摘要 |
<p>PA-5103-O-DI-USA IMPROVED CONTROL FOR TIMED OPERATION OF ICE MAKER A refrigeration apparatus having an ice making mechanism and structure for operating the mechanism to deliver ice therefrom at timed intervals. The apparatus includes means for defrosting the apparatus. Further structure is provided for causing the length of the timed ice making intervals to be increased to include the amount of time required to effect the defrosting of the apparatus plus a preselected amount of time. In the illustrated embodiment, a timer, including a timer motor, is provided for controlling operation of the ice making mechanism. An electrical circuit is provided for electrically interconnecting components of the apparatus whereby the timer motor is energized concurrently with the operation of the compressor of the refrigeration apparatus and is de-energized concurrently with the operation of the defrost heater of the apparatus.</p> |