Ice maker
US11725860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C5/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of operating an ice maker with an exposed refrigerant tube. The method includes providing a water stream to an ice formation cell of an ice formation tray. A refrigerant tube freezes a portion of the water stream in order to make an ice piece layer. An ejector pries the ice piece layer away from the ice formation cell. The ejector is configured to rotate about an axis.
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