公开(公告)号：US20180044839A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15234002

申请日：2016-08-11

Applicant: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Troy Marshall Wright ,  Alexander B. Leibman ,  Christopher Gene Vowels

IPC: D06F39/02 ,  D06F39/12

CPC classification number: D06F39/02 ,  D06F23/04 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F39/022 ,  D06F39/12 ,  D06F2204/02 ,  D06F2204/08

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes an additive reservoir positioned below a top panel of the washing machine appliance for receiving large quantities of a first fluid additive, such as detergent. In addition, the additive reservoir defines an additive passageway that extends through the additive reservoir and is configured for receiving a second fluid additive, such as bleach, and directing that additive directly into a tub of the washing machine appliance. In this manner, bulk detergent and an additional additive may be added into the washing machine appliance without requiring the manufacturing and assembly of two separate parts which must be installed within the limited space under the top panel of the washing machine appliance.

公开(公告)号：US20180038037A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15669757

申请日：2017-08-04

Applicant: Lap Shun Hui

Inventor： Lap Shun Hui

IPC: D06F39/00 ,  D06F33/02

CPC classification number: D06F39/002 ,  D06F17/04 ,  D06F18/00 ,  D06F19/00 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/04 ,  D06F39/022 ,  D06F2202/02 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2202/12 ,  D06F2204/08 ,  D06F2204/10 ,  D06F2210/00

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for treating clothing with a clothing treatment device under a pressure environment altered from an ambient pressure. In one example, the clothing treatment device may comprise a chamber which may be evacuated to a low internal air pressure by a vacuum pump and/or a cold plate, wherein fabric articles placed inside the chamber may be washed and dried, and wherein the drying occurs under low pressure conditions within the chamber via one or more heat sources. In at least one example, the fabric articles may be hanging within the chamber.

公开(公告)号：US09863077B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14923827

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Hwanjin Jung ,  Naeun Kim ,  Sanghyun Lee ,  Bonkwon Koo

IPC: D06F33/02 ,  D06F39/08 ,  H02P1/16 ,  H02P3/06 ,  H02P29/02

CPC classification number: D06F33/02 ,  D06F39/083 ,  D06F39/085 ,  D06F39/087 ,  D06F2202/065 ,  D06F2202/085 ,  D06F2202/12 ,  D06F2204/08 ,  D06F2204/084 ,  D06F2204/10 ,  D06F2214/00 ,  D06F2220/00 ,  H02P1/16 ,  H02P3/06 ,  H02P29/02

Abstract: A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes a pump that is configured to drain or circulate water and that comprises a motor that is configured to operate the pump. The washing machine further includes a motor driver that is configured to supply operation power to the motor. The washing machine further includes a motor controller that is configured to set a rotation speed of the motor and that is configured to supply, to the motor driver, a signal that controls the motor. The washing machine further includes a current sensor that is configured to measure a current supplied from the motor driver to the motor. The washing machine further includes a speed sensor. The washing machine further includes a water level sensor. The washing machine further includes a main controller that is configured to start or stop operation of the motor by supplying a control command.

公开(公告)号：US09709505B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US13867577

申请日：2013-04-22

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jun Hoe Choi ,  Byung Ik Choi ,  Jeong Su Han ,  Ji Hoon Ha

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/85 ,  A47L15/42 ,  D06F39/00 ,  G01N21/53 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/85 ,  A47L15/4297 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/006 ,  D06F39/004 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F2202/02 ,  D06F2204/08 ,  G01N21/534

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a turbidity sensor and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a turbidity sensor capable of measuring turbidity of water including a liquid detergent as well as water including a powdered detergent and a control method thereof. The turbidity sensor includes a first light emitting unit emitting visible light, a first light receiving unit disposed opposite to the first light emitting unit at a position spaced apart from the first light emitting unit and receiving visible light emitted from the first light emitting unit, and a control unit determining a turbidity of a solution according to a ratio between the amount of visible light emitted from the first light emitting unit and the amount of visible light received by the first light receiving unit. According to the turbidity sensor and control method thereof, turbidity of the solution by the first and second particles is accurately measured.

公开(公告)号：US09663893B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14221733

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： George W. Malheiros

IPC: D06F39/02 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/26

CPC classification number: D06F39/028 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/266 ,  D06F37/304 ,  D06F39/005 ,  D06F39/04 ,  D06F39/083 ,  D06F2202/02 ,  D06F2202/04 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2202/12 ,  D06F2204/08

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance may comprise a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and having an opening at least partially aligned with an opening in the appliance front panel, thus providing access to the treating chamber through the front panel opening and the tub opening. A bellows may connect the front panel and the tub at their respective openings, and a treating chemistry dispenser may be located on the bellows.

公开(公告)号：US20170096764A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15283763

申请日：2016-10-03

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Naeun KIM ,  Hwanjin JUNG ,  Sanghyun LEE ,  Bonkwon KOO ,  Sunho LEE ,  Dongwon KIM

IPC: D06F37/36 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F37/30 ,  D06F35/00 ,  D06F37/12

CPC classification number: D06F37/36 ,  D06F23/04 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/006 ,  D06F37/12 ,  D06F37/304 ,  D06F39/085 ,  D06F39/088 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2204/06 ,  D06F2204/08 ,  D06F2204/10

Abstract: A method for controlling a rinsing cycle of a washing machine is provided. The method may include a primary rinsing by supplying water into the inner tub until a water level in the outer tub becomes a preset circulating water level, wherein some of the water is supplied through a drawer in the washing machine that holds fabric softener, and a remaining amount of water is supplied by spraying the water supplied from the external water source through the direct water nozzle via a direct water supply hose, a secondary rinsing by spraying water into the inner tub through the circulating nozzle, and a third rinsing by spraying the water into the inner tub through the direct water nozzle while draining the outer tub.

公开(公告)号：US20170067199A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15065970

申请日：2016-03-10

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Inhyouk SEO ,  Youngkee OH ,  Sunyong EOM

IPC: D06F37/26 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/12 ,  D06F35/00

CPC classification number: D06F37/26 ,  D06F23/04 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/006 ,  D06F35/007 ,  D06F35/008 ,  D06F37/12 ,  D06F37/267 ,  D06F39/083 ,  D06F2204/065 ,  D06F2204/08

Abstract: A control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, which includes a first reservoir configured to hold water and defining a first opening to receive laundry therethrough, a second reservoir placed inside the first reservoir and defining a second opening, and a pulsator rotatably provided inside the second reservoir, includes supplying water to the first reservoir and performing primary washing of the first and second reservoirs by rotating at least one of the pulsator or the second reservoir. The primary washing step includes performing a first motion by rotating the pulsator to produce a water stream inside the first and second reservoirs, and performing a second motion by rotating the second reservoir to cause water to move upward along a space between an inner circumferential surface of the first reservoir and an outer circumferential surface of the second reservoir and then be introduced into the second reservoir through the second opening.

Abstract translation: 一种用于洗衣处理设备的控制方法，其包括构造成保持水并且限定用于接收衣物的第一开口的第一储存器，设置在第一储存器内部并限定第二开口的第二储存器和可旋转地设置在第二储存器的第二储存器内部的脉动器 包括向第一储存器供水并通过旋转波轮或第二储存器中的至少一个来执行第一和第二储存器的初次清洗。 初级洗涤步骤包括通过旋转波轮来执行第一运动，以在第一和第二储存器内部产生水流，并且通过旋转第二储存器以使水沿着在第一和第二储存器的内周面之间的空间向上移动来执行第二运动 第一储存器和第二储存器的外圆周表面，然后通过第二开口引入第二储存器。

公开(公告)号：US20170048325A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15232326

申请日：2016-08-09

Applicant: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.

Inventor： Terry Tincher

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H04L12/26 ,  G08C17/02 ,  A47L15/44 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  D06F39/02 ,  D06F39/00 ,  A47L15/42 ,  H04W12/06 ,  G08B21/18

CPC classification number: H04L67/125 ,  A47L15/4293 ,  A47L15/44 ,  A47L15/449 ,  A47L2301/02 ,  A47L2301/023 ,  D06F39/005 ,  D06F39/02 ,  D06F39/028 ,  D06F2204/02 ,  D06F2204/08 ,  D06F2210/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06Q10/06313 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L61/1594 ,  H04L61/2038 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for wirelessly communicating with various system controllers of a facility through a wireless interface module. A mobile computing device may wirelessly connect with the wireless interface module to transmit information to and receive information from the wireless interface module. Specifically, a washing machine may be coupled to the system controller and may require various chemicals to perform the underlying washing tasks. As the chemicals are utilized, system controllers provide usage data and any other relevant data to the wireless machine interface, which may in turn provide the data to the mobile computing device upon request. Similarly, the mobile computing device may transmit system setting information, updated formulas, or other information to the wireless interface module for incorporation into one or more system controllers.

Abstract translation: 用于通过无线接口模块与设施的各种系统控制器无线通信的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 移动计算设备可以与无线接口模块无线连接，以向无线接口模块发送信息并从无线接口模块接收信息。 具体地说，洗衣机可以耦合到系统控制器，并且可能需要各种化学品来执行下面的洗涤任务。 随着化学品被利用，系统控制器向无线机器接口提供使用数据和任何其他相关数据，无线机器接口可以根据请求将数据提供给移动计算设备。 类似地，移动计算设备可以将系统设置信息，更新的公式或其他信息发送到无线接口模块，以结合到一个或多个系统控制器中。

公开(公告)号：US20160312396A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15139789

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company

Inventor： Graeme Duncan CRUICKSHANK ,  Vladimir MURASHOV ,  Nicolas Remy Denis Joseph POCHART ,  Andrew John SMITH

IPC: D06F39/00 ,  G05B19/10 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  D06F35/00 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: D06F39/005 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/006 ,  D06F2058/2883 ,  D06F2202/12 ,  D06F2204/02 ,  D06F2204/06 ,  D06F2204/08 ,  D06F2216/00 ,  D06F2220/00 ,  G05B13/021 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A method for controlling the performance of a washing machine wash cycle wherein the wash cycle uses a set of wash cycle parameters, the method including receiving feedback of one or more previous wash cycles, adjusting a subset of the set of wash cycle parameters responsive to the feedback and outputting consequences of said adjusting.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制洗衣机洗涤循环的性能的方法，其中所述洗涤循环使用一组洗涤循环参数，所述方法包括接收一个或多个先前洗涤循环的反馈，响应于所述洗涤周期参数的一组调整洗涤循环参数的子集 反馈和输出所述调整的后果。

公开(公告)号：US09290885B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14163841

申请日：2014-01-24

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Hyojun Kim ,  Injae Han ,  Sangwook Hong ,  Youngsuk Kim

IPC: D06F58/20 ,  D06F58/22 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F29/00 ,  D06F58/02 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F37/26

CPC classification number: D06F58/22 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F29/005 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/266 ,  D06F58/02 ,  D06F58/20 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F58/28 ,  D06F2058/2864 ,  D06F2058/287 ,  D06F2058/2877 ,  D06F2204/065 ,  D06F2204/08

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus may include a cabinet defining an external appearance of the apparatus, the cabinet having a laundry opening, a laundry accommodation module provided within the cabinet to receive laundry introduced through the laundry opening, a suction duct into which interior air from the laundry accommodation module may be introduced, a discharge duct from which the air is discharged into the laundry accommodation module, a connection duct connecting the suction duct and the discharge duct to each other, a heat exchanger provided in the connection duct, and a blower provided between the heat exchanger and the discharge duct to circulate the interior air of the laundry accommodation module.