Countertop module utilities enabled via connection
    3.
    发明授权
    Countertop module utilities enabled via connection 有权
    通过连接启用台式模块实用程序

    公开(公告)号:US09252570B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-02

    申请号:US13909247

    申请日:2013-06-04

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Refrigerator module utilities enabled via connection
    4.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator module utilities enabled via connection 失效
    通过连接启用冰箱模块实用程序

    公开(公告)号:US08456040B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US13644258

    申请日:2012-10-03

    IPC分类号: H02B1/20 B67D9/00

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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簧片开关,DIP开关和比较器电路。

    Refrigerator with module receiving conduits
    5.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator with module receiving conduits 有权
    具有模块接收管道的冰箱

    公开(公告)号:US09003825B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-14

    申请号:US13972067

    申请日:2013-08-21

    摘要: A refrigerator door includes the ability to mount a variety of modules requiring utilities, such as electricity and fluids, within adjustable locations in the door of the refrigerator. The door includes a conduit extending in at least one direction and including one or more plug-in connectors for allowing a module with a mating connector to be positioned on the door for supplying operating utilities to the module. This allows the purchaser of the refrigerator to add components and accessories to the refrigerator after purchase or select desired features at the time of purchase.

    摘要翻译: 冰箱门包括能够在冰箱门内的可调节位置安装需要诸如电力和流体等公用设施的各种模块。 门包括沿至少一个方向延伸的导管,并且包括一个或多个插入式连接器,用于允许具有匹配连接器的模块定位在门上以向模块提供操作实用程序。 这允许冰箱的购买者在购买之后向冰箱添加部件和附件,或者在购买时选择所需的特征。