Integrated ice dispenser switch
US7814762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/06
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A refrigerator includes an ice dispenser, a discharge chute, and a cover for the discharge chute. A flat portion of the cover conforms to the discharge chute, the flat portion being flexible to a flexed position to actuate a switch and thereby operate the ice dispenser such that ice is discharged into the discharge chute.
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