The present invention provides a heat exchanger, comprising a plurality of first heat exchange plates (1) and second heat exchange plates (2) that are connected sequentially and at an interval; the first heat exchange plates (1) and the second heat exchange plates (2) each comprise a heat exchange sheet (3) and a heat exchange frame (4) disposed on side ends of the heat exchange sheet (3); the side ends of the heat exchange sheet (3) are formed with a snap projection (9) in a direction away from the heat exchange frame (4); the heat exchange frame (4) is formed with a snap groove (10); the first heat exchange plates (1) and the second heat exchange plates (2) are in interference connection through the engagement between the snap projection (9) and the snap groove (10); an air channel (5, 6) is formed between a first heat exchange plate (1) and an adjacent second heat exchange plate (2), the air inlet of the first heat exchange plate (1) and the air inlet of the second heat exchange plate (2) have different directions, and the air outlet of the first heat exchange plate (1) and the air outlet of the second heat exchange plate (2) have different directions. The present invention puts the first heat exchange plate (1) and the second heat exchange plate (2) in interference connection through the engagement between the snap projection (9) and the snap groove (10), which effectively ensures stability and reliability of the connection, and ensures the airtightness of the connection.

A component retention assembly is fixed to an associated part and configured to be engaged with a bracket of a component. The component retention assembly may include a pair of cantilever prongs and a clip. The clip includes a hinge and an extension that is removably disposed between the pair of cantilever prongs when the clip is in a closed position. A prong is disposed on an end of the extension opposite the hinge. The prong includes a retaining face configured to engage the bracket and retain the clip in the closed position.

An ice maker includes a dry compartment and a wet compartment adjacent to the dry compartment and including: an evaporator case sized to receive an evaporator, the evaporator case including: a plurality of interior panels joined to each other with snap-fit joints, each of the snap-fit joints including a tab and defining a slot, each of a plurality of seams formed between the interior panels defining a foam-tight seal and a water-tight seal; and a plurality of exterior panels, each of the plurality of exterior panels joined to a mating interior panel of the plurality of interior panels with slide joints, wherein the evaporator case is integrally insulated with blown foam insulation positioned between each of the plurality of exterior panels and a corresponding interior panel.

An ice machine includes: an ice maker including: an ultrasonic bin sensor mounted to a body; and a controller in electrical communication with the ultrasonic bin sensor and configured to control the ultrasonic bin sensor; and a storage bin coupled to the ice maker and sized to receive a mound of ice, a lens of the ultrasonic bin sensor facing a bottom of an interior cavity of the storage bin, the controller configured to process a return signal of the ultrasonic bin sensor to control a level of ice stored inside the storage bin, the controller further configured to apply a predetermined time delay to filter out a portion of the return signal that exceeds a threshold voltage but does not exceed the time delay.

A header for a heat exchanger includes a first and a second cylindrical portion. The first cylindrical portion has a first diameter, and extends over a first length portion of the header. The second cylindrical portion has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter, and extends over a second length portion of the header. Tube receiving slots are arranged along the first length portion. An end cap is received into an open end of the first cylindrical portion, and is joined thereto to seal a first end of the header. An open end of the second cylindrical portion is arranged at a second end of the header opposite the first end to allow for fluid flow into or out of the header. A circumferential bead is located between the first and second cylindrical portions, and extends radially outward of the first cylindrical portion.

Receptacle assembly includes a receptacle cage and a thermal-transfer module that is coupled to a thermal side of the receptacle cage. The thermal-transfer module has a base portion and a plurality of heat-transfer fins coupled to the base portion. The thermal-transfer module is configured to absorb thermal energy from a pluggable transceiver in the receptacle cage and transfer the thermal energy through the base portion and to the heat-transfer fins. The receptacle assembly also includes a retention clip configured to hold the thermal-transfer module to the receptacle cage. The retention clip includes a resilient beam that extends across the thermal-transfer module. The resilient beam directly engages at least some of the heat-transfer fins and applies a resilient force against the heat-transfer fins.

A connection between one end of a Multi Port Extrusion (MPE) tube (1) of aluminium or an aluminium alloy and one header (2), the connection comprises an adapter (3) with a seal ring (4) fixed between the MPE tube and the header. The invention also relates to a method for connecting said parts.

A heat exchange module alone or part of a system including a control console. The HEM can include a channel enclosure assembly, a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) assembly and a heat transfer (cover) assembly. The enclosure assembly includes a channel for a heat-transfer liquid. The module can be constructed to provide for flexibility to better conform and fit on rounded and/or angular body parts and to efficiently transfer heat between the adjacent body part and the heat-transfer liquid via the TECs of the TEC assembly.

An ice machine includes: an ice maker including: an ultrasonic bin sensor mounted to a body; and a controller in electrical communication with the ultrasonic bin sensor and configured to control the ultrasonic bin sensor; and a storage bin coupled to the ice maker and sized to receive a mound of ice, a lens of the ultrasonic bin sensor facing a bottom of an interior cavity of the storage bin, the controller configured to process a return signal of the ultrasonic bin sensor to control a level of ice stored inside the storage bin, the controller further configured to apply a predetermined time delay to filter out a portion of the return signal that exceeds a threshold voltage but does not exceed the time delay.

A cooling assembly configured to provide a heat exchange between the fluids comprising: at least one first heat exchanger comprising a pair of first manifolds comprising an axis of elongation of the first manifolds, and a plurality of first tubes stacked between the first manifolds, each first tube comprising an axis of elongation of the first tubes which is substantially perpendicular to axis of elongation of the first manifolds. The axes form the general plane of the first heat exchanger, at least one second heat exchanger comprising a pair of second manifolds comprising an axis of elongation of the second manifolds, and a plurality of second tubes stacked between the second manifolds, each second tube comprising an axis of elongation of the second tubes which is substantially perpendicular to axis of elongation of the second manifolds.