Ice cube evaporator plate assembly
US10866020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49396
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing an evaporator includes: forming a length of tubing into a serpentine path, the length of tubing forming a tubing coil; forming a first evaporator plate; forming a second evaporator plate; positioning the tubing coil between the first evaporator plate and the second evaporator plate; bringing the first evaporator plate, the second evaporator plate, and the tubing coil into contact with each other; and forming a plurality of dimples in each of the first evaporator plate and the second evaporator plate, thereby at least partially crushing the tubing coil at a position of each of the plurality of dimples, a surface of each of the dimples contacting the tubing coil.
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