refrigerator
The refrigerator's air passage design with an adjustable opening/closing unit and insulating section addresses dew condensation issues, maintaining efficient temperature control and operation in both refrigerating and freezing compartments.
JP2026110067APending Publication Date: 2026-07-02MIDEA GROUP CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MIDEA GROUP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Dew condensation occurs on the damper due to the temperature difference between the freezing and refrigerating temperature ranges, potentially freezing and obstructing the air duct in refrigerators.
Method used
The refrigerator is equipped with an air passage that is openable and closable by an opening/closing unit, featuring an opening degree adjustment and a drive unit, with an insulating section downstream of the cooling unit and upstream of the drive unit to prevent condensation and freezing.
Benefits of technology
This configuration effectively suppresses condensation and freezing of the opening/closing part, ensuring smooth operation and efficient temperature control in the refrigerating and freezing compartments.
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Abstract
This embodiment provides a technical solution for a refrigerator in which an air passage supplying cold air to the storage chamber is configured to be openable and closable by an opening / closing part, that can suppress condensation from occurring at the opening / closing part, even if the opening / closing part is located between a cooling section capable of cooling to the freezing temperature range and a storage chamber capable of cooling to the refrigeration temperature range, thereby suppressing the freezing of the opening / closing part. [Solution] The refrigerator according to this embodiment includes a cooling unit capable of generating cold air, and an air passage capable of supplying the cold air generated by the cooling unit to a storage compartment. The air passage is openable and closable by an opening / closing unit and includes an openable / closable air passage section whose downstream side is connected to a special compartment. The opening / closing unit includes an opening degree adjustment unit capable of adjusting the opening degree of the openable / closable air passage section, and a drive unit capable of driving the opening degree adjustment unit. An insulating section is provided in the air passage at a position downstream of the cooling unit and upstream of the drive unit.
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