Refrigerator with automatic liquid dispenser
US9890029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2600/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and including an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed. A liquid dispenser is arranged on the interior surface of the door, and a container is supported on the door and configured to receive liquid from the liquid dispenser. A sensor is configured to sense a property of the container, and a control is in communication with the sensor. The control is configured to regulate dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property of the container. The sensor utilizes a magnetic sensing element located adjacent to the container.
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