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Refrigerator

A technology of refrigerators and dispensers, which is applied in household refrigerators, ice making, ice making, etc., can solve problems such as water outflow, and achieve the effect of reducing quantity and easy maintenance

Active Publication Date: 2014-01-22
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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However, when the user dispenses water from the dispenser by manipulating the water supply operation unit, such as by pushing the water supply lever or pressing the water supply button with a cup, even when the water supply lever or the water supply button is no longer manipulated, the water may still be dispensed from the dispenser. The water outlet of the device continuously flows out

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[0039] Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of a refrigerator according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] A refrigerator having an ice maker or dispenser includes a water supply system to supply water to the ice maker or dispenser. The water supply system includes filters, tanks, valves and hoses. The water supply system purifies the water supplied from the external water source through the filter, turns on or off the water supply from the external water source under the control of the valve, and distributes the purified water to the ice maker or the water tank.

[0041] figure 1 Schematically shows the water supply system of a traditional side-by-side refrigerator with an ice-making device and a dispenser on the door of the freezer compartment.

[0042] The side-by-side refrigerator includes a main body 11 in the shape of a cuboid and forming a storage space. The refrigerator includes a freezer door 1...

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Abstract

A dispenser water supply system including a dispenser (40), an ice making apparatus and a splitting valve (125) are provided. The dispenser includes an outlet (43) and is configured to dispense water and ice. The ice making apparatus (50) is configured to provide ice to the dispenser. The splitting valve is configured to dispense water into the outlet of the dispenser and to the ice making apparatus to produce ice, the splitting valve being mounted at the dispenser. A refrigerator having the dispenser water system is also provided.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2012-0072643 filed on July 4, 2012, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to refrigerators, and more particularly to a water supply system for preventing water from dripping off a dispenser of a refrigerator. Background technique [0004] A refrigerator is a box-shaped household appliance that stores food at low temperatures to keep it fresh. A domestic refrigerator may also include a freezer for freezing water or food. Household refrigerators typically rely on vapor compression with a motor and compressor housed in a sealed container to provide cooling and freezing. Specifically, cooling is performed as liquid coolant flows from the compressor through the expansion valve to the evaporator. [0005] As lifestyles have changed, refrigerators have become larger so they c...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F25D23/12F25D29/00
CPCF25D23/126F25C5/005F25C1/225F25C2400/10F25C2400/14F25C5/22F25C1/24F25D11/00F25D23/00F25D25/00
Inventor 李承根
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC
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