公开(公告)号：US11781258B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17245018

申请日：2021-04-30

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Zachary Bohenick

IPC: D06F23/04 ,  D06F21/08 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F17/10 ,  D06F33/00

CPC classification number: D06F23/04 ,  D06F21/08 ,  D06F39/083 ,  D06F39/086 ,  D06F17/10 ,  D06F33/00

Abstract: A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a tub with a terminal edge and a dual-wall basket, with outer and inner walls, the inner wall having perforations above the terminal edge, and the basket located within the tub and having at least one drain opening in a bottom of the basket. The method comprising altering a level of liquid in the tub to correspondingly alter a height of a float valve in the tub to selectively open/close the drain opening to effect a filling of liquid in the basket above the tub terminal edge when the float valve is in the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US11618989B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-04

申请号：US16800255

申请日：2020-02-25

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Brent M. Burgess ,  Scott E. Carpenter

IPC: D06F39/12 ,  D06F34/14 ,  B66F11/00 ,  D06F105/00 ,  D06F101/00

Abstract: A laundry appliance system includes a cabinet operable between a lowered position and a plurality of raised positions. A first lift assembly is coupled to a first side of the cabinet. A second lift assembly is coupled to a second side of the cabinet. The first and second lift assemblies operate concurrently to adjust the cabinet between the lowered position and the plurality of raised positions. A user-interface assembly is operably coupled to the cabinet. The user-interface assembly is configured to receive a user input corresponding with a selected raised position of the plurality of raised positions. A controller is configured to operate the first and second lift assemblies to the selected raised position in response to the user input.

公开(公告)号：US20240035222A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US17874759

申请日：2022-07-27

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Brent M. Burgess ,  Marcus R. Fischer

IPC: D06F37/28 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F39/14 ,  D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/26

CPC classification number: D06F37/28 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F39/14 ,  D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/266

Abstract: A front-load laundry appliance having a door-in-door configuration with an outer door pivotally coupled to an appliance housing by an outer door hinge assembly and an inner door pivotally coupled to a wash unit tub by an inner door hinge assembly. The inner door hinge assembly includes a hinge leaf mounted to the wash unit tub, a pivoting track pivotally coupled to the hinge leaf, and a slide mounted to the inner door. The slide is coupled to the pivoting track in a manner that permits lateral movement. A telescopic attachment assembly couples the inner door to the outer door so that the inner and outer doors swing together between open and closed positions while still permitting the inner door to move and oscillate with the wash unit tub, and relative to the outer door, when the inner and outer doors are in the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US20210246590A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US17245018

申请日：2021-04-30

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Zachary Bohenick

IPC: D06F23/04 ,  D06F21/08 ,  D06F39/08

Abstract: A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a tub with a terminal edge and a dual-wall basket, with outer and inner walls, the inner wall having perforations above the terminal edge, and the basket located within the tub and having at least one drain opening in a bottom of the basket. The method comprising altering a level of liquid in the tub to correspondingly alter a height of a float valve in the tub to selectively open/close the drain opening to effect a filling of liquid in the basket above the tub terminal edge when the float valve is in the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US20210262146A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-26

申请号：US16800255

申请日：2020-02-25

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Brent M. Burgess ,  Scott E. Carpenter

IPC: D06F39/12 ,  D06F34/14 ,  B66F11/00

Abstract: A laundry appliance system includes a cabinet operable between a lowered position and a plurality of raised positions. A first lift assembly is coupled to a first side of the cabinet. A second lift assembly is coupled to a second side of the cabinet. The first and second lift assemblies operate concurrently to adjust the cabinet between the lowered position and the plurality of raised positions. A user-interface assembly is operably coupled to the cabinet. The user-interface assembly is configured to receive a user input corresponding with a selected raised position of the plurality of raised positions. A controller is configured to operate the first and second lift assemblies to the selected raised position in response to the user input.

公开(公告)号：US10316451B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US14809451

申请日：2015-07-27

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Aaron A. Linden ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Michele A. Paustian ,  Brenner M. Sharp

IPC: D06F37/24 ,  D06F23/04 ,  D06F33/02

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment, and an annular balance rings defining an annular chamber within, coupled with the basket for rotation therewith. The basket can further comprise a pair of walls comprising a perforated inner wrapper and an outer wall defining a space therebetween. The space fluidly couples to the annular chamber, permitting liquid to flow from the treating chamber, into the space and into the annular chamber to provide a restoring force to the system. The annular balance ring can further comprise a plurality of passages, fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the annular chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20190106825A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US16214655

申请日：2018-12-10

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Zachary Bohenick

IPC: D06F23/04 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F21/08

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment. A float valve can be incorporated into the basket structure, selectively opening or closing the valve based upon the liquid level in a tub. As liquid fills the tub, the float valve will rise until it moves into a closed position, permitting the basket and treating chamber to fill with liquid. As the tub drain, the float valve can fall, opening the valve and permitting liquid to drain from the basket or treating chamber. The opened or closed positions can be selectively operated by opening or closing a pump or sump and allowing a tub to drain or fill, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US10202719B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US15072962

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Prakash S. Amte ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Nicholas C. Fugal ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Dale Mueller ,  Michele A. Paustian ,  Brenner M. Sharp

IPC: B29C45/16 ,  D06F37/12 ,  D06F37/26

Abstract: A vertical axis laundry treating appliance including a chassis defining a chassis interior, a tub disposed within the chassis interior and defining a tub interior, and a perforated wash basket disposed for rotation within the tub interior, wherein the tub includes a lower tub portion, an upper tub portion, and a flexible intermediate portion.

公开(公告)号：US20240337064A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18132118

申请日：2023-04-07

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Victor VARGAS ,  Brent M. Burgess

IPC: D06F58/10 ,  D06F58/22 ,  F01N5/04

CPC classification number: D06F58/10 ,  D06F58/22 ,  F01N5/04 ,  D06F2103/44 ,  D06F2105/60

Abstract: A vented dryer includes a cabinet, a drum, a heater, and an energy harvesting system. The cabinet has an exhaust outlet and a cabinet inlet. The drum is rotatably supported within the cabinet and includes a laundry compartment positioned inside the drum. The heater heats a flow of air that travels through the drum and exits out the exhaust outlet. The energy harvesting system includes a turbine wheel that is rotatably coupled to a turbine wheel motor to recover mechanical energy from the flow of air exiting through the exhaust outlet of the cabinet and convert the recovered mechanical energy into electricity.

公开(公告)号：US11035063B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US16214655

申请日：2018-12-10

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Zachary Bohenick

IPC: D06F23/04 ,  D06F21/08 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F17/10 ,  D06F33/00

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment. A float valve can be incorporated into the basket structure, selectively opening or closing the valve based upon the liquid level in a tub. As liquid fills the tub, the float valve will rise until it moves into a closed position, permitting the basket and treating chamber to fill with liquid. As the tub drain, the float valve can fall, opening the valve and permitting liquid to drain from the basket or treating chamber. The opened or closed positions can be selectively operated by opening or closing a pump or sump and allowing a tub to drain or fill, respectively.