发明名称 |
ICE MAKING MACHINE, EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ICE MAKING MACHINE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME |
摘要 |
<p>An ice-making machine having an ice-forming surface upon which ice is formed, a refrigeration system including a microchannel evaporator that cools the ice-forming surface, and a water-supply system. The microchannel evaporator includes a microchannel tube that facilitates a distributed cooling effect in a contact area between the microchannel tube and the ice-forming surface. In some embodiments, the microchannel tube includes a series of recessed portions that define insulated regions and divide the tube into non-insulated regions. The insulated and non-insulated regions can be dimensioned to form individual ice cubes on the ice-forming surface. In other embodiments, spaces between microchannel tubes and/or spaces between the ice-forming surface and microchannel tubes can form insulated regions at least partially defining the size and shape of ice produced by the ice-making machine. The ice-forming surface can be attached to the microchannel tubes by adhesive and/or cohesive bonding material (such as glue, epoxy, or other adhesive).</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP1899665(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.03.19 |
申请号 |
EP20060773771 |
申请日期 |
2006.06.22 |
申请人 |
MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE COMPANIES, INC. |
发明人 |
SCHLOSSER, CHARLES E.;MILLER, RICHARD T.;ERBS, DARYL GREGORY;KRCMA, GREGORY F. |
分类号 |
F25C1/12 |
主分类号 |
F25C1/12 |
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