VENTILATION SYSTEMS FOR DOMESTIC APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20250093048A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-20

    申请号:US18469979

    申请日:2023-09-19

    Abstract: A ventilation system includes a casing defining a receiving space and an air outlet; an air handler positioned within the casing and configured to motivate an airflow through the air outlet to condition a room; and a controller operably coupled with the air handler, the controller configured to perform an operation. The operation includes detecting a plurality of characteristics of ambient air within the room; determining that at least one characteristic of the plurality of characteristics is outside of a predetermined range; emitting a notification to a user in response to determining that the at least one characteristic is outside of the predetermined range, wherein the notification includes a recommendation to perform a conditioning cycle; and receiving a command to initiate the conditioning cycle, wherein the conditioning cycle includes activating the air handler.

    SOFT CLOSE DRAWER ASSEMBLY FOR A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE

    公开(公告)号:US20200224959A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-16

    申请号:US16245380

    申请日:2019-01-11

    Abstract: A drawer assembly for a refrigerator appliance includes a drawer support frame having a left support wall, a center support wall, and right support wall. A storage bin is positioned on each side of the center support wall and is supported by the drawer support frame using a roller and guide rail assembly. Each storage bin defines a striker that extends toward the center support wall and a soft close mechanism is positioned on each side of the center support wall for engaging the strikers and performing a slow close operation of the storage bins.

    Drawer assembly with expandable bins for an appliance

    公开(公告)号:US10575638B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-03

    申请号:US15992269

    申请日:2018-05-30

    Abstract: An appliance having a drawer assembly that has features that facilitate organization and user access to the contents of the drawer assembly is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, the appliance, such as a refrigerator appliance, includes a drawer movable between a retracted position and a withdrawn position. A bin is rotatably coupled with the drawer between a received position and an expanded position. When the drawer is moved outward from a chamber defined by the appliance to the withdrawn position, the features of the drawer assembly automatically rotate the bin from the received position to the expanded position such that the contents within the bin are readily accessible. When the drawer is moved the retracted position, the features of the drawer assembly automatically rotate the bin to the received position so that drawer assembly may be retracted within the chamber of the appliance.

    Illuminated adjustable divider for a storage bin of a refrigerator appliance

    公开(公告)号:US10408532B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US16013233

    申请日:2018-06-20

    Abstract: A refrigerator appliance includes drawer assembly for a chilled chamber of the appliance. The drawer assembly includes a storage bin positioned within the chilled chamber and one or more adjustable dividers slidably mounted within the storage bin. The adjustable dividers include a top support arm, a window that acts as a light guide or diffuser, and a light source mounted to the adjustable divider for illuminating the storage bin. The drawer assembly further includes a power supply, such as a bus bar assembly having parallel positive and negative strip terminals that remain connected with spring terminals on the adjustable dividers to ensure the light source remains illuminated when the adjustable dividers are moved within the storage bin.

    AIR FRESHENER ASSEMBLY FOR A MICROWAVE OVEN APPLIANCE

    公开(公告)号:US20250159770A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-15

    申请号:US18505502

    申请日:2023-11-09

    Abstract: A microwave oven appliance includes a cabinet, the cabinet forming a cooking cavity; a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to provide selective access to the cooking cavity; a ventilation system provided within the cabinet and configured to circulate air, the ventilation system including an exhaust vent; and a freshener assembly attached to the microwave oven appliance at the exhaust vent, the freshener assembly being configured to receive a replaceable scent cartridge. The freshener assembly includes a casing bottom, the casing bottom including a plurality of bottom apertures; a casing top, the casing top including a plurality of top apertures, wherein the casing top is rotatably connected to the casing bottom; and a connector hook configured to selectively connect the freshener assembly to the exhaust vent.

    ADJUSTABLE FAN FOR A MICROWAVE APPLIANCE

    公开(公告)号:US20250155133A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-15

    申请号:US18506467

    申请日:2023-11-10

    Abstract: A microwave appliance includes a casing that defines a cooking chamber, and a fan assembly positioned within the casing. The fan assembly includes a discharge housing that includes a plurality of discharge ports, and a fan housing mounted within the discharge housing. The fan housing is selectively rotatable within the discharge housing. The fan housing includes an outlet configured to align with a selected one of the plurality of discharge ports. The fan assembly further includes a fan wheel rotatably mounted within the fan housing. The fan wheel is configured to circulate air through the outlet of the fan housing and the selected one of the plurality of discharge ports.

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