Automated method and device for cleaning of blended ice machine
US9056337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C2400/12
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosure shows a device and method for automating the cleaning/sanitizing of the water and ice making system on a blended ice machine. The method eliminates the need to disassemble the unit in order to gain system access points to introduce cleaning and or sanitizing solutions. The method also automates the sequence of events required to insure cleaning is done according to a proven method.
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