Ice making and dispensing system
US7185507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C2400/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ice making and dispensing system suitable for making and dispensing ice through the refrigerator compartment door of a bottom freezer refrigerator. The ice maker and ice cube storage bin are located in an insulated sub-compartment in the refrigerator compartment. The insulated sub-compartment is maintained below 0° C. for forming and storing ice cubes. The insulated sub-compartment can be positioned adjacent the freezer compartment and can be cooled by below 0° C. air from the freezer compartment or from an auxiliary evaporator.
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