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公开(公告)号：US20080264074A1
公开(公告)日：2008-10-30
申请号：US11741344
申请日：2007-04-27
申请人： Kevin M. Chase , Randell L. Jeffery , Matthew J. Nibbelink , Kitman Chan , Jordan Cohen , Andrew Gilgallon , Dan Medore , Surisack Phouapanya
发明人： Kevin M. Chase , Randell L. Jeffery , Matthew J. Nibbelink , Kitman Chan , Jordan Cohen , Andrew Gilgallon , Dan Medore , Surisack Phouapanya
CPC分类号： F25C5/187 , F25C2400/10
摘要： A refrigerator includes a sensing system for detecting a level and quality of ice cubes in an ice cube storage bin. The sensing system employs a digital image capture device that is coupled to a digital image analyzing system which scans digital images of the ice cube storage bin captured by the digital image capture device to determine a level of ice cubes in the ice cube storage bin. Digital images of the ice cubes are contrasted against a reference image which provides a point of comparison for determining the level of ice cubes in the ice cube storage bin and controlling ice production cycles of the ice maker. The sensing system also analyzes edge portions of the ice cubes to determine ice cube quality.
摘要翻译： 冰箱包括用于检测冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平和质量的感测系统。 感测系统采用数字图像捕获装置，其耦合到数字图像分析系统，该数字图像分析系统扫描由数字图像捕获装置捕获的冰块存储箱的数字图像，以确定冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平。 将冰块的数字图像与参考图像形成对比，该参考图像提供了用于确定冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平并控制制冰机的制冰周期的比较点。 感测系统还分析冰块的边缘部分以确定冰块质量。
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公开(公告)号：US08713949B2
公开(公告)日：2014-05-06
申请号：US11741344
申请日：2007-04-27
申请人： Kevin M. Chase , Randell L. Jeffery , Matthew J. Nibbelink , Kitman Chan , Jordan Cohen , Andrew Gilgallon , Dan Medore , Surisack Phouapanya
发明人： Kevin M. Chase , Randell L. Jeffery , Matthew J. Nibbelink , Kitman Chan , Jordan Cohen , Andrew Gilgallon , Dan Medore , Surisack Phouapanya
CPC分类号： F25C5/187 , F25C2400/10
摘要： A refrigerator includes a sensing system for detecting a level and quality of ice cubes in an ice cube storage bin. The sensing system employs a digital image capture device that is coupled to a digital image analyzing system which scans digital images of the ice cube storage bin captured by the digital image capture device to determine a level of ice cubes in the ice cube storage bin. Digital images of the ice cubes are contrasted against a reference image which provides a point of comparison for determining the level of ice cubes in the ice cube storage bin and controlling ice production cycles of the ice maker. The sensing system also analyzes edge portions of the ice cubes to determine ice cube quality.
摘要翻译： 冰箱包括用于检测冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平和质量的感测系统。 感测系统采用数字图像捕获装置，其耦合到数字图像分析系统，该数字图像分析系统扫描由数字图像捕获装置捕获的冰块存储箱的数字图像，以确定冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平。 将冰块的数字图像与参考图像形成对比，该参考图像提供了用于确定冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平并控制制冰机的制冰周期的比较点。 感测系统还分析冰块的边缘部分以确定冰块质量。
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公开(公告)号：US07673661B2
公开(公告)日：2010-03-09
申请号：US12103170
申请日：2008-04-15
申请人： Kevin M. Chase , Randell L. Jeffery , Matthew J. Nibbelink , Brian Wendling , Rahul Mehta , Vashishtha Kadchhud , Greg Hatch , Morounkeji Fatunde
发明人： Kevin M. Chase , Randell L. Jeffery , Matthew J. Nibbelink , Brian Wendling , Rahul Mehta , Vashishtha Kadchhud , Greg Hatch , Morounkeji Fatunde
IPC分类号： B65B1/04
CPC分类号： F25D23/126 , B67D1/0858 , B67D1/1236 , B67D1/124 , F25D2700/06
摘要： A sensing system for a refrigerator dispensing system is used to sense the presence, positioning, height and shape of a container placed in a dispensing well. When the presence of the container is sensed in the dispensing well and the container is properly positioned relative to a dispensing nozzle of the well, a dispensing operation can be performed. The actual dispensing operation is regulated based on the height and shape of the container. In this manner, dispensing operations can only be performed when a container is appropriately arranged in the dispensing well and the dispensing operation will be timely terminated based the size and shape of particular container employed.
摘要翻译： 用于冰箱分配系统的感测系统用于感测放置在分配井中的容器的存在，定位，高度和形状。 当在分配井中感测到容器的存在并且容器相对于井的分配喷嘴正确定位时，可以执行分配操作。 实际的分配操作基于容器的高度和形状来调节。 以这种方式，只有当容器适当地布置在分配井中时才能执行分配操作，并且基于所使用的特定容器的尺寸和形状将及时终止分配操作。
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公开(公告)号：US08245735B2
公开(公告)日：2012-08-21
申请号：US12017118
申请日：2008-01-21
申请人： Kevin M. Chase , Ronald L. Voglewede , Jonathan C. Valentine , Peter J. Richmond , Randell L. Jeffery , Martin P. Winik , Tony L. Koenigsknecht
发明人： Kevin M. Chase , Ronald L. Voglewede , Jonathan C. Valentine , Peter J. Richmond , Randell L. Jeffery , Martin P. Winik , Tony L. Koenigsknecht
CPC分类号： F25D23/126 , B67D1/001 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1238 , F25C5/22 , F25D27/005 , F25D2400/06 , F25D2400/361
摘要： A refrigerator includes a dispenser having a dispenser well, a control for regulating a product dispensing operation, and a select fill sensor system for automatically initiating and terminating the dispensing operation. The sensor system includes a touch sensor mounted in the dispenser well and configured to sense the selection of a desired product level. A feedback array indicates the product level selected and tracks the product level within a container during the dispensing operation. The control automatically initiates a product dispensing operation based on the selection of a product level and the presence of the container in the dispenser well, and automatically terminates the dispensing operation when the product level in the container reaches the selected product level. In this manner, a hands-free dispenser is provided that can be utilized regardless of the shape or size of container utilized.
摘要翻译： 冰箱包括具有分配器井的分配器，用于调节产品分配操作的控制器以及用于自动启动和终止分配操作的选择填充传感器系统。 传感器系统包括安装在分配器中的触摸传感器，并且被配置为感测期望产品水平的选择。 反馈阵列指示所选择的产品级别，并在分配操作期间跟踪容器内的产品级别。 控制器基于产品级别的选择和容器在分配器中的存在而自动启动产品分配操作，并且当容器中的产品水平达到所选产品水平时，自动终止分配操作。 以这种方式，提供了可以利用的免提分配器，而不管所使用的容器的形状或尺寸如何。
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公开(公告)号：US09310124B2
公开(公告)日：2016-04-12
申请号：US12636953
申请日：2009-12-14
CPC分类号： F25C5/22 , F25C5/02 , F25C5/046 , F25C5/12 , F25C5/182 , F25C2400/08 , F25C2400/10 , F25D23/04 , Y10T29/49826
摘要： An appliance including a module-receiving cavity disposed in the appliance. Also included is a removable module disposed in the module-receiving cavity, and at least one ice modification member disposed inside the removable module. A motor is operably connected with the removable module and includes an output shaft that extends into the removable module. An impeller is connected with the output shaft proximate to the at least one ice modification member, the impeller being operable between a first ice manipulating condition defined by a first directional rotation of the impeller, and a second ice manipulating condition defined by a second directional rotation of the impeller. An ice chute is located proximate the ice modification member for dispensing ice.
摘要翻译： 一种器具，包括设置在器具中的模块接收腔。 还包括设置在模块接收腔中的可拆卸模块和设置在可移除模块内部的至少一个冰修改构件。 马达与可拆卸模块可操作地连接并且包括延伸到可移除模块中的输出轴。 叶轮与输出轴接近至少一个冰修改构件连接，叶轮可在由叶轮的第一方向旋转限定的第一冰操作条件和由第二方向旋转限定的第二冰操作条件之间操作 的叶轮。 冰滑道位于冰修改构件附近用于分配冰。
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公开(公告)号：US09032745B2
公开(公告)日：2015-05-19
申请号：US12550722
申请日：2009-08-31
CPC分类号： F25C5/187 , F25C2400/10
摘要： A refrigerator includes a sensing system for detecting multiple physical characteristics of ice cubes in an ice cube storage bin. The system includes a digital image capture device coupled to a digital image analyzing system which captures digital images of the ice cube storage bin intermittently and compares the images to detect the presence of ice clumps. In addition, the digital image analyzing system evaluates the edges, ice size and/or image intensity of the ice cubes in the images in order to determine the presence of stale ice. An algorithm is utilized to estimate the volume of ice within the bin based on the number of pixels in an ice bin image, the number of pixels of the ice within the bin, and a known volume of the ice bin. Notifications for clumped ice, stale ice and ice volume within the bin are sent to a user interface.
摘要翻译： 冰箱包括用于检测冰块存储箱中的冰块的多个物理特性的感测系统。 该系统包括耦合到数字图像分析系统的数字图像捕获设备，其间歇地捕获冰块存储箱的数字图像，并比较图像以检测冰块的存在。 此外，数字图像分析系统评估图像中的冰块的边缘，冰尺寸和/或图像强度，以便确定陈旧的冰的存在。 基于冰箱图像中的像素数，箱体内的冰的像素数量以及冰箱的已知体积，利用算法来估计箱内的冰量。 垃圾桶内的冰块，陈冰和冰量的通知被发送到用户界面。
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公开(公告)号：US08945374B2
公开(公告)日：2015-02-03
申请号：US12915165
申请日：2010-10-29
申请人： Kevin M. Chase
发明人： Kevin M. Chase
CPC分类号： B67D1/0888 , A47J31/40 , A47J31/4492 , B67D1/0078 , B67D1/0878 , C02F1/003 , C02F2209/005 , C02F2307/10 , F25D23/126 , F25D2323/121
摘要： A device and mechanism for recommending a water filter in a beverage dispenser is described. A sensor senses qualities of unfiltered water. Another sensor senses qualities of a flavorant container, such as the flavorant contained within the container. Based on the quality of the unfiltered water and the particular flavored beverage desired, the device will recommend a water filter to optimize the flavor of the beverage.
摘要翻译： 描述了用于在饮料分配器中推荐水过滤器的装置和机构。 传感器感测未过滤水的质量。 另一种传感器感测食物容器的质量，例如包含在容器内的食用香料。 基于未过滤水的质量和所需的特定风味饮料，该装置将推荐一种水过滤器以优化饮料的风味。
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公开(公告)号：US07841191B2
公开(公告)日：2010-11-30
申请号：US12607377
申请日：2009-10-28
申请人： Jerry M. Visin , Guolian Wu , Marcus R. Fischer , Michele E. Wilcox , Martin D. Lewis , Kevin M. Chase
发明人： Jerry M. Visin , Guolian Wu , Marcus R. Fischer , Michele E. Wilcox , Martin D. Lewis , Kevin M. Chase
CPC分类号： F25D11/02 , F25C1/04 , F25C5/08 , F25C2305/022 , F25C2400/02 , F25C2400/10 , F25C2500/06 , F25D23/028 , F25D23/12 , F25D2317/062 , F25D2317/0666 , F25D2323/021
摘要： A refrigerator freezer having an ice maker positioned on a refrigerator compartment or freezer compartment door. The ice maker is arranged to prevent or manage spills from the ice maker in the event the door on which the ice maker is mounted is opened or closed when unfrozen water is present in the ice maker. Spill management embodiments for a number of fixed and movable tray ice makers are disclosed.
摘要翻译： 具有制冰机的冰箱冰柜位于冷藏室或冷冻室门上。 如果在制冰机中存在未冷冻的水，则制冰机被安排为防止或管理来自制冰机的溢出物，如果在其上安装制冰机的门打开或关闭。 公开了一些固定和可移动的托盘制冰机的泄漏管理实施例。
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公开(公告)号：US09046300B2
公开(公告)日：2015-06-02
申请号：US12915130
申请日：2010-10-29
申请人： Kevin M. Chase
发明人： Kevin M. Chase
CPC分类号： B67D1/10 , B67D1/0889 , B67D1/0894 , F25C2400/12 , F25D23/12 , F25D23/126
摘要： A liquid dispensing apparatus and system for controlling the delivery of liquid additives is disclosed. In one aspect, liquid additives are delivered to a beverage preparation system through a multiple inlet pump for preparing a finished beverage. In another aspect, additives from liquid additive containers are delivered to a beverage preparation system through a multiple inlet and pumping section pump for preparing a finished beverage. Other additives are communicated through the beverage dispensing system for maintaining and cleaning the system and the multiple inlet pump for ensuring the hygienical integrity of the system throughout its use.
摘要翻译： 公开了用于控制液体添加剂的输送的液体分配装置和系统。 在一个方面，液体添加剂通过用于制备成品饮料的多入口泵输送到饮料制备系统。 另一方面，来自液体添加剂容器的添加剂通过用于制备成品饮料的多入口和泵送部分泵输送到饮料制备系统。 其他添加剂通过饮料分配系统传递，用于维护和清洁系统和多入口泵，以确保系统在整个使用过程中的卫生完整性。
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公开(公告)号：US09009883B2
公开(公告)日：2015-04-21
申请号：US12258479
申请日：2008-10-27
申请人： Kevin M. Chase , Gil A. Gaska , Leif A. Norland , Christopher J. Reinke , Ameresh B. Viswanathan , Ronald L. Voglewede
发明人： Kevin M. Chase , Gil A. Gaska , Leif A. Norland , Christopher J. Reinke , Ameresh B. Viswanathan , Ronald L. Voglewede
CPC分类号： E03C1/055 , E03C2201/40 , Y10T137/9464
摘要： A backsplash includes a faucet that provides point-of-use dispensing of water to a cooktop container. The backsplash includes controls that allow a user to select a desired amount of water to be dispensed, as well as the temperature of water to be dispensed. A filter assembly includes a replaceable filter that allows for filtered water dispensation. Optionally, the backsplash can be connected to one or more appliances in the kitchen in order to communicate information and/or power. The backsplash may also include a ventilation channel to direct vented air from a range to a ventilation shaft.
摘要翻译： 后挡板包括一个水龙头，该水龙头可以将水点分配给炉灶容器。 后挡板包括允许用户选择要分配的所需量的水以及要分配的水的温度的控制。 过滤器组件包括允许过滤水分配的可更换过滤器。 可选地，后挡板可以连接到厨房中的一个或多个设备，以便传达信息和/或功率。 后挡板还可以包括通风通道，用于将通风空气从一定范围引导至通风轴。
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