METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING COMPRESSED ICE

摘要

A compressed ice dispenser provides dispensing of both large and small quantities of compressed ice. The compressed ice dispenser includes a shroud having a storage chamber and a dispensing port, a paddlewheel having extended tangs disposed within the storage chamber, and an agitator bar assembly coupled to the paddlewheel, whereby compressed ice is delivered to the dispense port when the paddlewheel is rotated. The compressed ice dispenser further includes an ice chute assembly in communication with the dispensing port to deliver segmented portions of the compressed ice to a point of use. Further embodiments of the compressed ice dispenser include a shroud with a paddlewheel boss, and a solid paddlewheel. The compressed ice dispenser may further include at least one beverage dispensing circuit for the delivery of a beverage or concentrate, a cold plate with recharging capability, and a diluent delivery circuit for the delivery of a diluent for mixing.