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Dispenser assembly for refrigerator and control method thereof

  • US 5,956,967 A
  • Filed: 12/23/1997
  • Issued: 09/28/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A dispenser assembly for a refrigerator, comprising:

  • a water supply valve connected with a water supply apparatus installed outside a refrigerator for receiving water filtered by a filter;

    a water container connected with one end of the water supply valve by a connection tube for storing a predetermined amount of water therein;

    a cooled drink container connected with the other end of the water supply valve for storing a first predetermined amount of water therein;

    a first temperature detection sensor installed in an outer portion of the cooled drink container for sensing a temperature of the water filled in the cooled drink container;

    a second temperature detection sensor installed in an outer portion of the water container for sensing a temperature of the water filled in the water container; and

    a dispenser for receiving water from the water container or the cooled drink container.

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