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公开(公告)号:US11235965B2
公开(公告)日:2022-02-01
申请号:US17084067
申请日:2020-10-29
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor: Kevin M. Chase , Brian P. Janke , Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , James Kerner
Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.
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公开(公告)号:US09651297B2
公开(公告)日:2017-05-16
申请号:US15239194
申请日:2016-08-17
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: James Kerner
IPC: A47B96/04 , F25D27/00 , F25D25/02 , F21V23/00 , F21V33/00 , F25D23/00 , F25D29/00 , H02G3/08 , F21V23/06 , F25D11/02 , F21W131/305
CPC classification number: F25D27/00 , F21V23/001 , F21V23/06 , F21V33/0044 , F21W2131/305 , F25D11/02 , F25D23/00 , F25D25/02 , F25D25/024 , F25D27/005 , F25D29/005 , F25D2325/021 , F25D2400/40 , H02G3/08
Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of systems and methods for powering lighted shelves in refrigerator appliances are described. In one embodiment, a refrigerator appliance may comprise a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein, a shelf ladder disposed at least partially in the temperature-controlled compartment and providing a plurality of shelf mounting positions, the shelf ladder comprising an electrical bus including first, second, and third conductors, the second conductor configured to supply power at a first current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, the third conductor configured to supply power at a second current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, and a first adjustable shelf carrying a first lighting device, the first adjustable shelf being removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the first lighting device is electrically coupled between the first conductor and the second conductor.
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公开(公告)号:US20160356544A1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-08
申请号:US15239194
申请日:2016-08-17
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: James Kerner
CPC classification number: F25D27/00 , F21V23/001 , F21V23/06 , F21V33/0044 , F21W2131/305 , F25D11/02 , F25D23/00 , F25D25/02 , F25D25/024 , F25D27/005 , F25D29/005 , F25D2325/021 , F25D2400/40 , H02G3/08
Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of systems and methods for powering lighted shelves in refrigerator appliances are disclosed. In one embodiment, a refrigerator appliance may comprise a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein, a shelf ladder disposed at least partially in the temperature-controlled compartment and providing a plurality of shelf mounting positions, the shelf ladder comprising an electrical bus including first, second, and third conductors, the second conductor configured to supply power at a first current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, the third conductor configured to supply power at a second current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, and a first adjustable shelf carrying a first lighting device, the first adjustable shelf being removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the first lighting device is electrically coupled between the first conductor and the second conductor.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于为冰箱设备中的点燃的货架供电的系统和方法的说明性实施例。 在一个实施例中,一种冰箱设备可以包括一个其中限定有温度控制的隔间的柜体,至少部分地布置在温度控制的隔间中并提供多个货架安装位置的搁板梯架,该货架梯子包括电气总线, 第一,第二和第三导体,第二导体被配置为当电耦合到第一导体时以第一电流电平提供功率,第三导体被配置为当电耦合到第一导体时以第二电流电平提供功率, 第一可调节搁架,承载第一照明装置,第一可调节搁架可拆卸地安装在多个货架安装位置之一中,使得第一照明装置电耦合在第一导体和第二导体之间。
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公开(公告)号:US09157678B2
公开(公告)日:2015-10-13
申请号:US13761784
申请日:2013-02-07
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor: James Kerner
CPC classification number: F25D27/00 , F21V23/001 , F21V23/06 , F21V33/0044 , F21W2131/305 , F25D11/02 , F25D23/00 , F25D25/02 , F25D25/024 , F25D27/005 , F25D29/005 , F25D2325/021 , F25D2400/40 , H02G3/08
Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of systems and methods for powering lighted shelves in refrigerator appliances are included. In one embodiment, a refrigerator appliance may comprise a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein, a shelf ladder disposed at least partially in the temperature-controlled compartment and providing a plurality of shelf mounting positions, the shelf ladder comprising an electrical bus including first, second, and third conductors, the second conductor configured to supply power at a first current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, the third conductor configured to supply power at a second current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, and a first adjustable shelf carrying a first lighting device, the first adjustable shelf being removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the first lighting device is electrically coupled between the first conductor and the second conductor.
Abstract translation: 包括用于为冰箱设备中的点亮的货架供电的系统和方法的说明性实施例。 在一个实施例中,一种冰箱设备可以包括一个其中限定有温度控制的隔间的柜体,至少部分地布置在温度控制的隔间中并提供多个货架安装位置的搁板梯架,该货架梯子包括电气总线, 第一,第二和第三导体,第二导体被配置为当电耦合到第一导体时以第一电流电平提供功率,第三导体被配置为当电耦合到第一导体时以第二电流电平提供功率, 第一可调节搁架,承载第一照明装置,第一可调节搁架可拆卸地安装在多个货架安装位置之一中,使得第一照明装置电耦合在第一导体和第二导体之间。
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公开(公告)号:US20150353337A1
公开(公告)日:2015-12-10
申请号:US14828753
申请日:2015-08-18
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Kevin M Chase , Brian P Janke , Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , James Kerner
CPC classification number: B67D1/1236 , B67D1/0858 , B67D1/0878 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1238 , B67D1/124 , F25C5/22 , F25C2400/10 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06 , G07F13/06 , G07F13/065
Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.
Abstract translation: 分配系统包括用于在分配器井中捕获图像的一个或多个数字图像捕获装置和可操作地耦合到数字图像捕获装置的数字图像分析器,用于分析用于调节分配操作的图像。 数字图像分析仪评估由数字图像捕获装置捕获的数字图像,以确定放置在分配井中的容器的各种特性,例如容器的高度和位置。
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公开(公告)号:US09126818B2
公开(公告)日:2015-09-08
申请号:US14331500
申请日:2014-07-15
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor: Kevin M. Chase , Brian P. Janke , Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , James Kerner
CPC classification number: B67D1/1236 , B67D1/0858 , B67D1/0878 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1238 , B67D1/124 , F25C5/22 , F25C2400/10 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06 , G07F13/06 , G07F13/065
Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container, such as the height and position of the container.
Abstract translation: 分配系统包括用于在分配器井中捕获图像的一个或多个数字图像捕获装置和可操作地耦合到数字图像捕获装置的数字图像分析器,用于分析用于调节分配操作的图像。 数字图像分析仪评估由数字图像捕获装置拍摄的数字图像,以确定容器的各种特性,例如容器的高度和位置。
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公开(公告)号:US10850967B2
公开(公告)日:2020-12-01
申请号:US16262392
申请日:2019-01-30
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor: Kevin M. Chase , Brian P. Janke , Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , James Kerner
Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.
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公开(公告)号:US10084249B2
公开(公告)日:2018-09-25
申请号:US15629116
申请日:2017-06-21
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor: James Kerner
IPC: H01R4/64 , H01R43/00 , F25D25/02 , F25D27/00 , F25D23/00 , A47B96/02 , H01R25/16 , F25D23/06 , H01R13/70 , H01R13/703 , H01R43/26
CPC classification number: H01R4/64 , A47B96/027 , F25D23/00 , F25D23/067 , F25D25/02 , F25D25/024 , F25D25/028 , F25D27/00 , F25D27/005 , F25D2325/021 , F25D2400/40 , H01R13/701 , H01R13/703 , H01R25/162 , H01R43/00 , H01R43/26 , Y10T29/49117
Abstract: A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein, a shelf ladder disposed in the temperature-controlled compartment and providing a plurality of shelf mounting positions, an electrical connector corresponding to each of the plurality of shelf mounting positions, wherein each of the electrical connectors comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position and an electrical contact configured to automatically move from a disengaged position to an engaged position in response to the actuator moving from the first position to the second position, and an adjustable shelf removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the actuator of the corresponding electrical connector is held in the second position by a weight of the adjustable shelf and the electrical contact of the corresponding electrical connector engages the adjustable shelf.
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公开(公告)号:US09499384B2
公开(公告)日:2016-11-22
申请号:US14828753
申请日:2015-08-18
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor: Kevin M Chase , Brian P Janke , Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , James Kerner
CPC classification number: B67D1/1236 , B67D1/0858 , B67D1/0878 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1238 , B67D1/124 , F25C5/22 , F25C2400/10 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06 , G07F13/06 , G07F13/065
Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.
Abstract translation: 分配系统包括用于在分配器井中捕获图像的一个或多个数字图像捕获装置和可操作地耦合到数字图像捕获装置的数字图像分析器,用于分析用于调节分配操作的图像。 数字图像分析仪评估由数字图像捕获装置捕获的数字图像,以确定放置在分配井中的容器的各种特性,例如容器的高度和位置。
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公开(公告)号:US09828228B2
公开(公告)日:2017-11-28
申请号:US15349604
申请日:2016-11-11
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor: Kevin M Chase , Brian P Janke , Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , James Kerner
CPC classification number: B67D1/1236 , B67D1/0858 , B67D1/0878 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1238 , B67D1/124 , F25C5/22 , F25C2400/10 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06 , G07F13/06 , G07F13/065
Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.
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