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Ice dispensing arrangement

US9677803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH · DE
emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA · DE

Inventors

Josef Bauriedl · Neunburg vorm Wald, DE
Albert Dirnberger · Neunburg vorm Wald, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 16, 2013
Grant date	Jun 13, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 16, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/31
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ice dispensing arrangement is particularly suited for a household refrigeration appliance. A flap can rotate between a first and a second distribution position. A motor actuates the flap via a transfer device. The transfer device has a rotating transfer element and a flap actuating device. The rotating transfer element is rotated between a first and a second position, in order to rotate the flap, by way of the flap actuation device, between the first and second distribution positions. The rotating transfer element is coupled to the flap actuation device so that the flap, in the first position of the rotating transfer element, is arranged in the first distribution position and, in the second position of the rotating transfer element, the flap is arranged in the second distribution position. A blocking device maintains the flap in the first distribution position.

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