Ice maker downspout
US10907874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2323/122
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A downspout for delivering water to an ice tray in a refrigerated appliance includes a cavity defined by at least one flute and at least one lobe. The downspout includes an inlet port for receiving water. The at least one flute and at least one lobe are configured to create a substantially laminar flow of the water received from the inlet port along the at least one flute and the at least one lobe.
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