公开(公告)号：US08299656B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

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： H02B1/20 ,  B67D9/00

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 refrigerator module connection system for connecting a feature module to a utility source and transferring a plurality of utilities between the feature module and the utility source. The feature module connection system includes a utility source that has a connection capable of removably engaging the feature module to the utility source. Also included is at least one 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, such as a reed switch, a DIP switch, or a comparator circuit, that operates to detect when the feature module is connected to the utility source. 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.

摘要翻译： 一种冰箱模块连接系统，用于将特征模块连接到公用电源并在特征模块和效用源之间传送多个实用程序。 特征模块连接系统包括具有能够将特征模块可移除地接合到公用电源的连接的公用电源。 还包括至少一个独立提供一个或多个功能的特征模块。 进一步包括的是实用程序源和特征模块之间的接口，其中接口包括诸如簧片开关，DIP开关或比较器电路的检测和识别装置，其操作以检测特征模块何时连接到 效用源。 基于哪个特征模块连接到公用电源，一个或多个预定实用程序在公用电源和特征模块之间传送。

公开(公告)号：US08739568B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

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： F25D19/02

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：US08336975B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12402608

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Paul B. Allard ,  James W. Kendall ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Paul B. Allard ,  James W. Kendall ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： A47B96/04

CPC分类号： F25D23/02 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2400/18 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y10T16/558 ,  Y10T29/49

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space. A door is disposed on the cabinet operable between an open position and a closed position. The door includes a forward wall and a rearward wall. An insulation layer is disposed between the forward wall and the rearward wall. An exterior skin is disposed adjacent to the forward wall and substantially covers the forward wall. A plenum is defined by the space between the exterior skin and the forward wall and is adapted to receive utility lines.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括限定开放存储空间的机柜。 门被布置在机柜上，可在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作。 门包括前壁和后壁。 绝缘层设置在前壁和后壁之间。 外部皮肤邻近前壁设置并基本上覆盖前壁。 气室由外表皮和前壁之间的空间限定，并且适于接收公用事业线。

公开(公告)号：US20090229297A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12402608

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Paul B. Allard ,  James W. Kendall ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Guolian Wu

发明人： Paul B. Allard ,  James W. Kendall ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Guolian Wu

IPC分类号： F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/00 ,  B23P17/00 ,  E05D5/02

CPC分类号： F25D23/02 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2400/18 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y10T16/558 ,  Y10T29/49

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space. A door is disposed on the cabinet operable between an open position and a closed position. The door includes a forward wall and a rearward wall. An insulation layer is disposed between the forward wall and the rearward wall. An exterior skin is disposed adjacent to the forward wall and substantially covers the forward wall. A plenum is defined by the space between the exterior skin and the forward wall and is adapted to receive utility lines.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括限定开放存储空间的机柜。 门被布置在机柜上，可在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作。 门包括前壁和后壁。 绝缘层设置在前壁和后壁之间。 外部皮肤邻近前壁设置并基本上覆盖前壁。 气室由外表皮和前壁之间的空间限定，并且适于接收公用事业线。

公开(公告)号：US08522563B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

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： F25D3/12

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：US08117865B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

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： F25D11/00

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：US08128184B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

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： A47B96/04

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：US09310123B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US13479915

申请日：2012-05-24

申请人： James Charles Leslie Guarino ,  James W. Kendall ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Vikas Malhotra ,  Keith Allen Snyder ,  John J. VonderHaar

发明人： James Charles Leslie Guarino ,  James W. Kendall ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Vikas Malhotra ,  Keith Allen Snyder ,  John J. VonderHaar

IPC分类号： A47B96/04 ,  B23P17/00 ,  F25D23/02

CPC分类号： F25D23/02 ,  Y10T29/49

摘要： A method of making an appliance door includes inserting a door pan into a fixture having first and second forming molds, which are pressed together. An inner door liner is placed over the door pan and secured thereto to form a base door. A mold cavity is formed between the door pan and the inner door liner. An insulative material is injected into the mold cavity defined by the space between the door pan and the inner door liner. A removable decorative exterior skin is extended over the base door. A support frame and a plurality of utility lines are provided. An insulative material contacts the support frame. A base door is formed by an inner door liner secured to the insulative material and the support frame.

摘要翻译： 制造器具门的方法包括将门盘插入具有被压在一起的第一和第二成形模具的固定器中。 将内门衬套放置在门盘上并固定在其上以形成底座门。 在门盘和内门衬套之间形成模腔。 将绝缘材料注入由门盘和内门衬套之间的空间限定的模腔中。 可移动的装饰外观皮肤延伸到基座上。 提供支撑框架和多条公用设施线路。 绝缘材料接触支架。 基门由固定在绝缘材料和支撑框架上的内门衬垫形成。

公开(公告)号：US20120227323A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13479915

申请日：2012-05-24

申请人： James Charles Leslie Guarino ,  James W. Kendall ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Vikas Malhotra ,  Keith Allen Snyder ,  John J. VonderHaar

发明人： James Charles Leslie Guarino ,  James W. Kendall ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Vikas Malhotra ,  Keith Allen Snyder ,  John J. VonderHaar

IPC分类号： E06B5/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/02 ,  Y10T29/49

摘要： A method of making an appliance door includes inserting a door pan into a fixture having first and second forming molds. An inner door liner is placed over the door pan. The first and second forming molds are pressed together. A mold cavity is formed between the door pan and the inner door liner. An insulative material is injected into the mold cavity defined by the space between the door pan and the inner door liner. The inner door liner is secured to the door pan to form a base door. A removable decorative exterior skin is extended over the base door.

摘要翻译： 制造器具门的方法包括将门盘插入具有第一和第二成形模具的固定装置中。 内门衬板放置在门盘上。 将第一和第二成型模压在一起。 在门盘和内门衬套之间形成模腔。 将绝缘材料注入由门盘和内门衬套之间的空间限定的模腔中。 内门衬板固定在门盘上以形成底座门。 可移动的装饰外观皮肤延伸到基座上。

公开(公告)号：US08186781B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12437033

申请日：2009-05-07

申请人： Joseph Lee Coleman ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Harish Kulkarni ,  Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  Bozhi Yang

发明人： Joseph Lee Coleman ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Harish Kulkarni ,  Ralph Tate, Jr. ,  Bozhi Yang

IPC分类号： A47B96/04

CPC分类号： F25D23/028 ,  E05D3/022 ,  E05Y2201/618 ,  E05Y2201/716 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2800/21 ,  E05Y2800/244 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  Y10T16/541 ,  Y10T16/545 ,  Y10T16/558 ,  Y10T74/19879

摘要： A hinge for controlling the movement of a door on a refrigerator is disclosed, the hinge allowing the refrigerator to be installed flush to adjacent cabinets. The door translates and rotates in order to allow access to the refrigerator cabinet interior without contacting the adjacent cabinets.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于控制冰箱上的门的移动的铰链，该铰链允许冰箱与相邻的机柜齐平地安装。 门翻转和旋转，以便允许进入冰箱柜内部，而不接触相邻的机柜。