SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRIVING A DRAWER OF A REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR EMPLOYING SAME

摘要

A system and method for driving a drawer of a refrigerator and a refrigerator employing this system is provided. This system and method allows the drawer to substantially immediately and automatically stop when the drawer encounters an obstacle. This type of automatic control of the drawer may enhance the safe operation of the drawer, prevent injuries to users, and prevent overload and subsequent malfunction of a drive motor used to move the drawer.