公开(公告)号：US09872588B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15371807

申请日：2016-12-07

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： David J. Gushwa ,  Jason P. Kachorek ,  Everett Sidney Kettle

IPC: A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/042 ,  B01F13/04 ,  B01F13/10 ,  B01F15/00 ,  A47J43/046

CPC classification number: A47J43/0766 ,  A47J43/042 ,  A47J43/046 ,  B01F13/047 ,  B01F13/1041 ,  B01F15/00733 ,  B01F15/00831 ,  B01F2215/0026

Abstract: A blender collar assembly including a plunger moveable between a lower position where a blade assembly is prevented from coupling with a motor, and an upper position where the blade assembly is able to couple with the motor. The plunger includes an arm extending upward and having a u-shaped feature, and a protrusion associated with the u-shaped feature. The assembly further includes a concentric interlock ring rotating responsive to rotation of a blender jar. The interlock ring including a first portion engaging the u-shaped feature preventing the plunger from moving upward, a second gap portion not engaging the u-shaped feature enabling the plunger to move upward and downward within the collar, and a key engaging a protrusion of the blender jar as the plunger moves upward preventing the interlock ring from rotating while the second portion is rotationally aligned with the u-shaped feature.

公开(公告)号：US09556916B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14210658

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Michael P. Conti ,  Everett Sidney Kettle ,  Leif A. Norland ,  Mitchell L. Robertson ,  Casey L. McCuan

IPC: A23N1/02 ,  F16D43/21 ,  F16D7/02 ,  A47J19/02 ,  A23N1/00 ,  F16D7/04 ,  A47J19/00 ,  A47J43/08

CPC classification number: F16D7/02 ,  A23N1/003 ,  A47J19/00 ,  A47J19/027 ,  A47J43/08 ,  F16D7/044

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes first and second shafts having a drive system disposed therebetween, wherein the first shaft is coupled to a drive mechanism. A fixed clutch plate is disposed on the second shaft and includes a plurality of ramped members disposed thereon. An attachment shaft includes a slip clutch plate disposed on a first end and having a plurality of ramped members adapted to releasably couple with the plurality of ramped members disposed on the fixed clutch plate. The slip clutch plate is operable between engaged and disengaged positions relative to the fixed clutch plate and a biasing mechanism is disposed on the attachment shaft and configured to bias the slip clutch plate towards the engaged position. The biasing mechanism is further configured to be overcome when a torque force of a predetermined load is realized on the attachment shaft.

Abstract translation: 离合器机构包括具有设置在其间的驱动系统的第一和第二轴，其中第一轴联接到驱动机构。 固定离合器片设置在第二轴上并且包括多个设置在其上的倾斜构件。 安装轴包括设置在第一端上的滑动离合器片，并具有多个倾斜部件，其适于与设置在固定离合器片上的多个倾斜部件可释放地联接。 滑动离合器板可在相对于固定离合器板的接合位置和分离位置之间操作，并且偏置机构设置在附接轴上，并且构造成将滑动离合器板朝向接合位置偏置。 另外，在安装轴上实现预定载荷的转矩力时，偏置机构进一步被克服。

公开(公告)号：US09167938B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US14075389

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Kaitlyn M. Benoit ,  Jason M. Cassar ,  Michael P. Conti ,  Jason L. Hollinger ,  Everett Sidney Kettle ,  Zachary A. Lownds ,  Casey L. McCuan ,  Leif A. Norland

IPC: A47J43/04 ,  A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/06 ,  A47J43/044

CPC classification number: A47J43/0705 ,  A47J43/044 ,  A47J43/06

Abstract: A food processor attachment assembly for a stand mixer includes a coupling hub adapted to be received in an attachment hub of the stand mixer. A gear housing includes a gearing mechanism disposed therein to translate an output drive from the attachment hub to the coupling hub to drive an output shaft along a vertical rotational axis. The output drive is accessible at a coupling portion for attaching to various food processing discs as housed within a top housing assembly. The output drive is further accessible for coupling to the food processing attachment at a lower coupling portion for powering food processing attachments within a bowl assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于支架式混合器的食品处理器附件组件，包括适于容纳在支架混合器的附接轮毂中的联接轮毂。 齿轮壳体包括设置在其中的齿轮机构，用于将输出驱动器从附接轮毂平移到联接轮毂，以沿垂直旋转轴线驱动输出轴。 输出驱动器可在耦合部分处接近，用于附接到容纳在顶部壳体组件内的各种食品加工盘。 输出驱动器可进一步接近以在下联接部分处联接到食品加工附件，以为碗组件内的食品加工附件供电。

公开(公告)号：US09675101B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14210770

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Michael P. Conti ,  Everett Sidney Kettle ,  Zachary A. Lownds ,  Leif A. Norland ,  Mitchell L. Robertson

IPC: A23N1/02 ,  A47J19/02 ,  A47J43/06

CPC classification number: A23N1/02 ,  A47J19/02 ,  A47J43/06

Abstract: A juicing system with a drive mechanism and a juicer assembly, where the juicer assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity. A lid encloses a top portion of the cavity and has an opening therethrough. An auger is disposed within the cavity and has a top portion and a bottom portion. The auger is operably connected at one of the top portion or the bottom portion to the drive mechanism to rotate the auger. A rotatable cutting blade is disposed at the top portion of the auger. The rotatable cutting blade cuts foods inserted into the cavity through the opening. A juicing basket is disposed within the cavity, radially outwardly from the auger. The juicing basket has at least one screen with apertures therethrough of varying sizes. Food is pressed by the auger against the juicing basket to squeeze juice and pulp through the apertures.

公开(公告)号：US20170135526A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15419468

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Michael P. Conti ,  Everett Sidney Kettle ,  Casey L. McCuan ,  Leif A. Norland ,  Mitchell L. Robertson

IPC: A47J43/044

CPC classification number: A47J43/044 ,  A23N1/02 ,  A47J19/00 ,  A47J19/027 ,  A47J43/08 ,  A47J2043/04454 ,  F16D7/044

Abstract: A juicing system with a drive mechanism and a juicer assembly, where the juicer assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity. A lid encloses a top portion of the cavity and has an opening therethrough. An auger is disposed within the cavity and has a top portion and a bottom portion. The auger is operably connected at one of the top portion or the bottom portion to the drive mechanism to rotate the auger. A rotatable cutting blade is disposed at the top portion of the auger. The rotatable cutting blade cuts foods inserted into the cavity through the opening. A juicing basket is disposed within the cavity, radially outwardly from the auger. The juicing basket has at least one screen with apertures therethrough of varying sizes. Food is pressed by the auger against the juicing basket to squeeze juice and pulp through the apertures.

公开(公告)号：US09527052B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14561665

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： David J. Gushwa ,  Jason P. Kachorek ,  Everett Sidney Kettle

IPC: B01F13/10 ,  A47J43/042 ,  A47J43/07 ,  B01F15/00

CPC classification number: A47J43/0766 ,  A47J43/042 ,  A47J43/046 ,  B01F13/047 ,  B01F13/1041 ,  B01F15/00733 ,  B01F15/00831 ,  B01F2215/0026

Abstract: A blender collar assembly including a plunger moveable between a lower position where a blade assembly is prevented from coupling with a motor, and an upper position where the blade assembly is able to couple with the motor. The plunger includes an arm extending upward and having a u-shaped feature, and a protrusion associated with the u-shaped feature. The assembly further includes a concentric interlock ring rotating responsive to rotation of a blender jar. The interlock ring including a first portion engaging the u-shaped feature preventing the plunger from moving upward, a second gap portion not engaging the u-shaped feature enabling the plunger to move upward and downward within the collar, and a key engaging a protrusion of the blender jar as the plunger moves upward preventing the interlock ring from rotating while the second portion is rotationally aligned with the u-shaped feature.

Abstract translation: 一种搅拌器套环组件，其包括柱塞，所述柱塞可在下部位置和下部位置之间移动，所述下部位置可防止叶片组件与马达联接，并且所述叶片组件能够与所述马达联接的上部位置。 柱塞包括向上延伸并具有u形特征的臂和与u形特征相关联的突起。 组件还包括响应于搅拌器罐的旋转而旋转的同心互锁环。 所述互锁环包括接合所述u形特征的第一部分以防止所述柱塞向上移动;第二间隙部分，其不接合所述U形特征，使得所述柱塞能够在所述轴环内上下移动;以及钥匙， 当柱塞移动时，搅拌器罐向上移动，防止互锁环旋转，同时第二部分与u形特征旋转对准。