WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE HAVING A REMOVABLE AGITATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20220275554A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-01

    申请号:US17188154

    申请日:2021-03-01

    Abstract: A washing machine appliance may include a tub, a basket, an impeller base, and an extended post. The basket may be rotatably positioned within the tub. The impeller base may include a mounting face including a threaded bracket defining a mounting thread extending about a rotation axis. The extended post may be removably attached to the impeller base to rotate therewith. The extended post may include a base body extending along the rotation axis between a bottom end proximal to the impeller base and a top end distal to the impeller base. The extended post may also include auger fin extending radially from the base body between the bottom end and the top end. The mating face may be disposed on the bottom end. The mating face may define a mating thread matched to the mounting thread to rotatably enmesh therewith.

    FRONT LOAD WASHER WITH LOCKING BOLT REMOVAL CONFIRMATION

    公开(公告)号:US20230287619A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-14

    申请号:US17688973

    申请日:2022-03-08

    CPC classification number: D06F37/267 D06F39/001 D06F37/04 D06F34/28 F16B1/0071

    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet, a tub, and a control panel for accepting inputs directing functionality of the laundry appliance. When movement of the laundry appliance is necessary, such as upon initial delivery, laundry appliance includes one or more shipping attachment assemblies comprising a shipping bolt and shipping bolt spacer, which connect to attachment elements of the tub and serve to stabilize the tub while laundry appliance is moved. The laundry appliance further includes identifiers for each shipping attachment assembly. The identifiers are only visible upon removal of the shipping attachment assembly. When moving of the laundry appliance is complete, the shipping attachment assemblies are removed, revealing the identifiers. The identifiers are provided through a network to ensure removal of the shipping attachment assemblies. Once all identifiers are accounted for, a sequence of inputs is provided that, when properly entered using the control panel of the laundry appliance, enables operation of the laundry appliance.

    AUTOMATIC LINT FILTER CLEANER FOR CLOTHES DRYER

    公开(公告)号:US20230323590A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-12

    申请号:US17716115

    申请日:2022-04-08

    CPC classification number: D06F58/22

    Abstract: A dryer appliance includes a cabinet with drum defining a drying chamber rotatably mounted therein. Air passing through the drying chamber exhausts through a lint trap duct, where a screen filter in situated for removing lint and debris collected in the drying chamber from the passing air. A lint collector having a first opening is aligned with the screen filter. A lint scratcher is situated within and in contact with the screen filter. The lint scratcher is movable along the screen filter, scraping away lint caught on the filter. The lint scratcher moves in the direction of the lint collector until the collected lint is pushed into the lint collector for later disposal.

    HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NAVIGATION SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20220326020A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-13

    申请号:US17225166

    申请日:2021-04-08

    Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a residence include a first household appliance, a second household appliance, a beacon, and a portable user interface device. The systems and methods include determining a plurality of paths through the residence. The systems and methods also include receiving, from a user interface of the portable user interface device, an input comprising a selected destination and determining a current location of the portable user interface device based on a short-range radio signal after receiving the input. The systems and methods further include selecting one path from the plurality of paths through the residence. The one selected path starts at or near the determined current location of the portable user interface device and terminates at the selected destination. The systems and methods also include providing guidance to and along the one selected path.

    Front load washer with locking bolt removal confirmation

    公开(公告)号:US12000076B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-04

    申请号:US17688973

    申请日:2022-03-08

    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet, a tub, and a control panel for accepting inputs directing functionality of the laundry appliance. When movement of the laundry appliance is necessary, such as upon initial delivery, laundry appliance includes one or more shipping attachment assemblies comprising a shipping bolt and shipping bolt spacer, which connect to attachment elements of the tub and serve to stabilize the tub while laundry appliance is moved. The laundry appliance further includes identifiers for each shipping attachment assembly. The identifiers are only visible upon removal of the shipping attachment assembly. When moving of the laundry appliance is complete, the shipping attachment assemblies are removed, revealing the identifiers. The identifiers are provided through a network to ensure removal of the shipping attachment assemblies. Once all identifiers are accounted for, a sequence of inputs is provided that, when properly entered using the control panel of the laundry appliance, enables operation of the laundry appliance.

    Washing machine appliance and a removable agitator therefor

    公开(公告)号:US11976400B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-07

    申请号:US17188027

    申请日:2021-03-01

    CPC classification number: D06F13/02 D06F17/10 D06F23/04

    Abstract: A washing machine appliance or agitator may include an impeller base and an extended post. The impeller base may be rotatably mounted within and define a rotation axis. The impeller base may include a mounting face with one or more dovetail joints. The extended post may be removably attached to the impeller base to rotate therewith. The extended post may include a base body base body extending along the rotation axis between a bottom end proximal to the impeller base and a top end distal to the impeller base. The extended post may also include an auger fin extending radially from the base body between the bottom end and the top end. The extended post may further include a mating face disposed on the bottom end. The mating face may define one or more receiver slots corresponding to and selectively receiving the one or more dovetail joints.

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