公开(公告)号：US09736123B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14596264

申请日：2015-01-14

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Hanping Xu ,  Joel Charles Boyer

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  A47L15/23 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/32 ,  A47L15/42

CPC classification number: H04L63/0471 ,  A47L15/23 ,  A47L15/4282 ,  H04L9/0825 ,  H04L9/0861 ,  H04L9/3247 ,  H04L63/0442 ,  H04L2463/062

Abstract: Spray arm assemblies for dishwasher appliances are provided. A spray arm assembly includes a first spray arm. The first spray arm includes an arm member, the arm member defining an interior and a plurality of apertures in fluid communication with the interior. The arm member further extends along and is rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The spray arm assembly further includes a central housing defining and rotatable about a central axis, the central axis generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the spray arm assembly further includes a bevel drive assembly disposed within the central housing. The bevel drive assembly is configured to rotate the arm member about the longitudinal axis when the central housing rotates about the central axis. The bevel drive assembly includes a drive member, an axle member, and an idler member, the axle member mounted to the arm member.

公开(公告)号：US09427132B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US13737195

申请日：2013-01-09

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer ,  Errin Whitney Gnadinger

IPC: A47L15/23 ,  A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/23 ,  A47L15/42 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a spray assembly for a dishwasher appliance. The spray assembly includes a spray arm, a bearing, and a bracket for mounting the spray assembly to a dishwasher appliance. The spray arm is mounted for rotation relative to the bearing, and the bearing is mounted to the bracket. The spray assembly includes features for rotating the bearing relative to the bracket with the spray arm. Such rotation can assist with mounting of the bearing to the bracket.

Abstract translation: 本主题提供了用于洗碗机装置的喷雾组件。 喷雾组件包括喷雾臂，轴承和用于将喷雾组件安装到洗碗机装置的支架。 喷臂安装成相对于轴承旋转，轴承安装在支架上。 喷雾组件包括用于通过喷射臂使轴承相对于支架旋转的特征。 这种旋转可以帮助将轴承安装到支架上。

公开(公告)号：US20160066765A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14481954

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  F16K31/16 ,  F16K11/06

CPC classification number: A47L15/4221

Abstract: The present invention provides a dishwasher appliance and a diverter for a dishwasher appliance. The diverter uses a turbine powered by a flow of fluid from a pump to switch between different outlet ports. In a dishwasher appliance, fluid from the pump that, e.g., supplies one or more spray assemblies can be used to cause the diverter to switch between different fluid outlets and the different spray assemblies or other fluid-using elements. A separate motor to power the diverter or cycling of the pump to change the position of the diverter is not required, which allows a savings in energy usage, costs, and space.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于洗碗机装置的洗碗机装置和转向器。 分流器使用由来自泵的流体流动的涡轮机在不同的出口之间切换。 在洗碗机装置中，来自泵的流体例如提供一个或多个喷雾组件可以用于使分流器在不同的流体出口和不同的喷雾组件或其他流体使用元件之间切换。 不需要单独的电动机为转向器供电或循环泵改变分流器的位置，这样可以节省能源消耗，成本和空间。

公开(公告)号：US20150122298A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14073186

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer ,  Kyle Edward Durham ,  Daniel Jason Bentley

IPC: A47L15/23 ,  A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/23 ,  A47L15/4221 ,  A47L15/4282

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a mid-level spray arm assembly and a diverter disposed in a conduit of the assembly. The diverter includes a disk positioned within a chamber and rotatable about an axis, the disk defining an aperture for selectively controlling fluid flow from the chamber into outlet channels, the disk movable along the axial direction between a first position and a second position, the disk defining a channel and a plurality of cams projecting into the channel. The diverter further includes a biasing element configured to urge the disk into the first position, and a boss extending from the housing into the channel of the disk, the boss defining a plurality of guide elements. The guide elements and cams are configured to interact so that movement of the disk along the axial direction between the first position and the second position causes the disk to rotate about the axis.

Abstract translation: 洗碗机装置包括设置在组件的导管中的中级喷雾臂组件和分流器。 转向器包​​括一个定位在一个腔室内且可围绕一个轴线转动的盘片，该盘片限定了一个孔口，用于选择性地控制从腔室流入出口通道的流体流动，盘片可在第一位置和第二位置之间沿轴向移动， 限定通道和突出到通道中的多个凸轮。 分流器还包括偏置元件，其构造成将盘推入第一位置，以及凸起，其从壳体延伸到盘的通道中，凸台限定多个引导元件。 引导元件和凸轮被配置为相互作用，使得盘沿第一位置和第二位置之间的轴向方向的运动导致盘绕轴线旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20150090306A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14040835

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  A47L15/22

CPC classification number: A47L15/4221 ,  A47L15/23 ,  A47L2401/20 ,  A47L2501/03 ,  A47L2501/20

Abstract: A spray control assembly for a dishwashing appliance is provided. Using concentric flow paths, the spray control assembly allows selection of e.g., the rotational direction for at least one spray arm assembly. The selection of flow through e.g., multiple different spray assemblies is also provided. The spray control assembly incorporates a diverter having multiple port selections.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于洗碗机的喷雾控制组件。 使用同心的流动路径，喷雾控制组件允许选择例如至少一个喷雾臂组件的旋转方向。 还提供了通过例如多个不同喷雾组件的流动的选择。 喷雾控制组件包括具有多个端口选择的分流器。

公开(公告)号：US10111576B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-30

申请号：US14988792

申请日：2016-01-06

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer

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

Abstract: Bottle washer assemblies for dishwasher appliances are provided. A bottle washer assembly includes a main conduit defining a main passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough, and a tine base connected to the main conduit, the tine base defining a base passage in fluid communication with the main passage for flowing wash fluid from the main passage therethrough. The bottle washer assembly further includes a check valve disposed within the base passage, the check valve movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the check valve permits wash fluid flow therepast and in the closed position the check valve prevents wash fluid flow therepast. The bottle washer assembly further includes a spray tine, the spray tine comprising a conduit defining a passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough, the spray tine removably connectable to the tine base.

公开(公告)号：US20170188782A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US14987862

申请日：2016-01-05

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  B01D29/94 ,  B01D29/56

CPC classification number: A47L15/4202 ,  A47L15/4208 ,  A47L15/4225 ,  B01D29/56 ,  B01D29/945

Abstract: A filter assembly for filtering a wash fluid to be circulated by a circulation pump in a dishwasher appliance is provided. The filter assembly defines an axial direction and includes a first filter member including a first filter panel and defining a first discharge opening, and a second filter member including a second filter panel and defining a second discharge opening. The second filter panel is spaced from the first filter panel along the axial direction and configured in series flow with the first filter panel. The filter assembly further includes a circumferentially continuous discharge chamber disposed radially outward of the first filter member and the second filter member, the discharge chamber in fluid communication with the first filter member through the first discharge opening and in fluid communication with the second filter member through the second discharge opening

公开(公告)号：US09635994B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14303699

申请日：2014-06-13

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer ,  Kyle Edward Durham ,  Craig Curtis

IPC: A47L15/22

CPC classification number: A47L15/22

Abstract: A spray arm assembly includes a spray arm including a plurality of branches connected to each other and arrayed about a center point, each of the plurality of branches defining a passage therethrough and an aperture in fluid communication with the passage. The center point defines a spray arm central axis. The spray arm is rotatable about the spray arm central axis. The spray arm assembly further includes a base conduit defining a passage therethrough, the base conduit defining a base conduit central axis. The spray arm assembly further includes an intermediate conduit connecting the base conduit and the spray arm, the intermediate conduit defining a passage in fluid communication between the passage of the base conduit and the passages of the plurality of branches. The intermediate conduit is rotatable about the base conduit central axis. The spray arm central axis is offset from the base conduit central axis.

公开(公告)号：US20170049294A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US14832158

申请日：2015-08-21

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer ,  Matthew David Mersch

IPC: A47L15/16 ,  B29C67/00 ,  A47L15/50

CPC classification number: A47L15/16 ,  A47L15/50 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29L2031/762 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a wash rack positioned within a wash chamber of a tub above a spray body. The wash rack includes a plurality of integrally formed elongated members that form a bottom wall and a pair of side walls. The integrally formed elongated members of the bottom wall form a pair of container support portions and a well portion, and the well portion of the bottom wall is positioned below the container support portions of the pair of container support portions. A related method for forming a wash rack for a dishwasher appliance is also provided.

Abstract translation: 洗碗机装置包括位于喷雾体上方的洗涤室内的清洗架。 洗涤架包括形成底壁和一对侧壁的多个整体形成的细长构件。 底壁的整体形成的细长构件形成一对容器支撑部分和井口部分，并且底壁的井口位于一对容器支撑部分的容器支撑部分的下方。 还提供了用于形成洗碗机装置的洗涤架的相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160345798A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14722700

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Joel Charles Boyer

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  B01D29/56

CPC classification number: A47L15/4227 ,  A47L15/4204 ,  A47L15/4208 ,  B01D29/03 ,  B01D29/56 ,  B01D29/58 ,  B01D29/6476

Abstract: Filter assemblies for filtering wash fluid to be circulated by a circulation pump in a dishwasher appliance are provided. A filter assembly includes a first filter member, a second filter member, a first discharge blade, and a second discharge blade. The filter assembly further includes a shaft extending through the first filter member, the second filter member, a first central bore hole of the first discharge blade, and a second central bore hole of the second discharge blade. The shaft includes a body which has an outer surface, the outer surface including a first threaded portion, a second threaded portion, a first unthreaded portion, and a second unthreaded portion. The plurality of first inner threads mesh with the first threaded portion and the plurality of second inner threads mesh with the second threaded portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于过滤洗涤流体的过滤器组件以通过洗碗机装置中的循环泵循环。 过滤器组件包括第一过滤构件，第二过滤构件，第一排出叶片和第二排出叶片。 过滤器组件还包括延伸穿过第一过滤构件，第二过滤构件，第一排出叶片的第一中心孔和第二排出叶片的第二中心孔的轴。 轴包括具有外表面的主体，外表面包括第一螺纹部分，第二螺纹部分，第一无螺纹部分和第二无螺纹部分。 多个第一内螺纹与第一螺纹部分啮合，并且多个第二内螺纹与第二螺纹部分啮合。