公开(公告)号：US20140117130A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13663520

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  DAVID J. GUSHWA ,  MITCHELL L. ROBERTSON

IPC: A47J43/08 ,  A47J43/046

CPC classification number: A47J43/0722 ,  A47J27/004 ,  A47J43/046 ,  B01F7/00058 ,  B01F7/001 ,  B01F7/00141 ,  B01F7/0015 ,  B01F7/0025 ,  B01F7/00725 ,  B01F7/162

Abstract: A food processing device including a base having a motor positioned therein, a removable bowl coupled to the base, and a removable lid coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber. The food processing device includes a multifunctional food processing tool that is positioned in the processing chamber and driven by the motor. The food processing tool includes a pair of adjustable blades. The food processing device includes an adjustment assembly operable to change the pitch of the adjustable blades while the food processing tool is driven by the motor.

Abstract translation: 一种食品加工装置，包括具有定位在其中的马达的基座，与基座相连的可拆卸的碗，以及联接到碗的可移除盖，以限定处理室。 食品加工装置包括多功能食品加工工具，其位于处理室中并由马达驱动。 食品加工工具包括一对可调叶片。 食品处理装置包括可操作以在食物处理工具由电动机驱动的同时改变可调叶片的间距的调节组件。

公开(公告)号：US20150117139A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14508124

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  EDWARD HANEY ,  JEREMY T. WOLTERS

IPC: B01F7/00 ,  B01F7/16 ,  B01F15/02 ,  B01F15/06

CPC classification number: B01F7/00725 ,  A47J43/0465 ,  A47J43/0716 ,  A47J43/085 ,  B01F7/00291 ,  B01F7/162 ,  B01F15/0234 ,  B01F15/06 ,  B01F2015/00649 ,  B01F2015/062

Abstract: A blender jar for use with a blending appliance includes a receptacle portion defined between an open top and a base portion. A flexibly resilient lid is removeably received at the open top and includes a central aperture which opens into the receptacle portion of the blender jar. In assembly, the lid is configured to seal against an upper housing of the blending appliance in which the blender jar is laterally received. The blender jar includes a bearing assembly having radial bearings disposed around a shaft which are biased by a biasing mechanism within a bearing housing. The blender jar may also include a removable base collar having a heating element disposed therein.

Abstract translation: 用于混合器具的搅拌器罐包括限定在开口顶部和基部之间的容纳部分。 柔性弹性盖可拆卸地容纳在开口顶部并且包括通向搅拌器罐的容器部分的中心孔。 在组装中，盖构造成密封混合器具的上壳体，其中侧向容纳搅拌器罐。 搅拌器罐包括轴承组件，其具有围绕轴设置的径向轴承，所述径向轴承由轴承壳体内的偏置机构偏置。 搅拌器罐还可以包括其中设置有加热元件的可移除底座。

公开(公告)号：US20140269155A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14210515

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  STEVE C. DREES ,  BRANDON T. MOCK ,  LEIF A. NORLAND ,  PAUL S. PAGET ,  MITCHELL L. ROBERTSON

IPC: A47J43/07

CPC classification number: A47J43/07 ,  A47J27/004 ,  A47J43/042 ,  A47J43/0727

Abstract: A blending appliance having a housing includes a motor compartment and a jar receiving portion spaced laterally from the motor compartment. The housing includes an upper retaining member and a support pad extending outwardly from the housing, such that a jar receiving portion is defined therebetween. A motor is disposed in the motor compartment. A jar includes a lid with a feed chute. Together, the jar and lid are configured for reception in the jar receiving portion of the housing. The lid is vertically secured onto the jar by the upper retaining member upon reception of the jar into the jar receiving portion.

Abstract translation: 具有壳体的混合器具包括电动机室和与电动机隔室横向隔开的罐容纳部。 壳体包括上部保持构件和从壳体向外延伸的支撑垫，使得在其间限定了容纳容纳部分。 电动机设置在电动机室中。 罐子包括带进料槽的盖子。 一起，罐和盖被配置用于在壳体的容纳罐的容纳部分中接收。 当将瓶子接收到瓶子容纳部分中时，盖子通过上部保持构件垂直地固定在罐子上。

公开(公告)号：US20140262669A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14210658

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  EVERETT SIDNEY KETTLE ,  LEIF A. NORLAND ,  MITCHELL L. ROBERTSON ,  CASEY L. MCCUAN

IPC: F16D7/02

CPC classification number: F16D7/02 ,  A23N1/003 ,  A47J19/00 ,  A47J19/027 ,  A47J43/08 ,  F16D7/044

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes first and second shafts having a drive system disposed therebetween, wherein the first shaft is coupled to a drive mechanism. A fixed clutch plate is disposed on the second shaft and includes a plurality of ramped members disposed thereon. An attachment shaft includes a slip clutch plate disposed on a first end and having a plurality of ramped members adapted to releasably couple with the plurality of ramped members disposed on the fixed clutch plate. The slip clutch plate is operable between engaged and disengaged positions relative to the fixed clutch plate and a biasing mechanism is disposed on the attachment shaft and configured to bias the slip clutch plate towards the engaged position. The biasing mechanism is further configured to be overcome when a torque force of a predetermined load is realized on the attachment shaft.

Abstract translation: 离合器机构包括具有设置在其间的驱动系统的第一和第二轴，其中第一轴联接到驱动机构。 固定离合器片设置在第二轴上并且包括多个设置在其上的倾斜构件。 安装轴包括设置在第一端上的滑动离合器片，并具有多个倾斜部件，其适于与设置在固定离合器片上的多个倾斜部件可释放地联接。 滑动离合器板可在相对于固定离合器板的接合位置和分离位置之间操作，并且偏置机构设置在附接轴上，并且构造成将滑动离合器板朝向接合位置偏置。 另外，在安装轴上实现预定载荷的转矩力时，偏置机构进一步被克服。

公开(公告)号：US20150117141A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14508115

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： BERNARD J. BROTZKI ,  MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  STEVEN C. DREES ,  EDWARD HANEY ,  PAUL S. PAGET ,  MITCHELL L. ROBERTSON ,  TIMOTHY PATRICK VANANTWERP ,  JEREMY T. WOLTERS

IPC: B01F15/00 ,  H02K7/102 ,  H02K49/10

CPC classification number: B01F15/0048 ,  A47J43/0465 ,  A47J43/0766 ,  B01F15/00538 ,  B01F2015/00649 ,  H02K7/1021 ,  H02K49/104

Abstract: A blending appliance includes a housing with a jar receiving area defined between an upper housing and a support base. A blender jar includes a base portion and a receptacle portion, and is configured to be laterally received within the jar receiving area of the housing. A magnetic coupling system includes an upper magnetic coupler disposed in the base portion of the blender jar and a lower magnetic coupler disposed in the support base of the housing. The upper and lower magnetic couplers are magnetically coupled to one another for driving a blade assembly disposed in the receptacle portion of the blender jar. A brake mechanism is disposed on the upper magnetic coupler and is configured to stop rotation of the upper magnetic coupler when the blender jar is removed from the jar receiving area.

Abstract translation: 混合器具包括具有限定在上壳体和支撑基座之间的罐容纳区域的壳体。 搅拌器罐包括基部和容器部分，并且构造成侧向地容纳在壳体的容纳容纳区域内。 磁耦合系统包括设置在搅拌器罐的基部中的上磁耦合器和设置在壳体的支撑基座中的下磁耦合器。 上和下磁耦合器彼此磁耦合以驱动设置在搅拌器罐的容器部分中的叶片组件。 制动机构设置在上部磁性耦合器上，并且构造成当搅拌器罐从罐接收区域移除时停止上部磁性耦合器的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20150053094A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US13971953

申请日：2013-08-21

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  FREDRICK A. MILLETT

IPC: A47J37/08

CPC classification number: A47J37/0871 ,  A47J37/08 ,  A47J37/0807 ,  A47J37/0857 ,  H05B3/84 ,  H05B2203/013

Abstract: A partially transparent cooking appliance includes first and second plates defining an externally accessible cavity therebetween. The first and second plates are at least partially translucent. A base is pivotally coupled with the first and second plates. The first and second plates are operable between a horizontal position and a vertical position relative to the base and an electrically resistive coating disposed on at least a portion of the first and second plates. The electrically resistive coating is in thermal communication with the cavity. A cam mechanism is operably coupled with at least one of the first and second plates. The first and second plates are operable between first and second distances relative to one another and a user interface is disposed on an exterior surface of an outer plate. The user interface is in electrical communication with the electrically resistive coating.

Abstract translation: 部分透明的烹饪器具包括在其间限定外部可访问腔的第一和第二板。 第一和第二板至少部分是半透明的。 基座与第一和第二板枢转地联接。 第一和第二板可在相对于基座的水平位置和垂直位置之间操作，以及设置在第一和第二板的至少一部分上的电阻涂层。 电阻涂层与空腔热连通。 凸轮机构与第一和第二板中的至少一个可操作地联接。 第一和第二板可相对于彼此在第一和第二距离之间操作，并且用户界面设置在外板的外表面上。 用户接口与电阻涂层电连通。

公开(公告)号：US20130334352A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13970778

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： KEVIN JAMES BEBER ,  DAIVD J. GUSHWA ,  YUNG LEONG HIN ,  JEFFREY CARL LOEBIG ,  EUAN SKINNER MACLEOD ,  QU ZHI JIE ,  MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  THOMAS ALLEN GILLETTE ,  BRENT A. ROWLAND

IPC: A47J43/07

CPC classification number: A47J43/0716 ,  A47J43/04 ,  A47J43/0722 ,  A47J2043/0449

Abstract: A food processor includes a base and a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly driven by a motor. The cutting assembly is adjustable to vary the thickness of the cut food items. An adjustment assembly positioned in the base is operable to adjust the cutting thickness of the cutting assembly while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor.

Abstract translation: 食物处理器包括基座和具有可拆卸盖的碗。 食物通过形成在盖子中的进料管进入碗中，在那里它们被由马达驱动的切割组件切割。 切割组件可调节以改变切割食品的厚度。 定位在基座中的调节组件可操作以在切割组件由电动机驱动的同时调节切割组件的切割厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20130033959A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13623169

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI

IPC: B01F7/16

CPC classification number: A47J43/0727 ,  B01F7/162 ,  B01F15/00876 ,  B01F15/00896

Abstract: A blender includes a container having a plurality of substantially triangular shaped ribs projecting into a processing zone of the container. The plurality of spaced ribs each include a width and a depth that taper from a top end section adjacent a teardrop shaped opening of the container to a more narrow bottom end section adjacent a bottom wall of the container. A side wall of the container continuously tapers from the teardrop shaped opening to a substantially square shaped bottom end portion including first, second, third and fourth side wall sections connected to one another at respective rounded corners. A blade assembly is coupled to the container and includes a plurality of blades angled at different planes with respect to a horizontal plane. Each of the blades includes a beveled leading edge, resulting in a downward suction force that draws ingredients down into the blade for processing.

Abstract translation: 搅拌器包括具有突出到容器的处理区域中的多个基本上三角形的肋的容器。 多个隔开的肋条各自包括从与容器的泪珠形开口相邻的顶端部分到与容器的底壁相邻的更窄底部的锥形的宽度和深度。 容器的侧壁从泪滴形状的开口连续地逐渐变细到大致正方形的底端部分，该底端部分包括在各个圆角处彼此连接的第一，第二，第三和第四侧壁部分。 叶片组件联接到容器并且包括在相对于水平面的不同平面处成角度的多个叶片。 每个叶片包括倾斜的前缘，导致向下的吸力，其将成分下拉到叶片中用于加工。

公开(公告)号：US20150257433A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14606056

申请日：2015-01-27

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： KAITLYN M. BENOIT ,  FRED BOURNAY, JR. ,  MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  JASSON M. CASSAR

IPC: A23N1/02 ,  B65G11/02 ,  B67D3/00

CPC classification number: A23N1/02 ,  A47J19/02 ,  A47J43/06 ,  B65G11/026 ,  B67D3/0003

Abstract: A juicing system with a drive mechanism and a juicer assembly, where the juicer assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity. An auger having a top portion and a bottom portion is within the cavity. The auger is operably connected at one of the top portion or the bottom portion to the drive mechanism to rotate the auger. A rotatable cutting blade is disposed at the top portion of the auger to cut food inserted into the cavity. A juicing basket is disposed within the cavity, radially outwardly from the auger. The juicing basket has at least one screen with apertures therethrough of varying sizes. Food is pressed by the auger against the juicing basket to squeeze juice and pulp through the apertures. The pulp exits through a pulp chute, having a upper portion, lower portion, and check valve therebetween which is easily removable for cleaning and clog removal.

Abstract translation: 具有驱动机构和榨汁机组件的榨汁系统，其中榨汁机组件包括限定空腔的主壳体。 具有顶部和底部的螺旋钻在空腔内。 螺旋推运器可操作地连接在驱动机构的顶部或底部之一上，以旋转螺旋推运器。 可旋转的切割刀片设置在螺旋钻的顶部，以切割插入到腔中的食物。 榨汁篮设置在空腔内，从螺旋钻径向向外。 榨汁筐具有至少一个具有不同尺寸的通孔的筛网。 食物被螺旋钻压在榨汁篮上，通过孔挤出果汁和纸浆。 纸浆通过纸浆溜槽离开，其具有上部，下部和止回阀，其易于拆卸以清洁和堵塞。

公开(公告)号：US20140211586A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14228573

申请日：2014-03-28

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI

IPC: A47J43/07

CPC classification number: A47J43/0722 ,  A47J43/042 ,  A47J43/0727 ,  B01F7/162 ,  B01F15/00876 ,  B01F15/00896

Abstract: A blender includes a container having a plurality of ribs projecting into a processing zone of the container. The plurality of spaced ribs each include a width and a depth that taper from a top end section adjacent a teardrop shaped opening of the container to a more narrow bottom end section adjacent a bottom wall of the container. A side wall of the container continuously tapers from the teardrop shaped opening to a substantially square shaped bottom end portion including first, second, third and fourth side wall sections connected to one another at respective rounded corners. A blade assembly is coupled to the container and includes a plurality of blades angled at different planes with respect to a horizontal plane. The blender container further includes a handle adapted to receive a handle of a similar blender container, such that like blender containers can be nested for storage.

Abstract translation: 搅拌器包括具有突出到容器的处理区域中的多个肋的容器。 多个隔开的肋条各自包括从与容器的泪珠形开口相邻的顶端部分到与容器的底壁相邻的更窄底部的锥形的宽度和深度。 容器的侧壁从泪滴形状的开口连续地逐渐变细到大致正方形的底端部分，该底端部分包括在各个圆角处彼此连接的第一，第二，第三和第四侧壁部分。 叶片组件联接到容器并且包括在相对于水平面的不同平面处成角度的多个叶片。 搅拌器容器还包括适于容纳类似的搅拌器容器的手柄的手柄，使得类似的搅拌器容器可嵌套用于储存。