Refrigerator

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2007-06-07

2011-12-27

Shaver, Kevin P (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Retarded or delayed action flow controllers or closures

Reexamination Certificate

active

08083106

ABSTRACT:
A refrigerator includes an ice dispenser with a duct cap for opening and closing an ice duct of the dispenser. A user operated lever is operably coupled to both the duct cap, and a joint member. A frictional member is disposed to come in frictional contact with the joint member as the duct cap moves between open and closed position. An elastic member elastically supports the joint member with respect to the lever. The closing operation of the duct cap is delayed by using a frictional force developed between the joint member and the frictional member.

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