公开(公告)号：US09791203B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US12612211

申请日：2009-11-04

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl ,  Tushar Kulkarni ,  Guolian Wu

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Tushar Kulkarni ,  Guolian Wu

IPC: F25D17/02 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25D19/00

CPC classification number: F25D11/025 ,  F25D11/006 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D19/006 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/28 ,  F25D2400/30

Abstract: A refrigerator and method of supplying coolant material are provided, the refrigerator including an interior and a main cooling loop, at least a portion of the interior includes a freezer section and at least a portion of the main cooling loop includes an evaporator. The refrigerator includes at least one detachable module having at least one connector, the detachable module configured to removably attach to a surface of the refrigerator, and a secondary cooling loop having at least one connector that corresponds to the at least one detachable module's at least one connector, wherein at least a portion of the secondary cooling loop is in thermal communication with at least one of the main cooling loop, the evaporator, and the freezer section, and wherein the secondary cooling loop is configured to be in fluid communication with the at least one detachable module through the corresponding at least one connectors.

公开(公告)号：US09140479B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13476475

申请日：2012-05-21

Applicant: Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Stephen L. Keres ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Peter J. Richmond ,  Guolian Wu

Inventor： Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Stephen L. Keres ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Peter J. Richmond ,  Guolian Wu

IPC: G05D23/32 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25B5/02

CPC classification number: F25D29/00 ,  F25B5/02 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2600/0251 ,  F25B2600/0253 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25B2600/2511 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D11/022 ,  F25D17/065 ,  F25D2600/06 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  Y02B30/741 ,  Y02B30/743 ,  Y02B40/32

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance configuration, and associated methods of operation, for an appliance with a controller, a condenser, at least one evaporator, a compressor, and two refrigeration compartments. The configuration may be equipped with a variable-speed or variable-capacity compressor, variable speed evaporator or compartment fans, a damper, and/or a dual-temperature evaporator with a valve system to control flow of refrigerant through one or more pressure reduction devices. The controller, by operation of the compressor, fans, damper and/or valve system, depending on the appliance configuration, synchronizes alternating cycles of cooling each compartment to a temperature approximately equal to the compartment set point temperature.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有控制器的设备，冷凝器，至少一个蒸发器，压缩机和两个制冷室的电冰箱设备配置和相关操作方法。 该配置可以配备有可变速度或可变容量压缩机，变速蒸发器或隔室风扇，阻尼器和/或具有阀系统的双温度蒸发器，以控制制冷剂流过一个或多个减压装置 。 控制器通过压缩机，风扇，阻尼器和/或阀门系统的操作，取决于设备配置，将每个隔室的冷却交替循环同步到大约等于室设定点温度的温度。

公开(公告)号：US08720222B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13279386

申请日：2011-10-24

Applicant: Nihat Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Luiz Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu

Inventor： Nihat Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Luiz Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu

IPC: F25D13/02

CPC classification number: F25D11/022 ,  F25B5/02 ,  F25B2600/0252 ,  F25D11/006 ,  F25D23/065 ,  F25D2400/04 ,  F25D2400/06 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y02B40/32

Abstract: An appliance includes a cabinet; a first compartment; and a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment are separated by a horizontal mullion. The cabinet also typically includes a coolant system that has: a single compressor for regulating a temperature of the first compartment and a temperature of the second compartment operably connected to at least one evaporator; a shared coolant fluid connection system; and a coolant fluid spaced within the shared coolant fluid connection system used to regulate both the temperature of the first compartment and the second compartment. The compressor can provide the shared coolant at at least two different pressures to at least one evaporator using the shared coolant fluid connection circuit. The ratio of the substantially steady state heat gain for the first compartment to the substantially steady state total heat gain for the overall cabinet is about 0.65:1 or greater.

Abstract translation: 电器包括柜体; 第一个隔间 和第二隔间。 第一隔间和第二隔间用水平竖框隔开。 机柜还通常包括冷却剂系统，其具有：用于调节第一隔室的温度的单个压缩机和可操作地连接到至少一个蒸发器的第二室的温度; 共用冷却剂流体连接系统; 以及在共享冷却剂流体连接系统内间隔开的用于调节第一隔室和第二隔室的温度的冷却剂流体。 压缩机可以使用共享冷却剂流体连接回路将至少两个不同压力的共用冷却剂提供给至少一个蒸发器。 第一隔室的基本上稳态的热增益与总体柜的基本上稳定的总热增益的比例大约为0.65:1或更大。

公开(公告)号：US08008586B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12643226

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl ,  Richard A. McCoy

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Richard A. McCoy

IPC: H04Q1/00

CPC classification number: F16D1/10 ,  F16D2300/18

Abstract: A mechanical power coupling system including a mechanical power connector component for communicating a mechanical power service with another mechanical power connector component. A mechanical power service switch is provided for selectively permitting communication of the mechanical power service between the mechanical power connector components. The mechanical power service switch is activated to transfer a mechanical power service from a mechanical power service source to a mechanical power service consumer in response to a proximity sensor engaging a proximity target.

Abstract translation: 一种机械动力耦合系统，其包括用于将机械动力服务与另一机械动力连接器部件进行通信的机械动力连接器部件。 提供机械动力服务开关，用于选择性地允许机械动力连接器部件之间的机械动力服务的通信。 响应于接近传感器接合接近目标，机械动力服务开关被激活以将机械动力服务从机械动力服务源传送到机械动力服务使用者。

公开(公告)号：US20110152024A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12643297

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl

IPC: F16H55/36 ,  E05D5/10 ,  E05D3/06 ,  F16H21/12

CPC classification number: F25D23/00 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  G05G7/02 ,  Y10T16/547 ,  Y10T16/557 ,  Y10T74/1836

Abstract: A mechanical power communicating device and a modular system of a host and a mechanical power communicating device for communicating a mechanical power service. A first component of the mechanical power communicating device communicates a mechanical power service from host to a second component of the mechanical power communicating device or to a functional device. The mechanical power communicating device may be a functional device, an adapter for coupling a functional device to a host, or a functional unit of an adapter and a functional device. The mechanical power communicating device may include a first component having a first interface connectable to the host, the first component pivotally connected to a second component having a second interface connectable to the functional device. The modular system may include a host having differently oriented mechanical power service interfaces and the mechanical power communicating device.

Abstract translation: 机械动力通信装置以及用于传送机械动力服务的主机和机械功率通信装置的模块化系统。 机械动力通信装置的第一部件将机械动力服务从主机传送到机械动力通信装置的第二部件或功能装置。 机械动力通信装置可以是功能装置，用于将功能装置耦合到主机的适配器或适配器和功能装置的功能单元。 机械动力连通装置可以包括具有可连接到主机的第一接口的第一部件，第一部件枢转地连接到具有可连接到功能装置的第二接口的第二部件。 模块化系统可以包括具有不同取向的机械功率服务接口的主机和机械功率通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110149485A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12643217

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl ,  Richard A. McCoy

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Richard A. McCoy

IPC: H05K7/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/20

Abstract: A system for communicating a substance from between substance communicating devices. A substance switch is provided for selectively transferring the substance from a first substance communicating device, such as a host or other substance source to a first substance communicating device, such as a such as a substance consumer. The substance switch is activated to communicate the substance between the first substance communicating device and the second substance communicating device in response to movement of a component associated with one of the substance communicating devices.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从物质通信装置之间传送物质的系统。 提供一种物质开关，用于将物质从诸如主体或其他物质源的第一物质连通装置选择性地转移到诸如物质消费者的第一物质连通装置。 物质开关被激活以响应于与物质通信装置之一相关联的部件的移动而在第一物质通信装置和第二物质通信装置之间传送物质。

公开(公告)号：US20110147160A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12643174

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl ,  Richard A. McCoy

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Richard A. McCoy

IPC: F16D23/00

CPC classification number: F16D1/10 ,  F16D2300/18 ,  F25D29/005

Abstract: Systems and components for providing or receiving a mechanical power service through a mechanical power coupling system. A mechanical power service switch is provided for selectively communicating the mechanical power service between a first mechanical power service communicating device, such as a host or other mechanical power service source and a first mechanical power service communicating device, such as a mechanical power service consumer. The mechanical power service switch is activated to transfer a mechanical power service in response to detection of a contactless proximity target associated with one of the mechanical power service communicating devices by a proximity sensor associated with the other of the mechanical power service communicating devices.

Abstract translation: 用于通过机械动力耦合系统提供或接收机械动力服务的系统和部件。 提供一种机械电力服务开关，用于选择性地传送诸如主机或其他机械电源服务源的第一机械电力服务通信设备与诸如机械电力服务消费者的第一机械电力服务通信设备之间的机械电力服务。 响应于通过与另一个机械电力服务通信设备相关联的接近传感器检测与机械电力服务通信设备之一相关联的非接触式接近目标，机构电力服务开关被激活以传送机械电力服务。

公开(公告)号：US20110146330A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12643240

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl ,  Richard A. McCoy

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Richard A. McCoy

IPC: F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/12 ,  B67D7/80

CPC classification number: F16L37/26 ,  F25D23/068 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D2400/361

Abstract: A substance communication coupling system includes a substance connector component for communication of a substance with another substance connector component. A substance switch is provided for selectively permitting communication of the substance between the substance connector components. The substance switch is activated to transfer a substance from a substance source to a substance consumer in response to a proximity sensor engaging a proximity target.

Abstract translation: 物质通信耦合系统包括用于将物质与另一物质连接器部件连通的物质连接器部件。 提供物质开关用于选择性地允许物质连接器部件之间的物质连通。 响应于接近传感器接近接近目标物质物质开关被激活以将物质从物质源转移到物质消费者。

公开(公告)号：US07908883B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12105528

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: Guolian Wu ,  Steven J. Kuehl

Inventor： Guolian Wu ,  Steven J. Kuehl

IPC: F25D11/00

CPC classification number: F28D1/0477 ,  F25B39/022 ,  F25B2500/01 ,  F25D17/065 ,  F25D2317/063 ,  F28D7/08 ,  F28D7/085 ,  F28F1/006 ,  F28F1/32 ,  F28F2215/12

Abstract: A heat exchanger for a refrigerator includes a dividing wall that bifurcates the heat exchanger into first and second airflow passages. The fins include apertures therein, allowing for both horizontal and vertical movement of air through the heat exchanger. The dividing wall extends through the heat exchanger at an angle, which decreases the cross-sectional diameter of both the first and second airflow passages and results in accelerated air flow through the air passages. In use, air from the refrigerator is directed into the first airflow passage of the heat exchanger for heat exchange, and is then directed by curved baffles into the second airflow passage for further heat exchange. Air exiting the second airflow passage is then directed into a compartment of the refrigerator.

Abstract translation: 一种用于冰箱的热交换器包括将热交换器分成第一和第二气流通道的分隔壁。 翅片包括孔，允许空气通过热交换器的水平和垂直运动。 分隔壁以一定角度延伸穿过热交换器，这减小了第一和第二气流通道的横截面直径，并且导致加速的空气流过空气通道。 在使用中，来自冰箱的空气被引导到用于热交换的热交换器的第一气流通道中，然后由弯​​曲的挡板引导到第二气流通道中用于进一步的热交换。 然后将离开第二气流通道的空气导入冰箱的隔间。

公开(公告)号：US06973799B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10647406

申请日：2003-08-25

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl ,  Carolyn L. Slone ,  Douglas D. LeClear ,  Jon D. Tromblee

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Carolyn L. Slone ,  Douglas D. LeClear ,  Jon D. Tromblee

IPC: B60H1/00 ,  B60H1/32 ,  B60N2/56 ,  F25B25/00 ,  F25D15/00 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D17/06

CPC classification number: B60H1/00592 ,  B60H1/323 ,  B60H2001/00928 ,  B60N2/5628 ,  F25B25/005 ,  F25D15/00 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2331/804 ,  F25D2400/06 ,  F25D2400/38

Abstract: A distributed refrigeration system for a vehicle includes a vapor compression primary cooling circuit and a separate secondary cooling circuit. The secondary cooling circuit utilizes a non-toxic cooling fluid that is pumped to remote locations in the vehicle through designated supply lines. A heat exchanger acting with the primary cooling circuit cools the cooling fluid. A portable main storage compartment is fluidly connectable to the primary or secondary cooling circuits. The portable main cold storage compartment can be expandable. At the remote locations in the vehicle, docking stations permit items to be selectively cooled by the secondary cooling circuit. Both the primary and secondary cooling circuits can operate independently of the vehicle engine.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的分布式制冷系统包括蒸汽压缩一次冷却回路和独立的二次冷却回路。 二次冷却回路利用无毒的冷却流体，通过指定的供应管线泵送到车辆的远程位置。 与主冷却回路作用的热交换器冷却冷却流体。 便携式主存储室可流体地连接到主冷却回路或二次冷却回路。 便携式主冷藏室可以扩展。 在车辆的偏远位置，坞站允许通过二级冷却回路选择性地冷却物品。 主冷却回路和二次冷却回路均可独立于车辆发动机运转。