Modular bucket and door architecture to deliver three ice functions
    5.
    发明授权
    Modular bucket and door architecture to deliver three ice functions 有权
    模块化的铲斗和门架构提供三种冰功能

    公开(公告)号:US09310124B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US12636953

    申请日:2009-12-14

    摘要: An appliance including a module-receiving cavity disposed in the appliance. Also included is a removable module disposed in the module-receiving cavity, and at least one ice modification member disposed inside the removable module. A motor is operably connected with the removable module and includes an output shaft that extends into the removable module. An impeller is connected with the output shaft proximate to the at least one ice modification member, the impeller being operable between a first ice manipulating condition defined by a first directional rotation of the impeller, and a second ice manipulating condition defined by a second directional rotation of the impeller. An ice chute is located proximate the ice modification member for dispensing ice.

    摘要翻译: 一种器具,包括设置在器具中的模块接收腔。 还包括设置在模块接收腔中的可拆卸模块和设置在可移除模块内部的至少一个冰修改构件。 马达与可拆卸模块可操作地连接并且包括延伸到可移除模块中的输出轴。 叶轮与输出轴接近至少一个冰修改构件连接,叶轮可在由叶轮的第一方向旋转限定的第一冰操作条件和由第二方向旋转限定的第二冰操作条件之间操作 的叶轮。 冰滑道位于冰修改构件附近用于分配冰。

    Ice imaging system
    6.
    发明授权
    Ice imaging system 有权
    冰成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US09032745B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-19

    申请号:US12550722

    申请日:2009-08-31

    IPC分类号: F25C1/00 F25C5/18

    CPC分类号: F25C5/187 F25C2400/10

    摘要: A refrigerator includes a sensing system for detecting multiple physical characteristics of ice cubes in an ice cube storage bin. The system includes a digital image capture device coupled to a digital image analyzing system which captures digital images of the ice cube storage bin intermittently and compares the images to detect the presence of ice clumps. In addition, the digital image analyzing system evaluates the edges, ice size and/or image intensity of the ice cubes in the images in order to determine the presence of stale ice. An algorithm is utilized to estimate the volume of ice within the bin based on the number of pixels in an ice bin image, the number of pixels of the ice within the bin, and a known volume of the ice bin. Notifications for clumped ice, stale ice and ice volume within the bin are sent to a user interface.

    摘要翻译: 冰箱包括用于检测冰块存储箱中的冰块的多个物理特性的感测系统。 该系统包括耦合到数字图像分析系统的数字图像捕获设备,其间歇地捕获冰块存储箱的数字图像,并比较图像以检测冰块的存在。 此外,数字图像分析系统评估图像中的冰块的边缘,冰尺寸和/或图像强度,以便确定陈旧的冰的存在。 基于冰箱图像中的像素数,箱体内的冰的像素数量以及冰箱的已知体积,利用算法来估计箱内的冰量。 垃圾桶内的冰块,陈冰和冰量的通知被发送到用户界面。

    ICE LEVEL AND QUALITY SENSING SYSTEM EMPLOYING DIGITAL IMAGING
    8.
    发明申请
    ICE LEVEL AND QUALITY SENSING SYSTEM EMPLOYING DIGITAL IMAGING 有权
    ICE水平和质量感知系统采用数字成像技术

    公开(公告)号:US20080264074A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-30

    申请号:US11741344

    申请日:2007-04-27

    IPC分类号: F25C1/00 F25C5/18 A47B96/00

    CPC分类号: F25C5/187 F25C2400/10

    摘要: A refrigerator includes a sensing system for detecting a level and quality of ice cubes in an ice cube storage bin. The sensing system employs a digital image capture device that is coupled to a digital image analyzing system which scans digital images of the ice cube storage bin captured by the digital image capture device to determine a level of ice cubes in the ice cube storage bin. Digital images of the ice cubes are contrasted against a reference image which provides a point of comparison for determining the level of ice cubes in the ice cube storage bin and controlling ice production cycles of the ice maker. The sensing system also analyzes edge portions of the ice cubes to determine ice cube quality.

    摘要翻译: 冰箱包括用于检测冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平和质量的感测系统。 感测系统采用数字图像捕获装置,其耦合到数字图像分析系统,该数字图像分析系统扫描由数字图像捕获装置捕获的冰块存储箱的数字图像,以确定冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平。 将冰块的数字图像与参考图像形成对比,该参考图像提供了用于确定冰块存储箱中的冰块的水平并控制制冰机的制冰周期的比较点。 感测系统还分析冰块的边缘部分以确定冰块质量。

    Multiple inlet dispensing apparatus and system for preparing beverages
    9.
    发明授权
    Multiple inlet dispensing apparatus and system for preparing beverages 有权
    用于制备饮料的多入口分配装置和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09046300B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-02

    申请号:US12915130

    申请日:2010-10-29

    申请人: Kevin M. Chase

    发明人: Kevin M. Chase

    摘要: A liquid dispensing apparatus and system for controlling the delivery of liquid additives is disclosed. In one aspect, liquid additives are delivered to a beverage preparation system through a multiple inlet pump for preparing a finished beverage. In another aspect, additives from liquid additive containers are delivered to a beverage preparation system through a multiple inlet and pumping section pump for preparing a finished beverage. Other additives are communicated through the beverage dispensing system for maintaining and cleaning the system and the multiple inlet pump for ensuring the hygienical integrity of the system throughout its use.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于控制液体添加剂的输送的液体分配装置和系统。 在一个方面,液体添加剂通过用于制备成品饮料的多入口泵输送到饮料制备系统。 另一方面,来自液体添加剂容器的添加剂通过用于制备成品饮料的多入口和泵送部分泵输送到饮料制备系统。 其他添加剂通过饮料分配系统传递,用于维护和清洁系统和多入口泵,以确保系统在整个使用过程中的卫生完整性。

    Backsplash with pot filler
    10.
    发明授权
    Backsplash with pot filler 有权
    后挡板与锅填料

    公开(公告)号:US09009883B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-21

    申请号:US12258479

    申请日:2008-10-27

    IPC分类号: A47K1/00 E03C1/05

    摘要: A backsplash includes a faucet that provides point-of-use dispensing of water to a cooktop container. The backsplash includes controls that allow a user to select a desired amount of water to be dispensed, as well as the temperature of water to be dispensed. A filter assembly includes a replaceable filter that allows for filtered water dispensation. Optionally, the backsplash can be connected to one or more appliances in the kitchen in order to communicate information and/or power. The backsplash may also include a ventilation channel to direct vented air from a range to a ventilation shaft.

    摘要翻译: 后挡板包括一个水龙头,该水龙头可以将水点分配给炉灶容器。 后挡板包括允许用户选择要分配的所需量的水以及要分配的水的温度的控制。 过滤器组件包括允许过滤水分配的可更换过滤器。 可选地,后挡板可以连接到厨房中的一个或多个设备,以便传达信息和/或功率。 后挡板还可以包括通风通道,用于将通风空气从一定范围引导至通风轴。