Refrigeration – Processes – Accumulating holdover ice in situ
Patent
1991-06-25
1992-11-17
Rivell, John
Refrigeration
Processes
Accumulating holdover ice in situ
62139, F25C 100
Patent
active
051632985
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method and apparatus for electronically controlling the size of an ice bank, particularly as used in beverage dispensing equipment. A single pair of probes provide for both establishing a reference conductivity value of the water so that the present invention is adaptable to a wide variance in water qualities. In addition, the single pair of sensors also provide for sensing the physical size of the ice bank.
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Hassell David A.
Senghaas Karl A.
Hakanson Sten Erik
IMI Cornelius Inc.
Rivell John
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