公开(公告)号：US09795271B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14814937

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Kyle Edward Durham ,  Craig Curtis ,  Christopher Brandon Ross

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  F16K31/524 ,  A47L15/23 ,  F16K11/074

CPC classification number: A47L15/4221 ,  A47L15/23 ,  F16K11/074 ,  F16K31/52483

Abstract: A passive diverter is provided that does not require a dedicated motor to switch between multiple outlet ports. The diverter uses the forces provided by a flow of fluid from a pump to switch between different outlet ports and supply one or more spray assemblies or other fluid-using elements. A separate motor to power the diverter is not required, which allows a savings in costs and space. In addition, a secondary set of ramps may provide a manner in which to “zero” the angular position of the diverter, i.e., place the diverter in a known, home position. This can reduce the additional cost, weight, and complexity of including additional sensors to determine the angular position of the diverter.

公开(公告)号：US20150250374A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14195970

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Aaron Matthew McDaniel ,  John Edward Dries ,  Gregory Owen Miller ,  Craig Curtis

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  A47L15/50

CPC classification number: A47L15/505 ,  A47L15/508

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance is provided. The dishwasher appliance includes a rack assembly disposed within a wash chamber of a tub. First and second spray assemblies are positioned adjacent the rack assembly and configured for directing wash fluid towards the rack assembly. The dishwasher appliance also includes features for selectively directing wash fluid from a supply conduit to the second spray assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供洗碗机设备。 洗碗机装置包括设置在洗涤室中的搁架组件。 第一和第二喷射组件定位成与齿条组件相邻并且被构造用于将清洗流体引向齿条组件。 洗碗机装置还包括用于选择性地将洗涤流体从供应管道引导到第二喷射组件的特征。

公开(公告)号：US20170071441A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US14849709

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Kyle Edward Durham ,  Craig Curtis

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  F16K11/074

CPC classification number: A47L15/4221 ,  F16K11/074 ,  F16K31/52483

Abstract: A variable position diverter that provides wash fluid to selected combinations of outlet ports and spray assemblies. The diverter includes a housing having a first fluid outlet, a second fluid outlet, and a valve disk having four apertures. The valve disk is rotated relative to the housing to align one or more of the four apertures with one or both of the first fluid outlet and the second fluid outlet to selectively control the flow of wash fluid through corresponding spray assemblies. Selectively diverting wash fluid in this manner can improve wash performance and reduce cycle time while meeting government regulations regarding water usage.

Abstract translation: 一种可变位置分流器，其将清洗流体提供到出口和喷射组件的选定组合。 分流器包括具有第一流体出口，第二流体出口和具有四个孔的阀盘的壳体。 阀盘相对于壳体旋转以将四个孔中的一个或多个与第一流体出口和第二流体出口中的一个或两个对准，以选择性地控制洗涤流体通过相应的喷射组件的流动。 以这种方式选择性地转移洗涤液可以提高洗涤性能，缩短循环时间，同时满足政府关于用水的规定。

公开(公告)号：US09861257B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14608522

申请日：2015-01-29

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Kyle Edward Durham ,  Christopher Brandon Ross ,  Gregory Owen Miller ,  Craig Curtis

IPC: A47L15/44

CPC classification number: A47L15/4436 ,  A47L15/4409

Abstract: A detergent dispenser module for a dishwashing appliance may generally include a body extending between a top side and a bottom side. The body may include an outer surface extending from the top side and may define a detergent chamber between the outer surface and the bottom side. The detergent chamber may be at least partially formed by an upper sidewall, a lower sidewall and a bottom wall extending between the upper and lower sidewall. In addition, the dispenser module may also include at least one flow diverter extending outwardly from the outer surface at a location adjacent to the upper sidewall of the detergent chamber. The flow diverter(s) may be angled in a direction of a fluid collection opening defined through a top of the upper sidewall such that fluid flowing downwardly along the outer surface of the body is directed into the fluid collection 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：US20160220094A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14608522

申请日：2015-01-29

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Kyle Edward Durham ,  Christopher Brandon Ross ,  Gregory Owen Miller ,  Craig Curtis

IPC: A47L15/44

CPC classification number: A47L15/4436 ,  A47L15/4409

Abstract: A detergent dispenser module for a dishwashing appliance may generally include a body extending between a top side and a bottom side. The body may include an outer surface extending from the top side and may define a detergent chamber between the outer surface and the bottom side. The detergent chamber may be at least partially formed by an upper sidewall, a lower sidewall and a bottom wall extending between the upper and lower sidewall. In addition, the dispenser module may also include at least one flow diverter extending outwardly from the outer surface at a location adjacent to the upper sidewall of the detergent chamber. The flow diverter(s) may be angled in a direction of a fluid collection opening defined through a top of the upper sidewall such that fluid flowing downwardly along the outer surface of the body is directed into the fluid collection opening.

Abstract translation: 用于餐具清洗器具的洗涤剂分配器模块通常可以包括在顶侧和底侧之间延伸的主体。 主体可以包括从顶侧延伸的外表面，并且可以在外表面和底侧之间限定洗涤剂室。 洗涤剂室可以至少部分地由上侧壁，下侧壁和在上侧壁和下侧壁之间延伸的底壁形成。 此外，分配器模块还可以包括至少一个在与洗涤剂室的上侧壁相邻的位置处从外表面向外延伸的分流器。 流动分流器可以在通过上侧壁的顶部限定的流体收集开口的方向上成角度，使得沿着身体的外表面向下流动的流体被引导到流体收集开口中。

公开(公告)号：US09737191B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14849709

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Kyle Edward Durham ,  Craig Curtis

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  F16K11/074 ,  F16K31/524

CPC classification number: A47L15/4221 ,  F16K11/074 ,  F16K31/52483

Abstract: A variable position diverter that provides wash fluid to selected combinations of outlet ports and spray assemblies. The diverter includes a housing having a first fluid outlet, a second fluid outlet, and a valve disk having four apertures. The valve disk is rotated relative to the housing to align one or more of the four apertures with one or both of the first fluid outlet and the second fluid outlet to selectively control the flow of wash fluid through corresponding spray assemblies. Selectively diverting wash fluid in this manner can improve wash performance and reduce cycle time while meeting government regulations regarding water usage.

公开(公告)号：US09596976B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14195970

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Aaron Matthew McDaniel ,  John Edward Dries ,  Gregory Owen Miller ,  Craig Curtis

IPC: A47L15/50

CPC classification number: A47L15/505 ,  A47L15/508

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance is provided. The dishwasher appliance includes a rack assembly disposed within a wash chamber of a tub. First and second spray assemblies are positioned adjacent the rack assembly and configured for directing wash fluid towards the rack assembly. The dishwasher appliance also includes features for selectively directing wash fluid from a supply conduit to the second spray assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20160058263A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14468889

申请日：2014-08-26

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Gregory Owen Miller ,  Craig Curtis ,  Mark Thomas Fryman

IPC: A47L15/00 ,  A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/0031 ,  A47L15/0052 ,  A47L15/4225 ,  A47L2401/08 ,  A47L2501/05

Abstract: Dishwasher appliances and methods for operating appliances are provided. A method includes activating a drain pump to operate at a first speed, and ascertaining a dry drain status for the drain pump after a first speed drain time. The method further includes performing a deactivation routine when the dry drain status is positive, the deactivation routine comprising deactivating the drain pump. The method further includes performing a secondary drain routine when the dry drain status is negative, the secondary drain routine comprising activating the drain pump to operate at a second speed, the second speed greater than the first speed.

Abstract translation: 提供洗碗机设备和操作设备的方法。 一种方法包括启动排水泵以第一速度操作，并且在第一速度排放时间之后确定排水泵的干排水状态。 所述方法还包括当干排水状态为正时执行停用程序，所述停用程序包括停用排水泵。 该方法还包括当干排水状态为负时执行次级排水程序，次级排水程序包括启动排水泵以第二速度运行，第二速度大于第一速度。

公开(公告)号：US20150101644A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14050656

申请日：2013-10-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Kyle Edward Durham ,  Craig Curtis

IPC: A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/4221 ,  Y10T137/86493

Abstract: A passive diverter is provided that does not require a dedicated motor to switch between multiple outlet ports. The diverter uses a flow of fluid provided by a pump to switch between different outlet ports. In a dishwashing appliance, fluid from the pump that supplies one or more spray assemblies can be used to cause the diverter to switch between different fluid outlets and e.g., different spray assemblies. A separate motor to power the diverter is not required, which allows a savings in costs and space.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种无源分流器，不需要专用电机在多个出口之间切换。 分流器使用由泵提供的流体流在不同的出口之间切换。 在洗碗设备中，来自提供一个或多个喷雾组件的泵的流体可以用于使分流器在不同的流体出口和例如不同的喷射组件之间切换。 不需要单独的电机为转向器供电，这样可以节省成本和空间。