Refrigerator and duct cap assembly therefor

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2007-08-15

2010-11-02

Ngo, Lien T (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Retarded or delayed action flow controllers or closures

C222S146600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07823755

ABSTRACT:
A refrigerator is provided which includes a duct cap disposed so as to open and close an ice duct formed in the refrigerator, an opening and closing device connected so as to open and close the duct cap, and a damper connected to one of the duct cap and the opening and closing device such that a closing operation of the duct cap is delayed. The opening and closing device allows the duct cap to be manually opened and closed, and the damper is interlocked with the opening and closing device so as to delay a closing operation of the duct cap. With this structure, cost may be reduced and noise and/or vibration minimized, compared with mechanisms with the closing operation of the duct cap delayed using electric driving parts, such as solenoids.

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