Combined water cooler and refrigerator unit
US6912867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination water cooler and refrigerator unit is provided including a lower cabinet defining a refrigerated compartment, and an upper water reservoir for receiving a supply of water from a water source, such as an inverted water bottle. A refrigeration system mounted within the cabinet includes a chiller coil having a first segment for chilling the refrigerated compartment, and a second segment for chilling water within the water reservoir. In addition, a lower end of the water reservoir is positioned in heat transfer relation with an upper region of the refrigerated compartment, and a single thermostatic temperature control sensor is mounted within the refrigerated compartment for regulating the refrigeration system for substantially eliminating risk of reservoir or refrigerator freeze up.
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