Ice dispensing chute

Details Ice dispensing chute Ice dispensing chute

1996-09-06

1999-01-19

Young, Karen M.

Article dispensing

With dispensing-type outlet

221311, 141362, 62344, B65B 104, F25C 500

Patent

active

058605649

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises an ice directing chute mechanism including a slide portion and a housing portion. The slide portion is securable to an ice dispensing machine. In particular, the slide is securable to a regulated opening of the dispenser. The regulated opening includes a door means that is operable between a closed and open position by an operating mechanism such as, a solenoid. The solenoid is activated by a switch electrically connected thereto whereby contacting of the switch results in operating the solenoid to open the door. The door is positioned between an ice retaining bin of the dispenser and the slide portion. A housing portion is releasably secured to and pivotally suspended from the slide portion. Together, the slide and housing portions define an ice channel ending with a downward directed dispense orifice. The housing portion includes a surface portion thereof for contacting the switch that operates the solenoid.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4102660 (1978-07-01), Beckett et al.
patent: 5139183 (1992-08-01), Buchser et al.
patent: 5272888 (1993-12-01), Fisher et al.
patent: 5437391 (1995-08-01), Landers et al.

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