公开(公告)号：US20150198381A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14591980

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  GUOLIAN WU ,  GLENN DAEHN

IPC: F28D15/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25B1/00 ,  F28F21/06 ,  F28F21/08

CPC classification number: B23P15/26 ,  F25B40/06 ,  F25B41/067 ,  F25B2400/052 ,  F28D7/0008 ,  F28D2021/0068 ,  F28F1/006 ,  F28F1/06 ,  F28F13/08 ,  F28F2275/00 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: A method of forming a refrigeration heat exchanger comprising a suction line and a capillary line includes juxtaposing at least a portion of the suction and capillary lines to form a juxtaposed portion, at least partially enveloping the juxtaposed portion with a metal material, and encapsulating the capillary line to the suction line along at least a portion of the juxtaposed portion.

Abstract translation: 一种形成包括吸入管线和毛细管线的制冷热交换器的方法包括将至少一部分吸入管线和毛细管线并置以形成并置部分，至少部分地用金属材料包围并置部分，并且封装毛细管 沿着并置部分的至少一部分线路连接到吸入管线。

公开(公告)号：US20150107084A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14479405

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： CHRIS S. CRAYCRAFT ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  JOHN E. MEDDLES ,  AXEL JULIO RAMM

IPC: F25D23/06

CPC classification number: E05D5/046 ,  E05D5/02 ,  E05D9/00 ,  E05Y2600/50 ,  E05Y2600/506 ,  E05Y2900/30 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25D23/028 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  Y10T29/49908 ,  Y10T29/49915 ,  Y10T29/49936

Abstract: An appliance cabinet may be made having at least a first metallic tub, and a mounting bracket by which a component of the appliance may be mounted to the cabinet. The bracket and the first metallic tub may be juxtaposed. The bracket may be attached to the first metallic tub by moving one of a portion of the first metallic tub or the bracket at a speed great enough to induce plastic flow of the portion of the first metallic tub about a portion of the bracket.

Abstract translation: 器具柜可以制成具有至少第一金属桶和安装支架，通过该安装支架可将器具的部件安装到机柜。 支架和第一金属桶可以并置。 可以通过以足够大的速度移动第一金属桶或支架的一部分以使第一金属桶的一部分围绕托架的一部分引起塑性流动来将支架附接到第一金属桶。

公开(公告)号：US20150314249A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14265690

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： NIHAT O. CUR ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  MARK M. SENNINGER

IPC: B01F3/04 ,  A23L2/54 ,  B01F15/06

CPC classification number: A23L2/54 ,  A23V2002/00 ,  B01F3/04808 ,  B01F3/04815 ,  B01F5/0695 ,  B01F15/063 ,  B01F2003/049 ,  B01F2015/061 ,  B01F2215/0022

Abstract: An appliance for dispensing a chilled, carbonated liquid includes a mixer connected to a water source and a carbon dioxide source. A highly activated carbon filter is placed downstream from the mixing chamber between the mixing chamber and a dispenser.

Abstract translation: 用于分配冷冻的碳酸液体的设备包括连接到水源和二氧化碳源的混合器。 将高活性碳过滤器放置在混合室和分配器之间的混合室的下游。

公开(公告)号：US20140111071A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13939462

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： HARSHAL J. BHAJAK ,  REXFORD W. CORDILL ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  THOMAS M. O'BRIEN ,  DONALD J. WILSON

IPC: A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/4272 ,  A47L15/22 ,  A47L15/4225 ,  A47L15/4246 ,  A47L15/4285 ,  A47L15/4293 ,  A47L15/507

Abstract: Support structures for dishwashers are disclosed. An example dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub defining a treating chamber with an opening, a frame coupled to and structurally supporting at least a portion of the tub, a dish rack mount coupled to the frame, and a dish rack coupled to the dish rack mount, wherein the weight of the dish rack is substantially borne by the frame.

Abstract translation: 公开了洗碗机的支撑结构。 用于根据操作循环处理菜肴的示例性洗碗机包括限定具有开口的处理室的桶，耦合到并结构上支撑桶的至少一部分的框架，联接到框架的餐具架安装件和盘 机架连接到餐具架安装件，其中餐具架的重量基本上由框架承受。

公开(公告)号：US20180179083A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：US15849958

申请日：2017-12-21

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DAVID P. COOPER ,  CHRISTOPHER A. GREGORY ,  JAMES C. GUARINO ,  BETH M. JACKSON ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  JOSEPH R. PETERS ,  SIEW SIEW CHUN

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  F25D23/02

CPC classification number: C02F1/003 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2307/10 ,  C02F2307/12 ,  F25D23/028 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2323/121

Abstract: A removable water dispenser for an appliance having a manifold with a first water connected to a household water supply, a first water outlet connected to the first water inlet, a second water inlet, and a second water outlet connected to the second water inlet. The removable water dispenser also has a dispenser removably attached to a home appliance and having a housing, a cover coupled with the housing, a dispensing outlet, and a filter connected to the first outlet, the second inlet, and the dispensing outlet, and the dispenser dispenses filtered water to a user.

公开(公告)号：US20150315009A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14265727

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： NIHAT O. CUR ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  MARK M. SENNINGER ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  GREGORY GENE HORTIN

IPC: B67D1/10 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/08 ,  F25D31/00

CPC classification number: F25D23/126 ,  B67D1/0004 ,  B67D1/0057 ,  B67D1/0071 ,  B67D1/045 ,  B67D1/0865 ,  B67D1/10 ,  B67D2210/00036 ,  F25D31/002

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main refrigeration loop and a canister configured in a parallel circuit with the main refrigeration loop between the compressor and evaporator, with a liquid-filled bladder within the canister. The canister is pressurized by high-pressure refrigerant from the compressor, which forces the liquid within the bladder out of the bladder and to a pressurized water reservoir in fluid communication with the bladder and configured to house the evaporator and then out to a dispenser.

Abstract translation: 冰箱包括主制冷回路和罐，其配置成与压缩机和蒸发器之间的主制冷回路并联，并且在罐内具有液体填充的气囊。 通过来自压缩机的高压制冷剂对罐进行加压，压缩机迫使气囊内的液体流出气囊，并将其与气囊流体连通并配置成容纳蒸发器，然后排出到分配器。

公开(公告)号：US20130026855A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13644258

申请日：2012-10-03

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  ROBERT RYAN BRADLEY ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC: H02B1/20

CPC classification number: H02B1/20 ,  A47J47/16 ,  B67D3/00 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F25D17/042 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D29/005 ,  F25D2317/043 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/477 ,  Y10T307/937

Abstract: A connection system for connecting an encoded domestic appliance feature module to a utility source and transferring a plurality of utilities between the encoded feature module and the utility source. The connection system includes a utility source that has a coupler capable of removably engaging an encoded domestic appliance feature module to the utility source. Also included is at least one encoded domestic appliance feature module that independently supplies one or more functionalities. Further included is an interface between the utility source and the feature module, where the interface includes a detection and recognition device that operates to detect when the encoded feature module is connected to the utility source, where one or more predetermined utilities are transferred between the utility source and the feature module based upon which feature module is connected to the utility source, and where the detection and recognition device may be a reed switch, a DIP switch, and a comparator circuit

Abstract translation: 一种连接系统，用于将经编码的家用电器特征模块连接到公用电源并在编码的特征模块和效用源之间传送多个实用程序。 连接系统包括具有能够将编码的家用电器特征模块可拆卸地接合到公用电源的耦合器的电力供应源。 还包括至少一个编码的家用电器特征模块，其独立地提供一个或多个功能。 还包括实用程序源和特征模块之间的接口，其中接口包括检测和识别装置，其操作以检测何时编码特征模块连接到公用设施源，其中一个或多个预定实用程序在实用程序 源和特征模块，其基于哪个特征模块连接到公用电源，并且其中检测和识别装置可以是舌簧开关，DIP开关和比较器电路

公开(公告)号：US20160003513A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14849663

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： ALBERTO REGIO GOMES ,  STEPHEN L. KERES ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  ANDREW D. LITCH ,  PETER J. RICHMOND ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC: F25B49/02 ,  F25D17/06

CPC classification number: F25D11/02 ,  F25B5/02 ,  F25B2600/02 ,  F25B2600/2511 ,  F25D11/022 ,  F25D17/065 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D2600/00 ,  F25D2600/06 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122

Abstract: Methods of operation for refrigerator appliance configurations with a controller, a condenser, at least one evaporator, a compressor, and two refrigeration compartments. The configuration may be equipped with a variable-speed or variable-capacity compressor, variable speed evaporator or compartment fans, a damper, and/or a dual-temperature evaporator with a valve system to control flow of refrigerant through one or more pressure reduction devices. The methods may include synchronizing alternating cycles of cooling each compartment to a temperature approximately equal to the compartment set point temperature by operation of the compressor, fans, damper and/or valve system. The methods may also include controlling the cooling rate in one or both compartments. Refrigeration compartment cooling may begin at an interval before or after when the freezer compartment reaches its lower threshold temperature. Freezer compartment cooling may begin at an interval before or after when the freezer compartment reaches its upper threshold temperature.

公开(公告)号：US20150027628A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14197555

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： CHARLES R. CRAVENS ,  CHRISTIAN GIANNI ,  JAMES C.L. GUARINO ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  JOHN E. MEDDLES ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC: B29C65/14 ,  B29C65/44

CPC classification number: F16B12/06 ,  A47B47/025 ,  A47F3/04

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of using high velocity metal forming to encapsulate a projection of a non-metallic article by a metallic article and a method of crimping terminal flanges defining an interstitial space therebetween, while trapping a vapor barrier element between the terminal flanges, thereby hermetically sealing the interstitial space.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种使用高速金属成型来通过金属制品来封装非金属制品的突起的方法，以及在端子凸缘之间捕获蒸气阻挡元件的方法，该方法包括限定其间的间隙空间的端子凸缘， 从而气密地密封间隙空间。

公开(公告)号：US20130264439A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13909247

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： PAUL B. ALLARD ,  ROBERT RYAN BRADLEY ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  STEVEN J. KUEHL ,  DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR ,  ALAN S. LUCAS ,  ANDREW M. TENBARGE ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU

IPC: H02B1/20

CPC classification number: H02B1/20 ,  A47J47/16 ,  B67D3/00 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F25D17/042 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D29/005 ,  F25D2317/043 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/477 ,  Y10T307/937

Abstract: A connection system includes a feature module that supplies various functionalities, a portable countertop stand having an upright section that selectively receives the feature module and an umbilical connecting the portable stand to an external appliance to deliver utilities to the portable countertop stand. A utility port selectively delivers at least one utility to the feature module when engaged with the upright section. A utility receiver removably engages the utility port by hand without the use of tools and selectively receives a predetermined set of utilities when the feature module engages the upright surface. A connection interface detects when the feature module is engaged with the upright section and the predetermined utility set required by the engaged feature module. After the feature module is engaged, the connection interface prompts the utility port to release the predetermined utility set to the feature module.

Abstract translation: 连接系统包括提供各种功能的特征模块，具有选择性地接收特征模块的直立部分的便携式台面支架以及将便携式支架连接到外部装置以将工具输送到便携式台面支架的脐带。 当与直立部分接合时，实用端口选择性地向特征模块递送至少一个实用程序。 公用设备接收器可手动地使用公用端口而不使用工具，并且当特征模块接合直立表面时选择性地接收预定的一组设施。 连接接口检测特征模块何时与直立部分接合以及所接合的特征模块所需的预定效用集。 在功能模块被使用后，连接接口提示实用程序端口将预定的实用程序设置为功能模块。