公开(公告)号：US11302496B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US16826351

申请日：2020-03-23

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Brianne Nicole Anderson ,  Homprakash Hariharan ,  Sadasivam Narayanan ,  Ganesan Ravi

IPC: H01H19/06 ,  G05G1/10 ,  G05G1/12 ,  H01H19/54 ,  G05G25/00

Abstract: A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange.

公开(公告)号：US20210284380A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-16

申请号：US16814102

申请日：2020-03-10

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Homprakash Hariharan ,  Jayakumar Jayabal ,  Sadasivam Narayanan

IPC: B65D5/44

Abstract: A cross-brace assembly for a package for a household appliance and method of assembling are provided. The cross-brace assembly can include a holder having a body having opposing first and second sides. The body includes first and second inner tabs that include first and second apertures, respectively. A first outer tab projects from the first side of the body, adjacent to the first inner tab, and a second outer tab projects from the second side of the body, adjacent to the second inner tab. A brace having opposing first and second ends can be received within the first and second apertures such that the first end of the brace is disposed adjacent the first outer tab and the second end of the brace is disposed adjacent the second outer tab to retain the brace relative to the holder.

公开(公告)号：US11427375B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-30

申请号：US16814102

申请日：2020-03-10

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Homprakash Hariharan ,  Jayakumar Jayabal ,  Sadasivam Narayanan

IPC: B65D5/44

Abstract: A cross-brace assembly for a package for a household appliance and method of assembling are provided. The cross-brace assembly can include a holder having a body having opposing first and second sides. The body includes first and second inner tabs that include first and second apertures, respectively. A first outer tab projects from the first side of the body, adjacent to the first inner tab, and a second outer tab projects from the second side of the body, adjacent to the second inner tab. A brace having opposing first and second ends can be received within the first and second apertures such that the first end of the brace is disposed adjacent the first outer tab and the second end of the brace is disposed adjacent the second outer tab to retain the brace relative to the holder.

公开(公告)号：US20210212224A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17210930

申请日：2021-03-24

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Azhar K. Momin ,  Sadasivam Narayanan

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  D06F34/28

Abstract: A console assembly for an appliance is provided that includes a shell having a first face and a first rim and a first protrusion operably coupled with the first face. The first face is positioned at an incline relative to a top edge of the shell. A panel is operably coupled with the shell. The panel includes a second face and a second rim and a second protrusion extending from a side of the panel opposite the second face. The panel is positioned parallel to the first face. A plurality of electrical components are operably coupled to one of the shell and the panel.

公开(公告)号：US11019738B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-25

申请号：US16252971

申请日：2019-01-21

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Azhar K. Momin ,  Sadasivam Narayanan

IPC: D06F34/28 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: A console assembly for an appliance is provided that includes a shell having a first face and a first rim and a first protrusion operably coupled with the first face. The first face is positioned at an incline relative to a top edge of the shell. A panel is operably coupled with the shell. The panel includes a second face and a second rim and a second protrusion extending from a side of the panel opposite the second face. The panel is positioned parallel to the first face. A plurality of electrical components are operably coupled to one of the shell and the panel.

公开(公告)号：US20200236800A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-23

申请号：US16252971

申请日：2019-01-21

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Azhar K. Momin ,  Sadasivam Narayanan

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  D06F39/00 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: A console assembly for an appliance is provided that includes a shell having a first face and a first rim and a first protrusion operably coupled with the first face. The first face is positioned at an incline relative to a top edge of the shell. A panel is operably coupled with the shell. The panel includes a second face and a second rim and a second protrusion extending from a side of the panel opposite the second face. The panel is positioned parallel to the first face. A plurality of electrical components are operably coupled to one of the shell and the panel.