F25CPRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICEIn this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated:"ice" means any frozen liquid and also covers frozen semiliquids or pasty substances. F25C1/00 F25C1/00Producing ice F25C3/00 takes precedence F25C1/02Producing natural ice, i.e. without refrigeration F25C1/04by using stationary moulds F25C1/045with the open end pointing downwards F25C1/06open or openable at both ends F25C1/08by immersing freezing chambers , cylindrical bodies or plates into water F25C1/10by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds F25C1/08 takes precedence F25C1/12by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs F25C1/125on flexible surfaces F25C1/14to form thin sheets which are removed by scraping or wedging, e.g. in the form of flakes F25C1/142from the outer walls of cooled bodies F25C1/145from the inner walls of cooled bodies F25C1/147by using augersGroup F25C1/147 is impacted by reclassification into group F25C5/142.
Groups F25C1/147 and F25C5/142 should be considered in order to perform a complete search. F25C1/16by partially evaporating water in a vacuum F25C1/18of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air F25C1/20by agitation F25C1/22Construction of mouldsFilling devices for moulds F25C1/24for refrigerators, e.g. freezing trays F25C1/243Moulds made of plastics e.g. silicone F25C1/246Moulds with separate grid structure F25C1/25Filling devices for moulds F25C3/00Processes or apparatus specially adapted for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installationsProducing artificial snow F25C3/02for ice rinks F25C3/04for sledging or ski trailsProducing artificial snow F25C5/00Working or handling ice F25C3/00 takes precedence F25C5/02Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice F25C5/04without the use of saws F25C5/043Tools, e.g. ice picks, ice crushers, ice shavers F25C5/046Ice-crusher machines F25C5/06by deforming bodies with which the ice is in contact, e.g. using inflatable members F25C5/08by heating bodies in contact with the ice F25C5/10using hot refrigerantusing fluid heated by refrigerant F25C5/12Ice-shaving machines F25C5/14Apparatus for shaping or finishing ice pieces, e.g. ice pressesGroup F25C5/14 is impacted by reclassification into group F25C5/142.
Groups F25C5/14 and F25C5/142 should be considered in order to perform a complete search. F25C5/142extrusion of ice crystalsGroup F25C5/142 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups F25C1/147 and F25C5/14.
Groups F25C1/147, F25C5/14 and F25C5/142 should be considered in order to perform a complete search. F25C5/18Storing ice F25C5/182Ice bins therefor F25C5/185with freezing trays F25C5/187with ice level sensing means F25C5/20Distributing ice F25C5/22particularly adapted for household refrigerators F25C5/24for storing bins ice bins F25C5/182 F25C2300/00 F25C2300/00Special arrangements or features for producing, working or handling ice F25C2301/00Special arrangements or features for producing ice F25C2301/002Producing ice slurries F25C2303/00Special arrangements or features for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installationsSpecial arrangements or features for producing artificial snow F25C2303/042Snow making by using solid ice, e.g. ice crushing F25C2303/044Snow making using additional features, e.g. additives, liquid gas F25C2303/046Snow making by using low pressure air ventilators, e.g. fan type snow canons F25C2303/048Snow making by using means for spraying water F25C2303/0481with the use of compressed air F25C2305/00Special arrangements or features for working or handling ice F25C2305/022Harvesting ice including rotating or tilting or pivoting of a mould or tray F25C2305/0221rotating ice mould F25C2305/024Rotating rake F25C2400/00Auxiliary features or devices for producing, working or handling ice F25C2400/02Freezing surface state F25C2400/04Ice guide, e.g. for guiding ice blocks to storage tank F25C2400/06Multiple ice moulds or trays therefor F25C2400/08for different type of ice F25C2400/10Refrigerator units F25C2400/12Means for sanitation F25C2400/14Water supply F25C2500/00Problems to be solved F25C2500/02Geometry problems F25C2500/04Calculation of parameters F25C2500/06Spillage or flooding of water F25C2500/08Sticking or clogging of ice F25C2600/00Control issues F25C2600/02Timing F25C2600/04Control means F25C2700/00Sensing or detecting of parametersSensors therefor F25C2700/02Level of ice F25C2700/04Level of water F25C2700/06Rotation angle of the ejector ejecting ice from a stationary mould F25C2700/08Power to drive the auger motor of an auger type ice making machine F25C2700/10Rotating speed of the auger motor of an auger type ice making machine F25C2700/12Temperature of ice trays F25C2700/14Temperature of water