Ice pusher
US8661843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18304
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ice pusher is provided. The ice pusher incorporates a cam and a linear actuation arrangement for removing ice from an evaporator plate of an ice-making machine. The cam provides a helix shaped ramp structure having a cam surface. The linear actuation arrangement has an input end and an output end. The input end is in slidable contact with the cam surface such that the linear actuation arrangement linearly moves relative to the housing upon rotation of the cam to effectuate the removal of ice from the evaporator plate.
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