公开(公告)号：US20150197881A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14591962

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： CHARLES R. CRAVENS ,  VINCENT D. CSAPOS

IPC: D06F37/26 ,  A47L15/42

CPC classification number: D06F37/262 ,  A47L15/4246 ,  A47L15/4251 ,  D06F37/02 ,  Y10T428/1314 ,  Y10T428/1321

Abstract: The use of a continuous glass reinforced fiber containing polymer composite capable of being thermally formed into various shapes and used in-home appliances such as a clothes washing or drying drum or basket or a dishwasher tub. The polymer composites can also be used to produce a garage wall panel or components for washer drums or baskets.

Abstract translation: 使用能够热成型为各种形状的连续的含玻璃纤维增​​强纤维的聚合物复合材料，并使用家用电器如衣物洗涤或干燥鼓或筐或洗碗机。 聚合物复合材料也可用于生产车库墙板或用于洗衣机滚筒或篮子的部件。

公开(公告)号：US20150241103A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14187520

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： CHARLES R. CRAVENS

IPC: F25C1/22 ,  F25C5/02

CPC classification number: F25C5/08 ,  C22C38/08 ,  C22C38/40 ,  F25C1/24 ,  F25C5/06 ,  F25C2400/02

Abstract: A clad metal ice forming tray assembly for a refrigerator is disclosed. The ice forming tray includes a clad metal comprised of at least a first alloy sheet and a second alloy sheet different from the first and having different coefficients of thermal expansion. The tray also includes ice recesses stamped in the clad bi-metal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于冰箱的复合金属制冰托盘组件。 成冰托盘包括由至少第一合金板和不同于第一合金板和不同热膨胀系数的第二合金板组成的复合金属。 托盘还包括冲压在包层双金属中的冰槽。

公开(公告)号：US20150027628A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14197555

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： CHARLES R. CRAVENS ,  CHRISTIAN GIANNI ,  JAMES C.L. GUARINO ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  JOHN E. MEDDLES ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC: B29C65/14 ,  B29C65/44

CPC classification number: F16B12/06 ,  A47B47/025 ,  A47F3/04

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of using high velocity metal forming to encapsulate a projection of a non-metallic article by a metallic article and a method of crimping terminal flanges defining an interstitial space therebetween, while trapping a vapor barrier element between the terminal flanges, thereby hermetically sealing the interstitial space.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种使用高速金属成型来通过金属制品来封装非金属制品的突起的方法，以及在端子凸缘之间捕获蒸气阻挡元件的方法，该方法包括限定其间的间隙空间的端子凸缘， 从而气密地密封间隙空间。