Ice maker equipped with a convection fan
US7870755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2317/0681
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ice maker equipped with a convection fan includes a control box, an ice making tray, a water intake unit and an ice sweeping shaft. The control box holds at least one convection fan and has at least one air inlet and one air outlet to allow the convection fan to generate cooling air convection to accelerate cooling speed and improve ice making efficiency.
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