Stand-alone ice making appliance
US10578346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D21/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stand-alone ice making appliance is provided. The stand-alone ice making appliance may include an outer casing, a water tank, a pump, an ice maker, and a container. The outer casing may define an internal cavity that includes a primary opening. The water tank may define a storage volume to receive water. The pump may be in fluid communication with the storage volume of the water tank to actively flow water therefrom. The ice maker may in fluid communication with the storage volume of the water tank to receive water therefrom. The container may be disposed within the internal cavity. The container may include an insulated sidewall positioned across the primary opening and at least partially defining a storage volume to receive ice from the ice maker.
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