Ice-and-water dispenser

Abstract

An ice-and-water dispenser to be integrated into a refrigeration appliance includes a main subassembly having a dispenser bay, a passage for ice, a water outlet and a switch to be actuated by an object held in the dispenser bay. A decorative element which contributes to or determines the appearance of the ice-and-water dispenser in a mounted state, can be mounted on the main subassembly in various models. A refrigeration appliance including an ice-and-water dispenser is also provided.

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         10 . An ice-and-water dispenser for integration into a refrigeration appliance, the ice-and-water dispenser comprising:
 a main subassembly including a dispenser bay, at least one of a passage for ice or a water outlet, and a switch to be actuated by an object held in said dispenser bay; and   at least one decorative element configured to be mounted on said main subassembly in different models of the refrigeration appliance and contributing to an appearance of the ice-and-water dispenser in a mounted state.   
     
     
         11 . The ice-and-water dispenser according to  claim 10 , wherein said at least one decorative element is detachably mounted on said main subassembly. 
     
     
         12 . The ice-and-water dispenser according to  claim 10 , wherein said at least one decorative element is a drip tray or a drip tray cover. 
     
     
         13 . The ice-and-water dispenser according to  claim 10 , wherein said at least one decorative element is an actuating paddle coupled to said switch. 
     
     
         14 . The ice-and-water dispenser according to  claim 13 , wherein said switch includes an actuating extension engaging into said dispenser bay, and said actuating paddle is joined to said actuating extension. 
     
     
         15 . The ice-and-water dispenser according to  claim 10 , wherein said at least one decorative element is an outlet nozzle of said passage for ice. 
     
     
         16 . The ice-and-water dispenser according to  claim 10 , wherein said at least one decorative element forms an interior wall surface of said dispenser bay. 
     
     
         17 . The ice-and-water dispenser according to  claim 10 , wherein said dispenser bay has an inlet, and said at least one decorative element is a lamp unit or a shade or a shutter to be mounted at said inlet of said dispenser bay. 
     
     
         18 . A refrigeration appliance, comprising an ice-and-water dispenser according to  claim 10 .