A locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent gas flow for a knob for a gas cooktop may include a stem configured to abut the knob in the resting position to prevent actuation of the knob, a locking mechanism movable between a locked position preventing translation of the stem to prevent against unintentional rotation of the knob, and a released position allowing translation of the stem and thus activation of the flow of gas from the burner, the locking mechanism including a rotatable mechanism wherein rotation of the rotatable mechanism moves the locking mechanism from the locked position to the released position, and a button arranged spaced and separate from the knob and attached to a rod extending downward from the button to engage the rotatable mechanism where the rod rotates the rotatable mechanism to translate the locking mechanism to the released position to allow the knob to be depressed in response to actuation of the button and the knob to prevent against unintentional rotation of the knob.
G05G 5/00 - Moyens pour empêcher, limiter ou inverser le mouvement de certaines pièces d'un mécanisme de commande, p. ex. verrouillage des organes de commande
F24C 3/12 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
G05G 1/02 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement linéaire, p. ex. boutons poussoirs
G05G 1/10 - Parties constitutives de ces organes, p. ex. de disques, de boutons, de volants, de manivelles
2.
CONTROLLED MOISTURE REMOVAL IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE
A method of operating a laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to a treating cycle of operation. The laundry treating appliance comprises a treating chamber for receiving the laundry that is selectively accessible through a door movable between opened and closed positions. The method comprises determining at the end of a laundry treating cycle whether the door has been opened and subsequently reclosed and reducing humidity in the treating chamber after the determination that the door has been reclosed.
D06F 25/00 - Machines à laver à réceptacles, p. ex. perforés, animées d’un mouvement rotatif, p. ex. oscillant, le réceptacle servant aussi bien pour le lavage que pour l’essorage centrifuge, et comportant des moyens de séchage additionnels, p. ex. utilisant de l’air chaud
D06F 34/18 - Caractéristiques du linge, p. ex. nature ou poids
D06F 34/20 - Paramètres concernant les parties constitutives, p. ex. capteurs de porte
D06F 58/38 - Commande des phases de fonctionnement, p. ex. optimisation ou amélioration des phases de fonctionnement en fonction des caractéristiques du linge du séchage, p. ex. pour atteindre l’humidité voulue
D06F 101/00 - Entrée par l'utilisateur utilisée pour la commande des machines à laver le linge à usage domestique, des machines lavantes-séchantes ou des sèche-linge à usage domestique
D06F 103/02 - Caractéristiques du linge ou de la charge
A cooking appliance includes a body defining a cooking chamber and a sensor that monitors the cooking chamber. A control system is configured to detect an item of food within the cooking chamber with the sensor, and classify a type of the item of food from a list of classifications including at least grease generating, non-grease generating, or splatter generating. If the item of food is classified as grease generating or splatter generating, a splatter reduction alert or a placement alert is generated for a user to take a corrective action.
A47J 36/32 - Mécanismes d'allumage ou dispositifs d'alarme à minuterie
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
A laundry appliance includes a blower that delivers process air through an airflow path. A rotating drum defines a processing chamber. The processing chamber is part of the airflow path. A steam generating system disposes steam into the processing chamber. A plurality of fluid nozzles direct the steam into the processing chamber according to an operating pattern. The plurality of fluid nozzles include a first nozzle that is positioned within an upper portion of the processing chamber and a second nozzle that is positioned in a lower portion of the processing chamber.
D06F 58/44 - Commande des phases de fonctionnement, p. ex. optimisation ou amélioration des phases de fonctionnement en fonction des caractéristiques du linge de l'assouplissement ou de la finition, p. ex. pour le lissage ou le défroissage
D06F 34/18 - Caractéristiques du linge, p. ex. nature ou poids
D06F 34/26 - Caractéristiques de l’air de séchage, p. ex. humidité ou température de l’air
A dishwasher includes a tub that defines a dish treating chamber. A first lower dish rack and a second lower dish rack are located in the dish treating chamber. An upper dish rack is located above the first lower dish rack and the second lower dish rack in the dish treating chamber. The upper dish rack defines a planar portion and a depression. The depression extends below the planar portion and includes a first angled wall and a second angled wall that each extend at an acute angle relative to the planar portion. The first angled wall defines a first set of cup seats and the second angled wall defines a second set of cup seats. A plurality of utensil holders is disposed in the planar portion and is configured to horizontally support utensils.
A circuit apparatus for an induction cooktop including at least one induction coil. At least one first circuit board extends along a first plane. At least one second circuit board extends along a second plane and is rigidly connected with the at least one first circuit board. Power circuitry is disposed on the at least one first circuit board and is configured to supply power to the at least one induction coil. Switching circuitry is disposed on the at least one second circuit board and is electrically interposing the power and control circuit and the at least one induction coil. The switching circuitry supplies a drive signal to the at least one induction coil. A control circuit is disposed on the at least one first circuit board and is configured to control the switching circuitry.
A cooking appliance includes a body defining a cooking chamber and a sensor monitoring the cooking chamber. A control system is configured to monitor an item of food within the cooking chamber with the sensor, and classify a browning of the item of food from a list of classifications including at least correct browning and incorrect browning. If the item of food is classified as incorrect browning, one of a cycle alert is generated to a user to change an aspect of a cooking cycle, a positional alert is generated to the user to change a position of the item of food within the cooking chamber, or a signal is generated to automatically change the aspect of the cooking cycle.
A storage system for a refrigerator includes a drawer, a rail, a cap, and a clip. The drawer has a frame and a bin removably disposed on top of the frame. The rail is movably secured to the frame such that the drawer is operable to transition between deployed and stowed positions. The cap is disposed along an end of the rail and defines a recess extending laterally inward therefrom. The clip extends downward from the frame and comprises a laterally extending protrusion. The laterally extending protrusion extends into the recess and engages the cap within the recess to secure the frame to the rail and restrict lateral movement of the frame relative to the rail.
A laundry machine includes a cabinet, a tub, a basket, and a suspension system. The cabinet defines a first internal cavity. The tub is disposed within the first internal cavity and defines a second internal cavity. The basket is disposed within the second internal cavity, is rotatably secured to the tub, and defines a treating chamber therein. The suspension system is operable to facilitate relative movement between the tub and the cabinet. The suspension system includes a skate plate, a skate ring, and ramped or curved surfaces. The skate plate is disposed within a lower region of the first internal cavity. The skate ring has a bottom end engaging a top surface of the skate plate. The ramped or curved surfaces extend downward from the tub and engage a top end of the skate ring.
D06F 37/24 - Supports, p. ex. supports souples, pour le réceptacle rotatif, le moteur, le récipient ou le cuvelagePrévention ou amortissement des vibrations dans des machines avec un réceptacle tournant ou oscillant autour d'un axe vertical
D06F 23/04 - Machines à laver avec réceptacles, p. ex. perforés, et avec un mouvement rotatif, p. ex. oscillant, le réceptacle servant aussi bien pour le lavage que pour l'essorage centrifuge et tournant ou oscillant autour d'un axe vertical
12.
METHOD AND ASSEMBLY OF A STEAM GENERATION ASSEMBLY
A cooking appliance (12) including an appliance body (14) that at least partially defines a cavity (20). A tank (22) coupled to the appliance body (14), wherein the tank (22) is configured to hold a liquid (W). An atomizer (26) disposed in the tank (22) that converts the liquid (W) to a gas (V). A heating vessel (30) operably coupled to the atomizer (26), where the heating vessel (30) is in thermal communication with the cavity (20) of the appliance body (14). A fan (32) in communication with the tank (22), where the fan (32) directs the gas (V) from the tank (22) into the cavity (20) of the appliance body (14).
An appliance includes an outer wrapper, an inner liner, a trim breaker having a wrapper channel that receives a wrapper edge of the outer wrapper and a liner channel that receives a liner edge of the inner liner, and an insulation material disposed within an insulating cavity defined therebetween. A multi-component thermal encapsulation material defines pre-mix, application and sealing states. The pre-mix state is defined by the distinct components of the thermal encapsulation material being separated from one another, the application state defined by the distinct components combined together into an uncured state of the thermal encapsulation material, and the sealing state defined by the thermal encapsulation material disposed within the wrapper and liner channels and surrounding the wrapper and liner edges, respectively, in the sealing state that defines a hermetic seal between the trim breaker and the outer wrapper and the inner liner.
A household food processing device includes a housing, a pair of rollers having a first roller with a stationary axle and a second roller with a pivotable axle. Further, the household food processing device includes an indexing mechanism configured for adjusting a dough thickness, and a clutch mechanism configured to disengage at least one of the first roller or the second roller.
A low-density insulating material for use in a vacuum insulated structure for an appliance includes a plurality of microspheres that includes a plurality of leached microspheres. Each leached microsphere has an outer wall and an interior volume. The outer wall has a hole that extends through the outer wall and to the interior volume. A binder engages outer surfaces of the plurality of leached microspheres, wherein the binder cooperates with the plurality of leached microspheres to form at least one microsphere aggregate. The interior volume of each leached microsphere defines an insulating space that includes an insulating gas. The insulating space of each leached microsphere is at least partially defined by the binder.
C08J 9/00 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolairesLeur post-traitement
C08J 9/32 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolairesLeur post-traitement à partir de compositions contenant des microbilles, p. ex. mousses syntactiques
A household appliance includes a chassis defining a treating chamber and further includes an access opening for access to the treating chamber. The household appliance includes a closure element for selectively closing the access opening having at least one hinge assembly moveably coupled to the closure element and the chassis for pivotable motion between an opened position and a closed position. The at least one hinge assembly includes a first plate mounted to one of the chassis or the closure element and a second plate mounted to the other of the chassis or the closure element. The first plate having a first pin and an arcuate aperture spaced from and having an edge with a consistent distance from the first pin.
E05D 3/18 - Charnières ou gonds à broches à plusieurs broches à broches coulissantes ou à glissières
E05D 7/081 - Charnières, gonds ou pivots de structure particulière utilisées dans les suspensions comportant deux broches placées sur les bords opposés du battant, spécialement en haut et en bas, p. ex. tourillons l'axe de pivotement du battant étant situé près d'un bord du battant
A cooking appliance includes a cabinet defining a cooking chamber, an air inlet on a wall of the cooking chamber, and a convective heating module disposed within the cabinet. The convective heating module includes a heating element, a heat exchanger, and a convection fan fluidly coupled to the air inlet for circulating air through the cooking chamber.
A microwave oven includes a housing and a door. The housing defines an internal cavity. The door is movably secured to the housing. The door has a glass pane and a mesh sheet. The mesh sheet is secured to an internal surface of the glass pane and is exposed along an interior side of the door. The housing and mesh sheet collectively form a faraday cage when the door is in a closed position.
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.
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 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 - Filtres avec éléments filtrants mobiles au cours de l'opération de filtration à surfaces filtrantes rotatives cylindriques, p. ex. tambours creux agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur
B01D 33/11 - Filtres avec éléments filtrants mobiles au cours de l'opération de filtration à surfaces filtrantes rotatives cylindriques, p. ex. tambours creux agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'extérieur
D06F 23/04 - Machines à laver avec réceptacles, p. ex. perforés, et avec un mouvement rotatif, p. ex. oscillant, le réceptacle servant aussi bien pour le lavage que pour l'essorage centrifuge et tournant ou oscillant autour d'un axe vertical
D06F 37/24 - Supports, p. ex. supports souples, pour le réceptacle rotatif, le moteur, le récipient ou le cuvelagePrévention ou amortissement des vibrations dans des machines avec un réceptacle tournant ou oscillant autour d'un axe vertical
D06F 39/08 - Dispositions pour l’alimentation ou l’évacuation des liquides
24.
APPLIANCE WATER FILTER SYSTEM HAVING MEMORY AND AUTHENTICATION FUNCTIONALITY
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.
B01D 35/02 - Filtres adaptés à des endroits particuliers, p. ex. conduites, pompes, robinets
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
F25D 23/00 - Caractéristiques générales de structure
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissementRéfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p. ex. une cuisinière
25.
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 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 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 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'articles de serrurerie, p. ex. poignées de charnières, p. ex. paumelles de portes
E05D 7/081 - Charnières, gonds ou pivots de structure particulière utilisées dans les suspensions comportant deux broches placées sur les bords opposés du battant, spécialement en haut et en bas, p. ex. tourillons l'axe de pivotement du battant étant situé près d'un bord du battant
E05D 7/12 - Charnières, gonds ou pivots de structure particulière permettant une séparation facile de la charnière du battant ou du dormant
E05D 11/06 - Dispositifs limitant le mouvement d'ouverture de charnières ou de gonds
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 de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du haut
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 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 - Supports, p. ex. supports souples, pour le réceptacle rotatif, le moteur, le récipient ou le cuvelagePrévention ou amortissement des vibrations dans des machines avec un réceptacle tournant ou oscillant autour d'un axe vertical
D06F 23/04 - Machines à laver avec réceptacles, p. ex. perforés, et avec un mouvement rotatif, p. ex. oscillant, le réceptacle servant aussi bien pour le lavage que pour l'essorage centrifuge et tournant ou oscillant autour d'un axe vertical
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 - Tablettes, crémaillères ou planchettes intérieures aux foursLeurs supports
B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p. ex. des gorges, des nervures
B32B 15/01 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal toutes les couches étant composées exclusivement de métal
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 14/84 - Diffusion de la flamme ou autres moyens pour lui donner une forme particulière
F23D 14/06 - Brûleurs à gaz avec prémélangeurs, c.-à-d. dans lesquels le combustible gazeux est mélangé à l'air de combustion en amont de la zone de combustion du type à induction, p. ex. becs Bunsen avec les orifices de sortie disposés radialement dans la tête du brûleur
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.
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 - Portes ou couverclesLeurs systèmes de fixation
D06F 33/00 - Commande d’opérations dans les machines à laver ou les machines lavantes-séchantes
D06F 34/28 - Dispositions de choix du programme, p. ex. panneaux de commande à cet effetDispositions pour indiquer les paramètres du programme, p. ex. le programme choisi ou sa progression
D06F 101/00 - Entrée par l'utilisateur utilisée pour la commande des machines à laver le linge à usage domestique, des machines lavantes-séchantes ou des sèche-linge à usage domestique
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.
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.
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.
D06F 31/00 - Installations de lavage comprenant un assemblage de plusieurs machines à laver ou d'unités de lavage, p. ex. ensembles à circulation continue
D06F 13/00 - Machines à laver à cuves fixes pour le lavage, et avec des agitateurs intérieurs en contact avec les articles à laver
D06F 34/28 - Dispositions de choix du programme, p. ex. panneaux de commande à cet effetDispositions pour indiquer les paramètres du programme, p. ex. le programme choisi ou sa progression
D06F 37/12 - Réceptacles rotatifs, p. ex. tambours adaptés pour rotation ou oscillation autour d'un axe vertical
D06F 37/40 - Dispositions d'entraînement pour entraîner le réceptacle et un agitateur ou un organe d'impulsion, p. ex. alternativement
D06F 101/00 - Entrée par l'utilisateur utilisée pour la commande des machines à laver le linge à usage domestique, des machines lavantes-séchantes ou des sèche-linge à usage domestique
D06F 101/20 - Modes de fonctionnement, p. ex. programmes de lavage du linge délicat, modes de service ou cycles de rafraichissement
D06F 103/00 - Paramètres surveillés ou détectés pour la commande de machines à laver à usage domestique, de machines lavantes-séchantes ou de sèche-linge
D06F 105/58 - Indications ou alarmes transmises au système de commande ou à l’utilisateur
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 - Machines à laver ou à rincer la vaisselle ou les ustensiles de table à panier à vaisselle fixe et système de pulvérisation à l'intérieur de la cuve de nettoyage à système de pulvérisation à montage mobile
A47L 15/20 - Systèmes de pulvérisation à mouvement de va-et-vient
A47L 15/42 - Machines à laver ou à rincer la vaisselle ou les ustensiles de table Parties constitutives
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A METHOD WITH ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE SENSING AND TEMPERATURE SENSING TO DETECT BURNER LEFT ON
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.
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 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.
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.
F24C 14/00 - Poêles ou fourneaux comportant des possibilités d'auto-nettoyage, p. ex. de nettoyage permanent catalytique ou de nettoyage électrostatique
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 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p. ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
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 - Dispositions de choix du programme, p. ex. panneaux de commande à cet effetDispositions pour indiquer les paramètres du programme, p. ex. le programme choisi ou sa progression caractérisées par des composants graphiques, p. ex. écrans tactiles
H05K 1/18 - Circuits imprimés associés structurellement à des composants électriques non imprimés
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
H05K 5/02 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques Détails
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 - Numériseurs, p. ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction utilisant des éléments résistifs, p. ex. une seule surface uniforme ou deux surfaces parallèles mises en contact
D06F 34/32 - Dispositions de choix du programme, p. ex. panneaux de commande à cet effetDispositions pour indiquer les paramètres du programme, p. ex. le programme choisi ou sa progression caractérisées par des composants graphiques, p. ex. écrans tactiles
G06F 3/041 - Numériseurs, p. ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction
H05K 1/18 - Circuits imprimés associés structurellement à des composants électriques non imprimés
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 - Éléments chauffants caractérisés par la composition ou la nature des matériaux ou par la disposition du conducteur caractérisés par la composition ou la nature du matériau conducteur
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 - Éléments ou parties constitutives, p. ex. outils pour mélanger ou pour battre
A47J 43/044 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du haut
B27M 3/24 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'ustensiles de ménage, p. ex. de cuillers, de portemanteaux, de patères
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.
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