公开(公告)号：US20220155003A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17592180

申请日：2022-02-03

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Lynne F. Hunter ,  Daniel Lottinville ,  Karen J. Querfurth

IPC: F25D23/02 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D5/02

Abstract: A refrigerator includes at least one hinge assembly configured to hinge a door to a cabinet. The at least one hinge assembly includes a mounting block coupled to, and that extends at least partially along, the door. A hinge bracket is coupled to the cabinet. The hinge bracket is coupled to a top panel of the cabinet and includes an upward extending flange that spans a width of the cabinet and that is coplanar with a front panel of the door. A hinge pin is disposed between the mounting block and the hinge bracket and is coupled thereto such that the entirety of the hinge pin is external to the door and is positioned between the door and the hinge bracket.

公开(公告)号：US11313611B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-26

申请号：US16400093

申请日：2019-05-01

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Paul B. Allard ,  Jeffrey Beckner ,  Kamil EL Sayed ,  Lynne F. Hunter ,  Sai B. Krishna ,  Dustin M. Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Daniel Lottinville

IPC: F25D23/02 ,  E04C2/38 ,  F25D25/02 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F24C15/02

Abstract: A door panel includes an outer panel having a generally planar body portion with inner and outer surfaces and a sidewall with a front edge. An inner panel includes a generally planar body portion with inner and outer surfaces and a sidewall with a front edge. A trim breaker interconnects the outer panel and the inner panel to form a vacuum cavity therebetween. The trim breaker includes first and second upright members interconnected by upper and lower cross members. The trim breaker further includes an inner channel and an outer channel spaced-apart from one another around the trim breaker. The outer channel is outwardly disposed around the inner channel. The front edge of the inner panel is received in the inner channel of the trim breaker, and the front edge of the outer panel is received in the outer channel of the trim breaker.

公开(公告)号：US11243022B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-08

申请号：US16765720

申请日：2017-11-20

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Lynne F. Hunter ,  Daniel Lottinville ,  Karen J. Querfurth

IPC: F25D23/02 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D5/02

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided herein including a cabinet and a door. At least one hinge assembly is configured to hinge the door to the cabinet. The at least one hinge assembly includes a mounting block coupled to the door, a hinge bracket coupled to the cabinet, and a hinge pin disposed between the mounting block and the hinge bracket and coupled thereto such that the entirety of the hinge pin is external to the door.

公开(公告)号：US10750924B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US15079167

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Frederick T. Roderick ,  Antony M. Rappette ,  Daniel Lottinville ,  David Brightbill ,  Matthew Jaske ,  Rodney Welch ,  Michael Lagness

IPC: A47L15/22 ,  A47L15/23 ,  A47L15/42 ,  A47L15/50

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening, a sump fluidly coupled to the tub, and a liquid recirculation circuit fluidly coupling the sump to the treating chamber. The liquid recirculation circuit includes at least one rotating spray tube having a longitudinal body axis defining a rotational axis. A plurality of spray nozzles are provided in the rotating spray tube.

公开(公告)号：US10405725B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US16050146

申请日：2018-07-31

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Frederick T. Roderick ,  Antony M. Rappette ,  Daniel Lottinville ,  David Brightbill

IPC: A47L15/22 ,  A47L15/42 ,  A47L15/50

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid supply conduit, and a rotatable sprayer that is rotatable about a rotation axis and has an inlet and multiple nozzles collectively forming an outlet. The dishwasher further includes a hydraulic drive fluidly coupling the liquid supply conduit to the rotatable sprayer. The hydraulic drive is mechanically coupled to the rotatable sprayer.

公开(公告)号：US20220290911A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-15

申请号：US17828601

申请日：2022-05-31

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Lynne F. Hunter ,  Daniel Lottinville

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/02

Abstract: A cabinet structure includes a wrapper that is spaced apart from a liner. A trim breaker is coupled to the wrapper and the liner. An insulation cavity is disposed between the wrapper, the liner, and the trim breaker. An encapsulation member is disposed rearwardly of the trim breaker and defines an encapsulation cavity that is separated from the insulation cavity. The encapsulation member is free from openings. A hinge support is operably coupled to the encapsulation member to further define the encapsulation cavity. The hinge support has a lower frame portion that extends perpendicularly along the trim breaker. The hinge support is disposed forwardly of the trim breaker.

公开(公告)号：US11359857B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-14

申请号：US16764941

申请日：2017-11-20

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Lynne F. Hunter ,  Daniel Lottinville

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/02

Abstract: A cabinet structure is provided herein that includes an exterior wrapper defining an opening and at least one liner disposed inside the opening of the wrapper with a front edge of the wrapper disposed laterally outward relative to a front edge of the liner. An insulation cavity is disposed between the wrapper and the liner. A trim breaker is coupled to the exterior wrapper and the liner. A hinge bracket is disposed outwardly of the trim breaker. A hinge support has a first portion disposed along the trim breaker and a second portion extending rearwardly from the first portion. An encapsulation member is disposed rearwardly of the trim breaker and defines an encapsulation cavity that is separated from the insulation cavity.

公开(公告)号：US11118832B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16386653

申请日：2019-04-17

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Kaito Choy ,  Daniel Lottinville

IPC: F25D23/12 ,  F25D25/02

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment having a rear wall with an inwardly angled portion. A first and second shelf assemblies are disposed within the refrigerator compartment. The first shelf assembly includes a panel supported on a frame assembly to define a cavity positioned below a portion of the panel. The second shelf assembly includes front and top panels that cooperate with a surface of the inwardly angled portion of the rear wall to define a storage cavity therebetween. A water filtration system includes a water filter assembly laterally disposed within the storage cavity of the second shelf assembly. A water dispenser system includes a dispenser paddle operably coupled to the first shelf assembly and interconnected to the water filter assembly by a water supply line that is concealed within the cavity of the first shelf assembly by the opaque portion of the panel of the first shelf assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20200333064A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16386653

申请日：2019-04-17

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Kaito Choy ,  Daniel Lottinville

IPC: F25D23/12 ,  F25D25/02

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment having a rear wall with an inwardly angled portion. A first and second shelf assemblies are disposed within the refrigerator compartment. The first shelf assembly includes a panel supported on a frame assembly to define a cavity positioned below a portion of the panel. The second shelf assembly includes front and top panels that cooperate with a surface of the inwardly angled portion of the rear wall to define a storage cavity therebetween. A water filtration system includes a water filter assembly laterally disposed within the storage cavity of the second shelf assembly. A water dispenser system includes a dispenser paddle operably coupled to the first shelf assembly and interconnected to the water filter assembly by a water supply line that is concealed within the cavity of the first shelf assembly by the opaque portion of the panel of the first shelf assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20200002987A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-02

申请号：US16077807

申请日：2017-05-25

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Daniel Lottinville ,  Lynne F. Hunter

IPC: E05D3/16 ,  E05D11/06 ,  F25D23/02

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided herein. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a compartment. A door is configured to seal the compartment and is operable between open and closed positions. A hinge assembly is operably coupled to the cabinet and to the door. The hinge assembly includes a first link coupled to the cabinet. A second link is pivotable about the first link. A third link is pivotable about the second link and a fourth link. The fourth link is further coupled to the door. A fifth link is pivotable about the second link and the fourth link. A sixth link is pivotable about an intermediate portion of the fifth link and the first link. The sixth link is disposed through a void defined by the fifth link.