Pulse Electrothermal Mold Release Icemaker for Refrigerator Having Interlock Closure and Baffle for Safety
The present document relates to an icemaker having a pulse electrothermal ice release system for separating ice bodies from an ice mold. The pulse electrothermal ice release system operates by applying an electric current through the ice mold through two wires. Safety apparatus for preventing electric shock to users of the icemaker is described. A refrigerator having the icemaker, and an operating method of the icemaker are disclosed. In an embodiment, the safety apparatus interrupts current flow through both wires.
Attached files:Patents:US 20,090,235,681
Inventor(s):
PETRENKO VICTOR F [US]; MARTINEZ GABRIEL [US]; HIGA MICHIYA [US]; KOZLYUK VALERI [US]; LEE TAE HEE [KR]; PARK HONG HEE [KR]; OH
Type of Offer:
Licensing
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