Refrigerator with tilted icemaker
US7266957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/40
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved icemaker is provided for a refrigerator. The improvements include tilting the ice mold to assure that the ice cavity nearest the thermostat is filled with water; controlling air flow to the mold to promote rapid freezing of water in the mold cavities; raising the perimeter walls of the mold to minimize water spillage; and providing hooks on the mold for routing electrical wires.
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