Detection of contamination status for refrigerator ultrasonic sensor assembly
    2.
    发明授权
    Detection of contamination status for refrigerator ultrasonic sensor assembly 有权
    检测冰箱超声波传感器组件的污染状况

    公开(公告)号:US09395232B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US13956479

    申请日:2013-08-01

    CPC classification number: G01F25/0061 G01F23/2962

    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a contamination status of an ultrasonic sensor assembly included in a refrigeration appliance are provided. An exemplary refrigerator includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a first ultrasonic sensor configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal and a second ultrasonic sensor configured to receive the ultrasonic signal. The refrigerator is configured to perform operations comprising detecting whether the sensor assembly is contaminated based on one or more characteristics of the received ultrasonic signal. An exemplary method includes monitoring a change in a characteristic of a plurality of crosstalk components of a plurality of ultrasonic signals of over a period of time to detect a contaminated state of an ultrasonic sensor.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测包括在制冷装置中的超声波传感器组件的污染状态的系统和方法。 示例性的冰箱包括传感器组件。 传感器组件包括被配置为传送超声波信号的第一超声波传感器和被配置为接收超声波信号的第二超声波传感器。 冰箱被配置为执行包括基于所接收的超声波信号的一个或多个特性来检测传感器组件是否被污染的操作。 一种示例性方法包括监视一段时间内的多个超声波信号的多个串扰分量的特性的变化,以检测超声波传感器的污染状态。

    WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY AND A SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LIQUID
    3.
    发明申请
    WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY AND A SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LIQUID 审中-公开
    水过滤器组件和用于检测液体的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150290569A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-15

    申请号:US14249798

    申请日:2014-04-10

    CPC classification number: B01D35/30 B01D2201/302 B01D2201/52 B01D2201/56

    Abstract: A water filter assembly is provided. The water filter assembly includes a filter cartridge removably mounted to a manifold. An RFID tag is positioned at an outer surface of the filter cartridge. The water filter assembly also includes a liquid collector positioned below the filter cartridge. The liquid collector is positioned for receiving liquid leaking from the water filter assembly. A system for detecting liquid is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种水过滤器组件。 水过滤器组件包括可移除地安装到歧管的过滤器滤芯。 RFID标签定位在滤筒的外表面。 水过滤器组件还包括位于过滤器滤芯下方的液体收集器。 液体收集器定位成接收从水过滤器组件泄漏的液体。 还提供了一种用于检测液体的系统。

    Method for mounting ultrasonic sensors
    4.
    发明授权
    Method for mounting ultrasonic sensors 有权
    超声波传感器安装方法

    公开(公告)号:US09267523B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US13735238

    申请日:2013-01-07

    CPC classification number: F16B17/00 G01D11/30 Y10T403/52

    Abstract: An improved sensor assembly is provided that allows for close proximity detection of one or more objects by isolating a first sensor from a second sensor within the sensor assembly using isolation boots and a unique mounting structure. Each sensor has at least a portion positioned within an isolation boot, and the isolation boots are supported between a base plate and a support plate by one or more base plate ribs and one or more support plate ribs. The sensor is therefore prevented from otherwise contacting the base plate or the support plate.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的传感器组件,其允许通过使用隔离靴和独特的安装结构将第一传感器与传感器组件内的第二传感器隔离,从而对一个或多个物体进行近距离检测。 每个传感器具有位于隔离套内的至少一部分,并且隔离靴通过一个或多个基板肋和一个或多个支撑板肋支撑在基板和支撑板之间。 因此,防止了传感器与基板或支撑板的接触。

    DETECTION OF CONTAMINATION STATUS FOR REFRIGERATOR ULTRASONIC SENSOR ASSEMBLY
    5.
    发明申请
    DETECTION OF CONTAMINATION STATUS FOR REFRIGERATOR ULTRASONIC SENSOR ASSEMBLY 有权
    检测制冷剂超声波传感器总成的污染状态

    公开(公告)号:US20150033822A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:US13956479

    申请日:2013-08-01

    CPC classification number: G01F25/0061 G01F23/2962

    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a contamination status of an ultrasonic sensor assembly included in a refrigeration appliance are provided. An exemplary refrigerator includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a first ultrasonic sensor configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal and a second ultrasonic sensor configured to receive the ultrasonic signal. The refrigerator is configured to perform operations comprising detecting whether the sensor assembly is contaminated based on one or more characteristics of the received ultrasonic signal. An exemplary method includes monitoring a change in a characteristic of a plurality of crosstalk components of a plurality of ultrasonic signals of over a period of time to detect a contaminated state of an ultrasonic sensor.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测包括在制冷装置中的超声波传感器组件的污染状态的系统和方法。 示例性的冰箱包括传感器组件。 传感器组件包括被配置为传送超声波信号的第一超声波传感器和被配置为接收超声波信号的第二超声波传感器。 冰箱被配置为执行包括基于所接收的超声波信号的一个或多个特性来检测传感器组件是否被污染的操作。 一种示例性方法包括监视一段时间内的多个超声波信号的多个串扰分量的特性的变化,以检测超声波传感器的污染状态。

    METHOD FOR MOUNTING ULTRASONIC SENSORS
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR MOUNTING ULTRASONIC SENSORS 有权
    安装超声波传感器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140190281A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-10

    申请号:US13735238

    申请日:2013-01-07

    CPC classification number: F16B17/00 G01D11/30 Y10T403/52

    Abstract: An improved sensor assembly is provided that allows for close proximity detection of one or more objects by isolating a first sensor from a second sensor within the sensor assembly using isolation boots and a unique mounting structure. Each sensor has at least a portion positioned within an isolation boot, and the isolation boots are supported between a base plate and a support plate by one or more base plate ribs and one or more support plate ribs. The sensor is therefore prevented from otherwise contacting the base plate or the support plate.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的传感器组件,其允许通过使用隔离靴和独特的安装结构将第一传感器与传感器组件内的第二传感器隔离,从而对一个或多个物体进行近距离检测。 每个传感器具有位于隔离套内的至少一部分,并且隔离靴通过一个或多个基板肋和一个或多个支撑板肋支撑在基板和支撑板之间。 因此,防止了传感器与基板或支撑板的接触。

    Methods for monitoring sensors of refrigerator appliances
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods for monitoring sensors of refrigerator appliances 有权
    监测冰箱电器传感器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08935935B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-20

    申请号:US13715158

    申请日:2012-12-14

    CPC classification number: F17D3/00 F25D23/126

    Abstract: Methods for monitoring a sensor of a refrigerator appliance are provided. The methods include activating an auto-fill feature of the refrigerator appliance and receiving a signal from a sensor of the refrigerator appliance. The method also includes displaying a message on a display of the refrigerator appliance if the sensor does not detect the container within the dispenser recess. The message can provide a user with feedback regarding the auto-fill feature and assist the user with properly operating the auto-fill feature.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于监视冰箱设备的传感器的方法。 所述方法包括激活冰箱设备的自动填充功能并从冰箱设备的传感器接收信号。 该方法还包括如果传感器没有检测到分配器凹口内的容器,则在冰箱设备的显示器上显示消息。 消息可以向用户提供有关自动填充功能的反馈,并帮助用户正确操作自动填充功能。

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