Patent ID: 7757500
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: F25C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A diverter valve system for an ice making and delivery apparatus, for delivering ice to one of a pair of receptacle units, comprising: (a) a conduit means for receiving ice; with the conduit means being connected to a discharge end of a rotating auger; with the rotating auger having a push surface for engaging ice and pushing the ice into and through the conduit means; (b) a pair of ice receptacle units; (c) a diverter valve connected to said conduit means, for receiving ice therefrom and diverting ice to one of first and second valve discharge lines; (d) said first and second valve discharge lines being connected to said diverter valve and connected for delivering ice to respective corresponding first and second said ice receptacle units; (e) activating means for activating said diverter valve to divert ice received from said conduit means from a first discharge line to a second discharge line; and (f) wherein the activating means includes force multiplication means including a motor and a motor driven crank and lever, each connected to a connecting rod, with the lever being connected to the diverter valve, and switch means for controlling the operation of the motor in response to a sensor sensing a predetermined level of ice build-up in a said unit.