Clear ice maker
US10378806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C2400/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ice maker includes an ice making tray having an array of individual ice cube compartments. The ice making tray having a transverse axis and at least one pivot axle aligned with the transverse axis. The tray defines a median wall extending parallel with the transverse axis and having a uniform height along the length of the wall. A mechanical oscillating mechanism is coupled to the ice making tray. The oscillating mechanism rotates the tray from a horizontal plane along the longitudinal axis at an angle ϕ of about 20° to about 40° such that water in the tray cascades over the median wall.
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