Refrigerator and deodorizer producing ozone by high-voltage discharge
US7056476B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A refrigerator includes a deodorizer disposed in a cold air circulation path for deodorizing an atmosphere in the refrigerator. The deodorizer includes discharging means for producing ozone and ultraviolet rays by means of high-voltage discharge and a photocatalyst module for decomposing an odor component and injurious matter contained in the atmosphere by means of photocatalyst.
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