公开(公告)号：US20240318901A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18188087

申请日：2023-03-22

申请人： Midea Group Co., Ltd.

发明人： Gregory Butorin

IPC分类号： F25D23/12 ,  B01D29/56 ,  B67D1/00 ,  C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/50 ,  C02F1/68

CPC分类号： F25D23/126 ,  B01D29/56 ,  B67D1/0014 ,  B67D1/0078 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/50 ,  C02F1/68 ,  B67D2001/0818 ,  C02F2201/004 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2303/04 ,  C02F2307/10 ,  C02F2307/12 ,  F25D2323/121 ,  F25D2323/122

摘要： A refrigerator apparatus and method utilizing one or more water cartridges to customize the water supply. The water cartridge may include a coupler. The water cartridge may include a cartridge head assembly. A plurality of water cartridges may be combined in fluid communication with each other to customize the water supply.

公开(公告)号：US12050049B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US18300725

申请日：2023-04-14

申请人： WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

发明人： Kaito Choy ,  Ravi Joshi ,  Vikas C. Mruthyunjaya ,  Henrique Keiji Arai Yamaki

IPC分类号： F25D23/12 ,  B67D3/00 ,  F25D25/02 ,  G01F13/00 ,  G01F15/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/126 ,  B67D3/0003 ,  B67D3/0025 ,  B67D3/0093 ,  F25D25/02 ,  G01F13/00 ,  G01F15/003 ,  F25D2400/06 ,  F25D2400/361

摘要： A fluid delivery system for an appliance includes a fluid line in selective communication with a fluid source. A shelf defines a fill zone positioned below an underside of the shelf. A shelf spigot is coupled with the fluid line and disposed proximate the underside of the shelf and over the fill zone. A fluid level sensor is positioned in communication with the fill zone. The fluid level sensor is also in communication with a controller that regulates a flow of fluid through the shelf spigot.

公开(公告)号：US12050048B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US17624334

申请日：2020-03-19

申请人： QINGDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD. ,  HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.

发明人： Bo Mi ,  Yanqing Zhang ,  Jianjun Xue ,  Chuan Cui ,  Fangyou Zhang ,  Guoliang Mou

IPC分类号： F25D23/12

CPC分类号： F25D23/126 ,  F25D2331/806

摘要： The present invention provides a refrigerator and a beverage supply device thereof. The beverage supply device comprises: a supporting seat, an adapting seat, a liquid outlet mechanism, and a blocking member for fitting with a mouth of a beverage container, the blocking member having a channel fitted with the liquid outlet mechanism, the blocking member being disposed on the adapting seat and rotating synchronously with the adapting seat when the blocking member is located at an initially-assembled position, the beverage container is fitted to the blocking member in a state where the mouth of the beverage container is higher than a liquid level of the beverage; when the blocking member is located at a fully-assembled position, the beverage container is vertically inverted on the blocking member.

公开(公告)号：US12013169B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US17373387

申请日：2021-07-12

申请人： LG Electronics Inc.

发明人： Wonsu Kim

IPC分类号： F25C5/20 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/12

CPC分类号： F25C5/22 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/068 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25C2400/14 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2323/121 ,  F25D2323/122 ,  F25D2400/40

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet that includes a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment. The refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment door that is located at a left or a right side of the refrigerator compartment, wherein an ice maker and a dispenser are located at the refrigerator compartment door. The refrigerator includes a main water tank that is located in the refrigerator compartment, and that is configured to cool water. The refrigerator includes a water purifying device that is located at the cabinet, and that is configured to purify water. The refrigerator includes a sub-water tank that is located on the refrigerator compartment door, and that is configured to additionally cool water cooled by the main water tank. The refrigerator includes a water supply path that is defined by connections between the water purifying device, the main water tank, the sub-water tank, the dispenser, and the ice maker.

公开(公告)号：US20240182344A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US17833819

申请日：2022-06-06

申请人： David Matthew Benson

发明人： David Matthew Benson

IPC分类号： C02F9/20 ,  B01D35/02 ,  B01D36/02 ,  C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F103/08 ,  F25D23/12

CPC分类号： C02F9/20 ,  B01D35/02 ,  B01D36/02 ,  C02F1/002 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/685 ,  F25D23/126 ,  B01D2201/305 ,  B01D2201/4015 ,  B01D2201/4023 ,  B01D2201/4038 ,  B01D2201/4084 ,  B01D2201/4092 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2209/008 ,  C02F2303/04 ,  C02F2307/02 ,  C02F2307/04 ,  C02F2307/12 ,  F25D2323/121

摘要： The reusable multi-staged filtration device presented is a highly efficient and sustainable solution, utilizing recycled materials and advanced technologies for effective contaminant filtration, including desalination. Customizable filter options and settings optimize performance for specific environmental conditions and user preferences, enhancing contaminant removal capabilities. The eco-friendly design incorporates self-cleaning functionality, reducing waste and manual maintenance, thereby improving overall efficiency. This Smart Technology device leverages Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning integration to enable enhanced monitoring and control, real-time updates, adaptive filtering, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, remote management, and rapid response to abnormalities. The device can be adapted with a dispersal chamber, enhancing consumption experiences such as dispersing flavors, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, micronutrients, prebiotics, and more.

公开(公告)号：US20240077249A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-07

申请号：US18385718

申请日：2023-10-31

申请人： SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

发明人： Jin JEONG ,  Juno Kwon ,  Bongsu Son ,  Kwanyeol Lee ,  Seokjun Son

IPC分类号： F25D23/12 ,  B67D1/12 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D29/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/126 ,  B67D1/1238 ,  F25D23/025 ,  F25D29/00 ,  B67D2210/00036

摘要： A refrigerator includes: a main body including a storage compartment; an inner door rotatably coupled to the main body; an outer door rotatably coupled to a front of the inner door; a dispenser provided in the inner door and configured to supply water; and a water supply device provided in the inner door, and configured to supply a predetermined amount of water to a container, the water supply device including a sensor configured to detect a level of the water in the container, wherein the outer door may include: a door body including a dispenser opening configured to expose the dispenser in a state in which the outer door at least partially covers the inner door; and a door panel detachably mounted on the door body.

公开(公告)号：US11913700B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17950626

申请日：2022-09-22

申请人： LG Electronics Inc.

发明人： Yonghyun Kim ,  Jinil Hong ,  Hyunji Park

IPC分类号： F25C1/10 ,  F25C1/243 ,  F25C5/20 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/12

CPC分类号： F25C1/10 ,  F25C1/243 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D23/028 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25C2305/022 ,  F25C2305/0221 ,  F25C2400/06 ,  F25C2400/10

摘要： Provided is an ice maker including an upper tray and a lower tray made of an elastic material, wherein a plurality of upper chambers defined in the upper tray and a plurality of lower chambers defined in the lower tray are in contact with each other to define a plurality of spherical ice chambers, respectively, each ejector-receiving opening opened to each of the plurality of upper chambers, each opening-defining wall extending upward along a circumference of each ejector-receiving opening, an upper ejector configured to pass through the ejector-defining wall and vertically move to remove each ice from each ice chamber, and a driver for pivoting the lower tray to open and close the upper tray and the lower tray, wherein the upper tray includes a horizontal extension forming a top face of the upper tray, wherein the upper chamber is positioned below the horizontal extension such that the opening-defining wall is formed at a vertical level equal to or lower than a vertical level of the opening-defining wall.

公开(公告)号：US20240044573A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18489339

申请日：2023-10-18

申请人： Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

发明人： Sang Min PARK ,  Jun O KWON ,  Jae Koog AN

IPC分类号： F25D23/12 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/126 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25D23/028 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D2323/122 ,  F25D2700/00

摘要： Disclosed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a body which includes a storage compartment, a door which opens and closes the storage compartment and includes a dispenser, a water tank case disposed in the door, a water tank separably mounted in the water tank case, a water level sensor configured to sense a water level inside the water tank when the water tank is mounted in the water tank case, and a water tank valve configured to guide water supplied from a water supply source to the dispenser or the water tank and to prevent water from being supplied to the water tank when the water level sensor senses that a certain amount of water is stored in the water tank.

公开(公告)号：US11828528B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US17854313

申请日：2022-06-30

申请人： Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

发明人： Zhuochen Shi ,  Josh Hanson

IPC分类号： F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/12 ,  B67D1/14 ,  F25C5/20 ,  F25D23/02 ,  B67D1/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/126 ,  B67D1/1444 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25D23/04 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D2001/1483 ,  B67D2210/00036 ,  F25D23/028

摘要： A water dispenser for a refrigerator including a water discharge nozzle fluidly connected to a water source, a valve configured to selectively block the fluid connection, and an actuator operated to allow water to be dispensed. The water discharge nozzle is pivotally mounted to a surface of the refrigerator to pivot between a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position, the water discharge nozzle is extended outwards beyond the surface of the refrigerator. The water discharge nozzle is biased towards one of the extended and retracted positions. The valve is configured to block the fluid connection between the water discharge nozzle and the water source when the water discharge nozzle is in the retracted position. When the water discharge nozzle pivots to the extended position, the valve is operated to enable fluid connection between the water discharge nozzle and the water source.

公开(公告)号：US11825981B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US17024907

申请日：2020-09-18

申请人： Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

发明人： Danister Abeygunawardana ,  Jianwu Li ,  Gregory Scott Carr ,  Brent Alden Junge ,  Michael C. Watanabe ,  Richard Devos

IPC分类号： A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/06 ,  A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/36 ,  F25D23/12

CPC分类号： A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/0642 ,  A47J31/0668 ,  A47J31/0689 ,  A47J31/3676 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/4407 ,  F25D23/126

摘要： A beverage dispensing assembly may include a brewing body and a lid, as well as a contact pin or dispersion head. The brewing body may define a brew chamber to receive a brew pod. The brewing body may extend along the rotation axis between an upper end and a lower end. The brewing body may define an outlet at the lower end. The lid may be rotatably attached to the brewing body at the upper end to rotate about the rotation axis between a first position and a second position. The first position may secure the lid to the brewing body and restrict access to the brew chamber. The second position may release the lid from the brewing body.