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US 6,640,565 B2Granted
Ice maker with improved harvest detection and thermal efficiency
AssigneeDekko Heating Technologies, Inc.
InventorsAndrei Tchougounov, Robert G. Cox, Donald E. DeWitt
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Abstract
An ice maker includes a mold having at least one cavity configured for containing water therein for freezing into ice. An auger extends substantially vertically through the at least one mold cavity. The auger is configured for rotating to thereby push the ice out of the at least one mold cavity. A temperature sensor is positioned in association with the mold for sensing a temperature of the mold. A heat transfer member is metallurgically coupled with the auger and extends downwardly from the mold.
Claims13
An ice maker comprising:
- a mold including a plurality of side walls defining at least one cavity configured for containing water therein for freezing into ice, said at least one side wall including an opening therein;
- an ice removal device configured to thereby push the ice out of said at least one mold cavity;
- a temperature sensor positioned in association with said mold for sensing a temperature of said mold, said temperature sensor positioned at least partly within at least one of said side walls, said temperature sensor positioned within said opening;
- at least one closure cap, each said cap covering a corresponding end of said opening.
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A freezer comprising:
- a freezer unit including an ice maker, said ice maker comprising:
- a mold including a plurality of side walls defining at least one cavity configured for containing water therein for freezing into ice, said at least one side wall including an opening therein;
- an ice removal device configured to rush the ice out of said at least one mold cavity;
- a temperature sensor positioned in association with said mold for sensing a temperature of said mold, said temperature sensor positioned at least partly within at least one of said side walls, said temperature sensor positioned within said opening;
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- at least one closure cap, each said cap covering a corresponding end of said opening.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.