公开(公告)号：US20170002500A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15265917

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： CHRISTOPH J. MILLER

IPC: D06F39/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  D06F39/00 ,  D06F37/30 ,  D06F35/00 ,  D06F33/02

CPC classification number: D06F39/028 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/006 ,  D06F37/30 ,  D06F39/005 ,  D06F39/02 ,  D06F39/022 ,  D06F39/088 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2202/12 ,  D06F2204/02 ,  D06F2204/086 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  G05B2219/2633

Abstract: An appliance for washing clothes includes a detergent storage tank and a drum. Between the detergent storage tank and the drum is a diverter valve which has a detergent inlet connected to the detergent storage tank, an air vent connected to ambient air, and a detergent outlet. The diverter valve has an energized state wherein the detergent inlet is open and the air vent is closed, and a de-energized state wherein the detergent inlet is closed and the air vent is open. The appliance also has a flow meter connected to the diverter valve and the drum.

Abstract translation: 用于洗涤衣物的器具包括洗涤剂储存罐和鼓。 在洗涤剂储罐和滚筒之间是分流阀，其具有连接到洗涤剂储存罐的清洁剂入口，连接到环境空气的通气孔和洗涤剂出口。 分流阀具有通电状态，其中洗涤剂入口打开并且空气通道关闭，以及去电状态，其中洗涤剂入口关闭并且排气口打开。 该设备还具有连接到分流阀和滚筒的流量计。

公开(公告)号：US20200087831A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：US16693948

申请日：2019-11-25

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DOUGLAS MIKKELSEN ,  CHRISTOPH J. MILLER ,  ERIC J. WALSH ,  DONALD E. ERICKSON

IPC: D06F37/26 ,  D06F37/22

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance for treating an article according to a cycle of operation includes a chassis defining an interior with a tub provided within the interior, the tub at least partially defining a liquid chamber. A drum is provided within the liquid chamber to at least partially define a treating chamber. The drum has a peripheral wall terminating in a front edge and a rear edge, with the front edge defining a front opening. An exoskeleton is provided within the liquid chamber coupling the drum to the chassis.

公开(公告)号：US20160177488A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14574522

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DONALD E. ERICKSON ,  GEORGE W. MALHEIROS ,  CHRISTOPH J. MILLER

IPC: D06F37/26 ,  D06F37/22

CPC classification number: D06F37/268 ,  D06F37/04 ,  D06F37/206 ,  D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/267

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance configured to treat laundry according to a treating cycle of operation includes a chassis defining an interior and a tub located within the interior and statically mounted to the chassis, with the tub defining a liquid chamber, and having at least one suspension opening in a side of the tub. A rotatable drum is located within the liquid chamber and rotatable about a horizontal axis. An electric motor having an output shaft is operably coupled to the rotatable drum, wherein rotation of the output shaft effects a rotation of the drum. An exoskeleton is located within the liquid chamber and physically supports the rotatable drum and electric motor.

Abstract translation: 构造成根据操作处理循环来处理衣物的洗衣处理装置包括限定位于内部并且静态地安装到底盘上的内部和外部的底盘，其中桶限定液体室，并且具有至少一个悬挂开口 在浴缸的一侧。 可旋转的滚筒位于液体室内并可围绕水平轴线旋转。 具有输出轴的电动机可操作地联接到可旋转的滚筒，其中输出轴的旋转影响滚筒的旋转。 外骨骼位于液体室内并物理地支撑可旋转的滚筒和电动马达。

公开(公告)号：US20160177486A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14810851

申请日：2015-07-28

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DONALD E. ERICKSON ,  GEORGE W. MALHEIROS ,  CHRISTOPH J. MILLER

IPC: D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/26

CPC classification number: D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/206 ,  D06F37/265 ,  D06F37/267 ,  D06F37/268

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance comprising a chassis defining an interior with at fixed tub disposed in the interior, the tub defining a liquid chamber. An exoskeleton is disposed within the liquid chamber and houses a drum defining a treating chamber for treating laundry. A suspension comprising one or more suspension component mounts the exoskeleton to that chassis through an opening in the tub. The interior is sealed from the liquid chamber by a plurality of seals at the openings and suspension components extending through the openings, preventing liquid from spilling into the interior from the liquid chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种衣物处理设备，包括：底盘，其在内部设置有固定的桶，所述桶限定液体室。 外骨骼设置在液体室内并容纳限定用于处理衣物的处理室的鼓。 包括一个或多个悬挂部件的悬架通过桶中的开口将外骨骼安装到该底盘。 内部通过在开口处延伸的多个密封件和延伸穿过开口的悬挂部件与液体室密封，防止液体从液体室溢出到内部。

公开(公告)号：US20180171531A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15896385

申请日：2018-02-14

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： CHRISTOPH J. MILLER

IPC: D06F39/02 ,  D06F33/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  D06F37/30 ,  D06F35/00 ,  D06F39/00

CPC classification number: D06F39/028 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/006 ,  D06F37/30 ,  D06F39/005 ,  D06F39/02 ,  D06F39/022 ,  D06F39/088 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2202/12 ,  D06F2204/02 ,  D06F2204/086 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  G05B2219/2633

Abstract: A method of dosing detergent into a cleaning chamber of a washing machine using gravity. The method comprises providing an amount of detergent to be used in a washing machine, providing a detergent storage tank, providing a diverter valve comprising a detergent inlet, a detergent outlet, and an air vent, presenting a user interface at a location accessible to a user for a user to input load characteristics, relaying information via electrical signals from the user interface to a controller in electrical communication with the user interface, determining a dosage requirement and dispensing a fluid into the cleaning chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20170152625A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15344890

申请日：2016-11-07

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DOUGLAS MIKKELSEN ,  CHRISTOPH J. MILLER ,  ERIC J. WALSH

IPC: D06F37/30 ,  D06F37/04

CPC classification number: D06F37/30 ,  D06F37/04 ,  D06F37/206 ,  D06F37/263 ,  D06F37/264 ,  D06F37/267 ,  D06F37/269

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a chassis defining an interior. A tub is provided in the interior defining a liquid chamber. An exoskeleton is disposed within the liquid chamber and houses a drum defining a treating chamber for treating an article of laundry. A rear drive plate is provided at one end of the drum and at least partially defines the exoskeleton. One or more braces can couple to the rear drive plate to improve structural integrity of the exoskeleton housing the drum.

公开(公告)号：US20170152622A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15345417

申请日：2016-11-07

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DOUGLAS MIKKELSEN ,  CHRISTOPH J. MILLER ,  ERIC J. WALSH

IPC: D06F37/26 ,  D06F37/22

CPC classification number: D06F37/264 ,  D06F37/00 ,  D06F37/04 ,  D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/225 ,  D06F37/263 ,  D06F37/267 ,  D06F37/268 ,  D06F39/12

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance for treating an article according to a cycle of operation includes a chassis defining an interior with a tub disposed in the interior, the tub defining a liquid chamber. A drum is provided within the liquid chamber to define a treating chamber. An exoskeleton is disposed within the liquid chamber and houses the drum. A front frame mounts to the drum and forms at least a portion of the exoskeleton.

公开(公告)号：US20180010279A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15677128

申请日：2017-08-15

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DONALD E. ERICKSON ,  GEORGE W. MALHEIROS ,  CHRISTOPH J. MILLER

IPC: D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/20 ,  D06F37/26

CPC classification number: D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/206 ,  D06F37/265 ,  D06F37/267 ,  D06F37/268

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance is configured to treat laundry according to a cycle of operation. The laundry treating appliance comprises a chassis that defines an interior and has a front and rear with an access opening located in the front. A tub statically mounted to the chassis and defines a liquid chamber located within the interior and has at least one suspension opening. An exoskeleton is located within the liquid chamber and has a front support, a rear support, and stringers extending longitudinally to form a skeletal frame defining a frame interior. A rotatable drum is located within the frame interior. A suspension system is located within the interior and has at least one suspension component extending into the liquid chamber through the suspension opening and is operably coupled to the exoskeleton. A liquid dam retards liquid flow from the liquid chamber to the interior through the suspension opening.

公开(公告)号：US20160222571A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US15094525

申请日：2016-04-08

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： CHRISTOPH J. MILLER ,  JOHN L. PATERA

IPC: D06F37/26 ,  D06F37/12 ,  D06F37/24

CPC classification number: D06F37/268 ,  D06F37/12 ,  D06F37/20 ,  D06F37/24

Abstract: A suspension system for a laundry treating appliance has a cabinet and a tub with a rod coupled to the cabinet and a shock absorber coupled between the rod and the tub. A socket interface on the rod reduces side loading forces on the shock absorber. The socket interface may be separate from the shock absorber.

Abstract translation: 用于洗衣处理设备的悬挂系统具有机柜和浴缸，其具有连接到机柜的杆和连接在杆和桶之间的减振器。 杆上的插座接口减少了减震器的侧向负载力。 插座接口可以与减震器分开。

公开(公告)号：US20160177487A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14574461

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： DONALD E. ERICKSON ,  GEORGE W. MALHEIROS ,  CHRISTOPH J. MILLER

IPC: D06F37/26 ,  D06F37/22

CPC classification number: D06F37/268 ,  D06F37/206 ,  D06F37/22 ,  D06F37/265 ,  D06F37/267

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance configured to treat laundry according to a treating cycle of operation includes a chassis defining an interior and a tub located within the interior and statically mounted to the chassis, with the tub defining a liquid chamber, and having at least one suspension opening in a side of the tub. A rotatable drum is located within the liquid chamber and rotatable about a horizontal axis. An electric motor having an output shaft is operably coupled to the rotatable drum, wherein rotation of the output shaft effects a rotation of the drum. An exoskeleton is located within the liquid chamber and physically supports the rotatable drum and electric motor.