公开(公告)号：US10174992B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US15254218

申请日：2016-09-01

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Chad J. Rotter ,  Trevor L. Hawkins

IPC: F25D25/02

Abstract: A variable width shelf assembly includes a shelf panel with first and second support brackets. One or more support slots and one or more relief slots are disposed on an upright portion of the support brackets. One or more coupling tabs are disposed adjacent to one of the one or more support slots and one of the one or more relief slots. The coupling tabs are flexible tabs configured to flex outwardly relative to the upright portion of the support brackets for coupling the first and second brackets to a refrigerator compartment. Mounting plates mounted on a refrigerator include mounting features that are received in the support slots of the support brackets. Abutment guides on the mounting plates are used to guide a bending motion of the coupling tabs in assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09976786B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14943530

申请日：2015-11-17

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Brian J. Beuligman ,  Scott Daniel Boyd ,  Trevor Hawkins ,  Steven L. Proctor ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  William C. Montgomery

IPC: G05D9/00 ,  G05D9/12 ,  F25C1/22

CPC classification number: F25C1/25 ,  F25C2400/14 ,  F25C2500/06 ,  F25C2600/04 ,  F25C2700/04 ,  G05D9/00 ,  G05D9/12 ,  Y10T137/7303 ,  Y10T137/7306 ,  Y10T137/7313 ,  Y10T137/8342

Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.

公开(公告)号：US20180058750A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15254218

申请日：2016-09-01

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Chad J. Rotter ,  Trevor L. Hawkins

IPC: F25D25/02 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D11/02

CPC classification number: F25D25/02

Abstract: A variable width shelf assembly includes a shelf panel with first and second support brackets. One or more support slots and one or more relief slots are disposed on an upright portion of the support brackets. One or more coupling tabs are disposed adjacent to one of the one or more support slots and one of the one or more relief slots. The coupling tabs are flexible tabs configured to flex outwardly relative to the upright portion of the support brackets for coupling the first and second brackets to a refrigerator compartment. Mounting plates mounted on a refrigerator include mounting features that are received in the support slots of the support brackets. Abutment guides on the mounting plates are used to guide a bending motion of the coupling tabs in assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09200824B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13745884

申请日：2013-01-21

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Brian J. Beuligman ,  Scott Daniel Boyd ,  Trevor Hawkins ,  Steven L. Proctor ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  William C. Montgomery

IPC: F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/02 ,  F16K21/18 ,  G05D9/12 ,  F25C1/22

CPC classification number: F25C1/25 ,  F25C2400/14 ,  F25C2500/06 ,  F25C2600/04 ,  F25C2700/04 ,  G05D9/00 ,  G05D9/12 ,  Y10T137/7303 ,  Y10T137/7306 ,  Y10T137/7313 ,  Y10T137/8342

Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种独立的制冰器具或器具内的制冰机，包括进水口，设置在入水口内的进水阀，构造成当处于打开位置时允许水通过，并且构造成当处于关闭位置时防止水通过 与入水口流体连通的储存器，设置在储存器中的水位传感器，以及与水位传感器和进水阀电连通的控制单元。 所述控制单元构成为，当在所述储存器内达到第一预定水位时，使用所述进水阀开度与所述水位传感器之间的时间进行流量计算流体流量，并且使用所述计算出的流量来计算总水量 入口阀打开时间以将储存器填充到第二预定水位。

公开(公告)号：US20240344375A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18639095

申请日：2024-04-18

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Ian Pavnick ,  Ryan M. Post ,  Michael S. Richards ,  Chad J. Rotter

IPC: E05D5/06 ,  E05D7/081 ,  E05D7/12

CPC classification number: E05D5/065 ,  E05D7/081 ,  E05D7/12 ,  E05Y2600/626 ,  E05Y2900/132

Abstract: A hinge bracket assembly includes an appliance wrapper defining a first receiving space extending in a first direction, a second receiving space extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third receiving space extending in a third direction oriented at an acute angle relative to the first direction. An anchor plate is engaged with the appliance wrapper and includes a retention member received by the first receiving space, a first flange received by the second receiving space, and a second flange received by the third receiving space. A hinge plate is coupled with the anchor plate and includes a protrusion received by a slot defined by the retention member. The appliance wrapper is positioned between the anchor and hinge plates. A locking arm is selectively engaged with the anchor and hinge plates and is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position.

公开(公告)号：US09719717B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14188727

申请日：2014-02-25

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Stevan R. Dolinsek ,  Timothy A. Fulton ,  Daryl L. Harmon ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David A. Stauffer

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/02 ,  H02G3/22

CPC classification number: F25D23/028 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25D23/065 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H02G3/22 ,  Y10T16/05

Abstract: Disclosed in this application is a u-shaped grommet for use in a refrigerator. The grommet is fixed so as to allow wires to be routed towards an opening in the liner of the refrigerator, pass through the opening in the liner, and exit the grommet in the opposite direction as the wires entered. The grommet is preferably molded to the wires so that the combined product is inseparable from the wiring which it protects. The grommet is also described as a single piece grommet, although multiple piece grommets are anticipated.Further disclosed in this application is an improved pass-through hinge for routing utilities, including water and electricity, from the door to the body of the refrigerator. The improved hinge features a hollow hinge pin through which utilities may be routed, thereby overcoming the deficiencies of the current state of the art.

公开(公告)号：US20160195323A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US15043775

申请日：2016-02-15

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Scott Daniel Boyd ,  Trevor Hawkins ,  Steven L. Proctor ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  Michael A. Bowen ,  Umakant Suresh Katu

IPC: F25C1/00 ,  F25C1/12

CPC classification number: F25C1/00 ,  F25C1/12 ,  F25C5/02 ,  F25C5/08

Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种独立的制冰器具或器具内的制冰机，其中制冰机包括流体入口，与流体入口流体连通的过滤元件，配置成接合过滤元件的控制壳体和设置在过滤器壳体上的过滤器盖 邻近所述控制壳体并且被配置为支撑所述过滤元件，其中所述过滤器盖包括多个流体排放槽。

公开(公告)号：US20160084570A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14961583

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: F25D31/00 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D23/06

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US09267724B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13830073

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins, Jr. ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: F25D17/06 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C1/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D27/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US09222718B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13836733

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins, Jr. ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: A47B81/00 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C1/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D27/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.