Ice maker

Details Ice maker Ice maker

1999-04-02

2000-07-04

Tapolcal, William E.

Refrigeration

Processes

Congealing flowable material, e.g., ice making

62356, F25C 104

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060821213

ABSTRACT:
An ice making apparatus includes a mold having a cavity with a bottom surface. The mold cavity is configured for containing water therein for freezing into ice. An auger extends substantially vertically through the mold cavity. The auger is configured for rotating to thereby push the ice out of the mold cavity. The auger includes a rotatable surface at least partially defining the bottom surface of the mold cavity. The rotatable surface includes at least one ramp configured for lifting the ice off of the bottom surface of the mold cavity.

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