Patent ID: 6401461
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: F25B,F25D,H01L

Abstract:
A compact ice maker and cooler capable of maintaining a uniform freezing or cooling temperature comprising:(a) a box having an insulated front compartment, an insulated front compartment lid and a heat conductive liner continuous over a bottom liner wall and front, rear and side liner walls; (b) a thermoelectric module for cooling the liner, the module being in thermal communication with the liner and with a heat sink to dissipate heat from the liner, the module and heat sink being located behind the liner wall, the heat sink projecting into a compartment having air vents to the exterior; (c) a multiple set-point controller with built-in hysteresis to control the temperature within the ice maker and cooler and to provide a defrost capability when the ice maker and cooler is operating at below freezing temperatures, and; (d) a thermistor to monitor operation of the thermoelectric module.