公开(公告)号：US20150027628A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14197555

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： CHARLES R. CRAVENS ,  CHRISTIAN GIANNI ,  JAMES C.L. GUARINO ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  JOHN E. MEDDLES ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC: B29C65/14 ,  B29C65/44

CPC classification number: F16B12/06 ,  A47B47/025 ,  A47F3/04

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of using high velocity metal forming to encapsulate a projection of a non-metallic article by a metallic article and a method of crimping terminal flanges defining an interstitial space therebetween, while trapping a vapor barrier element between the terminal flanges, thereby hermetically sealing the interstitial space.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种使用高速金属成型来通过金属制品来封装非金属制品的突起的方法，以及在端子凸缘之间捕获蒸气阻挡元件的方法，该方法包括限定其间的间隙空间的端子凸缘， 从而气密地密封间隙空间。

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：US20130264439A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

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

IPC: H02B1/20

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。