Refrigeration – Using electrical or magnetic effect – Thermoelectric; e.g. – peltier effect
Patent
1983-03-16
1984-12-11
Tapoical, William E.
Refrigeration
Using electrical or magnetic effect
Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect
62344, 221205, F25B 2102
Patent
active
044870248
ABSTRACT:
The ice maker includes an ice mold in direct thermal communication with a thermoelectric refrigeration unit for freezing water contained in the mold. The mold and a harvest means for removing ice from the mold are in an insulated housing defining a cold storage bin for receiving harvested ice. The mold and refrigeration unit are mounted on the housing and a bottom wall of the housing comprises an insulated door with a closed position for supporting harvested ice and an open position for discharging harvested ice to a separable drawer for use. The door is mounted for rotation between open and closed positions and is rotated by a drive motor. The refrigeration unit includes a thermoelectric module in direct thermal communication with an external heat exchanger and the module may be sealed within an insulated wall of the housing. A locking mechanism may be provided to lock the dispensing door closed and a heat seal may be provided around the door.
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Fletcher Charles J.
Moshier Everett
Clawson Machine Company, Inc.
Tapoical William E.
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