An induction heating circuit for a cooking appliance includes at least one induction coil configured to induce current in a cooking implement. At least one temperatures sensor is configured to measure a temperature proximate the cooking implement. An electrical circuit includes a substrate operably coupled to the at least one induction coil and the at least one temperatures sensor. The substrate of the electrical circuit forms a spring portion in connection with the at least one temperature sensor.
A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a front panel that defines an opening, a drum accessible via the opening and configured for processing laundry, an access panel pivotably coupled to the front panel and operable to pivot between first and second conditions, and a first lint filter pivotably coupled to the front panel and operable to pivot relative to the front panel between a use position and a maintenance position in the second condition of the access panel. The access panel covers the first lint filter in the first condition, and access to the first lint filter is provided in the second condition of the access panel.
A washing appliance includes a drum that is rotationally operable within a tub about a vertical rotational axis. An impeller is positioned within a lower portion of the drum and is rotationally operable about the vertical rotational axis. The impeller includes a plurality of flow channels that extend below the impeller and between the impeller and the tub. A receiver is positioned at a top of the impeller and includes apertures that are in communication with the respective flow channels. A filtering cap is disposed on a top of the receiver and positioned within a medial horizontal level of the tub. The filtering cap includes inlets that direct a toroidal flow into a removable particulate chamber positioned within the filtering cap. The toroidal flow is further directed through the respective flow channels to continue through the toroidal flow within the drum.
B01D 33/073 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for inward flow filtration
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
D06F 23/04 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
D06F 37/24 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
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TRIM BREAKER PROFILE FOR A VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE
A refrigeration appliance includes a cabinet defining a compartment. A door assembly is operably coupled to the cabinet and operable between an opened position and a closed position. The door assembly includes an inner liner and an outer wrapper spaced apart from the inner liner to define a cavity. A trim breaker extends around a perimeter of the door assembly. The inner liner and outer wrapper are coupled to the trim breaker to close the cavity. A projection is defined by the trim breaker and extends toward the compartment when the door assembly is in a closed position. A cover is operably coupled to the trim breaker and the inner liner of the door. The cover is positioned over the projection of the trim breaker.
A water filter system for an appliance includes a filter head assembly, a first appliance control unit positioned proximate the filter head assembly and a water filter having a memory storage unit. The water filter is selectively placed in communication with the first appliance control unit to define a filter use state. The filter use state is further defined by a first potential fluid-flow rate through the water filter and a predetermined lifetime fluid filtration amount. A data transfer mechanism defines a second data-transfer protocol between the memory storage unit and the first appliance control unit when an actual fluid filtration amount of the water filter reaches the predetermined lifetime fluid filtration amount. The second data transfer protocol defines a notification state defined by a second potential fluid flow rate, the second potential fluid flow rate being less than the first potential fluid flow rate.
A cooktop appliance includes at least one burner and a temperature detection assembly for measuring a temperature proximate the at least one burner. The temperature detection assembly includes a temperature sensor, a spring that extends from a base to a distal end defining a pocket, and a ball element. The ball element that includes a rounded shape is at least partially located in the pocket and floats relative to the pocket, and the temperature sensor is coupled to the ball element.
A method for adaptive characterization for an inductive cooking appliance may include applying a k-th excitation frequency to a model circuit; analyzing the frequency response of the k-th excitation frequency including determining at least one of a maximum current, maximum power factor, and maximum power of the circuit; determining a frequency limit based on an inverse relationship of the at least one of the maximum current, maximum power factor and maximum power of the circuit; and determining the next excitation frequency based on the frequency limit and a step size in response to the step size being within a threshold.
A refrigerator control system utilizes infrared cameras positioned within the refrigerator. The infrared cameras are configured to monitor a food item placed in the refrigerator to determine if the food item exceeds a set temperature. The system may then alert a user over a wireless network of the food item exceeding the set temperature while simultaneously controlling the operation of the refrigerator compressor to control the internal temperature of the refrigerator in order to cool the food item. The system also monitors the temperature variations to determine if there are any thermal losses. The system may send the user a cooling map to allow the user to determine if service is required. Alternatively, the system may alert or notify a service center directly. The service center may then alert the user or dispatch a service provider.
An appliance mounting device is provided herein. The appliance includes a vacuum insulated structure having a liner positioned within a wrapper, wherein the liner and wrapper cooperate to define an interior cavity. The appliance further includes an insulating material positioned within the interior cavity and a hanger coupled to an adapter plate and a support member. The support member is configured to couple to an interior surface of the vacuum insulated structure while maintaining a vacuum in the interior cavity and a holding member is coupled to a first side of the adapter plate and configured to receive a positioning member.
A cooking appliance includes a cabinet that defines a cooking cavity and an opening to allow access to the cooking cavity. The cabinet including a top wall and a back wall. The back wall is opposite the opening and connects with the top wall at an upper portion of the back wall. The back wall has a back surface facing the cooking cavity and has a planar shape. An indentation is defined by the back wall and extends away from the cooking cavity. The indentation has an elongated shape along a width-wise direction of the cooking cavity at the upper portion. A support surface is formed by the indentation and recessed relative to the back surface. A lighting assembly is disposed in the indentation and coupled to the support surface. The lighting assembly is configured to direct light toward a central portion of the cooking cavity.
A vacuum insulated appliance includes a cabinet with an outer wrapper and an inner liner coupled to the outer wrapper. A vacuum insulated cavity is defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. A trim breaker is coupled to the outer wrapper and the inner liner and seals the vacuum insulated cavity. An evacuation port is defined by the outer wrapper. An insulation powder is disposed in the vacuum insulated cavity. An open-cell foam is coupled to at least one of an inner surface of the outer wrapper and an inner surface of the inner liner. The open-cell foam defines a first plurality of pores that define a first plurality of airflow paths in fluid communication with the vacuum insulated cavity and the evacuation port for evacuating air from the vacuum insulated cavity, through the first plurality of airflow paths, and through the evacuation port.
A stand mixer includes a base defining an interior with an opening to the interior and a mixing head being supported over an upper mounting area of the base and defining a mounting tongue extending through the opening to the interior of the base. The stand mixer further includes a coupling assembly including a pin body extending between opposite first and second ends and a pivot frame including first and second support receptacles respectively receiving the first and second ends of the pin body and a frame body connecting the first and second support receptacles. The frame body is secured to the base within the interior thereof, and the pin body is secured to the mounting tongue of the mixing head to pivotably couple the mixing head to the base with the mixing head being rotatable on the base between a lowered position and a raised position.
A47J 43/044 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the top side
A user-interface (UI) mounting bracket for one-way installation into an appliance includes a generally planar surface defining a mounting opening for holding a UI assembly to a console subsystem; a first side flange extending upwards along one longitudinal side of the UI mounting bracket; and a second side flange extending downwards along the opposite longitudinal side of the UI mounting bracket, wherein the opposite directions of the first and second side flanges enforces a one-way orientation of the UI mounting bracket such that interference between the side flanges and the UI assembly prevents the UI mounting bracket from being installed upside down.
A cooking appliance includes a body at least partially defining a recirculation outlet. The body includes a bottom panel defining at least one inlet. First and second filters are coupled to the bottom panel and in fluid communication with the at least one inlet. The second filter is configured to filter smaller particulates than the first filter. A fan assembly is configured to direct air through at least one inlet and through the recirculation outlet. A cover assembly is operably coupled to the bottom panel. The cover assembly includes at least one inlet cover operable between first and second positions. An actuator is configured to move at least one inlet cover between the first position to cover the first filter to direct air through the second filter and the second position to cover the second filter to direct air through the first filter.
A hinge bracket assembly includes an appliance wrapper defining a first receiving space extending in a first direction, a second receiving space extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third receiving space extending in a third direction oriented at an acute angle relative to the first direction. An anchor plate is engaged with the appliance wrapper and includes a retention member received by the first receiving space, a first flange received by the second receiving space, and a second flange received by the third receiving space. A hinge plate is coupled with the anchor plate and includes a protrusion received by a slot defined by the retention member. The appliance wrapper is positioned between the anchor and hinge plates. A locking arm is selectively engaged with the anchor and hinge plates and is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position.
B21D 53/40 - Making other particular articles locksmith's goods, e.g. handles hinges, e.g. door hinge plates
E05D 7/081 - Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated near one edge of the wing
E05D 7/12 - Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy detachment of the hinge from the wing or the frame
E05D 11/06 - Devices for limiting the opening movement of hinges
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A MHC OR HOOD PRODUCT WITH HOOD FAN FILTER REPLACEMENT INDICATION FEATURE
A ventilation system for a cooking appliance includes a cooktop with at least one burner. A suction fan is disposed proximate the cooktop, and a routing path is in fluid communication with the suction fan that routes steam, smoke, or other particulates away from the cooktop. A filter is disposed along the routing path to filtrate the steam, smoke, or other particulates. A sensor is configured to determine a presence and quantity of the steam, smoke, or other particulates. A control system is configured to accumulate the quantity of steam, smoke, or other particulates over a period of time associated with the suction fan being energized. The control system is further configured to compare the accumulated quantity to at least one predetermined threshold, and generate a notification associated with an operational state of the filter.
A laundry appliance comprising an appliance housing and a wash unit tub that is disposed inside the appliance housing. A plurality of suspension rod assemblies having a suspension rod hanging and supporting the wash unit tub from the appliance housing. Upper suspension mounts having a bushing positioned between the suspension rod and the appliance housing. Each bushing has a hydraulic passageway that extends helically about a first axis and fluidly connects a pumping chamber and a compensation chamber. Each bushing is resilient and configured to reduce and dampen vibrations transmitted between the suspension rod and the appliance housing.
D06F 37/24 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
D06F 23/04 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
A cooking apparatus includes a tray defining a receiving aperture. A cooking stone is selectively disposed within the receiving aperture of the tray, where the cooking stone separates from the tray when disposed over a heat source. The cooking stone includes a high-thermal mass layer defining a cooking surface, and an adapter layer coupled to a lower surface of the high-thermal mass layer. A lid is selectively disposed over the cooking surface.
F24C 15/16 - Shelves, racks or trays inside ovensSupports therefor
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
A burner for a cooktop includes a base defining a first side wall having an annular main portion and an ignition portion extending inwardly with respect to the annular main portion, the first side wall including at least one ignition channel extending from an interior thereof to an exterior within the ignition portion, an upper surface of the base extending inwardly from the side wall. The burner further includes a spreader removably disposed over the base. The spreader defines a lower portion enclosing a first distribution chamber. The lower portion defines a first set of flame ports from the first distribution chamber to an exterior of the burner and a continuous planar portion extending over the ignition portion of the first side wall to at least partially enclose at least one respective ignition port from the first distribution chamber to the exterior within the ignition portion.
F23D 14/06 - Premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air upstream of the combustion zone induction type, e.g. Bunsen burner with radial outlets at the burner head
An induction cooktop is provided, including: a cooking zone configured to cause cookware to heat food items placed therein; a sensor configured to sense a temperature from which a cooking temperature of the cookware may be estimated; and control circuitry in communication with the sensor and configured to: determine the estimate of the cooking temperature of the cookware from the temperature sensed by the sensor; detect the insertion of a first food item into the cookware; determine a target temperature corresponding to the cooking temperature just prior to insertion of the first food item; detect when the first food item is removed from the cookware; after the first food item is removed, compare the cooking temperature to the target temperature; and determine a time of insertion for a second food item based on the cooking temperature stably reaching the target temperature after a removal of the first food item.
A beverage dispensing system for an appliance may include a dispenser area defined within the appliance having a shelf configured to receive a container; a dispenser configured to release liquid into the container in the dispenser area; at least one sensor configured to detect a location of the container within the dispenser area; a user interface configured to display feedback to a user; and a controller configured to receive sensor data, determine whether the container is centered within the dispenser area based on the sensor data, and after a predefined waiting period, instruct the dispenser to dispense liquid to fill the container.
Spoiled food detection by a refrigerator is performed. Gas sensor data is received from a gas sensor, the gas sensor data being indicative of detectable gases emitted from food items stored in a food compartment. Responsive to completion of an air replacement operation in the food compartment, the gas sensor data is used to determine whether spoiled food items are detected in the food compartment. An indication of a level of spoilage of food items detected in the food compartment is displayed to a user interface.
A door assembly has a rear door and a hinge assembly. The rear door has a first portion and a second portion. The hinge assembly is mounted to the rear door. The hinge assembly is attached to one of either of the first portion or the second portion of the rear door.
D06F 39/14 - Doors or coversSecuring means therefor
D06F 33/00 - Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers
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D06F 101/00 - User input for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
A dispensing assembly for a laundry appliance includes a cabinet defining a cartridge port. A dispensing device is coupled to the cabinet and extends into the cartridge port. A dispensing cartridge is selectively received by the cartridge port. The dispensing cartridge selectively engages the dispensing device when in an installed position within the cartridge port. The dispensing cartridge includes a nesting portion configured to house a first laundry chemistry. An insert portion is configured to house a second laundry chemistry. The nesting portion selectively receives the insert portion.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cooking appliance includes a cabinet that defines a cooking cavity. A door is coupled with the cabinet. The cooking appliance includes a console assembly that includes a console frame coupled with the cabinet. The console frame defines at least one opening. The console assembly includes an interface assembly for controlling an operation of the cooking appliance. A bonding member extends between the console frame and the interface assembly to form a permanent bond between the interface assembly and the console frame. At least one locator engages the at least one opening to align the interface assembly with the console frame during formation of the permanent bond.
A refrigerator includes a liner, a water filter assembly, and a reinforcement bracket. The liner defines an internal cavity. The water filter assembly is disposed within the internal cavity. The reinforcement bracket is disposed on an opposing side of the liner relative to the water filter assembly. The reinforcement bracket includes a projection extending through the liner and engaging the water filter assembly to secure the water filter assembly to the liner within the internal cavity. The reinforcement bracket further includes a tab positioner to secure the reinforcement bracket to the liner. The reinforcement bracket further includes ribs to add stiffness to the bracket and provide a profile to form a channel to be filled with insulating material.
A household appliance for treating articles according to a cycle of operation includes a chassis with an interior surface at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving the articles according to the cycle of operation. A dispenser assembly can be provided with the household appliance and operably coupled to the interior surface. The dispenser can include a cartridge carrier configured to receive a cartridge with a treating chemistry reservoir.
A cooking appliance includes a cooking chamber defined by opposing side walls. A respective pair of mounting blocks are affixed to each of the side walls. The mounting blocks define respective first slots extending vertically, and second slots extending horizontally. A first support rack is coupled to the pair of mounting blocks on one side wall via insertion into the respective first and second slots, and a second support rack is coupled to the pair of mounting blocks on the other side wall via insertion into the respective first and second slots. A shelf can extend between, and be supported by, the first and second support racks.
A bracket is provided for coupling an appliance, such as a household appliance, to a surrounding cabinet where the appliance is positioned within the cabinet, such as a dishwasher. The bracket rotatably couples to the dishwasher when rotated from an unrotated position to a rotated position. A fastener couples the bracket to the cabinet to secure the bracket in the rotated position.
A laundry treating system includes a laundry treating appliance having a first basket for receiving a first laundry load and a first clothes mover disposed in the first basket. The laundry treating system is user configurable between first, second, and third configurations. A kit for customizing a laundry treating appliance can include a second clothes mover and a second basket configured to removably couple with the laundry treating appliance.
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D06F 37/12 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a vertical axis
D06F 37/40 - Driving arrangements for driving the receptacle and an agitator or impeller, e.g. alternatively
D06F 101/00 - User input for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
D06F 101/20 - Operation modes, e.g. delicate laundry washing programs, service modes or refreshment cycles
D06F 103/00 - Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
D06F 105/58 - Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher having a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a dish rack having a first wash zone and a second wash zone, and a spray tube having at least one set of nozzles and rotatable between a first position and a second position.
A47L 15/18 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with stationary crockery baskets and spraying devices within the cleaning chamber with movably-mounted spraying devices
A monitoring system for cooking appliance includes a cooktop having at least one burner. A pressure sensor is located proximate the at least one burner and configured to detect an atmospheric pressure over the at least one burner. A control system is configured to receive a detected atmospheric pressure over the at least one burner from the pressure sensor and determine a status of a cooking vessel, the status including at least one of presence, boiling contents, and boiled dry contents, based on a profile of the detected atmospheric pressure.
A ventilation system for a cooking appliance includes a cooktop with at least one burner and a ventilation source including a suction fan disposed proximate the cooktop. At least one Time-of-Flight ( "ToF" ) system includes an illumination source configured to project a light onto the cooktop and an imager module that captures image data of the light signal reflected from the cooktop. A control system is configured to compute the image data of the light signal reflected from the cooktop to analyze a signal ratio from the reflected light captured by the imager module of the ToF system to determine a presence of at least one of smoke, steam, or a mixture of smoke and steam, and generate a signal to turn on the suction fan of the ventilation source in response to determining the presence of the smoke, steam, or a mixture of smoke and steam.
A cooking vessel has a cooking body and a lid. The cooking body defines a cooking chamber. The lid is removably couplable to the cooking body. The lid has a lid body and a liquid reservoir. The liquid reservoir is provided within the lid body. The at least one senor is configured to measure at least one of a humidity or a temperature of the cooking chamber.
A cooking appliance (10) includes a body (12) that defines a cooking cavity (14), a first electrical connection feature (16) coupled to the body (12), an auxiliary heating element (18), and a second electrical connection feature (20) coupled to the auxiliary heating element (18). The auxiliary heating element (18) is operable between a use position and a removed position. In the use position, the auxiliary heating element (18) is positioned within the cooking cavity (14). In the removed position, the auxiliary heating element (18) is positioned outside of the cooking cavity (14). The second electrical connection feature (20) is operable to move relative to the auxiliary heating element (18) between engaged and disengaged positions. Contact between the first electrical connection feature (16) and the second electrical connection feature (20) as the auxiliary heating element (18) enters the use position causes the second electrical connection feature (20) to enter the engaged position.
A cooking appliance with a cooking area such as a stovetop or an oven can be utilized to prepare and cook food items. The cooking appliance includes a chassis forming a frame for the cooking appliance. A console couples to the chassis for operating the cooking appliance, such as including knobs or other controls for operating the stovetop or the oven. A clip removably couples the console to the chassis. The clip has a body including a spring finger for securing the console against the chassis between the spring finger and the chassis by a spring force.
An ice-making machine includes an ice-making tray assembly that has multiple ice trays. An ice-turning motor is fixedly connected to one end of the ice-making tray assembly. The ice-turning motor is used to drive the ice-making tray assembly to turn. The ice-making machine also includes an air duct that has an air inlet and an air outlet. The air outlet has an inclined baffle arranged at an angle along the cold air flow direction. The inclined baffle gradually approaches the ice-making tray assembly at an acute angle relative to a horizontal surface of the icemaking tray assembly.
A refrigerator includes a freezing chamber and an ice making machine assembly. The ice making machine assembly includes an ice making machine main frame and an ice tray assembly. The refrigerator also includes a buckle structure that secures the ice making machine assembly to a top of the freezing chamber.
A cooking appliance includes an appliance body including a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels includes a front panel and a top panel, where the front panel defines a cavity aperture and a lock aperture. A cooking cavity assembly is disposed within the appliance body, where the cooking cavity assembly defines a cooking cavity. An appliance door includes a door frame defining a latch aperture and a door engagement surface. A door lock assembly is disposed within an electronics cavity and includes a door latch including an arm and a hook end extending from the arm. The hook end defines a latch engagement surface and is configured to engage the door engagement surface. An actuator is configured to rotate the door latch between an unlocked position allowing for selective access of the cooking cavity and a locked position preventing access to the cooking cavity.
An induction cooktop includes a cooking surface operable to support cookware and a resonant circuit having a resonant frequency in the range of 40 kHz to 60 kHz. The resonant circuit includes a capacitor having capacitance of between 0.1 micro-Farads and 0.6 micro-Farads and a coil disposed under the cooking surface and configured to operate at a working frequency of between 50 kHz and 150 kHz. The induction cooktop includes an induction control circuit configured to power the resonant circuit at the working frequency.
A refrigeration appliance includes a cabinet having a trim breaker defining a mullion region and a refrigerant system. The cabinet defines a first compartment and a second compartment. The refrigerant system includes a refrigerant defining a flow path through a compressor, a heat loop coupled to the compressor, a condenser coupled to the heat loop, and an evaporator assembly coupled to the compressor and the condenser. The heat loop is routed around a perimeter of the cabinet and through the mullion region. The evaporator assembly includes at least one first evaporator disposed in the first compartment and a second evaporator disposed in the second compartment. The at least one first evaporator may include a first roll bond evaporator coupled to a second roll bond evaporator in series with the first, or a wire-on-tube evaporator.
F25D 11/02 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
A printed circuit board includes a substrate extending in first and second lateral directions between respective sides of a perimeter defined between first and second faces. A DC BUS capacitor is electrically connected to a DC BUS and is mounted on the first face of the substrate. At least one resonant load capacitor is mounted on the first face of the substrate. At least one surface mount transistor is mounted on the second face of the substrate and electrically connected with the DC bus capacitor and the resonant load capacitor through the substrate.
An induction heating system includes an induction heater, a user interface for setting a desired temperature value of induction heater, and a cooking vessel. The cooking vessel is formed of an induction-compatible material and includes a base, an exterior wall, and an interior surface. A control system is configured to receive the desired temperature value of the induction heater, estimate an actual temperature value of the cooking vessel, and compare the estimated temperature value with the desired temperature value. If a difference between the estimated and desired temperature values is outside of a predetermined threshold, the control system adjusts the induction heater until the difference between the estimated and desired temperature values is within the predetermined threshold.
A cooking appliance includes an appliance body (12). The appliance body (12) includes a plurality of panels (14), where a front panel (16) of the plurality of panels (14) defines a cavity aperture (28) and appliance vent apertures (30). A cavity assembly (32) is disposed within the appliance body (12) defining a cooking cavity (34), where the cavity assembly (32) is coupled to the front panel (16), and where an electronics compartment (36) is defined between the appliance body (12) and the cavity assembly (32). A divider bracket (44) is coupled to a front portion (46) of an upper surface (48) of the cavity assembly (32) within the electronics compartment (36). The divider bracket (44) includes a base (50), a main divider wall (52) extending from the base (50), where the main divider wall (52) defines first vent apertures (58a), and louvers (60) and angled divider walls (54) extending from sides of the main divider wall (52) toward the front panel (16), where the angled divider walls (54) define second vent apertures (58b).
An inductive cooking appliance designed for half-bridge, full-bridge and quasi-resonant inverters may include a cooking coil for the inductive cooking appliance, a cooktop configured to receive a cooking item, wherein the cooking coil and the cooktop are mutually spaced so as to define a clearance distance, and a spacer arranged between the cooktop and the cooking coil, the spacer having a first face abutting the cooktop and a second face abutting the coil, wherein a length of either lateral side of the spacer creates a creepage distance between the first face and the second face in the cross-section that is greater than the clearance distance between the cooking coil and the cooktop.
A cooktop, or system for cooking a food item, such as over a burner, includes a grate for positioning cooking products, such as pots and pans, over the burner to heat the food items within the cooking products. The grate can be pivotable between a down position and an up position, wherein the grate is positioned over the burner in the down position and pivoted away from the burner in the up position for cleaning. A griddle removably couples to the grate and includes a hook to secure the griddle to the grate when the grate moves among the up position and the down position.
A cooking appliance and method includes a housing comprising an interior wall at least partially defining a cooking chamber, a temperature sensor coupled to the interior wall and configured to provide a signal indicative of a temperature within the cooking chamber, and a controller in signal communication with the temperature sensor and operably coupled to the controllable valve assembly.
A dishwasher includes a tub having a top wall and opposing sidewalls that at least partially define a washing chamber. A housing coupled to the top wall of the tub. A motor disposed in the housing. A lead screw operably coupled to the motor, the lead screw extends between the opposing sidewalls of the tub. An air knife assembly is operably coupled to the lead screw. The air knife assembly is operable between a stowed state and a deployed state. The motor drives rotation of the lead screw to move the air knife assembly, the air knife assembly including, an air knife defining an air inlet and an air outlet, and a blower coupled to the air knife. The blower is configured to direct air through the air outlet of the air knife to generate an air curtain when the air knife assembly is in the deployed state.
A dishwasher includes a tub having a top wall extending between opposing side walls. The tub defines a washing chamber. A dishrack operable between a stowed state within the washing chamber and a deployed state extending at least partially out of the washing chamber. An air drying system is coupled to the tub and includes a housing coupled to the top wall of the tub. The housing extends into the washing chamber proximate the dishrack and defines an air inlet. An air knife coupled to the housing and extending along a width of the washing chamber proximate to the top wall of the tub. The air knife defines a slit. A blower operably coupled to the air knife is configured to draw air through the air inlet and direct the air through the slit of the air knife to generate an air curtain across the width of the washing chamber.
A consumer appliance or touch panel interface, as provided herein, may include a fascia panel, a Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) with touch-responsive components, and resistive material arranged within. The FPC may be bonded directly to a touch film on the fascia panel. The resistive material may encapsulate the fascia or be positioned between the fascia and FPC. The resistive material provides thermal insulation and may be made of silicon. The silicon resistive material positioned between the fascia and the FPC may help to reduce shearing in the bonding region. The fascia may accommodate non-linear curvatures. The FPC has distinct regions for touch interactivity and illumination feedback, without a need for additional touch circuitry.
D06F 34/32 - Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels thereforArrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress characterised by graphical features, e.g. touchscreens
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B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
A consumer appliance or touch panel interface, as provided herein, may include a fascia panel, a Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) with touch-responsive components, and resistive material arranged within. The FPC may be bonded directly to a touch film on the fascia panel. The resistive material may encapsulate the fascia or be positioned between the fascia and FPC. The resistive material provides thermal insulation and may be made of silicon. The silicon resistive material positioned between the fascia and the FPC may help to reduce shearing in the bonding region. The fascia may accommodate non-linear curvatures. The FPC has distinct regions for touch interactivity and illumination feedback, without a need for additional touch circuitry.
G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
D06F 34/32 - Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels thereforArrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress characterised by graphical features, e.g. touchscreens
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
An appliance (20) includes a housing (24), a plurality of walls (28), a cavity (32), an access aperture (36), a closure panel (40), a forced-air assembly (44), and a thermal element (48). The walls (28) are positioned within the housing (24). The walls (28) include a first side wall (52), a second side wall (56), a top wall (60), a bottom wall (64), and a rear wall (68). At least one of the walls (28) defines a series of apertures (72) therein. The cavity (32) is defined by the walls (28). The access aperture (36) is positioned opposite the rear wall (68). The closure panel (40) is coupled to a front of the housing (76). The closure panel (40) is movable between an open position and a closed position. The closure panel (40) is configured to cover the access aperture (36) when the closure panel (40) is in the closed position. The forced-air assembly (44) is configured to induce airflow within the cavity (32).
H05B 3/12 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material
A mixing bowl includes a bowl body defining an exterior and an interior cavity and comprising a plurality of lamination segments. The lamination segments consist essentially of wood and are arranged in alternating layers of first and second types along a height of the bowl body with the layers of the first type including respective ones of the lamination segments having widths extending in a first lateral direction with respect to the bowl body and coupled together along joints extending in a second lateral direction with respect to the bowl body. The second lateral direction is perpendicular to the first lateral direction. The layers of the second type include respective ones of the lamination segments having widths extending in the second lateral direction with respect to the bowl body and are coupled together along joints extending in the first lateral direction with respect to the bowl body.
A47J 43/07 - Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools
A47J 43/044 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the top side
B27M 3/24 - Manufacture or reconditioning of specific semi-finished or finished articles of household utensils, e.g. spoons, clothes hangers, clothes pegs
A cooking appliance includes a cooktop, a grate including a shaft, and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly defines an opening having a rotation section and a lock section that receives the shaft. The shaft is moveable with respect to the rotation section between a cooking position where the grate is substantially parallel with the cooktop and a cleaning position where the shaft is received in the lock section and the grate is held at an angle from the cooktop. The angle is non-parallel to the cooktop.
A cooktop including: (a) a substrate including (i) a top surface configured to accept a vessel placed thereupon for heating and (ii) a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface facing in generally opposing directions; (b) a structural support disposed below the substrate; (c) a platform disposed above the structural support, the platform comprising apertures; and (d) an induction coil disposed upon the platform and fastened to the platform with fasteners that extend through at least a portion of the apertures of the platform, the induction coil including a top surface that faces the bottom surface of the substrate, wherein, the apertures of the platform are positioned to permit fastening of the induction coil in one of several positions or several of the induction coils of more than one size in more than one spatial arrangement.
A method of controlling an induction cooking appliance having a cook surface and an induction coil, and with a cooking vessel disposed on the cook surface, includes sensing a cook-surface temperature during operation of an induction coil, sensing a thermal power delivered to the cooking vessel, and transmitting the cook-surface temperature and the thermal power to a controller module comprising a parameter set and a temperature module.
A cooktop includes at least one induction burner, a power receiving module configured to receive an applied mains voltage, and a power converter. The power converter transmitting the applied mains voltage from the power receiving module to at least one induction burner. The power converter includes an EMI filter in electrical communication with the power receiving module, a DCBUS capacitor, and a power factor corrector circuit electrically connected between the EMI filter and the DCBUS capacitor. The power converter further includes a logic microcontroller configured to maintain a power factor of the power converter at a value within a range of 0.8-1, at steady state condition of a DCBUS voltage. An inverter is supplied with the DCBUS voltage that converts the DCBUS voltage to an alternating voltage for the at least one induction burner.
H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
H02M 3/155 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
A cooking appliance includes a cooking chamber and a convection fan to circulate an airflow therethrough via a hinged baffle. An air filter is in fluid communication with the fan to filter the airflow. The hinged baffle supports the filter elements and is selectively moveable between a closed position covering the air filter and an opened position exposing the air filter.
B01D 39/20 - Other self-supporting filtering material of inorganic material, e.g. asbestos paper or metallic filtering material of non-woven wires
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 46/64 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series arranged concentrically or coaxially
F24C 15/32 - Arrangements of ducts for hot gases, e.g. in or around baking ovens
A method of cleaning a lint filter in a combination washer/dryer having a tub, a controller, a drum rotatably mounted within the tub, an air conduit having a port fluidly connected to the tub, and a lint filter fluidly coupled to the port. The method comprising determining whether a previous cycle performed by the combination washer/dryer was a dry cycle, determining whether a single dose dispenser is selected for the current cycle, supplying to the tub a charge of water sufficient to at least partially immerse the drum while not immersing the lint filter, and rotating the drum for a predetermined period of time if the controller determines the previous cycle was a dry cycle and the single dose dispenser is not selected.
B01D 46/79 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by liquid process
D06F 25/00 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air
D06F 33/54 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling
D06F 33/57 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
D06F 34/28 - Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels thereforArrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
D06F 58/45 - Cleaning or disinfection of machine parts, e.g. of heat exchangers or filters
D06F 101/20 - Operation modes, e.g. delicate laundry washing programs, service modes or refreshment cycles
An appliance includes an appliance cabinet defining a compartment, and an appliance door operably coupled to the appliance cabinet. The appliance door includes a trim breaker, a door wrapper, and a door liner including studs coupled thereto. The door wrapper and the door liner are coupled to the trim breaker and define an insulation cavity therebetween. An at least partial vacuum is defined in the insulation cavity. A sensor assembly and a vacuum port assembly are coupled to the door liner. A port cover coupled to the appliance door. The port cover includes a base defining openings. The base includes locking features on opposing sides of the base and stud connectors, where the locking features are configured to couple to opposing sides of the trim breaker, respectively. The stud connectors are configured to couple to the studs. A cover assembly is coupled to the base.
F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
A microwave hood system is provided. The microwave hood system includes a microwave oven enclosure defining a cooking cavity therein. A cooking component is positioned within the cooking cavity and configured to emit microwaves. The heating system defines a heating cavity therein, wherein the heating system is coupled to the microwave oven enclosure. A heating element is positioned in the heating cavity. The heating cavity reaches a temperature in a range from about 40° C. to about 80° C. when the heating element is in use. A broiler element is positioned within the heating cavity. The heating cavity reaches a temperature in a range from about hundred and 150° C. to about 300° C. when the broiler element is in use. A dual hood system is also coupled to the microwave hood system.
A camera assembly includes an insulating block for mounting in contact with a surface and aligned with an opening through the surface. The insulating block defines an aperture therethrough. The assembly further includes a sink washer having a hole therethrough aligned with a top side of the aperture through the insulating block. The sink washer has a major surface mounted to the insulating block in partial contact therewith and extending outward from the top side of the aperture and further includes first and second fins extending from the major surface in a direction away from the insulating block and opposite the flange. A camera is mounted to the sink washer between the first and second fins and has a lens directed through the aperture in the insulating block and through the opening in the surface. The sink washer directs heat away from the camera and away from the surface.
G03B 17/55 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft
F24C 15/00 - DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGESDETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION Details
F24C 15/34 - Elements or arrangements for heat storage or insulation
G03B 29/00 - Combinations of cameras, projectors or photographic printing apparatus with non-photographic non-optical apparatus, e.g. clocks or weaponsCameras having the shape of other objects
A dishwasher and a reversible tray for a dishwasher a reversible tray carried by the dish rack and removably disposed within the dish rack to flip between a first position and a second position.
This disclosure relates to a laundry appliance having a cylindrical drum rotating about an axis, equipped with a clothes mover with a pressure-sensitive material. This material may comprise a blend of ceramic grinding beads and transition metal or lanthanide-stabilized zirconium materials coated with poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate), which adheres to microplastics present in laundry items and water. The drum of the laundry appliance may include a curved portion and a rear wall portion, providing a receptacle for laundry processing, while the clothes mover captures microplastics during the laundry cycle.
A cooktop includes heater coils for heating cookware on at least one of a first portion and a second portion of a cooking area of the cooktop. A detection circuit is configured to detect a position of the cookware. A display includes a set of rows of lights. The set of rows of lights includes a first row of lights representative of a first range of heat levels for the first portion and a second row of lights representative of a second range of heat levels for the second portion. A controller is in communication with the detection circuit and the display. The controller is configured to adjust power to the heater coils in response to detection of the position of the cookware and selectively energize one of the first row of lights and the second row of lights in response to detection of the position of the cookware.
An agitator for use in a laundry treating appliance includes a barrel having an upper end and a lower end, configured to removably attach to an impeller mount, comprising a plurality of tabs extending radially outward from an exterior surface of the barrel, and a plurality of snaps, and a modular accessory configured to be selectively attachable to the barrel, the modular accessory defining exterior features to interact with laundry items, the modular accessory comprising an accessory body defining a hollow interior sized to receive the barrel, the accessory body having an open bottom, generally cylindrical sides, and an open top; a plurality of tab holders disposed on an inner surface of the accessory body, the tab holders positioned to receive the tabs of the barrel when the modular accessory is slid onto the barrel; and a plurality of snap locks disposed on the inner surface of the accessory body.
A gimbal assembly includes a gimbal encoder having a gimbal encoder having a lower fixed section and an upper rotatable section, the gimbal encoder defining a gimbal aperture through an axis of rotation of the upper rotatable section; a liquid crystal display (LCD) housing configured to hold an LCD, the LCD housing defining a flat circular body and an upper stem portion extending perpendicularity downward from the center of the circular body, the upper stem portion being sized to be placed vertically downwards into an upper portion of the gimbal aperture; and a lower adapter defining a lower stem portion sized to be placed vertically upwards into a lower portion of the gimbal aperture, wherein the upper stem portion and the lower stem portion are configured to interface with one another to collectively form a two-piece stem.
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
A moveable shelf assembly is used within a dish treating appliance. The moveable shelf assembly includes a retaining body having at least one attachment arm. The at least one attachment arm is configured to be coupled to a dish rack. The moveable shelf assembly also includes a planar shelf body extending along a width. The planar shelf body is operably coupled to the retaining body for rotation between a storage position and a use position.
A vacuum-insulated door comprises a door skin having a perimeter defined by a top edge, a pair of side edges, and a bottom edge spaced from the top edge by the pair of side edges. A vacuum-insulated cell is located in the vacuum-insulated door. A frame assembly includes a top bracket coupled to the top edge, a bottom bracket coupled to the bottom edge, and at least one top hinge pin connected to the top bracket and at least one bottom hinge pin connected to the bottom bracket. The at least one top hinge pin and the at least one bottom hinge pin are configured to connect to a hinge assembly of a cooling appliance.
A laundry appliance may include a blower configured to deliver exhausted air through an airflow path, a heat exchanger arranged within the airflow path and configured to dehumidify the exhausted air, a drain channel configured to receive condensate from the heat exchanger, a cleaning block arranged above the heat exchanger and configured to deliver fluid flow over the heat exchanger to clean the heat exchanger.
D06F 58/45 - Cleaning or disinfection of machine parts, e.g. of heat exchangers or filters
D06F 103/50 - Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers related to heat pumps, e.g. pressure or flow rate
F28G 9/00 - Cleaning by flushing or washing, e.g. with chemical solvents
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REFRIGERATOR WITH A VACUUM-INSULATED STRUCTURE SUPPORTED BY A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT WITH A BASEPLATE WELDED TO THE VACUUM-INSULATED STRUCTURE
A refrigerator including: (a) a vacuum-insulated structure including (i) an inner liner defining a refrigeration compartment or a freezer compartment, (ii) an outer wrapper at least partially enveloping the inner liner, the outer wrapper including a bottom wall disposed beneath the inner liner, the bottom wall presenting a bottom surface that faces downward; (b) a baseplate that is horizontally oriented and welded to the bottom surface of the bottom wall; (c) side panels coupled to the baseplate, extending downward from the baseplate, and structurally supporting the vacuum-insulated structure; and (d) a cross-member attached to the side panels.
A household appliance, such as dishwasher, includes a treating chemistry cartridge configured to hold multiple unit doses of treating chemistry and dispense the treating chemistry at the appropriate time in a cycle of operation. The treating chemistry cartridge can include a one-way valve and a two-way vent for utilization of treating chemistry cartridge in multiple orientations.
A household appliance for treating articles according to an automatic cycle of operation, the household appliance comprising: a chassis having an interior surface at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving the articles for treatment according to the automatic cycle of operation, the chassis including a door assembly having an inner door surface forming part of the interior surface of the chassis; and a dispenser assembly operably coupled to the interior surface. The dispenser assembly can include a cartridge receptacle, a cover, and a linkage.
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