Ice making machine
US4357808A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C1/045
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ice making machine of the type comprising a plurality of ice forming molds into which water is directed by means of a rotating spray bar supplied with water from an associated water sump or reservoir; the spray is mounted for 360.degree. rotation about a generally horizontal axis and includes a plurality of spray nozzles which operate to not only spray water toward the ice forming molds but also toward the water reservoir to provide agitation of the make-up water contained therein so as to prevent settling of any sediment or other impurities within the make-up water.
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