EP2778570A3 - A method and system for controlling the initiation of a freeze cycle pre-set time in an ice maker - Google Patents

A method and system for controlling the initiation of a freeze cycle pre-set time in an ice maker Download PDF

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EP2778570A3
EP2778570A3 EP14159225.3A EP14159225A EP2778570A3 EP 2778570 A3 EP2778570 A3 EP 2778570A3 EP 14159225 A EP14159225 A EP 14159225A EP 2778570 A3 EP2778570 A3 EP 2778570A3
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freeze
initiation
controlling
set time
freeze cycle
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EP2778570A2 (en
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Erbs Daryl
Lei Zhang
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Welbilt Foodservice Companies LLC
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Manitowoc Foodservice Companies Inc
Manitowoc Foodservice Companies LLC
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C1/00—Producing ice
    • F25C1/12—Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C1/00—Producing ice
    • F25C1/04—Producing ice by using stationary moulds
    • F25C1/045—Producing ice by using stationary moulds with the open end pointing downwards
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
    • F25B2700/21—Temperatures
    • F25B2700/2116—Temperatures of a condenser
    • F25B2700/21163—Temperatures of a condenser of the refrigerant at the outlet of the condenser
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2600/00—Control issues
    • F25C2600/02—Timing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
    • F25C2700/14—Temperature of water

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Production, Working, Storing, Or Distribution Of Ice (AREA)
EP14159225.3A 2013-03-15 2014-03-12 A method and system for controlling the initiation of a freeze cycle pre-set time in an ice maker Withdrawn EP2778570A3 (en)

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US201361793912P 2013-03-15 2013-03-15

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KR (1) KR20140113885A (enExample)
CN (1) CN104048459A (enExample)
AU (1) AU2014201376B2 (enExample)
IN (1) IN2014DE00734A (enExample)
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KR20140113885A (ko) 2014-09-25
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AU2014201376B2 (en) 2016-07-14
TW201447203A (zh) 2014-12-16
IN2014DE00734A (enExample) 2015-06-19
CN104048459A (zh) 2014-09-17
AU2014201376A1 (en) 2014-10-02

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