An ice pusher is provided. The ice pusher incorporates a cam and a linear actuation arrangement for removing ice from an evaporator plate of an ice-making machine. The cam provides a helix shaped ramp structure having a cam surface. The linear actuation arrangement has an input end and an output end. The input end is in slidable contact with the cam surface such that the linear actuation arrangement linearly moves relative to the housing upon rotation of the cam to effectuate the removal of ice from the evaporator plate.
申请公布号
US8661843(B2)
申请公布日期
2014.03.04
申请号
US20100973545
申请日期
2010.12.20
申请人
KLOPP JEROME C.;PEARSON JAMES E.;EALY JERMAINE;ROBERTSHAW CONTROLS COMPANY