Refrigerator module utilities enabled via connection
    22.
    发明授权
    Refrigerator module utilities enabled via connection 失效
    通过连接启用冰箱模块实用程序

    公开(公告)号:US08456040B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US13644258

    申请日:2012-10-03

    Abstract: A connection system for connecting an encoded domestic appliance feature module to a utility source and transferring a plurality of utilities between the encoded feature module and the utility source. The connection system includes a utility source that has a coupler capable of removably engaging an encoded domestic appliance feature module to the utility source. Also included is at least one encoded domestic appliance feature module that independently supplies one or more functionalities. Further included is an interface between the utility source and the feature module, where the interface includes a detection and recognition device that operates to detect when the encoded feature module is connected to the utility source, where one or more predetermined utilities are transferred between the utility source and the feature module based upon which feature module is connected to the utility source, and where the detection and recognition device may be a reed switch, a DIP switch, and a comparator circuit.

    Abstract translation: 一种连接系统,用于将经编码的家用电器特征模块连接到公用电源并在编码的特征模块和效用源之间传送多个实用程序。 连接系统包括具有能够将编码的家用电器特征模块可拆卸地接合到公用电源的耦合器的电力供应源。 还包括至少一个编码的家用电器特征模块,其独立地提供一个或多个功能。 还包括实用程序源和特征模块之间的接口,其中接口包括检测和识别装置,其操作以检测何时编码特征模块连接到公用设施源,其中一个或多个预定实用程序在实用程序 源和特征模块,其基于哪个特征模块连接到公用电源,并且其中检测和识别装置可以是簧片开关,DIP开关和比较器电路。

    Appliance water filter system having memory and authentication functionality

    公开(公告)号:US10406461B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US15237351

    申请日:2016-08-15

    Abstract: 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.

    Twistable tray for heater less ice maker
    28.
    发明授权
    Twistable tray for heater less ice maker 有权
    用于加热器的制冰机的双头托盘

    公开(公告)号:US09518771B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-13

    申请号:US13834814

    申请日:2013-03-15

    CPC classification number: F25C1/24 F25C1/10 F25C5/06 F25C2305/022

    Abstract: An ice maker is provided that includes a tray having recesses that can include ice-phobic surfaces. The ice-phobic surfaces may include ice-phobic coatings, textured metal surfaces, hydrophobic coatings or other surfaces configured to repel water and ice. The tray can be formed from metal material and may exhibit a fatigue limit greater than about 150 Megapascals (MPa) at 105 cycles. The ice maker further includes a frame body coupled to the tray, and a driving body that is rotatably coupled to the tray. The driving body is further adapted to rotate the tray in a clockwise and/or counter-clockwise cycle such that the tray presses against the frame body in a manner that flexes the tray to dislodge ice pieces formed in the recesses of the tray.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种制冰机,其包括具有可包括防恐表面的凹部的托盘。 防恐表面可以包括防冰涂层,织​​构化的金属表面,疏水涂层或被构造成排斥水和冰的其它表面。 托盘可以由金属材料形成,并且可以在105个循环中表现出大于约150兆帕(MPa)的疲劳极限。 制冰机还包括联接到托盘的框架体和可旋转地联接到托盘的驱动体。 驱动体还适于以顺时针和/或逆时针循环旋转托盘,使得托盘以使托盘弯曲以移除形成在托盘的凹部中的冰块的方式压靠框架体。

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