Patent ID: 6761036
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: A23G,B67D,F25B,F25C,G07F

Abstract:
A beverage dispenser with an integral ice maker comprising:a) a water system including at least one pump, an ice-forming surface, and interconnecting lines therefor; b) a refrigeration system with a compressor, a condenser, at least one evaporator in heat exchange relationship with the ice forming surface, and at least one receiver having an inlet connected to the condenser, a liquid outlet connected to an expansion device, and a vapor outlet connected by a valved passageway to the evaporator, wherein the compressor and the condenser are remote from the evaporator; c) an ice bin for receiving ice made by the water system and the refrigeration system; and d) at least one mixing valve for mixing and dispensing syrup and carbonated water chilled by ice made by the refrigeration system; and e) a housing, wherein the water system, at least a portion of the refrigeration system, and the ice bin are located within the housing.