Refrigerator
US11255595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention discloses a refrigerator, comprising a cabinet, a door and a hot water supply device, wherein the hot water supply device comprises a heater and a dispenser provided with a hot water outlet, the dispenser is recessed on the door, comprising a receiving portion provided at one side opposite to the hot water outlet, and the heater is received in the receiving portion. The heater is provided at the rear surface of the dispenser, thereby avoiding the influence of the filling of foam materials on the heat dissipation of the heater, which contributes to prolonging the service life of a heat sink, eliminates potential risks brought by the hot water supply device to the refrigerator, and reduces the maintenance cost of the refrigerator.
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