CPC B44C 1/24 (2013.01) | 18 Claims |
1. A system for stamping ice comprising:
a housing having an opening extending into an interior volume of the housing;
a stamping area within the interior volume of the housing, the stamping area configured to receive an ice body;
a loading tray coupled to the housing and configured to receive a removable stamp and a heating element, wherein the heating element is configured to ensure the stamp is at a first temperature; and
a pusher mechanism within the interior volume of the housing, wherein the pusher mechanism is configured to push the ice body against a first surface of the stamp, and the pusher mechanism comprises: a cam shaft rotatably mounted and driven by an actuator; a cam coupled to the cam shaft; and a follower in contact with an exterior surface of the cam, wherein the exterior surface defines a predetermined motion profile for the follower when the actuator drives the cam shaft; wherein the follower has an advanced position such that in the advanced position the follower pushes the ice body against the first surface of the stamp.
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