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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2014
Dae Chang Co., Ltd., Jeongeup-si, KR;
DAE CHANG CO., LTD., Jeongeup-si, KR;
Abstract
An ice maker includes: an ice tray having partitioned spaces for receiving ice-making water; an ejector for separating ice in the ice tray; a detection unit for detecting at least one of a position of the ejector and a temperature of the ice tray; a control box provided to face the ice tray and including a motor operating the ejector and a printed circuit board provided therein; and a surface type heater provided in the ice tray and including a heating element of a metal thin film or a heat wire and an insulating member surrounding the heating element. The surface type heater is adhered to the ice tray by being pressed by an instrument provided in the ice tray or adhered to the ice tray by being bonded thereto.