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公开(公告)号：US10215467B2
公开(公告)日：2019-02-26
申请号：US15463501
申请日：2017-03-20
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Patrick J. Boarman , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
Abstract: An ice maker having a housing defining an interior volume, with an ice tray rotatably coupled with the housing and horizontally suspended across the interior volume thereof. The ice tray has ice wells, defined along the bottom by a bottom surface and the sides by an interior surface of at least one containment wall, wherein the containment wall has an upper portion, including a top surface of the containment wall and the interior surface adjacent the top surface. The upper portion of the containment wall has an insulating layer applied thereto. A tray for use in the ice maker and method of manufacturing the tray are also provided.
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公开(公告)号：US20170016663A1
公开(公告)日：2017-01-19
申请号：US15280376
申请日：2016-09-29
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Brian K. Culley , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
CPC classification number: F25C1/22 , B29C31/04 , B29C33/04 , B29C35/041 , F25C1/04 , F25C1/08 , F25C1/18 , F25C1/25 , F25C3/00 , F25C5/00 , F25C5/08 , F25C5/10 , F25C5/14
Abstract: A method of releasing ice from a mold apparatus is disclosed which includes the steps of: providing a mold apparatus having a first mold portion including a concave depression and a liquid circulating manifold and a second mold portion having a concave depression; pivotally coupling to the first mold portion to the second mold portion such that the mold apparatus is operable between an ice forming position and an ice harvesting position; assembling the mold apparatus to the ice forming position such that the concave depressions abut to from a mold cavity; injecting water into the mold cavity; cooling the mold apparatus; forming at least one ice structure within the mold cavity; circulating a warm liquid medium in the liquid circulating manifold to warm the mold apparatus; disassembling the mold apparatus to the ice harvesting position; and releasing the at least one ice structure from the mold apparatus.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种从模具设备中释放冰的方法，其包括以下步骤：提供具有包括凹陷和液体循环歧管的第一模具部分和具有凹陷凹陷的第二模具部分的模具设备; 可枢转地联接到第一模具部分到第二模具部分，使得模具装置在制冰位置和收冰位置之间可操作; 将模具装置组装到制冰位置，使得凹陷部从模腔抵接; 将水注入模腔; 冷却模具装置; 在所述模腔内形成至少一个冰结构; 在液体循环歧管中循环温热的液体介质以加热模具装置; 将模具装置拆卸到收冰位置; 以及从所述模具装置释放所述至少一个冰结构。
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公开(公告)号：US09599385B2
公开(公告)日：2017-03-21
申请号：US13713271
申请日：2012-12-13
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： James C.L. Guarino , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
CPC classification number: F25C1/04 , F25C1/24 , F25C1/25 , F25C5/182 , F25C2305/022 , F25C2500/02
Abstract: An ice tray may include a substantially planar body portion with a plurality of cavities that are not interconnected by weirs. The ice tray may include a body having raised portions between adjacent cavities to alleviate stress that may otherwise form in these areas. A water distribution system may be utilized to provide specified volumes of water in the cavities to prevent overflowing of the cavities.
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公开(公告)号：US20170067679A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-09
申请号：US15357633
申请日：2016-11-21
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Patrick J. Boarman , Mark E. Thomas , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
CPC classification number: F25C1/20 , F25B21/02 , F25C1/10 , F25C1/18 , F25C1/246 , F25C5/06 , F25C2305/022 , F25C2400/10 , F25C2500/02 , F25D23/04
Abstract: An ice maker assembly includes an ice making apparatus for an appliance with an ice making tray having a water basin formed by a metallic ice forming plate and at least one perimeter sidewall extending upwardly from a top surface of the ice forming plate. The ice making tray also has a grid with at least one dividing wall. The at least one perimeter sidewall and the at least one dividing wall and the top surface of the ice forming plate form at least one ice compartment having an upper surface and a lower surface. An ice body is formed in the at least one ice compartment. Moreover, the at least one perimeter sidewall and the at least one dividing wall form a draft angle with the top surface of the ice forming plate, of about 17° to about 25° degrees.
Abstract translation: 制冰机组件包括用于具有制冰托盘的制冰装置，所述制冰盘具有由金属冰形成板形成的水盆和从所述冰形成板的顶表面向上延伸的至少一个周边侧壁。 制冰托盘还具有至少一个分隔壁的格栅。 所述至少一个周边侧壁和所述至少一个分隔壁和所述冰形成板的顶表面形成至少一个具有上表面和下表面的冰室。 在至少一个冰室中形成冰体。 此外，至少一个周边侧壁和至少一个分隔壁与冰形成板的顶表面形成约17°至约25°的拔模斜度。
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公开(公告)号：US20160187053A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-30
申请号：US15059446
申请日：2016-03-03
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Brian K. Culley , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
CPC classification number: F25D25/025 , F25C1/04 , F25C1/25 , F25C5/18 , F25C5/182 , F25C5/22 , F25C2305/00 , F25C2500/02
Abstract: An ice support and storage tray includes one or more cavities having upwardly facing spherical surface portions that support spherical pieces of ice. The tray is preferably made of a material having a low thermal conductivity to reduce melting of the spherical pieces of ice. The spherical support surfaces minimize melting points that could otherwise cause the spherical pieces of ice to melt and develop irregular surface shapes. The ice tray may be used in a freezer having an ice maker that transports spheres of ice to the ice support cavities. The ice storage tray may be configured to permit removal of spheres of ice without tipping the tray upside down and/or twisting/deforming the tray.
Abstract translation: 冰支撑和储存托盘包括一个或多个空腔，其具有支撑球形冰块的向上的球形表面部分。 托盘优选由具有低导热性的材料制成，以减少球形冰块的熔化。 球形支撑表面最小化熔化点，否则会导致球形冰块熔化并形成不规则的表面形状。 冰盘可用于具有将冰球输送到冰支撑腔的制冰机的冷冻机中。 冰储存托盘可以被配置为允许去除冰球，而不会将托盘倒置和/或使托盘扭曲/变形。
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公开(公告)号：US09889478B2
公开(公告)日：2018-02-13
申请号：US13674266
申请日：2012-11-12
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Kevin M. Chase , Thomas Dell Spicer , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
IPC: B67D7/06 , B67D7/14 , B67D7/56 , B67D7/76 , B67D7/80 , B08B3/00 , B08B9/027 , B67D7/36 , F25D1/02 , B67D7/78 , C02F1/00 , C02F1/02 , F25D1/00 , F25D17/00
CPC classification number: B08B9/027 , B67D7/36 , B67D7/766 , B67D7/78 , C02F2307/12 , F25D1/02 , F25D2323/121 , F25D2331/806 , F25D2700/121 , Y10T137/0424 , Y10T137/4238
Abstract: A method of descaling a water dispensing system included in a refrigerator appliance with a water dispenser is disclosed. The method of descaling includes the step of removing a water filter cartridge from a filter port of the refrigerator appliance wherein the filter port is in fluid communication with the water dispenser. The method also includes the step of inserting a descaling cartridge containing descaling fluid into the filter port of the refrigerator appliance. The method further includes the step of advancing the descaling fluid from the descaling cartridge through the water dispenser.
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公开(公告)号：US20170191724A1
公开(公告)日：2017-07-06
申请号：US15463501
申请日：2017-03-20
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： PATRICK J. BOARMAN , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
CPC classification number: F25C1/18 , F25B21/02 , F25C1/10 , F25C1/24 , F25C5/06 , F25C2305/022 , F25C2500/02
Abstract: An ice maker having a housing defining an interior volume, with an ice tray rotatably coupled with the housing and horizontally suspended across the interior volume thereof. The ice tray has ice wells, defined along the bottom by a bottom surface and the sides by an interior surface of at least one containment wall, wherein the containment wall has an upper portion, including a top surface of the containment wall and the interior surface adjacent the top surface. The upper portion of the containment wall has an insulating layer applied thereto. A tray for use in the ice maker and method of manufacturing the tray are also provided.
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公开(公告)号：US09310115B2
公开(公告)日：2016-04-12
申请号：US13713206
申请日：2012-12-13
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Patrick J. Boarman , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
CPC classification number: F25C1/18 , F25B21/02 , F25C1/10 , F25C1/24 , F25C5/06 , F25C2305/022 , F25C2500/02
Abstract: An ice maker having a housing defining an interior volume, with an ice tray rotatably coupled with the housing and horizontally suspended across the interior volume thereof. The ice tray has ice wells, defined along the bottom by a bottom surface and the sides by an interior surface of at least one containment wall, wherein the containment wall has an upper portion, including a top surface of the containment wall and the interior surface adjacent the top surface. The upper portion of the containment wall has an insulating layer applied thereto. A tray for use in the ice maker and method of manufacturing the tray are also provided.
Abstract translation: 一种制冰机，其具有限定内部容积的壳体，其中冰盘与壳体可旋转地联接并横向悬挂在其内部空间上。 冰盘具有冰井，其底部由底部表面限定，侧面由至少一个容纳壁的内表面限定，其中容纳壁具有上部，包括容纳壁的顶表面和内表面 邻近顶面。 容纳壁的上部具有施加到其上的绝缘层。 还提供了用于制冰机的托盘和制造托盘的方法。
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公开(公告)号：US10605512B2
公开(公告)日：2020-03-31
申请号：US15280376
申请日：2016-09-29
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Brian K. Culley , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
IPC: F25C1/00 , F25C5/00 , B29C35/00 , B29C31/00 , F25C3/00 , B29C33/00 , F25C1/22 , F25C1/18 , F25C5/10 , F25C1/04 , F25C5/08 , B29C35/04 , F25C5/14 , B29C31/04 , F25C1/08 , B29C33/04 , F25C1/25
Abstract: A method of releasing ice from a mold apparatus is disclosed which includes the steps of: providing a mold apparatus having a first mold portion including a concave depression and a liquid circulating manifold and a second mold portion having a concave depression; pivotally coupling to the first mold portion to the second mold portion such that the mold apparatus is operable between an ice forming position and an ice harvesting position; assembling the mold apparatus to the ice forming position such that the concave depressions abut to from a mold cavity; injecting water into the mold cavity; cooling the mold apparatus; forming at least one ice structure within the mold cavity; circulating a warm liquid medium in the liquid circulating manifold to warm the mold apparatus; disassembling the mold apparatus to the ice harvesting position; and releasing the at least one ice structure from the mold apparatus.
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公开(公告)号：US20170146275A1
公开(公告)日：2017-05-25
申请号：US15427438
申请日：2017-02-08
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Brian K. Culley , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
IPC: F25C5/18
CPC classification number: F25D25/025 , F25C1/04 , F25C1/25 , F25C5/18 , F25C5/182 , F25C5/22 , F25C2305/00 , F25C2500/02
Abstract: An ice support and storage tray includes one or more cavities having upwardly facing spherical surface portions that support spherical pieces of ice. The tray is preferably made of a material having a low thermal conductivity to reduce melting of the spherical pieces of ice. The spherical support surfaces minimize melting points that could otherwise cause the spherical pieces of ice to melt and develop irregular surface shapes. The ice tray may be used in a freezer having an ice maker that transports spheres of ice to the ice support cavities. The ice storage tray may be configured to permit removal of spheres of ice without tipping the tray upside down and/or twisting/deforming the tray.
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