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：US11180885B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-23

申请号：US16390046

申请日：2019-04-22

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Aaron A. Linden ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Michele A. Paustian ,  Brenner M. Sharp

IPC: D06F37/24 ,  D06F23/04 ,  D06F34/28 ,  D06F25/00

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment, and an annular balance rings defining an annular chamber within, coupled with the basket for rotation therewith. The basket can further comprise a pair of walls comprising a perforated inner wrapper and an outer wall defining a space therebetween. The space fluidly couples to the annular chamber, permitting liquid to flow from the treating chamber, into the space and into the annular chamber to provide a restoring force to the system. The annular balance ring can further comprise a plurality of passages, fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the annular chamber.

公开(公告)号：US10316451B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US14809451

申请日：2015-07-27

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Aaron A. Linden ,  Dale E. Mueller ,  Michele A. Paustian ,  Brenner M. Sharp

IPC: D06F37/24 ,  D06F23/04 ,  D06F33/02

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment, and an annular balance rings defining an annular chamber within, coupled with the basket for rotation therewith. The basket can further comprise a pair of walls comprising a perforated inner wrapper and an outer wall defining a space therebetween. The space fluidly couples to the annular chamber, permitting liquid to flow from the treating chamber, into the space and into the annular chamber to provide a restoring force to the system. The annular balance ring can further comprise a plurality of passages, fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the annular chamber.

公开(公告)号：US10072369B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15139634

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Sarah Galea ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Aaron A. Linden ,  Thomas D. Spicer ,  Meredith A. Wagner ,  Robert C. Williams

IPC: D06F23/04 ,  D06F29/02 ,  D06F39/08

CPC classification number: D06F23/04 ,  D06F29/02 ,  D06F37/02 ,  D06F39/083

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to a cycle of operation includes a rotatable basket defining a laundry treating space and having a bottom wall and a side wall. The bottom wall of the rotatable basket includes at least one drain hole. A centrifugally actuated valve comprising a weighted ball is positioned to selectively open and close the at least one drain hole as the basket rotates.