Volumetric ice dispensing and measuring device
US6607096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C2400/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to an apparatus and method for the volumetric measuring and dispensing of ice from a holding bin. The ice is desirably in a crushed or cubed state and is agitated during storage to prevent its freezing into a solid block. When a volume of ice is desired, a user activates the machine to dispense the desired amount. As the ice is dispensed, it rotates a wheel that provides a volumetric measurement and closes a door to the holding bin when the proper amount is dispensed.
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