EP0449061A3 - Refrigerator including a beverage dispenser - Google Patents

Refrigerator including a beverage dispenser Download PDF

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EP0449061A3
EP0449061A3 EP19910104058 EP91104058A EP0449061A3 EP 0449061 A3 EP0449061 A3 EP 0449061A3 EP 19910104058 EP19910104058 EP 19910104058 EP 91104058 A EP91104058 A EP 91104058A EP 0449061 A3 EP0449061 A3 EP 0449061A3
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beverage dispenser
refrigerator including
refrigerator
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dispenser
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Benjamin Vis
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Industrie Zanussi SpA
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/12—Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
    • F25D23/126—Water cooler
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0857—Cooling arrangements
    • B67D1/0858—Cooling arrangements using compression systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00028—Constructional details
    • B67D2210/00031—Housing
    • B67D2210/00034—Modules
    • B67D2210/00036—Modules for use with or in refrigerators

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)
  • Refrigerator Housings (AREA)
  • Distillation Of Fermentation Liquor, Processing Of Alcohols, Vinegar And Beer (AREA)
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages (AREA)
EP19910104058 1990-03-30 1991-03-15 Refrigerator including a beverage dispenser Expired - Lifetime EP0449061B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IT3403090U IT223514Z2 (en) 1990-03-30 1990-03-30 REFRIGERATOR WITH BEVERAGE DISPENSER
IT3403090U 1990-03-30

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EP0449061A2 EP0449061A2 (en) 1991-10-02
EP0449061A3 true EP0449061A3 (en) 1991-11-13
EP0449061B1 EP0449061B1 (en) 1994-01-19

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EP19910104058 Expired - Lifetime EP0449061B1 (en) 1990-03-30 1991-03-15 Refrigerator including a beverage dispenser

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EP (1) EP0449061B1 (en)
DE (1) DE69101012T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2050468T3 (en)
IT (1) IT223514Z2 (en)

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US6679082B1 (en) * 2003-01-27 2004-01-20 Maytag Corporation No well dispensing assembly for a refrigerator
KR100510698B1 (en) * 2003-09-17 2005-08-31 엘지전자 주식회사 Dispenser for ice-making apparatus in the refrigerator
US7455085B2 (en) 2004-06-04 2008-11-25 Whirlpool Corporation Water dispenser for refrigerator freezers
US7340914B2 (en) 2005-01-03 2008-03-11 Whirlpool Corporation Refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser having a retractable ledge
WO2007011304A1 (en) * 2005-07-15 2007-01-25 Hyflux Aquosus (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Liquid dispenser with pivotable nozzle
DE102005057161A1 (en) * 2005-11-30 2007-05-31 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigerating appliance has sleeve through which delivery device is accessible and which projects from front side and is encompassed by encircling frame which projects from sleeve
KR100797481B1 (en) * 2007-01-18 2008-01-24 엘지전자 주식회사 Refrigerator
KR100797480B1 (en) 2007-01-18 2008-01-24 엘지전자 주식회사 Refrigerator
KR100869510B1 (en) 2007-01-18 2008-11-19 엘지전자 주식회사 Refrigerator and Controlling method for the same
EP2324309B1 (en) * 2008-09-08 2016-11-09 Arçelik Anonim Sirketi A cooling device
DE102022118681A1 (en) 2022-05-23 2023-11-23 Liebherr-Hausgeräte Lienz Gmbh Refrigerator and/or freezer

Citations (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2078097A (en) * 1935-12-03 1937-04-20 Radzinsky Harry Water cooling means for refrigerators
US2126491A (en) * 1937-11-03 1938-08-09 Harry C Mccartha Refrigerated liquid dispenser
US2462743A (en) * 1946-06-12 1949-02-22 Oscar C Handel Door-cupboard and tray
US3476295A (en) * 1968-01-03 1969-11-04 Henri E Telfer Liquid dispensing apparatus having a dispensing top closure
US3934757A (en) * 1974-12-20 1976-01-27 Container Corporation Of America Refrigerator water dispenser with child-proof guard

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2078097A (en) * 1935-12-03 1937-04-20 Radzinsky Harry Water cooling means for refrigerators
US2126491A (en) * 1937-11-03 1938-08-09 Harry C Mccartha Refrigerated liquid dispenser
US2462743A (en) * 1946-06-12 1949-02-22 Oscar C Handel Door-cupboard and tray
US3476295A (en) * 1968-01-03 1969-11-04 Henri E Telfer Liquid dispensing apparatus having a dispensing top closure
US3934757A (en) * 1974-12-20 1976-01-27 Container Corporation Of America Refrigerator water dispenser with child-proof guard

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EP0449061A2 (en) 1991-10-02
IT9034030U1 (en) 1991-09-30
EP0449061B1 (en) 1994-01-19
DE69101012T2 (en) 1994-05-05
ES2050468T3 (en) 1994-05-16
IT9034030V0 (en) 1990-03-30
IT223514Z2 (en) 1995-07-20
DE69101012D1 (en) 1994-03-03

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