EP2539648A4 - Ice maker, refrigerator having the same, and method for supplying ice thereof - Google Patents

Ice maker, refrigerator having the same, and method for supplying ice thereof

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Publication number
EP2539648A4
EP2539648A4 EP11747681.2A EP11747681A EP2539648A4 EP 2539648 A4 EP2539648 A4 EP 2539648A4 EP 11747681 A EP11747681 A EP 11747681A EP 2539648 A4 EP2539648 A4 EP 2539648A4
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Prior art keywords
ice
refrigerator
same
supplying
maker
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EP11747681.2A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2539648B1 (en
EP2539648A2 (en
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Seongjae Kim
Bongjin Kim
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LG Electronics Inc
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LG Electronics Inc
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Priority claimed from KR1020100016378A external-priority patent/KR20110096873A/en
Priority claimed from KR1020100020979A external-priority patent/KR101690126B1/en
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Publication of EP2539648A4 publication Critical patent/EP2539648A4/en
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Classifications

    • 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
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C5/00—Working or handling ice
    • F25C5/02—Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice
    • F25C5/04—Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws
    • F25C5/08—Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by heating bodies in contact with the ice
    • 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
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C1/00—Producing ice
    • F25C1/04—Producing ice by using stationary moulds
    • 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
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2305/00—Special arrangements or features for working or handling ice
    • F25C2305/022—Harvesting ice including rotating or tilting or pivoting of a mould or tray
    • F25C2305/0221—Harvesting ice including rotating or tilting or pivoting of a mould or tray rotating ice mould
    • 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
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2305/00—Special arrangements or features for working or handling ice
    • F25C2305/024—Rotating rake
    • 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
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2600/00—Control issues
    • F25C2600/04—Control means

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Production, Working, Storing, Or Distribution Of Ice (AREA)
  • Devices That Are Associated With Refrigeration Equipment (AREA)
EP11747681.2A 2010-02-23 2011-02-23 Ice maker, refrigerator having the same, and method for supplying ice thereof Active EP2539648B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR1020100016378A KR20110096873A (en) 2010-02-23 2010-02-23 Ice maker and refrigerator having the same and ice supplying method thereof
KR1020100020979A KR101690126B1 (en) 2010-03-09 2010-03-09 Ice maker and refrigerator having the same
PCT/KR2011/001239 WO2011105791A2 (en) 2010-02-23 2011-02-23 Ice maker, refrigerator having the same, and method for supplying ice thereof

Publications (3)

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EP2539648A2 EP2539648A2 (en) 2013-01-02
EP2539648A4 true EP2539648A4 (en) 2016-03-16
EP2539648B1 EP2539648B1 (en) 2019-05-01

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EP11747681.2A Active EP2539648B1 (en) 2010-02-23 2011-02-23 Ice maker, refrigerator having the same, and method for supplying ice thereof

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US (1) US20120318003A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2539648B1 (en)
CN (1) CN102770727B (en)
WO (1) WO2011105791A2 (en)

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CN102770727B (en) 2014-11-26
CN102770727A (en) 2012-11-07
WO2011105791A2 (en) 2011-09-01
EP2539648B1 (en) 2019-05-01
EP2539648A2 (en) 2013-01-02
US20120318003A1 (en) 2012-12-20
WO2011105791A3 (en) 2012-01-19

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