Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEAR ICE MAKING IN APPLIANCES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2024/077472
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
# An ice making appliance (100) includes an ice mold and a refrigeration system(130). The refrigeration system (130) includes a pump (154) that is in fluid connection with a water supply (152) and a compressor (132) that is in fluid communication with a bypass valve (144). The compressor (132) is one of a low back-pressure compressor and a medium back-pressure compressor. A condenser (134) and an evaporator (138) are in fluid communication with the bypass valve (144). The evaporator (138) is positioned proximate the ice mold. The pump (154) is operable to flow liquid from the water supply (152) over the evaporator (138). The compressor (132) is configured to turn off during an ice harvesting period, after the ice harvesting period, or both.
Inventors:
HUANG DONG (US)
DEVOS RICHARD (US)
JUNGE BRENT (US)
WAIZ KIRK (US)
DEVOS RICHARD (US)
JUNGE BRENT (US)
WAIZ KIRK (US)
Application Number:
PCT/CN2022/124574
Publication Date:
April 18, 2024
Filing Date:
October 11, 2022
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC (US)
HUANG DONG (US)
HUANG DONG (US)
International Classes:
F25C5/10
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
GE CHENG & CO., LTD. (CN)
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