Refrigerator defrosting and chilling compartment
US7891205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/16
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A defrosting and chilling compartment that can be incorporated into the fresh food compartment of a refrigerator includes separate and independent pathways for selectively conducting warming or cooling air, respectively, to a holding section in the compartment where an item to be defrosted or chilled is located. Certain of the pathways are used to conduct warming air and certain other pathways are used to conduct cooling air. A heating device is associated with the pathways that conduct warming air, and the pathways that conduct cooling air are associated with a source of cooling air. Separate air-moving devices, such as fans for example, can be provided for the separate pathways. The pathways can include a closure device for selectively and variably opening and closing the pathways.
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