Patent ID: 6519961
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: F25C

Abstract:
A flake ice machine comprising:a cylindrical evaporator roller; means for driving said evaporator roller; a refrigerator for cooling a cooling agent; means for transferring said cooling agent from said refrigerator through said evaporator roller; an evaporator trough which can be filled with water and in which said evaporator roller is rotatable disposed; means for separating the flake ice from an outer jacket of said evaporator roller; a water inlet valve through which water can be introduced into said evaporator trough; means for electrically controlling said water inlet valve and at least one of said evaporator roller drive means and said refrigerator; a sensor for detecting a predetermined maximum water fill level in said evaporator trough; and a clock which is started upon opening of said water inlet valve, wherein said sensor and said clock are connected to said electrical control means to control said water inlet valve.