A cold-water generating tank is provided for generating cold water by using the ice thermal storage method and a water cooler equipped with same. The cold-water generating tank includes a tank body which houses, on the inside thereof, an ice storage liquid cooled by means of a cooling unit; a cooling tube provided on the inside of the tank body in order to cool the ice storage liquid housed inside the tank body; and a cold-water generating unit which has a heat exchange tube forming a flow pathway where inflowing water becomes cold water through heat exchange with the ice storage liquid, and has an extension member positioned on the outer circumferential surface of the heat exchange tube in order to widen the area of contact with the ice storage liquid.

A water purifier with an ice maker is provided that includes an ice making part having an evaporator and a circulation cooling part that circulates water stored in a cold water tank to the evaporator so that the water stored in the cold water tank is cooled by heat exchange with refrigerant flowing in the evaporator, to simultaneously make ice and cool water using a single evaporator and eliminating the need to make separate ice so as to cool water, thereby enhancing energy efficiency.

A water purifier with an ice maker is provided that includes an ice making part having an evaporator and a circulation cooling part that circulates water stored in a cold water tank to the evaporator so that the water stored in the cold water tank is cooled by heat exchange with refrigerant flowing in the evaporator, to simultaneously make ice and cool water using a single evaporator and eliminating the need to make separate ice so as to cool water, thereby enhancing energy efficiency.

The present invention discloses an ice block maker device and a method for using said device for the production of ice. In one embodiment, the instant invention comprises a device that allows for large-scale production of ice blocks for commercial use. The device is configured in a manner that a plurality of ice blocks may be formed. The device comprises a freezing reservoir that holds brine bath into which a plurality of ice cans may be lowered and filled with water for freezing using a specifically configured water-dispensing manifold. Once frozen, the device is configured in a manner to allow efficient removal of the ice cans from the brine bath, extraction of the ice block from the ice cans, and packaging of the ice block for long-term storage.

The present invention discloses an ice block maker device and a method for using said device for the production of ice. In one embodiment, the instant invention comprises a device that allows for large-scale production of ice blocks for commercial use. The device is configured in a manner that a plurality of ice blocks may be formed. The device comprises a freezing reservoir that holds brine bath into which a plurality of ice cans may be lowered and filled with water for freezing using a specifically configured water-dispensing manifold. Once frozen, the device is configured in a manner to allow efficient removal of the ice cans from the brine bath, extraction of the ice block from the ice cans, and packaging of the ice block for long-term storage.

An ice cube mold consists of a flexible body having a first face, a second face and a peripheral edge. A plurality of ice forming cavities are formed in both the first face and the second face. Having ice forming cavities on both faces allows two or more of the ice cube molds to be formed into an assembly. In accordance with a described method, the assembly is inserted into a container, which is flooded with water and then placed in a freezer until the water forms ice in the ice forming cavities.

In a system for production of artisan ice, a freezer receives an artisan ice production unit comprising a water bath, a mold bottom and a mold top. The mold bottom and top define a mold that is partially immersed in the water bath when the water bath and mold are engaged and filled with water. The water bath may be heated by a heat source to control freezing of the water in the mold. The water bath, and mold top define lips above the level of water in the mold to prevent leakage of water from the mold and water bath. The mold bottoms may be stacked when the mold bottoms contain artisan ice portions for compact storage of the artisan ice portions.

In a system for production of artisan ice, a freezer receives an artisan ice production unit comprising a water bath, a mold bottom and a mold top. The mold bottom and top define a mold that is partially immersed in the water bath when the water bath and mold are engaged and filled with water. The water bath may be heated by a heat source to control freezing of the water in the mold. The water bath, and mold top define lips above the level of water in the mold to prevent leakage of water from the mold and water bath. The mold bottoms may be stacked when the mold bottoms contain artisan ice portions for compact storage of the artisan ice portions.

An ice maker appliance includes an ice box. The ice maker appliance further includes a mold body and a frost collector positioned in the ice box. The ice maker appliance also includes a working fluid loop. The working fluid loop is in conductive thermal communication with the mold body and with the frost collector.

An ice maker appliance includes an ice box. The ice maker appliance further includes a mold body and a frost collector positioned in the ice box. The ice maker appliance also includes a working fluid loop. The working fluid loop is in conductive thermal communication with the mold body and with the frost collector.