公开(公告)号：US20150027159A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US13952693

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  ALEXANDRE AZEVEDO ,  NIHAT O. CUR ,  ALISSON COSTA DASILVA ,  GUSTVO LAZZARIS DEBONA ,  MARCOS HEINZLE ,  LEANDRO BERNO LIDIO ,  VERNE H. MYERS

IPC: F25D3/00

CPC classification number: B01F3/04815 ,  B01F15/065 ,  B01F2015/061 ,  B67D1/0004 ,  B67D1/0014 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0057 ,  B67D1/0406 ,  B67D1/0857 ,  B67D1/0861 ,  F25D31/002

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus which includes a tank, a liquid inlet and a fluid dispensing system which includes a dispensing fluid conduit having a helical portion at least substantially vertically oriented within the interior volume of the tank. The beverage dispensing apparatus also includes a fluid circulating system that includes at least one fluid circulation conduit having an inlet portion positioned proximate the bottom portion of the tank and at least one outlet. A fluid cycling device is also included in the beverage dispensing apparatus and is configured to move fluid from the bottom portion of the tank to the fluid circulation conduit. The at least one outlet is configured to produce a fluid flow tangential to the orientation of the dispensing fluid conduit configuration. Evaporator coils extend around a perimeter of the tank's exterior sidewall surface and are configured to chill the fluid within the tank.

Abstract translation: 一种饮料分配装置，其包括罐，液体入口和流体分配系统，其包括分配流体导管，所述分配流体导管具有至少基本垂直地定向在所述罐的内部容积内的螺旋部分。 饮料分配装置还包括流体循环系统，该流体循环系统包括至少一个流体循环管道，该流体循环管道具有靠近罐的底部部分定位的入口部分和至少一个出口。 流体循环装置也包括在饮料分配装置中并且构造成将流体从罐的底部移动到流体循环管道。 所述至少一个出口构造成产生与分配流体导管配置的取向相切的流体流。 蒸发器线圈围绕罐的外侧壁表面的周边延伸并且被配置为使罐内的流体冷却。

公开(公告)号：US20130305772A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13948282

申请日：2013-07-23

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC: F25B1/00

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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US20200377377A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16987035

申请日：2020-08-06

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： GINGER ELAYNE PATERA ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  MARK M. SENNINGER

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  B01D29/56 ,  B01D24/00 ,  B01D27/14 ,  B01D63/00 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F5/10 ,  C02F5/14

Abstract: A customizable multi-stage fluid treatment assembly typically includes a connector, a plurality of cartridges, and a cap. The plurality of cartridges have a treatment medium spaced within an interior volume of the individual cartridges, between the ends thereof. The ends of the plurality of cartridges are configured to receive a fluid, bring the fluid into operative contact with the treatment medium, and dispense the fluid from the opposing end of the cartridge. The connector is coupled with one end of the plurality of cartridges and has an inlet and an outlet for receiving and dispensing the fluid to and from an appliance. The cap is coupled with the other end of the plurality of cartridges, enclosing the fluid treatment assembly, which is configured to be received in a cavity of an appliance. The cartridges of the plurality of cartridges may be individually replaced with cartridges to meet customized needs.

公开(公告)号：US20160244337A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15144501

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： GINGER ELAYNE PATERA ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  MARK M. SENNINGER

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F5/10

CPC classification number: C02F1/003 ,  B01D24/007 ,  B01D27/14 ,  B01D29/56 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D63/00 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/688 ,  C02F5/10 ,  C02F5/105 ,  C02F5/14 ,  C02F2103/026 ,  C02F2201/003 ,  C02F2201/004 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2307/06 ,  C02F2307/12

Abstract: A customizable multi-stage fluid treatment assembly typically includes a connector, a plurality of cartridges, and a cap. The plurality of cartridges have a treatment medium spaced within an interior volume of the individual cartridges, between the ends thereof. The ends of the plurality of cartridges are configured to receive a fluid, bring the fluid into operative contact with the treatment medium, and dispense the fluid from the opposing end of the cartridge. The connector is coupled with one end of the plurality of cartridges and has an inlet and an outlet for receiving and dispensing the fluid to and from an appliance. The cap is coupled with the other end of the plurality of cartridges, enclosing the fluid treatment assembly, which is configured to be received in a cavity of an appliance. The cartridges of the plurality of cartridges may be individually replaced with cartridges to meet customized needs.

Abstract translation: 可定制的多级流体处理组件通常包括连接器，多个盒和盖。 多个盒具有在各个盒的内部容积内间隔开的处理介质。 多个筒的端部构造成接收流体，使流体与处理介质有效接触，并从该盒的相对端分配流体。 连接器与多个盒的一端连接，并且具有入口和出口，用于将流体接收和分配到器具和从设备分出流体。 盖与多个盒的另一端耦合，包围流体处理组件，其被配置为容纳在器具的空腔中。 多个墨盒的墨盒可以单独更换墨盒以满足定制需求。

公开(公告)号：US20160136593A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US15004401

申请日：2016-01-22

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  ALEXANDRE AZEVEDO ,  NIHAT O. CUR ,  ALISSON COSTA DASILVA ,  GUSTVO LAZZARIS DE BONA ,  MARCOS HEINZLE ,  LEANDRO BERNO LIDIO ,  VERNE H. MYERS

IPC: B01F3/04 ,  B67D1/08 ,  B01F15/06 ,  B67D1/04

CPC classification number: B01F3/04815 ,  B01F15/065 ,  B01F2015/061 ,  B67D1/0004 ,  B67D1/0014 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0057 ,  B67D1/0406 ,  B67D1/0857 ,  B67D1/0861 ,  F25D31/002

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus which includes a tank, a liquid inlet and a fluid dispensing system which includes a dispensing fluid conduit having a helical portion at least substantially vertically oriented within the interior volume of the tank. The beverage dispensing apparatus also includes a fluid circulating system that includes at least one fluid circulation conduit having an inlet portion positioned proximate the bottom portion of the tank and at least one outlet. A fluid cycling device is also included in the beverage dispensing apparatus and is configured to move fluid from the bottom portion of the tank to the fluid circulation conduit. The at least one outlet is configured to produce a fluid flow tangential to the orientation of the dispensing fluid conduit configuration. Evaporator coils extend around a perimeter of the tank's exterior sidewall surface and are configured to chill the fluid within the tank.

公开(公告)号：US20140298828A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US14312783

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  ANDERSON BORTOLETTO

IPC: F25D11/00

CPC classification number: F25D11/00 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25B25/005 ,  F25C2400/10 ,  F25D11/022 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D23/126

Abstract: The present invention provides a secondary cooling apparatus and method of providing cooling to one or more features in a refrigerator. In one exemplary aspect of the present invention, the refrigerator includes a cabinet having a door, a first cooling loop in the cabinet, and a second cooling loop cooled by the first cooling loop. The secondary cooling loop is adapted to cool the one or more features in the cabinet or on the door of the refrigerator. In another exemplary aspect of the present invention, a method for providing cooling in a refrigerator to one or more features in a compartment or on a door of the refrigerator includes providing a first cooling loop within a refrigerator, cooling a secondary cooling loop directly or indirectly with the first cooling loop, and transferring cooling from the secondary cooling loop to the one or more features in the compartment or on the door of the refrigerator.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种向冷藏库中的一个或多个特征提供冷却的二次冷却装置和方法。 在本发明的一个示例性方面，冰箱包括具有门的柜，柜中的第一冷却回路和由第一冷却回路冷却的第二冷却回路。 二次冷却回路适于冷却柜内或冰箱门上的一个或多个特征。 在本发明的另一示例性方面，一种用于在冰箱中提供冷却到冰箱的隔室或门上的一个或多个特征的方法包括在冰箱内提供第一冷却回路，直接或间接地冷却二次冷却回路 具有第一冷却回路，并且将冷却从第二冷却回路转移到冰箱的隔室或门的一个或多个特征。

公开(公告)号：US20140202187A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14225826

申请日：2014-03-26

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： NIHAT O. CUR ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  ANDREW D. LITCH ,  LUIZ A LOPEZ ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC: F25D11/02

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

Abstract: 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 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.

Abstract translation: 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的冷却剂流体连接电路向至少一个蒸发器提供共享的冷却剂至少两个不同的压力。 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。