Low-volume ice making machine

Details Low-volume ice making machine Low-volume ice making machine

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Tapolcai, William E. (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Means producing shaped or modified congealed product

With raw material projector, e.g., spray

Reexamination Certificate

active

07082782

ABSTRACT:
An ice machine includes an evaporator with a plurality of individual ice-forming cells. Each ice-forming cell is open at a lower end. A water distributor is coupled to the evaporator and configured to deliver water to the upper end of each ice-forming cell. A refrigeration system in the ice machine is configured to cool each of the plurality of ice-forming cells, such that individual ice cubes are formed in each ice-forming cell. A water recirculation system includes a water collection unit positioned between the evaporator and a water sump. The water collection unit collects water flowing from the ice-forming cells in first and second chambers. A water detection probe is positioned in the second chamber. A harvest cycle is initiated when the water level in the second chamber falls below a specified level. A method of operating the ice machine is also provided.

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