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Refrigerator with a hidden display
11988436 · 2024-05-21 · ·

A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space, a door configured to open or close the storage space, a display assembly detachably coupled to the door, and a display window disposed on a front surface of the door and having a transmission part capable of transmitting light. The display assembly includes a first display disposed to correspond to the transmission part and a second display disposed not to correspond to the transmission part.

TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED CONTAINER COMPRISING A UV LIGHT SOURCE
20240183539 · 2024-06-06 · ·

A temperature-controlled container for preparation or storage of food products comprising: a temperature-controlled cavity for storing or preparing food products, a thermally insulated door configured to seal the temperature-controlled cavity in a closed configuration, and a UV light source mounted to the temperature-controlled container outside the temperature-controlled cavity and insulated from the temperature-controlled cavity by the thermally insulated door when in the closed configuration, wherein the UV light source is arranged to emit a UV light beam into the temperature-controlled cavity when the thermally insulated door is an open configuration. There is also provided an aircraft galley comprising one or more of said temperature-controlled containers.

Temperature-controlled container comprising a UV light source
12044412 · 2024-07-23 · ·

A temperature-controlled container for preparation or storage of food products comprising: a temperature-controlled cavity for storing or preparing food products, a thermally insulated door configured to seal the temperature-controlled cavity in a closed configuration, and a UV light source mounted to the temperature-controlled container outside the temperature-controlled cavity and insulated from the temperature-controlled cavity by the thermally insulated door when in the closed configuration, wherein the UV light source is arranged to emit a UV light beam into the temperature-controlled cavity when the thermally insulated door is an open configuration. There is also provided an aircraft galley comprising one or more of said temperature-controlled containers.

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
20190032994 · 2019-01-31 ·

A refrigerator includes a cabinet forming a storage space, a main door that opens and closes the storage space while defining an opening part that is in communication with the storage space, a sub-door mounted to the main door and configured to open and close the opening part, the sub-door including a panel assembly for allowing selective viewing of an inside of the opening part, a detection device for detecting an operation of a user, a lighting unit inside the refrigerator that turns on based on user operation to allow selective viewing of the inner side of the opening part, and a display unit inside the refrigerator at a position corresponding to the panel assembly that becomes visible and displays an operation state of the refrigerator when the lighting unit turns on.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING POWER SUPPLY FOR A CONTAINER

Systems and methods for monitoring power supply of refrigeration units including cargo sensors (358) located within a container (307), a power connector (346) configured to receive power, the power connector operably connected to the refrigeration unit, a power supply sensor connected to the power connector configured to detect a lack of power supplied through the power connector and a controller in communication with the cargo sensors and the power supply sensor, the controller configured to store predetermined information related to power requirements including a maximum time period of a powered-off state, receive data from the cargo sensors, receive data from the power supply sensor, and, when the data from the cargo sensors indicates the presence of cargo within the container and data from the power supply sensor indicates a lack of power for a duration that exceeds the maximum time period, the controller is configured to provide an indicator.

Door in door refrigerator having illuminated see-through feature and control method therefor
10119751 · 2018-11-06 · ·

A refrigerator includes a cabinet forming a storage space, a main door that opens and closes the storage space while defining an opening part that is in communication with the storage space, a sub-door mounted to the main door and configured to open and close the opening part, the sub-door including a panel assembly for allowing selective viewing of an inside of the opening part, a detection device for detecting an operation of a user, a lighting unit inside the refrigerator that turns on based on user operation to allow selective viewing of the inner side of the opening part, and a display unit inside the refrigerator at a position corresponding to the panel assembly that becomes visible and displays an operation state of the refrigerator when the lighting unit turns on.

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator including: an inner case forming a storage compartment with an open front side and comprising a plurality of plates formed by injection molding; an outer case coupled to an outside of the inner case; and an insulation material between the inner case and the outer case. The plurality of plates includes an upper plate and a plurality of lateral plates coupled to the upper plate. The upper plate includes an upper plate body and an upper plate coupler. The each of the plurality of lateral plates includes a lateral plate body and a lateral plate coupler. The upper plate coupler includes an upward extension portion extending upward from the upper plate body and spaced from the lateral plate body. The inner case includes a groove recessed upward extending in a front and rear direction between the upward extension portion and the lateral plate body.

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
20240310113 · 2024-09-19 ·

A refrigerator includes a cabinet forming a storage space, a main door that opens and closes the storage space while defining an opening part that is in communication with the storage space, a sub-door mounted to the main door and configured to open and close the opening part, the sub-door including a panel assembly for allowing selective viewing of an inside of the opening part, the injection port is provided at a lower side of the sub-door to direct an insulating foaming solution to a space in the sub-door, a detection device for detecting an operation of a user, a lighting unit inside the refrigerator that turns on based on user operation to allow selective viewing of the inner side of the opening part, and a display unit inside the refrigerator at a position corresponding to the panel.

Refrigerator and control method thereof
12130077 · 2024-10-29 · ·

A refrigerator includes a cabinet forming a storage space, a main door that opens and closes the storage space while defining an opening part that is in communication with the storage space, a sub-door mounted to the main door and configured to open and close the opening part, the sub-door including a panel assembly for allowing selective viewing of an inside of the opening part, the injection port is provided at a lower side of the sub-door to direct an insulating foaming solution to a space in the sub-door, a detection device for detecting an operation of a user, a lighting unit inside the refrigerator that turns on based on user operation to allow selective viewing of the inner side of the opening part, and a display unit inside the refrigerator at a position corresponding to the panel.

Lighting module and refrigerator having dispenser

Provided is a lighting assembly including an upper body that defines a top surface thereof; a lower body coupled to a lower portion of the upper body and defining a bottom surface thereof; a light diffusion member coupled to the upper body and the lower body, the light diffusion member including a first surface facing the upper body, a second surface facing the lower body, and a third surface that has a curved surface and is exposed to an outside of the light diffusion member; a light guide made of a light transmissive material, the light guide being in contact with the light diffusion member; and a light-emitting diode (LED) disposed to face a surface of the light guide.