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公开(公告)号：US09252570B2
公开(公告)日：2016-02-02
申请号：US13909247
申请日：2013-06-04
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Paul B. Allard , Robert Ryan Bradley , James W. Kendall , Steven J. Kuehl , Douglas D. Leclear , Alan S. Lucas , Andrew M. Tenbarge , John J. Vonderhaar , Guolian Wu
CPC classification number: H02B1/20 , A47J47/16 , B67D3/00 , F16M13/02 , F25D17/042 , F25D23/04 , F25D23/12 , F25D29/005 , F25D2317/043 , F25D2331/801 , F25D2400/16 , Y10T307/461 , Y10T307/469 , Y10T307/477 , Y10T307/937
Abstract: A connection system includes a feature module that supplies various functionalities, a portable countertop stand having an upright section that selectively receives the feature module and an umbilical connecting the portable stand to an external appliance to deliver utilities to the portable countertop stand. A utility port selectively delivers at least one utility to the feature module when engaged with the upright section. A utility receiver removably engages the utility port by hand without the use of tools and selectively receives a predetermined set of utilities when the feature module engages the upright surface. A connection interface detects when the feature module is engaged with the upright section and the predetermined utility set required by the engaged feature module. After the feature module is engaged, the connection interface prompts the utility port to release the predetermined utility set to the feature module.
Abstract translation: 连接系统包括提供各种功能的特征模块，具有选择性地接收特征模块的直立部分的便携式台面支架以及将便携式支架连接到外部装置以将工具输送到便携式台面支架的脐带。 当与直立部分接合时，实用端口选择性地向特征模块递送至少一个实用程序。 公用设备接收器可手动地使用公用端口而不使用工具，并且当特征模块接合直立表面时选择性地接收预定的一组设施。 连接接口检测特征模块何时与直立部分接合以及所接合的特征模块所需的预定效用集。 在功能模块被使用后，连接接口提示实用程序端口将预定的实用程序设置为功能模块。
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公开(公告)号：US09237766B2
公开(公告)日：2016-01-19
申请号：US13952972
申请日：2013-07-29
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Paul B. Allard , Michele E. Wilcox , Douglas D. Leclear , John J. Vonderhaar , Karen J. Querfurth , Andrew M. Tenbarge
IPC: A23L3/015 , A23L3/3418 , A23L3/3445 , F25C5/00 , F25C5/18 , F25D23/02 , F25D23/04 , F25D23/06 , F25D17/04 , F25D23/12 , E05D11/00
CPC classification number: A23L3/0155 , A23L3/3418 , A23L3/3445 , E05D11/0081 , E05Y2800/10 , E05Y2800/71 , E05Y2900/31 , F25C5/182 , F25C5/22 , F25D17/042 , F25D23/02 , F25D23/04 , F25D23/061 , F25D23/12 , F25D23/126 , F25D2317/043 , F25D2323/023 , F25D2323/024 , F25D2331/801 , F25D2331/805 , F25D2400/16 , F25D2400/40 , F25D2500/02 , Y10T29/49359 , Y10T29/53 , Y10T137/0396 , Y10T137/6851
Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door with an exterior side and an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component includes a base removably connected to the interior side and has a first edge and a second edge. A component door is hingedly-connected to the first edge of the base and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. First fasteners are disposed on the component door, and second fasteners are disposed on the base. The second fasteners engage the first fasteners to create an airtight seal between the component door and the base. A vacuum device is in communication with the sealed compartment and a heat sealer is disposed on the base or the component door.
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公开(公告)号：US09033717B2
公开(公告)日：2015-05-19
申请号：US14087051
申请日：2013-11-22
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Paul B. Allard , Douglas D. Leclear , Karen J. Querfurth , Andrew M. Tenbarge , John J. Vonderhaar , Michele Wilcox
CPC classification number: F25D23/028 , F25D23/00 , F25D23/04 , F25D2400/40 , H01R13/44 , H01R13/72 , Y10T403/18
Abstract: An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于器具的可调连接器系统，其中可调连接器系统包括设置在器具表面上的通道，由邻近通道的表面限定的入口孔以及至少部分地接收在通道 通道，并且从所述进入孔延伸，其中所述公用事业使能连接器包括被配置为沿着所述通道至少部分地延伸并且从所述访问孔延伸的细长构件，以及适于将至少一个实用程序提供给被配置的模块化设备的接口 以可移除地附接到器具上的多个可移除附接位置中的一个。
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公开(公告)号：US09383133B2
公开(公告)日：2016-07-05
申请号：US14714434
申请日：2015-05-18
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Paul B. Allard , Douglas D. Leclear , Karen J. Querfurth , Andrew M. Tenbarge , John J. Vonderhaar , Michele Wilcox
CPC classification number: F25D23/028 , F25D23/00 , F25D23/04 , F25D2400/40 , H01R13/44 , H01R13/72 , Y10T403/18
Abstract: An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance.
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