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Refrigerator and method for controlling refrigerator with improved cooling management
11578910 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A refrigerator can include a storage compartment having a storage space and an opening; at least one door coupled to the storage compartment to open and close a part of the storage compartment; a compressor configured to provide the storage compartment with freezing capacity or cooling capacity; a processor configured to control driving of the compressor; and a memory operably connected to the processor and configured to store code to cause the processor to in response to recognizing placement of an item in the storage space, determine whether the item is an overload item to generate a determination result; and control the driving of the compressor to adjust a temperature of the storage space based on the determination result.

Refrigerating device for a recreational vehicle

A refrigerating device having a refrigerating chamber, which is defined by side walls, an upper wall and a lower wall and a front opening. The refrigerating device further comprises a door which is configured to allow sealing of the front opening and to allow accessing the refrigerating chamber via the front opening, an input panel comprising a display, an input knob and a processing unit. The display depicts a plurality of items which correspond to a plurality of executable input methods to be triggered by a user via actuation of the input knob.

Freezer case with variable superheat setpoints
11578911 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A freezer case includes a refrigeration system and a controller. The controller is configured to store a plurality of setpoint instruction sets associated with a plurality of possible operating modes, select a current operating mode from the plurality of possible operating modes, assign a value for the superheat setpoint by executing the setpoint instruction set associated with the current operating mode, control the refrigeration system in accordance with the superheat setpoint.

Freezer case with variable superheat setpoints
11578911 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A freezer case includes a refrigeration system and a controller. The controller is configured to store a plurality of setpoint instruction sets associated with a plurality of possible operating modes, select a current operating mode from the plurality of possible operating modes, assign a value for the superheat setpoint by executing the setpoint instruction set associated with the current operating mode, control the refrigeration system in accordance with the superheat setpoint.

HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION METHOD FOR STORAGE DEVICE INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, AND REFRIGERATOR

A human-machine interaction method for a storage device inside a refrigerator, and a refrigerator are provided. The storage device is arranged in a storage compartment of the refrigerator, and the storage device is provided with an operation panel. An operation surface of the operation panel is provided with a knob module having a display screen, and a touch-sensitive key module. The human-machine interaction method includes: acquiring a startup trigger signal of the operation panel; acquiring an operation instruction received by the knob module and/or the touch-sensitive key module; and making a response to the operation instruction according to a preset interaction solution, and driving the display screen to display a corresponding interface. A user can adjust the functions of the refrigerator through the knob module and the touch-sensitive key module simply and conveniently. The human-machine interaction mode is simple and convenient, and the intelligence of the refrigerator as an intelligent household appliance is significantly improved.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REFRIGERATOR AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR

An artificial intelligence refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can comprise: an inner door; an outer door having a transparent display on the front surface thereof; one or more cameras provided to the outer door; a sensor for sensing the opening/closing or opening angle of the outer door; and one or more processors for determining whether the opening angle of the outer door is a preset angle when closing of the outer door is sensed, photographing the inner door through the one or more cameras when the opening angle of the outer door is the preset angle, acquiring, on the basis of a captured image, the storage state of food stored in the inner door, and displaying food management information on the transparent display on the basis of the acquired storage state.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REFRIGERATOR AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR

An artificial intelligence refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can comprise: an inner door; an outer door having a transparent display on the front surface thereof; one or more cameras provided to the outer door; a sensor for sensing the opening/closing or opening angle of the outer door; and one or more processors for determining whether the opening angle of the outer door is a preset angle when closing of the outer door is sensed, photographing the inner door through the one or more cameras when the opening angle of the outer door is the preset angle, acquiring, on the basis of a captured image, the storage state of food stored in the inner door, and displaying food management information on the transparent display on the basis of the acquired storage state.

Electrical appliance having electric devices in a distributed arrangement

A cable harness supplies a plurality of electric devices which are in a distributed arrangement in a device housing. A first connection point of the cable harness has a plug connector on the side of the cable harness. At least the electric devices which are supplied via the first connection point are connected to the first plug connector on the side of the cable harness by way of a device-side plug connector and an adapter that is plugged together with both plug connectors.

Household refrigeration appliance with a display and/or control unit

A household refrigeration appliance includes a body having a storage compartment disposed therein which is closeable by a terminating element. A display and/or control unit has a cover formed by a plate. A carrier frame is fastened to the rear of the plate and an electronic display and/or control is disposed on the carrier frame.

Refrigerator and manufacturing method of the same
RE049409 · 2023-02-07 · ·

.[.The present embodiment provides a refrigerator. The refrigerator according to the present embodiment.]. .Iadd.A refrigerator .Iaddend.includes a panel member forming at least a portion of the exterior of the refrigerator, an inner case of which at least portion is spaced from the panel, a display case provided at one side of the panel member, insulating material filled in space between the panel member and the inner case, and a display unit mounted on the display case after the filling of the insulating material is completed.