an ice-making tray rotatable between an upright ice-making position and an inverted ice-discharging position by a motor. A container is disposed beneath the tray for receiving ice when the tray is in the inverted position. First and second switches are each moved between first and second states in response to rotation of the tray. The second switch can be moved to its second state in response to the container being full of ice. Whenever the refrigerator is started-up, e.g., after a power outage, a controller determines whether both of the switches are in their first states. If so, an ice making operation is performed. If not, the motor is actuated in a manner tending to rotate the tray to its upright position. When the tray reaches its upright position, a stop is contacted, whereupon a load is generated at the motor, causing the controller to stop the motor.

Abstract translation: 适用于冰箱的自动制冰机包括：制冰托盘，其通过马达在直立制冰位置和倒置的排冰位置之间转动。 当托盘处于倒置位置时，容器设置在托盘下方以接收冰。 响应于托盘的旋转，第一和第二开关各自在第一和第二状态之间移动。 响应于容器充满冰，第二开关可以移动到其第二状态。 每当冰箱启动时，例如在停电之后，控制器确定两个开关是否处于其第一状态。 如果是这样，则进行制冰操作。 如果不是，电动机以使托盘旋转到其直立位置的方式致动。 当托盘到达其直立位置时，接触到一个停止点，在马达上产生负载，导致控制器停止马达。

公开(公告)号：US5697222A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-16

申请号：US735700

申请日：1996-10-23

Applicant: Kun Bin Lee

Inventor： Kun Bin Lee

IPC: F25C1/24 ,  B67D1/12 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25C1/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/1247 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25C2400/14 ,  F25C2600/04 ,  F25C2700/04 ,  F25D2323/122 ,  Y10T137/8208

Abstract: An ice making tray in a refrigerator is connected by a pump to a water reservoir located in the refrigerator. Once ice has been ejected from the tray and into a bin, the pump is activated for a preset period to re-fill the ice tray with water from the reservoir. Each time that the pump is activated, its time period of operation is automatically counted, and a running total of the counted time periods is automatically kept. That total is compared to a predetermined (reference) value representing a period of pump operation which causes the water in the tank to be reduced to a predetermined low level. When the running total reaches the reference value, an alarm is energized to warn a user that the reservoir should be re-filled.

Abstract translation: 冰箱中的制冰托盘通过泵连接到位于冰箱中的储水器。 一旦冰从托盘中弹出并进入垃圾桶，泵将被启动一段预设时间，以从储存器中用水重新填充冰盘。 每次启动泵时，自动计算其运行时间，并自动保持计时时间段的运行总计。 将该总量与表示使水箱中的水减少到预定低水位的泵运行周期的预定（参考）值进行比较。 当运行总量达到参考值时，报警被通电以警告用户储油罐应该被重新填充。

公开(公告)号：US5813238A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-29

申请号：US936628

申请日：1997-09-24

Applicant: Kun Bin Lee

Inventor： Kun Bin Lee

IPC: F25C1/04 ,  F25C1/22 ,  F25C5/06

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  F25C1/225 ,  F25C2305/022 ,  F25C2400/14 ,  F25C2600/04 ,  F25C2700/04 ,  F25D2323/122

Abstract: An automatic ice production apparatus and a method thereof, comprising an ice removing motor rotation control function, an ice removing motor protection function, a water supply alarm/indication function, a water supply state control function and a water supply motor control function. To perform the above functions, the automatic ice production apparatus comprises an ice removing motor rotation controller for controlling a rotating operation of an ice removing motor, a water supply motor rotation controller for controlling operation of a water supply motor, a water supply state controller for controlling the supply of the water pumped by the water supply motor to the automatic ice production apparatus and a dispenser, a water level detector for detecting the level of water in a water supply tank, an alarm generator for generating an alarm in response to the water level detected by the water level detector, and a microcomputer for controlling the entire operation of the automatic ice production apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US5737932A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-14

申请号：US735599

申请日：1996-10-23

Applicant: Kun Bin Lee

Inventor： Kun Bin Lee

IPC: F25C1/24 ,  B67D3/00 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25C1/00

CPC classification number: F25D23/126 ,  B67D3/0009 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25C2400/14 ,  F25C2600/04

Abstract: A refrigerator includes an automatic ice maker and a dispenser for dispensing water to the outside of the refrigerator. The ice maker and dispenser are supplied with water from a common reservoir by a common pump. A valve is actuated by a controller to communicate the reservoir with either the dispenser or the ice maker, but not with both simultaneously. The controller acts in response to water-needed signals from the dispenser and ice maker, but always gives precedent to the dispenser signal. If water is in the process of being supplied to the ice maker when a water-needed signal is received from the dispenser, the water supply will be temporarily diverted to the dispenser until the dispenser no longer needs water.

Abstract translation: 冰箱包括自动制冰机和用于向冰箱外部分配水的分配器。 制冰机和分配器由普通水泵从普通水箱供水。 阀门由控制器致动，以将储存器与分配器或制冰机连通，但不同时同时传送。 控制器响应于来自分配器和制冰机的所需水信号而起作用，但总是给出分配器信号的先例。 如果当从分配器接收到需水信号时，水正在供应给制冰机，供水将暂时转入分配器，直到分配器不再需要水。

公开(公告)号：US5735130A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-07

申请号：US756823

申请日：1996-11-26

Applicant: Kun Bin Lee

Inventor： Kun Bin Lee

IPC: F25C1/10 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25C1/24 ,  H02H7/085 ,  F25C1/00

CPC classification number: H02H7/0851 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25C2305/022 ,  F25C2600/04

Abstract: An ice removal motor control circuit and method for an automatic ice maker is provided, which ice maker includes a load voltage detector for detecting a load voltage applied across an ice removal motor, a comparator for comparing the load voltage with a predetermined reference voltage, and a controller for outputting a control signal to an ice removal motor controller to stop operation of the ice removal motor when the load voltage is larger than the reference voltage. Thus, an excessive load is prevented from being applied to the ice removal motor, thereby protecting the ice removal motor and relevant elements from being damaged and further improving reliability of the automatic ice maker.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于自动制冰机的除冰马达控制电路和方法，该制冰机包括用于检测施加在除冰马达上的负载电压的负载电压检测器，用于将负载电压与预定参考电压进行比较的比较器，以及 控制器，用于当所述负载电压大于所述参考电压时，将控制信号输出到除冰马达控制器以停止所述除冰马达的运行。 因此，防止了过度的负载被施加到除冰马达，从而保护除冰马达和相关元件不被损坏，并进一步提高了自动制冰机的可靠性。