公开(公告)号：US10907397B1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16569687

申请日：2019-09-13

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher A. Jones

IPC: E05F15/63 ,  D06F39/14

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet and a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet. The door is operable between an opened position and a closed position. A door opening assembly is coupled to one of the cabinet and the door. The door opening assembly includes a motor coupled to a cam. The cam is operably coupled to an actuator arm.

公开(公告)号：US11655582B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-23

申请号：US17522283

申请日：2021-11-09

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Mark J. Christensen ,  Donald Erickson ,  Jordan M. Grider ,  Alexander Halbleib ,  Christopher A. Hartnett ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  K. David McAllister ,  Rodney M. Welch ,  Erica L. Roberts

IPC: D06F58/04 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F37/06

CPC classification number: D06F58/04 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F37/06

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a rotating drum operably positioned therein for processing fabric. At least one transducer is positioned proximate the drum that provides an ultrasonic resonance that is directed into an interior chamber of the drum. The ultrasonic resonance is adapted to be directed into damp fabric being treated within the interior chamber. The ultrasonic resonance serves to modify water trapped within the damp fabric into a substantially gaseous form.

公开(公告)号：US11332970B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-17

申请号：US17136100

申请日：2020-12-29

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher A. Jones

IPC: E05F15/63 ,  D06F39/14

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet and a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet. The door is operable between an opened position and a closed position. A door opening assembly is coupled to one of the cabinet and the door. The door opening assembly includes a motor coupled to a cam. The cam is operably coupled to an actuator arm.

公开(公告)号：US11203834B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-21

申请号：US16885599

申请日：2020-05-28

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Mark J. Christensen ,  Donald Erickson ,  Jordan M. Grider ,  Alexander Halbleib ,  Christopher A. Hartnett ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  K. David McAllister ,  Rodney M. Welch ,  Erica L. Roberts

IPC: D06F58/04 ,  D06F25/00 ,  D06F37/06

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a rotating drum operably positioned therein for processing fabric. At least one transducer is positioned proximate the drum that provides an ultrasonic resonance that is directed into an interior chamber of the drum. The ultrasonic resonance is adapted to be directed into damp fabric being treated within the interior chamber. The ultrasonic resonance serves to modify water trapped within the damp fabric into a substantially gaseous form.

公开(公告)号：US11035063B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US16214655

申请日：2018-12-10

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Zachary Bohenick

IPC: D06F23/04 ,  D06F21/08 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F17/10 ,  D06F33/00

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment. A float valve can be incorporated into the basket structure, selectively opening or closing the valve based upon the liquid level in a tub. As liquid fills the tub, the float valve will rise until it moves into a closed position, permitting the basket and treating chamber to fill with liquid. As the tub drain, the float valve can fall, opening the valve and permitting liquid to drain from the basket or treating chamber. The opened or closed positions can be selectively operated by opening or closing a pump or sump and allowing a tub to drain or fill, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US20210115722A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-22

申请号：US17136100

申请日：2020-12-29

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher A. Jones

IPC: E05F15/63 ,  D06F39/14

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet and a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet. The door is operable between an opened position and a closed position. A door opening assembly is coupled to one of the cabinet and the door. The door opening assembly includes a motor coupled to a cam. The cam is operably coupled to an actuator arm.

公开(公告)号：US20200347536A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-05

申请号：US16812732

申请日：2020-03-09

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： William Gregory ,  Alexander Halbleib ,  Barry Steven Hazell ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  James Mann ,  Dennis Scott Prows

IPC: D06F34/34 ,  D06F39/14 ,  D06F34/32 ,  H04R1/04 ,  H04R1/08 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet. A door is coupled to the cabinet. The door is operable between a closed position and an opened position. A microphone assembly is coupled to the door. The microphone assembly is configured to receive a voice command. A microcontroller is coupled to the door. The microcontroller is operably coupled to the microphone assembly and the microcontroller. A proximity sensor is coupled to the microphone assembly. The proximity sensor defines a sensor field that extends outward from the door.

公开(公告)号：US10179963B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US14809529

申请日：2015-07-27

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Zachary Bohenick

IPC: D06F23/04 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F21/08 ,  D06F17/10 ,  D06F33/02

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment. A float valve can be incorporated into the basket structure, selectively opening or closing the valve based upon the liquid level in a tub. As liquid fills the tub, the float valve will rise until it moves into a closed position, permitting the basket and treating chamber to fill with liquid. As the tub drain, the float valve can fall, opening the valve and permitting liquid to drain from the basket or treating chamber. The opened or closed positions can be selectively operated by opening or closing a pump or sump and allowing a tub to drain or fill, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US09909247B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14849958

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Aaron A. Linden ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Michele A. Paustian

IPC: D06F37/12 ,  D06F37/26

CPC classification number: D06F37/262 ,  D06F37/12

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating fabric according to a cycle of operation includes a cabinet defining an interior, a wash tub within the interior and having a peripheral wall with an upper portion and a bottom end closed by a base; a wash basket located within the wash tub for movement relative thereto and defining a laundry treating chamber; and a drive motor located within the cabinet for rotating or oscillating the wash basket. Prior to installation of the wash tub in the cabinet, the wash tub is oversized relative to the interior. After installation of the wash tub in the cabinet, the upper portion of the wash tub forms a press fit with the cabinet such that the upper portion of the wash tub exerts a force on the cabinet.

公开(公告)号：US11739472B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17219963

申请日：2021-04-01

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jordan Grider ,  Alexander Halbleib ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Roy E. Masters, Jr. ,  Rodney M. Welch ,  Anthony B. Welsh ,  Erica L. Roberts ,  Thomas Kessler

IPC: D06F58/22 ,  D06F39/10 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F105/28

CPC classification number: D06F58/22 ,  D06F39/10 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F2105/28

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a drum for processing laundry. A blower delivers process air through an airflow path that includes the drum. A lint filter is positioned within the airflow path that separates particulate matter from the process air. A lint disposal mechanism removes entrapped lint particles from a surface of the lint filter.