公开(公告)号：US11686040B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US17707082

申请日：2022-03-29

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Nolan R. Maryanski ,  Antonio Mazzarella ,  Justin Nguyen ,  Pedro A. Rouin ,  Daniel A. Schurr

IPC: D06F58/20 ,  D06F33/63 ,  D06F33/06 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F105/32 ,  D06F103/32 ,  D06F59/00

CPC classification number: D06F58/206 ,  D06F33/06 ,  D06F33/63 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F59/00 ,  D06F2103/32 ,  D06F2105/32

Abstract: A drying appliance includes a cabinet. A drum processes articles of laundry. The drum is positioned for rotational operation within the cabinet. A blower directs process air through a recirculating airflow path that includes the drum. The drum and the blower are activated in an operating state and deactivated in an idle state. A first operable vent is positioned proximate a front of the cabinet. A second operable vent is positioned proximate a rear of the cabinet. The first and second operable vents define an open position after the drum and the blower define the idle state. The first and second operable vents define a closed position after the drum and the blower define the operating state.

公开(公告)号：US20220220659A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-14

申请号：US17707082

申请日：2022-03-29

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Nolan R. Maryanski ,  Antonio Mazzarella ,  Justin Nguyen ,  Pedro A. Rouin ,  Daniel A. Schurr

IPC: D06F58/20 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F33/06 ,  D06F33/63

Abstract: A drying appliance includes a cabinet. A drum processes articles of laundry. The drum is positioned for rotational operation within the cabinet. A blower directs process air through a recirculating airflow path that includes the drum. The drum and the blower are activated in an operating state and deactivated in an idle state. A first operable vent is positioned proximate a front of the cabinet. A second operable vent is positioned proximate a rear of the cabinet. The first and second operable vents define an open position after the drum and the blower define the idle state. The first and second operable vents define a closed position after the drum and the blower define the operating state.

公开(公告)号：US11319661B1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-03

申请号：US17130626

申请日：2020-12-22

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Nolan R. Maryanski ,  Antonio Mazzarella ,  Justin Nguyen ,  Pedro A. Rouin ,  Daniel A. Schurr

IPC: D06F58/20 ,  D06F33/06 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F33/63 ,  D06F105/32 ,  D06F103/32 ,  D06F59/00

Abstract: A drying appliance includes a cabinet. A drum processes articles of laundry. The drum is positioned for rotational operation within the cabinet. A blower directs process air through a recirculating airflow path that includes the drum. The drum and the blower are activated in an operating state and deactivated in an idle state. A first operable vent is positioned proximate a front of the cabinet. A second operable vent is positioned proximate a rear of the cabinet. The first and second operable vents define an open position after the drum and the blower define the idle state. The first and second operable vents define a closed position after the drum and the blower define the operating state.