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公开(公告)号：US09303911B2
公开(公告)日：2016-04-05
申请号：US13851138
申请日：2013-03-27
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Scott Daniel Boyd , Trevor Hawkins , Steven L. Proctor , Chad J. Rotter , Michael A. Bowen , Umakant Suresh Katu
Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a fluid supply inlet, a fluid reservoir that is configured to receive a fluid from the fluid supply inlet, a cooling plate that is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, a refrigeration device in thermal contact with the cooling plate that is configured to freeze a predetermined amount of fluid to form a section of ice, a cutter grid configured adjacent the cooling plate to divide the section of ice, wherein at least a portion of the ice produces an excess fluid, an ice storage area in communication with the cutter grid where the storage area has at least one vertical wall, and a fluid diverter configured adjacent the cutter grid that is configured to direct the excess fluid toward the at least one vertical wall.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种独立的制冰器具或器具内的制冰机，包括流体供应入口，被配置为从流体供应入口接收流体的流体储存器，与流体储存器流体连通的冷却板， 与所述冷却板热接触的制冷装置，其被配置为冷冻预定量的流体以形成一部分冰;切割器格栅，其围绕所述冷却板配置以分开所述冰段，其中所述冰的至少一部分 产生多余的流体，与存储区域具有至少一个垂直壁的切割器格栅连通的储冰区域，以及配置成与切割器格栅相邻的流体分配器，其配置成将多余的流体引向至少一个垂直壁 。
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公开(公告)号：US09766010B2
公开(公告)日：2017-09-19
申请号：US13873279
申请日：2013-04-30
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Umakant Suresh Katu , Basavraj Ishwar Sankhgond
CPC classification number: F25D27/00 , F25D23/069 , F25D25/02 , F25D25/025 , F25D2400/40 , H05B33/0863
Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for illuminating the interior of a refrigerated appliance such as refrigerator, freezer or combination includes storage shelf or surface in the appliance, a divider positioned relative at shelf or storage surface, and a divider lighting subassembly on the divider. Electrical power is provided from an electrical power source in the appliance to the divider lighting subassembly on the divider. Light sources of the divided light subassembly can be selected to illuminate from a position on the divider. Different lighting schemes can be instructed to the light sources. The light sources can be LEDs.
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公开(公告)号：US20160195323A1
公开(公告)日：2016-07-07
申请号：US15043775
申请日：2016-02-15
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor： Scott Daniel Boyd , Trevor Hawkins , Steven L. Proctor , Chad J. Rotter , Michael A. Bowen , Umakant Suresh Katu
Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种独立的制冰器具或器具内的制冰机，其中制冰机包括流体入口，与流体入口流体连通的过滤元件，配置成接合过滤元件的控制壳体和设置在过滤器壳体上的过滤器盖 邻近所述控制壳体并且被配置为支撑所述过滤元件，其中所述过滤器盖包括多个流体排放槽。
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公开(公告)号：US20230375253A1
公开(公告)日：2023-11-23
申请号：US18319074
申请日：2023-05-17
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Anant Karanjikar , Umakant Suresh Katu , Vishal Shankar Marathe , Kailash Shravan More , Vinay M. Patil
IPC: F25D23/06
CPC classification number: F25D23/063
Abstract: A refrigerator shelving system includes a stationary shelf, a pair of first and second sliders supported under opposite sides of the stationary shelf and configured to move longitudinally front and rear support tabs associated with each of the sliders and longitudinally spaced from each other, and a folding shelf. A front pair of opposing suspenders have first portions pivotally attached to the sliders and a second portions pivotally attached to the folding shelf. A rear pair of opposing suspenders have first portions pivotally attached to the sliders and second portions pivotally attached to the folding shelf. The folding shelf is movable from a deployed position, in which the front and rear suspenders are vertical to place the folding shelf under, and spaced from, the stationary shelf, to a folded position in which the front and rear suspenders are horizontal and disposed on top surfaces of the front and rear support tabs to nest the folding shelf under the stationary shelf.
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公开(公告)号：US20220187011A1
公开(公告)日：2022-06-16
申请号：US17684709
申请日：2022-03-02
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Kapil Ayyawar , Vincent F. Bertolino , Umakant Suresh Katu , Ian M. Pavnick , Ryan Michael Post , Adam Thomas Needham
Abstract: A support assembly includes a support surface configured to selectively transition between a stowed position, a deployed position, and an intermediate position defined between the stowed position and the deployed position. A retention feature is operably coupled to the support surface and is configured to transition the support surface between the stowed position and the deployed position. The retention feature includes a projection about which the support surface pivots to define a pivot axis. A bracket is coupled to the support surface and is configured to distribute a load along the support assembly in the intermediate position and the deployed position.
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公开(公告)号：US12292231B2
公开(公告)日：2025-05-06
申请号：US18648812
申请日：2024-04-29
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Anant Karanjikar , Umakant Suresh Katu , Kailash Shravan More , Sunil Patil , Vinay M. Patil
IPC: F25D25/02
Abstract: A refrigerator shelving system includes a nest, a boss, and a shelf. The boss extends outward from the shelf. The boss is configured to engage the nest to maintain the shelf in a stowed position. The boss is configured to disengage the nest to transition the shelf to an operational position.
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公开(公告)号：US12013175B2
公开(公告)日：2024-06-18
申请号：US18332932
申请日：2023-06-12
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Anant Karanjikar , Umakant Suresh Katu , Kailash Shravan More , Sunil Patil , Vinay M. Patil
IPC: F25D25/02
CPC classification number: F25D25/02 , F25D2325/021 , F25D2325/022
Abstract: A refrigerator shelving system includes a first shelf, a second shelf, and a slide member. The first shelf has ramped surfaces defining a guideway and a nest disposed within the guideway. The second shelf is suspended from the first shelf. The slide member is secured to the second shelf. The slide member is configured to slide linearly relative to the second shelf. The slide member has a protrusion extending outward therefrom. In response to upward forces acting on the second shelf, the protrusion engages the ramped surfaces and the nest to transition between operational and stowed positions.
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公开(公告)号：US11740012B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-29
申请号：US17580989
申请日：2022-01-21
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Anant Karanjikar , Umakant Suresh Katu , Kailash Shravan More , Sunil Patil , Vinay M. Patil
IPC: F25D25/02
CPC classification number: F25D25/02 , F25D2325/021 , F25D2325/022
Abstract: A refrigerator shelving system includes an upper shelf, suspenders, rails, and a lower shelf. The upper shelf has nests disposed along a bottom side of the upper shelf. The suspenders are rotatably secured to the upper shelf. The rails are suspended from the upper shelf via the suspenders. The lower shelf is slidably secured to the rails and has bosses extending laterally outward therefrom. Each of the bosses are configured to engage one of the nests to maintain the lower shelf in a stowed position. The lower shelf is configured to slide forward from the stowed position to an intermediate position via the rails to disengage the bosses from the nests. The lower shelf is configured to rotate downward and rearward via the suspenders to transition from the intermediate position to an operational position.
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公开(公告)号：US11709016B2
公开(公告)日：2023-07-25
申请号：US17684709
申请日：2022-03-02
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Kapil Ayyawar , Vincent F. Bertolino , Umakant Suresh Katu , Ian M. Pavnick , Ryan Michael Post , Adam Thomas Needham
CPC classification number: F25D25/027 , F25D23/069 , F25D25/022 , F25D25/024 , F25D2325/021 , F25D2325/023
Abstract: A support assembly includes a support surface configured to selectively transition between a stowed position, a deployed position, and an intermediate position defined between the stowed position and the deployed position. A retention feature is operably coupled to the support surface and is configured to transition the support surface between the stowed position and the deployed position. The retention feature includes a projection about which the support surface pivots to define a pivot axis. A bracket is coupled to the support surface and is configured to distribute a load along the support assembly in the intermediate position and the deployed position.
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公开(公告)号：US20210207881A1
公开(公告)日：2021-07-08
申请号：US16736188
申请日：2020-01-07
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor： Kapil Ayyawar , Vincent F. Bertolino , Umakant Suresh Katu , Ian M. Pavnick , Ryan Michael Post , Adam Thomas Needham
Abstract: A support assembly includes a support surface configured to selectively transition between a stowed position, a deployed position, and an intermediate position defined between the stowed position and the deployed position. A retention feature is operably coupled to the support surface and is configured to transition the support surface between the stowed position and the deployed position. The retention feature includes a projection about which the support surface pivots to define a pivot axis. A bracket is coupled to the support surface and is configured to distribute a load along the support assembly in the intermediate position and the deployed position.
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