公开(公告)号：US20140261019A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

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

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.

Abstract translation: 具有驱动机构和榨汁机组件的榨汁系统，其中榨汁机组件包括限定空腔的主壳体。 盖子包围空腔的顶部并且具有穿过其的开口。 螺旋钻配置在空腔内并具有顶部和底部。 螺旋推运器可操作地连接在驱动机构的顶部或底部之一上，以旋转螺旋推运器。 可旋转的切割刀片设置在螺旋钻的顶部。 可旋转的切割刀片通过开口切割插入到空腔中的食物。 榨汁篮设置在空腔内，从螺旋钻径向向外。 榨汁筐具有至少一个具有不同尺寸的通孔的筛网。 食物被螺旋钻压在榨汁篮上，通过孔挤出果汁和纸浆。

公开(公告)号：US20140117130A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13663520

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  DAVID J. GUSHWA ,  MITCHELL L. ROBERTSON

IPC: A47J43/08 ,  A47J43/046

CPC classification number: A47J43/0722 ,  A47J27/004 ,  A47J43/046 ,  B01F7/00058 ,  B01F7/001 ,  B01F7/00141 ,  B01F7/0015 ,  B01F7/0025 ,  B01F7/00725 ,  B01F7/162

Abstract: A food processing device including a base having a motor positioned therein, a removable bowl coupled to the base, and a removable lid coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber. The food processing device includes a multifunctional food processing tool that is positioned in the processing chamber and driven by the motor. The food processing tool includes a pair of adjustable blades. The food processing device includes an adjustment assembly operable to change the pitch of the adjustable blades while the food processing tool is driven by the motor.

Abstract translation: 一种食品加工装置，包括具有定位在其中的马达的基座，与基座相连的可拆卸的碗，以及联接到碗的可移除盖，以限定处理室。 食品加工装置包括多功能食品加工工具，其位于处理室中并由马达驱动。 食品加工工具包括一对可调叶片。 食品处理装置包括可操作以在食物处理工具由电动机驱动的同时改变可调叶片的间距的调节组件。

公开(公告)号：US20150117141A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14508115

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： BERNARD J. BROTZKI ,  MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  STEVEN C. DREES ,  EDWARD HANEY ,  PAUL S. PAGET ,  MITCHELL L. ROBERTSON ,  TIMOTHY PATRICK VANANTWERP ,  JEREMY T. WOLTERS

IPC: B01F15/00 ,  H02K7/102 ,  H02K49/10

CPC classification number: B01F15/0048 ,  A47J43/0465 ,  A47J43/0766 ,  B01F15/00538 ,  B01F2015/00649 ,  H02K7/1021 ,  H02K49/104

Abstract: A blending appliance includes a housing with a jar receiving area defined between an upper housing and a support base. A blender jar includes a base portion and a receptacle portion, and is configured to be laterally received within the jar receiving area of the housing. A magnetic coupling system includes an upper magnetic coupler disposed in the base portion of the blender jar and a lower magnetic coupler disposed in the support base of the housing. The upper and lower magnetic couplers are magnetically coupled to one another for driving a blade assembly disposed in the receptacle portion of the blender jar. A brake mechanism is disposed on the upper magnetic coupler and is configured to stop rotation of the upper magnetic coupler when the blender jar is removed from the jar receiving area.

Abstract translation: 混合器具包括具有限定在上壳体和支撑基座之间的罐容纳区域的壳体。 搅拌器罐包括基部和容器部分，并且构造成侧向地容纳在壳体的容纳容纳区域内。 磁耦合系统包括设置在搅拌器罐的基部中的上磁耦合器和设置在壳体的支撑基座中的下磁耦合器。 上和下磁耦合器彼此磁耦合以驱动设置在搅拌器罐的容器部分中的叶片组件。 制动机构设置在上部磁性耦合器上，并且构造成当搅拌器罐从罐接收区域移除时停止上部磁性耦合器的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20140269155A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14210515

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CONTI ,  STEVE C. DREES ,  BRANDON T. MOCK ,  LEIF A. NORLAND ,  PAUL S. PAGET ,  MITCHELL L. ROBERTSON

IPC: A47J43/07

CPC classification number: A47J43/07 ,  A47J27/004 ,  A47J43/042 ,  A47J43/0727

Abstract: A blending appliance having a housing includes a motor compartment and a jar receiving portion spaced laterally from the motor compartment. The housing includes an upper retaining member and a support pad extending outwardly from the housing, such that a jar receiving portion is defined therebetween. A motor is disposed in the motor compartment. A jar includes a lid with a feed chute. Together, the jar and lid are configured for reception in the jar receiving portion of the housing. The lid is vertically secured onto the jar by the upper retaining member upon reception of the jar into the jar receiving portion.

Abstract translation: 具有壳体的混合器具包括电动机室和与电动机隔室横向隔开的罐容纳部。 壳体包括上部保持构件和从壳体向外延伸的支撑垫，使得在其间限定了容纳容纳部分。 电动机设置在电动机室中。 罐子包括带进料槽的盖子。 一起，罐和盖被配置用于在壳体的容纳罐的容纳部分中接收。 当将瓶子接收到瓶子容纳部分中时，盖子通过上部保持构件垂直地固定在罐子上。

公开(公告)号：US20140262669A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

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: F16D7/02

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。