公开(公告)号：US20090302724A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12539651

申请日：2009-08-12

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  ROBERT RYAN BRADLEY ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  ROBERT RYAN BRADLEY ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC分类号： A47B83/00

CPC分类号： H02B1/20 ,  A47J47/16 ,  B67D3/00 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F25D17/042 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D29/005 ,  F25D2317/043 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/477 ,  Y10T307/937

摘要： A connection system for connecting an encoded domestic appliance feature module to a utility source and transferring a plurality of utilities between the encoded feature module and the utility source. The connection system includes a utility source that has a coupler capable of removably engaging an encoded domestic appliance feature module to the utility source. Also included is at least one encoded domestic appliance feature module that independently supplies one or more functionalities. Further included is an interface between the utility source and the feature module, where the interface includes a detection and recognition device that operates to detect when the encoded feature module is connected to the utility source, where one or more predetermined utilities are transferred between the utility source and the feature module based upon which feature module is connected to the utility source, and where the detection and recognition device may be a reed switch, a DIP switch, and a comparator circuit

摘要翻译： 一种连接系统，用于将经编码的家用电器特征模块连接到公用电源并在编码的特征模块和效用源之间传送多个实用程序。 连接系统包括具有能够将编码的家用电器特征模块可拆卸地接合到公用电源的耦合器的电力供应源。 还包括至少一个编码的家用电器特征模块，其独立地提供一个或多个功能。 还包括实用程序源和特征模块之间的接口，其中接口包括检测和识别装置，其操作以检测何时编码特征模块连接到公用设施源，其中一个或多个预定实用程序在实用程序 源和特征模块，其基于哪个特征模块连接到公用电源，并且其中检测和识别装置可以是舌簧开关，DIP开关和比较器电路

公开(公告)号：US20090293511A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12539676

申请日：2009-08-12

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  ROBERT RYAN BRADLEY ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  ROBERT RYAN BRADLEY ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC分类号： F25B45/00 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D13/00

CPC分类号： F25D19/02 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D2317/043

摘要： A modular utility supply unit that includes a utility supply module housing having removable engageability to a surface of an appliance. Also included is at least one refillable reservoir capable of storing a plurality of utilities and receiving at least one utility from the appliance when the utility supply unit is operably engaged to the appliance. Further included is an interface capable of engaging a plurality of feature modules, where the interface includes a recognition device that prompts the utility supply unit to provide the engaged feature module with at least one of the storage utilities within the utility supply from at least one of the refillable reservoirs.

摘要翻译： 一种模块化公用事业供应单元，其包括具有对设备表面的可移除接合性的公用设施供应模块外壳。 还包括至少一个可再充填的储存器，其能够存储多个用途，并且当公用设施供应单元可操作地接合到器具时，从设备接收至少一个公用设施。 还包括能够接合多个特征模块的接口，其中所述接口包括识别装置，所述识别装置促使所述公用事业供应单元向所接合的特征模块提供所述公用事业供应中的至少一个所述存储设施， 可再填充的水库。

公开(公告)号：US20090229298A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12402644

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC分类号： F25D23/02 ,  B23P19/04

CPC分类号： F25D23/028 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  H05K5/0247 ,  Y10T29/4998 ,  Y10T29/53

摘要： A refrigerator includes the ability to mount a variety of modules requiring utilities, such as electricity and fluids, within adjustable locations in the door of the refrigerator. The door includes a conduit extending in at least one direction and including one or more plug-in connectors for allowing a module with a mating connector to be positioned on the door for supplying operating utilities to the module. This allows the purchaser of the refrigerator to add components and accessories to the refrigerator after purchase or select desired features at the time of purchase.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括能够在冰箱门内的可调节位置安装需要诸如电力和流体等公用设施的各种模块。 门包括沿至少一个方向延伸的导管，并且包括一个或多个插入式连接器，用于允许具有匹配连接器的模块定位在门上以向模块提供操作实用程序。 这允许冰箱的购买者在购买之后向冰箱添加部件和附件，或者在购买时选择所需的特征。

公开(公告)号：US20090229187A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12402578

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC分类号： E05D15/00 ,  B21D47/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D25/027 ,  F25D2323/023 ,  F25D2331/805 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  Y10T29/49629

摘要： A door assembly for an appliance includes a door having an interior side and an exterior side. A frame defines an aperture extending through the door from the interior side to the exterior side. A module is disposed in the aperture. The module includes a first component and a second component. The second component disengageably connects with the first component. A pivot member is operably coupled with the module and with the frame. The module is rotatable about the pivot member thereby allowing access to both the first component and the second component from the exterior side of the door body.

摘要翻译： 用于器具的门组件包括具有内侧和外侧的门。 框架限定从内侧到外侧延伸穿过门的孔。 模块设置在孔中。 该模块包括第一部件和第二部件。 第二部件与第一部件脱开接合。 枢轴构件与模块和框架可操作地联接。 模块可围绕枢转构件旋转，从而允许从门体的外侧进入第一部件和第二部件两者。

公开(公告)号：US20120137501A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US13349794

申请日：2012-01-13

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC分类号： B23P17/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/028 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  H05K5/0247 ,  Y10T29/4998 ,  Y10T29/53

摘要： A method of forming a passageway in an insulated door of a refrigerator includes the steps of forming a conduit by inserting a mandrel in the space between a door liner and outer skin, filling the space with foam insulation, and removing the mandrel. In one embodiment, the mandrel is encased with a polymeric skin prior to the inserting step, such that, when the mandrel is removed, the skin remains at the boundary of the passageway so formed. In another embodiment, the method includes mounting fluid and/or electrical conduits to an inside surface of the door liner and subsequently injecting the foam insulation to surround the conduits. In yet another embodiment, fluid and/or electrical conduits are mounted to an outer surface of the door liner. A cover is then positioned over the conduits.

摘要翻译： 在冰箱的隔热门中形成通道的方法包括以下步骤：通过将心轴插入门衬里和外皮之间的空间中，用泡沫绝缘填充空间并移除心轴来形成导管。 在一个实施例中，心轴在插入步骤之前被聚合物皮肤包裹，使得当去除心轴时，皮肤保持在如此形成的通道的边界处。 在另一个实施例中，该方法包括将流体和/或电导管安装到门衬里的内表面，随后将泡沫绝缘体注入以围绕导管。 在另一个实施例中，流体和/或电气导管安装到门衬垫的外表面。 然后将覆盖物定位在导管上。

公开(公告)号：US20090229296A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12402534

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  MICHELE E. WILCOX

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  MICHELE E. WILCOX

IPC分类号： F25D23/02 ,  B23P19/04

CPC分类号： A23L3/0155 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  A23L3/3445 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2800/71 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25D17/042 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2317/043 ,  F25D2323/023 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2331/805 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y10T29/49359 ,  Y10T29/53 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/6851

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door having an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component has a base removably connected to the interior side of the door. A component door is hingedly-connected to the base and includes a viewing area. The component door is operable between an open position and a closed position and the base and the component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. An air hose extends from the modular component. The air hose has a proximal end and a distal end. A fastener system is disposed on one of the component door and the base. The fastener system is adapted to engage with the first fasteners to create a seal between the component door and the base. A heat sealer is disposed on one of the base and the component door.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括限定开放存储空间的机柜，并且包括具有适于接收模块化部件的内侧的门。 模块化部件具有可拆卸地连接到门的内侧的基座。 组件门铰接地连接到基座并且包括观察区域。 组件门可在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作，并且当组件门处于关闭位置时，底座和组件门限定了密封隔间。 空气软管从模块化部件延伸。 空气软管具有近端和远端。 紧固件系统设置在组件门和底座之一上。 紧固件系统适于与第一紧固件接合以在部件门和基座之间形成密封。 热封机设置在基座和部件门之一上。

公开(公告)号：US20090229224A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12402559

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  KAREN J. QUERFURTH ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  MICHELE E. WILCOX

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  KAREN J. QUERFURTH ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  MICHELE E. WILCOX

IPC分类号： B65B31/04 ,  F25D23/02

CPC分类号： A23L3/0155 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  A23L3/3445 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2800/71 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25D17/042 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2317/043 ,  F25D2323/023 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2331/805 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y10T29/49359 ,  Y10T29/53 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/6851

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door with an exterior side and an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component includes a base removably connected to the interior side and has a first edge and a second edge. A component door is hingedly-connected to the first edge of the base and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. First fasteners are disposed on the component door, and second fasteners are disposed on the base. The second fasteners engage the first fasteners to create an airtight seal between the component door and the base. A vacuum device is in communication with the sealed compartment and a heat sealer is disposed on the base or the component door.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括限定开放存储空间的机柜，并且包括具有外侧的门和适于接收模块化部件的内侧。 模块化部件包括可移除地连接到内侧并具有第一边缘和第二边缘的基座。 组件门铰接地连接到基座的第一边缘并且可以在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作。 当组件门处于关闭位置时，基座和部件门限定了一个密封的隔间。 第一紧固件设置在部件门上，第二紧固件设置在基座上。 第二紧固件接合第一紧固件以在部件门和基座之间形成气密密封。 真空装置与密封室连通，并且热封装置设置在基座或部件门上。

公开(公告)号：US20110110706A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12617110

申请日：2009-11-12

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  KAREN J. QUERFURTH ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  MICHELE E. WILCOX

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  KAREN J. QUERFURTH ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  MICHELE E. WILCOX

IPC分类号： F16D3/00 ,  H01R25/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/028 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/72 ,  Y10T403/18

摘要： An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于器具的可调连接器系统，其中可调连接器系统包括设置在器具表面上的通道，由邻近通道的表面限定的入口孔以及至少部分地接收在通道 通道，并且从所述进入孔延伸，其中所述公用事业使能连接器包括被配置为沿着所述通道至少部分地延伸并且从所述访问孔延伸的细长构件，以及适于将至少一个实用程序提供给配置的模块化设备的接口 以可移除地附接到器具上的多个可移除附接位置中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US20140053592A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13590221

申请日：2012-08-21

申请人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  KAREN J. QUERFURTH

发明人： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  KAREN J. QUERFURTH

IPC分类号： F25D11/02 ,  F25D19/04 ,  F25D19/02

CPC分类号： F25D25/025 ,  F25D25/00 ,  F25D31/007 ,  F25D2331/805 ,  F25D2400/28

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a refrigerated compartment defined therein, a motor coupled to the cabinet, and a chilling device sized to receive a food container. The chilling device is moveable between an engaged positioned in which the chilling device is spaced apart from a drive shaft of the motor and a disengaged position the chilling device is coupled to the drive shaft. The drive shaft is configured to operate the chilling device.

摘要翻译： 一种冰箱，其具有限定在其中的冷藏室的机壳，联接到所述机壳的马达以及尺寸适于容纳食物容器的冷冻装置。 冷冻装置可在接合位置之间移动，在该定位中，冷却装置与电动机的驱动轴间隔开，冷冻装置与驱动轴联接。 驱动轴被配置为操作冷却装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100126117A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12694313

申请日：2010-01-27

申请人： DOUGLAS DAVID LECLEAR ,  MICHELE E. WILCOX ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  PAUL B. ALLARD ,  KELLY M. HANSON ,  ANDREW MICHAEL TENBARGE ,  KAREN J. QUERFURTH

发明人： DOUGLAS DAVID LECLEAR ,  MICHELE E. WILCOX ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  PAUL B. ALLARD ,  KELLY M. HANSON ,  ANDREW MICHAEL TENBARGE ,  KAREN J. QUERFURTH

IPC分类号： B65B31/04

CPC分类号： F25D23/12 ,  B65B31/04 ,  B65B31/046 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2331/809 ,  F25D2700/04 ,  F25D2700/06

摘要： A refrigerator includes a hands-free vacuum preservation system mounted on a door of the refrigerator comprising a main body portion having a slot therein for receiving an open end of a plastic bag. Sensors within the slot detect the presence of the bag and a retaining device is actuated to punch holes in the bag and retain the bag in position for a vacuum sealing event. An intake port within the system communicates with a vacuum source to remove air from the bag, and a heat sealer seals the bag closed. In a preferred embodiment, once sensors located on the main body portion detect the presence of a consumer's hand, the retaining device releases the bag. The resultant vacuum sealed bag can be stored in a conventional manner, or by hanging the bag from hooks extending through the holes formed therein by the retaining device.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括安装在冰箱的门上的免提真空保存系统，其包括主体部分，其中具有用于容纳塑料袋的开口端的狭槽。 狭槽内的传感器检测到袋的存在，并且致动保持装置以在袋中打孔并将袋保持在适当位置以进行真空密封事件。 系统内的进气口与真空源连通，以从袋中除去空气，并且热封机将袋密封。 在优选实施例中，一旦位于主体部分上的传感器检测到消费者的手的存在，则保持装置释放袋子。 所得到的真空密封袋可以以常规方式存储，或者通过将袋从悬挂在其中形成的孔的钩子悬挂在保持装置上。