公开(公告)号：US20180259190A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15979724

申请日：2018-05-15

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Luciano L. Furuti ,  Octavio Gonzalez ,  Carlos E. Iurk ,  Yen-Hsi Lin ,  Manuel Mata ,  Rafael Prado ,  Jean Ricardo Rusczak ,  Basavraj Ishwar Sankhgond ,  Michael T. Seum ,  Arthur Silva

IPC: F24C7/08 ,  H05B3/68 ,  F24C15/10

CPC classification number: F24C7/083 ,  F24C15/10 ,  H05B3/68 ,  H05B2213/05

Abstract: A cooktop, having at least one burner and at least one control. Each burner may be associated with a particular control. A burner sensor detects the presence of a pot on the burner. When a pot is detected, an illuminated path is activated between the burner and its associated control. A control sensor detects a user's proximity to the control. When a user is detected, the illuminated path is also activated. Alternatively, a lighting effect is used to highlight the associated burner and control. Alternatively, each burner is associated with a burner selector button or burner user selection interface, and a controller is used to adjust the parameters of a burner selected using the burner selector button. A communication link may be provided between the cooktop and a hood, and a display provided on the hood to indicate burner status, as well as other settings such as timer progress.

公开(公告)号：US20170122643A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15404895

申请日：2017-01-12

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Charles R. Cravens ,  Vincent D. Csapos ,  Yen-Hsi Lin ,  Xi Shan

IPC: F25C5/04 ,  F25C1/24 ,  F25C1/04

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  F25C1/24 ,  F25C5/04 ,  F25C5/06 ,  F25C2400/10 ,  F25C2600/04 ,  F25C2700/14 ,  F25D23/126

Abstract: An ice making module for an appliance includes a conductive ice tray having an ice forming cavity. An electrical circuit is in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and includes a power source in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and a switch. The switch releases an electromagnetic pulse through the conductive ice tray. A water dispensing mechanism disposes water into the ice forming cavity and a cooling apparatus cools the water to form at least one ice piece that is in electromagnetic communication with the conductive ice tray. The electromagnetic pulse released through the conductive ice tray generates an induced electrical current through the ice piece and a repelling electromagnetic force between the conductive ice tray and the ice piece, wherein the repelling force biases the ice piece away from the conductive ice tray, thereby ejecting the ice piece from the ice forming cavity.

公开(公告)号：US09587871B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US13795369

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Kevin J. Cox ,  Gregory Gene Hortin ,  Yen-Hsi Lin ,  Clayton A. Maas ,  Xi Shan ,  Cristian Soto ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge

IPC: F25C1/10 ,  F25C1/24 ,  F25C5/06

CPC classification number: F25C1/24 ,  F25C1/10 ,  F25C5/06 ,  F25C2305/022 ,  F25C2600/04

Abstract: An ice maker assembly is provided that includes a tray having a plurality of ice-phobic recesses. The recesses may possess a total water volume of 70 cc or greater. The tray comprises metal material and can be formed with a substantially uniform strain distribution. The ice maker further includes a frame body coupled to the tray, a driving body that is rotatably coupled to the ice-forming tray, and a processor that is operatively coupled to the driving body. The processor controls the driving body to rotate the tray in a manner that flexes the tray to dislodge ice pieces formed in the recesses.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制冰机组件，其包括具有多个防冰凹槽的托盘。 凹部可以具有70cc或更大的总水量。 托盘包括金属材料，并且可以形成具有基本均匀的应变分布。 制冰机还包括联接到托盘的框架体，可旋转地联接到制冰托盘的驱动体，以及可操作地联接到驱动体的处理器。 处理器控制驱动体以使托盘弯曲以移除形成在凹部中的冰块的方式旋转托盘。

公开(公告)号：US09513045B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13782746

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Kevin J. Cox ,  Gregory Gene Hortin ,  Yen-Hsi Lin ,  Clayton A. Maas ,  Xi Shan ,  Cristian Soto ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge

IPC: F25C5/06 ,  F25C1/24 ,  F25C1/10

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。

公开(公告)号：US09074802B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13713119

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Brian K. Culley ,  Yen-Hsi Lin

IPC: F25C1/18 ,  F25C1/22

CPC classification number: F25C1/18 ,  F25C1/25

Abstract: A method of making clear ice spheres includes a providing a mold apparatus having a first mold portion and a second mold portion having mold cavity segments which define one or more mold cavities when the mold apparatus is assembled in an ice forming position. The mold apparatus includes a water jacketing system which is adapted to keep water in continuous circulation within the mold cavities to ensure clear ice is formed. Water is injected into the mold cavities and where a portion of the water is frozen to form a clear ice structure and a portion of the water enters the water jacketing system. Water may remain circulating in the water jacketing system, or may be expelled from the mold apparatus. The circulating water of the water jacketing system facilitates directional solidification of clear ice structure across a thermal gradient of the mold apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种制备透明冰球的方法包括提供具有第一模具部分的模具装置和具有模具腔部分的第二模具部分，当模具装置组装在成冰位置时，该模具部分限定一个或多个模腔。 该模具装置包括一个水套护套系统，其适于保持水在模具腔内连续循环，以确保形成明显的冰。 水被注入到模具腔中，并且一部分水被冷冻以形成透明的冰结构，并且一部分水进入水套系统。 水可以在水套管系统中保持循环，或者可以从模具设备中排出。 水套管系统的循环水有助于透明冰结构在模具装置的热梯度上的定向凝固。

公开(公告)号：US20150184914A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14637582

申请日：2015-03-04

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Charles R. Cravens ,  Vincent D. Csapos ,  Yen-Hsi Lin ,  Xi Shan

IPC: F25C1/04 ,  F25C1/22 ,  F25C1/24

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  F25C1/24 ,  F25C5/04 ,  F25C5/06 ,  F25C2400/10 ,  F25C2600/04 ,  F25C2700/14 ,  F25D23/126

Abstract: An ice making module for an appliance includes a conductive ice tray having an ice forming cavity. An electrical circuit is in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and includes a power source in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and a switch. The switch releases an electromagnetic pulse through the conductive ice tray. A water dispensing mechanism disposes water into the ice forming cavity and a cooling apparatus cools the water to form at least one ice piece that is in electromagnetic communication with the conductive ice tray. The electromagnetic pulse released through the conductive ice tray generates an induced electrical current through the ice piece and a repelling electromagnetic force between the conductive ice tray and the ice piece, wherein the repelling force biases the ice piece away from the conductive ice tray, thereby ejecting the ice piece from the ice forming cavity.

Abstract translation: 用于器具的制冰模块包括具有冰形成腔的导电冰盘。 电路与导电冰盘电连通，并且包括与导电冰盘和开关电连通的电源。 开关通过导电冰盘释放电磁脉冲。 水分配机构将水排入成冰空腔，冷却装置冷却水以形成与导电冰盘电磁连通的至少一个冰块。 通过导电冰盘释放的电磁脉冲产生通过冰块的感应电流和导电冰盘与冰块之间的排斥电磁力，其中排斥力使冰块偏离导电冰盘，从而弹出 来自冰块的冰块。