Hail producing machine
US10119739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D7/106
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hail producing machine includes at least one diffuser for mixing water and carbon dioxide. At least one heat exchanger is in flow communication with the diffuser for receiving the mixture. A refrigeration unit freezes the mixture to form an ice rod in the heat exchanger. The ice rod is ejected from the heat exchanger and is converted into hail stones by a molding station downstream from the heat exchanger.
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