公开(公告)号：US12146255B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-19

申请号：US17491848

申请日：2021-10-01

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Rommy Mariana Bueno ,  Ndjeka K. Luhahi ,  Eric G. Griswold ,  Joel Aldebaran Salazar ,  Dennis Kehl ,  Alejandro Guzman ,  Steven Key ,  Ryan James Van Zoest

IPC: D06F39/02 ,  D06F33/43 ,  D06F33/48 ,  D06F33/69 ,  D06F34/28 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F34/24 ,  D06F35/00 ,  D06F39/12 ,  D06F103/38 ,  D06F103/70 ,  D06F105/60

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior. A drum is located within the interior and defines a treating chamber. The laundry treating appliance includes a recirculation circuit including a recirculation pump having an inlet and an outlet. The laundry treating appliance further includes a bulk treating chemistry dispenser. A method for rinsing or cleaning the bulk treating chemistry dispenser can be included.

公开(公告)号：US09282874B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14308821

申请日：2014-06-19

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Jordan R. Fountain ,  Dennis Kehl

IPC: A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/4208 ,  A47L15/4206

Abstract: A dishwashing machine includes a sump chamber, a porous sheet enclosing a hollow interior, and a scraper in contact with the porous sheet. A portion of the sheet extends into the sump chamber. The sheet is operable to rotate about an imaginary axis.

Abstract translation: 洗碗机包括贮槽室，封闭中空内部的多孔片材和与多孔片材接触的刮板。 片材的一部分延伸到贮槽室中。 片材可操作以围绕假想轴线旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20230062358A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US17410341

申请日：2021-08-24

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Dennis Kehl

IPC: D06F39/14 ,  E05B47/00 ,  E05B63/24

Abstract: A front-loading washing machine includes a door frame, a latch, a door, a seal, and a striker. The latch is secured to the door frame. The door is rotatably secured to the door frame. The seal is disposed between the door and the door frame. The striker is secured to the door. The striker is configured to disengage the latch in a first configuration while the door is in a closed position such that a gap is formed between the door and the door frame to facilitate venting from an interior of the washing machine. The striker is configured to engage the latch in a second configuration while the door is in the closed position such that the seal closes the gap between the door and the door frame to inhibit venting from the interior of the washing machine.

公开(公告)号：US20220205164A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-30

申请号：US17699277

申请日：2022-03-21

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Joao P. Curiel ,  Dennis Kehl

IPC: D06F39/10 ,  D06F21/02 ,  D06F39/08

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a wash tub disposed within a cabinet. A rotating drum is disposed within the wash tub. A drain system directs a fluid from the wash tub to a fluid pump. A trap is disposed within a tub drain of the wash tub. The trap includes an elongated body having a plurality of fingers that extend across an aperture defined within the elongated body. The plurality of fingers are configured to permit passage of particulate material and prevent passage of foreign objects through the elongated body.

公开(公告)号：US11814778B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US17410341

申请日：2021-08-24

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Dennis Kehl

IPC: D06F39/14 ,  E05B63/24 ,  E05B47/00

CPC classification number: D06F39/14 ,  E05B47/0046 ,  E05B63/248

Abstract: A front-loading washing machine includes a door frame, a latch, a door, a seal, and a striker. The latch is secured to the door frame. The door is rotatably secured to the door frame. The seal is disposed between the door and the door frame. The striker is secured to the door. The striker is configured to disengage the latch in a first configuration while the door is in a closed position such that a gap is formed between the door and the door frame to facilitate venting from an interior of the washing machine. The striker is configured to engage the latch in a second configuration while the door is in the closed position such that the seal closes the gap between the door and the door frame to inhibit venting from the interior of the washing machine.

公开(公告)号：US11773525B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US16808869

申请日：2020-03-04

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Krati Bhargava ,  Fang Deng ,  James B. Hull ,  Wang Jun ,  Dennis Kehl ,  Weitao Yang

IPC: D06F37/30 ,  D06F21/02 ,  D06F21/14 ,  D06F37/06 ,  D06F37/40 ,  H02K16/02

CPC classification number: D06F37/304 ,  D06F21/02 ,  D06F21/14 ,  D06F37/06 ,  D06F37/40 ,  H02K16/02

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a drum that is rotationally operable about a rotational axis within a tub. The rotational axis is oriented in a generally horizontal configuration. An impeller is rotationally operable within the drum about the rotational axis. A dual-rotor motor is coupled to the drum and the impeller for providing separate and independent rotation of the drum and impeller about the rotational axis. An inner rotor of the dual-rotor motor is coupled with the impeller and an outer rotor of the dual-rotor motor is coupled with the drum.

公开(公告)号：US11739455B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17244049

申请日：2021-04-29

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Dennis Kehl

IPC: D06F25/00 ,  D06F37/26 ,  F16K15/14

CPC classification number: D06F25/00 ,  D06F37/26 ,  F16K15/14

Abstract: A combination washing and drying appliance includes a tub positioned within an outer cabinet. A rotating drum includes a perforated wall. The rotating drum is rotationally operable within the tub. A blower delivers process air through an airflow path that includes a processing space within the rotating drum and an interstitial space defined between the tub and the rotating drum. An operable vent is selectively operable between a venting position and a closed position. The operable vent defines a passive flow of ambient air between the processing space and an area outside of the tub. The operable vent is operable to the closed position during a spin function of the rotating drum.

公开(公告)号：US11713534B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-01

申请号：US17699277

申请日：2022-03-21

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Joao P. Curiel ,  Dennis Kehl

IPC: D06F39/10 ,  D06F21/02 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F103/42 ,  D06F105/34 ,  D06F43/08

CPC classification number: D06F39/10 ,  D06F21/02 ,  D06F39/083 ,  D06F43/085 ,  D06F2103/42 ,  D06F2105/34

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a wash tub disposed within a cabinet. A rotating drum is disposed within the wash tub. A drain system directs a fluid from the wash tub to a fluid pump. A trap is disposed within a tub drain of the wash tub. The trap includes an elongated body having a plurality of fingers that extend across an aperture defined within the elongated body. The plurality of fingers are configured to permit passage of particulate material and prevent passage of foreign objects through the elongated body.

公开(公告)号：US20220349101A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：US17244049

申请日：2021-04-29

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Dennis Kehl

IPC: D06F25/00 ,  D06F37/26 ,  F16K15/14

Abstract: A combination washing and drying appliance includes a tub positioned within an outer cabinet. A rotating drum includes a perforated wall. The rotating drum is rotationally operable within the tub. A blower delivers process air through an airflow path that includes a processing space within the rotating drum and an interstitial space defined between the tub and the rotating drum. An operable vent is selectively operable between a venting position and a closed position. The operable vent defines a passive flow of ambient air between the processing space and an area outside of the tub. The operable vent is operable to the closed position during a spin function of the rotating drum.

公开(公告)号：US11479901B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US16927083

申请日：2020-07-13

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Dennis Kehl ,  Andrew Leitert ,  Lonnie J. Richman

IPC: D06F39/02 ,  D06F58/22 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F103/02 ,  D06F34/18 ,  D06F34/26 ,  D06F34/28 ,  D06F58/36 ,  D06F33/32

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance comprising a treating chamber for holding clothes for treatment according to a cycle of operation, a treating chemistry dispenser that forms a housing with a first chamber with a port and a deflector and the dispenser is fluidly coupled to the treating chamber, and an air supply that has an inlet and outlet fluidly coupled to the treating chamber. A liquid bath is defined by a portion of the housing and a retaining wall in the treating chemistry dispenser. A free surface of the bath forms a gap with an edge of the deflector. Air supplied from the treating chamber is exhausted through the port into the first chamber of the treating chemistry dispenser and impinged upon the deflector which deflects the exhausted air through the gap between the bath and the deflector, where the bath removes lint contained within the exhausted air.