Ice machine with removable liner

Abstract

There is an ice machine. The machine has i) a cabinet, ii) an icemaker, iii) a bin, and iv) a liner. The icemaker is adapted to making ice and is situated in the cabinet. The bin has an interior therein. The liner is situated at least partly in the interior of the bin and at least generally conforms to the shape thereof. The liner is adapted to receive and retain the ice from the ice maker. The liner is removable from the bin. The liner defines an opening such that ice can be removed directly or indirectly by hand.

1 . An ice machine, comprising:
 i) a cabinet;   ii) an icemaker adapted to making ice, wherein the icemaker is situated in the cabinet;   iii) a bin having an interior therein; and   iv) a liner situated at least partly in the interior of the bin and at least generally conforming to the shape thereof, the liner being removable from the bin the liner being adapted to receive and retain the ice from the ice maker, the liner defining an opening such that ice can be removed directly or indirectly by hand.   
   
   
       2 . The ice machine of  claim 1 , wherein the liner has a bottom surface and the bin has a bottom surface, the liner being situated within the bin such that the bottom surface of the liner and the bottom surface of the bin define a cavity therebetween. 
   
   
       3 . The ice machine of  claim 1 , wherein the icemaker includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. 
   
   
       4 . The ice machine of  claim 1 , wherein the bin is at least partially insulated.