Methods and apparatus for adjusting ice slab bridge thickness and initiate ice harvest following the freeze cycle
US9625199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C2700/04
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for adjusting and controlling ice bridge slab thickness and/or initiation of ice harvest following a freeze cycle. This adjusting and controlling is performed through the use of adjustable float clip assemblies which set the amount of water available for ice making in a batch process. The adjustable float clip assemblies provide an ice machine user with the ability to easily adjust the ice slab bridge thickness to a single or plurality of settings, and allow for changes in ice bridge slab thickness at the site of installation.
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