公开(公告)号：US20210246590A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US17245018

申请日：2021-04-30

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

Abstract: A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a tub with a terminal edge and a dual-wall basket, with outer and inner walls, the inner wall having perforations above the terminal edge, and the basket located within the tub and having at least one drain opening in a bottom of the basket. The method comprising altering a level of liquid in the tub to correspondingly alter a height of a float valve in the tub to selectively open/close the drain opening to effect a filling of liquid in the basket above the tub terminal edge when the float valve is in the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US10280544B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-07

申请号：US14803424

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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

IPC: D06F23/04 ,  D06F21/08 ,  D06F39/08

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment. The basket comprises a dual wall, having an inner wall and an outer wall, defining a space therebetween. Liquid within the treating chamber can flow through a plurality of liquid extraction perforations and into the space between the walls, where the liquid can drain downwardly out through an opening in the outer wall and into a tub.

公开(公告)号：US11781258B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17245018

申请日：2021-04-30

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

CPC classification number: D06F23/04 ,  D06F21/08 ,  D06F39/083 ,  D06F39/086 ,  D06F17/10 ,  D06F33/00

Abstract: A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a tub with a terminal edge and a dual-wall basket, with outer and inner walls, the inner wall having perforations above the terminal edge, and the basket located within the tub and having at least one drain opening in a bottom of the basket. The method comprising altering a level of liquid in the tub to correspondingly alter a height of a float valve in the tub to selectively open/close the drain opening to effect a filling of liquid in the basket above the tub terminal edge when the float valve is in the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US20210230787A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-29

申请号：US17155160

申请日：2021-01-22

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Michael K. Cluskey ,  Alexandre Trevizan ,  Thiago Jorge Libanio Mendes

IPC: D06F39/08 ,  F16K27/02

Abstract: A water valve assembly for a laundry appliance includes a body portion having first and second ends. A port is positioned at the first end of the body portion and is configured to be coupled with a water supply. An elongated nozzle extends from the second end of the body portion. The elongated nozzle defines a continuous channel in communication with an open end positioned to align with a top opening of a washtub. A retention feature is configured to receive a flow deflector. The body portion, the port, the elongated nozzle, and the retention feature are integrally formed as a single piece.

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：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：US10266978B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US14812193

申请日：2015-07-29

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  John M. Hunnell ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Brenner M. Sharp

IPC: D06F17/08 ,  D06F37/24 ,  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 two annular balance rings coupled with the basket for rotation therewith. Each balance ring includes a sump for holding balancing fluid when the rotational speed of the basket is below a critical speed.

公开(公告)号：US20190106825A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

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 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F21/08

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：US10202719B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US15072962

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin E. Alexander ,  Prakash S. Amte ,  Brent M. Burgess ,  Michael K. Cluskey ,  Nicholas C. Fugal ,  Christopher A. Jones ,  Dale Mueller ,  Michele A. Paustian ,  Brenner M. Sharp

IPC: B29C45/16 ,  D06F37/12 ,  D06F37/26

Abstract: A vertical axis laundry treating appliance including a chassis defining a chassis interior, a tub disposed within the chassis interior and defining a tub interior, and a perforated wash basket disposed for rotation within the tub interior, wherein the tub includes a lower tub portion, an upper tub portion, and a flexible intermediate portion.