公开(公告)号：US08511109B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12503325

申请日：2009-07-15

申请人： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： F25D17/02 ,  F25B25/00

CPC分类号： F25D11/022 ,  F25B1/00 ,  F25B5/02 ,  F25B40/02 ,  F25B2309/001 ,  F25B2400/052 ,  F25B2400/24 ,  F25B2600/2511 ,  F25D11/025 ,  F25D13/04 ,  F25D16/00 ,  F25D17/02

摘要： A thermal storage container is coupled to a pump for circulating cooled liquid from the thermal storage container in at least one of two circuits. One circuit includes a heat exchanger coupled to the fresh food evaporator for assisting in cooling the fresh food section of the refrigerator or for chilling the liquid. Another circuit includes a sub-cooler between the compressor and condenser for cooling the hot gas output from the compressor before entering the condenser, thereby increasing the efficiency of the system. A three-way valve is coupled from the output pump to couple the stored coolant selectively to one or the other or both of the coolant circuits.

摘要翻译： 热存储容器联接到泵，用于在两个回路中的至少一个回路中将来自储热容器的冷却液循环。 一个回路包括耦合到新鲜食物蒸发器的热交换器，用于帮助冷却冰箱的新鲜食物部分或冷却液体。 另一电路包括压缩机和冷凝器之间的副冷却器，用于冷却在进入冷凝器之前从压缩机输出的热气体，从而提高系统的效率。 三通阀从输出泵耦合以将存储的冷却剂选择性地连接到一个或另一个或两个冷却剂回路。

公开(公告)号：US07437886B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11613566

申请日：2006-12-20

申请人： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Luis Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu ,  Jocelyn Leia Pollack ,  Gregory R. Garavalia

发明人： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Luis Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu ,  Jocelyn Leia Pollack ,  Gregory R. Garavalia

IPC分类号： F25C5/18

CPC分类号： F25C5/182 ,  F25C2400/10

摘要： A refrigerator having a freezer compartment having an ice maker disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces and an ice storage bin removably mounted to freezer compartment door below the ice maker having an open top receptacle for receiving ice pieces from the ice maker. The ice storage bin has a movable lid assembly including a frame removably mounted to the top of the ice storage bin and two lid members mounted to the frame. At least one lid member is pivotally mounted to the frame to close the receptacle when pivoted to a generally horizontal position and to open the receptacle when pivoted to a generally vertical position. The pivotal lid member is biased to the generally horizontal position.

摘要翻译： 一种具有冷冻室的冰箱，其具有设置在用于形成冰块的冷冻室内的制冰机，以及可拆卸地安装在制冰机下面的冷冻室门的储冰箱，所述储冰箱具有用于接收来自制冰机的冰块的开口顶部容器。 储冰箱具有可移动的盖组件，其包括可移除地安装到储冰箱的顶部的框架和安装到框架的两个盖构件。 至少一个盖构件枢转地安装到框架以在枢转到大体上水平的位置时闭合容器，并且当枢转到大致垂直的位置时打开容器。 枢转盖构件被偏压到大致水平的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09791203B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US12612211

申请日：2009-11-04

申请人： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Tushar Kulkarni ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Tushar Kulkarni ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： F25D17/02 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25D19/00

CPC分类号： F25D11/025 ,  F25D11/006 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D19/006 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/28 ,  F25D2400/30

摘要： A refrigerator and method of supplying coolant material are provided, the refrigerator including an interior and a main cooling loop, at least a portion of the interior includes a freezer section and at least a portion of the main cooling loop includes an evaporator. The refrigerator includes at least one detachable module having at least one connector, the detachable module configured to removably attach to a surface of the refrigerator, and a secondary cooling loop having at least one connector that corresponds to the at least one detachable module's at least one connector, wherein at least a portion of the secondary cooling loop is in thermal communication with at least one of the main cooling loop, the evaporator, and the freezer section, and wherein the secondary cooling loop is configured to be in fluid communication with the at least one detachable module through the corresponding at least one connectors.

公开(公告)号：US09140479B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13476475

申请日：2012-05-21

申请人： Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Stephen L. Keres ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Peter J. Richmond ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Stephen L. Keres ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Peter J. Richmond ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： G05D23/32 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25B5/02

CPC分类号： F25D29/00 ,  F25B5/02 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2600/0251 ,  F25B2600/0253 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25B2600/2511 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D11/022 ,  F25D17/065 ,  F25D2600/06 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  Y02B30/741 ,  Y02B30/743 ,  Y02B40/32

摘要： A refrigerator appliance configuration, and associated methods of operation, for an appliance with a controller, a condenser, at least one evaporator, a compressor, and two refrigeration compartments. The configuration may be equipped with a variable-speed or variable-capacity compressor, variable speed evaporator or compartment fans, a damper, and/or a dual-temperature evaporator with a valve system to control flow of refrigerant through one or more pressure reduction devices. The controller, by operation of the compressor, fans, damper and/or valve system, depending on the appliance configuration, synchronizes alternating cycles of cooling each compartment to a temperature approximately equal to the compartment set point temperature.

摘要翻译： 一种用于具有控制器的设备，冷凝器，至少一个蒸发器，压缩机和两个制冷室的电冰箱设备配置和相关操作方法。 该配置可以配备有可变速度或可变容量压缩机，变速蒸发器或隔室风扇，阻尼器和/或具有阀系统的双温度蒸发器，以控制制冷剂流过一个或多个减压装置 。 控制器通过压缩机，风扇，阻尼器和/或阀门系统的操作，取决于设备配置，将每个隔室的冷却交替循环同步到大约等于室设定点温度的温度。

公开(公告)号：US08720222B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13279386

申请日：2011-10-24

申请人： Nihat Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Luiz Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Nihat Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Luiz Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： F25D13/02

CPC分类号： F25D11/022 ,  F25B5/02 ,  F25B2600/0252 ,  F25D11/006 ,  F25D23/065 ,  F25D2400/04 ,  F25D2400/06 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y02B40/32

摘要： An appliance includes a cabinet; a first compartment; and a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment are separated by a horizontal mullion. The cabinet also typically includes a coolant system that has: a single compressor for regulating a temperature of the first compartment and a temperature of the second compartment operably connected to at least one evaporator; a shared coolant fluid connection system; and a coolant fluid spaced within the shared coolant fluid connection system used to regulate both the temperature of the first compartment and the second compartment. The compressor can provide the shared coolant at at least two different pressures to at least one evaporator using the shared coolant fluid connection circuit. The ratio of the substantially steady state heat gain for the first compartment to the substantially steady state total heat gain for the overall cabinet is about 0.65:1 or greater.

摘要翻译： 电器包括柜体; 第一个隔间 和第二隔间。 第一隔间和第二隔间用水平竖框隔开。 机柜还通常包括冷却剂系统，其具有：用于调节第一隔室的温度的单个压缩机和可操作地连接到至少一个蒸发器的第二室的温度; 共用冷却剂流体连接系统; 以及在共享冷却剂流体连接系统内间隔开的用于调节第一隔室和第二隔室的温度的冷却剂流体。 压缩机可以使用共享冷却剂流体连接回路将至少两个不同压力的共用冷却剂提供给至少一个蒸发器。 第一隔室的基本上稳态的热增益与总体柜的基本上稳定的总热增益的比例大约为0.65:1或更大。

公开(公告)号：US07908883B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12105528

申请日：2008-04-18

申请人： Guolian Wu ,  Steven J. Kuehl

发明人： Guolian Wu ,  Steven J. Kuehl

IPC分类号： F25D11/00

CPC分类号： F28D1/0477 ,  F25B39/022 ,  F25B2500/01 ,  F25D17/065 ,  F25D2317/063 ,  F28D7/08 ,  F28D7/085 ,  F28F1/006 ,  F28F1/32 ,  F28F2215/12

摘要： A heat exchanger for a refrigerator includes a dividing wall that bifurcates the heat exchanger into first and second airflow passages. The fins include apertures therein, allowing for both horizontal and vertical movement of air through the heat exchanger. The dividing wall extends through the heat exchanger at an angle, which decreases the cross-sectional diameter of both the first and second airflow passages and results in accelerated air flow through the air passages. In use, air from the refrigerator is directed into the first airflow passage of the heat exchanger for heat exchange, and is then directed by curved baffles into the second airflow passage for further heat exchange. Air exiting the second airflow passage is then directed into a compartment of the refrigerator.

摘要翻译： 一种用于冰箱的热交换器包括将热交换器分成第一和第二气流通道的分隔壁。 翅片包括孔，允许空气通过热交换器的水平和垂直运动。 分隔壁以一定角度延伸穿过热交换器，这减小了第一和第二气流通道的横截面直径，并且导致加速的空气流过空气通道。 在使用中，来自冰箱的空气被引导到用于热交换的热交换器的第一气流通道中，然后由弯​​曲的挡板引导到第二气流通道中用于进一步的热交换。 然后将离开第二气流通道的空气导入冰箱的隔间。

公开(公告)号：US09417001B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US13474843

申请日：2012-05-18

申请人： Rameet Singh Grewal ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Lorraine J. Westlake ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Rameet Singh Grewal ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Lorraine J. Westlake ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/18 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D19/00 ,  F25D23/04

CPC分类号： F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C2400/04 ,  F25D19/00 ,  F25D19/02 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D2317/061 ,  F25D2317/062 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/067

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a top wall. At least one door is coupled with the cabinet and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A removable cooling module is disposed on the top wall of the refrigerator. The removable cooling module includes a cooling unit and an ice maker. An ice dispenser is coupled with the refrigerator. A duct is in communication with the removable cooling module and is adapted to convey ice and cool air from the removable cooling module to the refrigerator.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括具有顶壁的机壳。 至少一个门与机柜联接并且可以在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动。 可拆卸的冷却模块设置在冰箱的顶壁上。 可移动冷却模块包括冷却单元和制冰机。 冰分配器与冰箱连接。 管道与可移除的冷却模块连通，并且适于传送冰并将空气从可移除的冷却模块冷却到冰箱。

公开(公告)号：US08336975B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12402608

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Paul B. Allard ,  James W. Kendall ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Paul B. Allard ,  James W. Kendall ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： A47B96/04

CPC分类号： F25D23/02 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2400/18 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y10T16/558 ,  Y10T29/49

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space. A door is disposed on the cabinet operable between an open position and a closed position. The door includes a forward wall and a rearward wall. An insulation layer is disposed between the forward wall and the rearward wall. An exterior skin is disposed adjacent to the forward wall and substantially covers the forward wall. A plenum is defined by the space between the exterior skin and the forward wall and is adapted to receive utility lines.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括限定开放存储空间的机柜。 门被布置在机柜上，可在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作。 门包括前壁和后壁。 绝缘层设置在前壁和后壁之间。 外部皮肤邻近前壁设置并基本上覆盖前壁。 气室由外表皮和前壁之间的空间限定，并且适于接收公用事业线。

公开(公告)号：US09140478B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13476435

申请日：2012-05-21

申请人： Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Stephen L. Keres ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Peter J. Richmond ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Stephen L. Keres ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Peter J. Richmond ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： F25D17/06 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25B5/02

CPC分类号： F25D11/02 ,  F25B5/02 ,  F25B2600/02 ,  F25B2600/2511 ,  F25D11/022 ,  F25D17/065 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D2600/00 ,  F25D2600/06 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122

摘要： Methods of operation for refrigerator appliance configurations with a controller, a condenser, at least one evaporator, a compressor, and two refrigeration compartments. The configuration may be equipped with a variable-speed or variable-capacity compressor, variable speed evaporator or compartment fans, a damper, and/or a dual-temperature evaporator with a valve system to control flow of refrigerant through one or more pressure reduction devices. The methods may include synchronizing alternating cycles of cooling each compartment to a temperature approximately equal to the compartment set point temperature by operation of the compressor, fans, damper and/or valve system. The methods may also include controlling the cooling rate in one or both compartments. Refrigeration compartment cooling may begin at an interval before or after when the freezer compartment reaches its lower threshold temperature. Freezer compartment cooling may begin at an interval before or after when the freezer compartment reaches its upper threshold temperature.

摘要翻译： 具有控制器，冷凝器，至少一个蒸发器，压缩机和两个制冷室的冰箱设备配置的操作方法。 该配置可以配备有可变速度或可变容量的压缩机，变速蒸发器或隔室风扇，阻尼器和/或具有阀系统的双温度蒸发器，以控制制冷剂流过一个或多个减压装置 。 这些方法可以包括通过压缩机，风扇，阻尼器和/或阀门系统的操作，将每个隔室的交替循环同步到大约等于隔室设定点温度的温度。 所述方法还可以包括控制一个或两个隔室中的冷却速率。 冷冻室冷却可以在冷冻室达到其较低阈值温度之前或之后的间隔开始。 冷冻室冷却可能在冷冻室达到其上限阈值之前或之后的间隔开始。

公开(公告)号：US09103569B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US13279421

申请日：2011-10-24

申请人： Nihat Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Luiz Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Nihat Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Luiz Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： F25D13/02 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25B5/00 ,  F25D17/00 ,  F25B39/02 ,  F25B5/02 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25D23/06

CPC分类号： F25B5/02 ,  F25B2600/0252 ,  F25D11/006 ,  F25D11/022 ,  F25D23/065 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y02B40/32

摘要： An appliance includes a cabinet; a first compartment; and a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment are separated by a vertical mullion. The cabinet also typically includes a coolant system that has: a single compressor for regulating a temperature of the first compartment and a temperature of the second compartment operably connected to at least one evaporator; a shared coolant fluid connection system; and a coolant fluid spaced within the shared coolant fluid connection system used to regulate both the temperature of the first compartment and the second compartment. The compressor can provide the shared coolant at at least two different pressures to at least one evaporator using the shared coolant fluid connection circuit. The ratio of the substantially steady state heat gain for the first compartment to the substantially steady state total heat gain for the overall cabinet is about 0.65:1 or greater.

摘要翻译： 电器包括柜体; 第一个隔间 和第二隔间。 第一隔间和第二隔室由垂直竖框隔开。 机柜还通常包括冷却剂系统，其具有：用于调节第一隔室的温度的单个压缩机和可操作地连接到至少一个蒸发器的第二室的温度; 共用冷却剂流体连接系统; 以及在共享冷却剂流体连接系统内间隔开的用于调节第一隔室和第二隔室的温度的冷却剂流体。 压缩机可以使用共享冷却剂流体连接回路将至少两个不同压力的共用冷却剂提供给至少一个蒸发器。 第一隔室的基本上稳态的热增益与总体柜的基本上稳定的总热增益的比例大约为0.65:1或更大。