An appliance (20) includes a housing (24), a plurality of walls (28), a cavity (32), an access aperture (36), a closure panel (40), a forced-air assembly (44), and a thermal element (48). The walls (28) are positioned within the housing (24). The walls (28) include a first side wall (52), a second side wall (56), a top wall (60), a bottom wall (64), and a rear wall (68). At least one of the walls (28) defines a series of apertures (72) therein. The cavity (32) is defined by the walls (28). The access aperture (36) is positioned opposite the rear wall (68). The closure panel (40) is coupled to a front of the housing (76). The closure panel (40) is movable between an open position and a closed position. The closure panel (40) is configured to cover the access aperture (36) when the closure panel (40) is in the closed position. The forced-air assembly (44) is configured to induce airflow within the cavity (32).
An installation assembly for a cooking appliance (12) includes a retaining assembly (22) defining a channel (24). The retaining assembly (22) includes a first side arm (104) and a second side arm (106) disposed adjacent to the first side arm (104). The first side arm (104) and the second side arm (106) are biased to a retracted position. A coupling assembly (30) is configured to couple to the cooking appliance (12). The coupling assembly (30) includes a coupling feature (130) having an insertion end (134) and a coupling end (136). A locking feature (140) is coupled to the insertion end (134). The locking feature (140) has a greater width compared to the coupling feature (130) to adjust the first side arm (104) and the second side arm (106) to an extended position as the coupling assembly (30) is inserted through the channel (24). The locking feature (140) is retained on the retaining assembly (22) in an installed position.
Inferring the laundry cycle type for a load of laundry items is provided. Measurements are performed of a laundry load in a drum of a laundry appliance during a pre-rinse cycle, the measurements including one or more of an absorption ratio of the laundry load, a retention ratio of the laundry load, a dry mass of the laundry load, a wet mass of the laundry load, or a spun mass of the laundry load. A model is used to determine load parameters based on the measurements. The load parameters are used to determine a laundry cycle type for the laundry load.
D06F 34/28 - Dispositions de choix du programme, p.ex. panneaux de commande à cet effet; Dispositions pour indiquer les paramètres du programme, p.ex. le programme choisi ou sa progression
A filter unit includes a body portion that receives a water filter. An engaging portion is coupled to the body portion. A bypass actuator rotates relative to the engaging portion to rotationally and axially operate a bypass valve of a fluid manifold. The bypass actuator drives axial engagement of the engaging portion with a valve assembly of the fluid manifold. The bypass actuator extends through the body portion and the engaging portion.
A compact appliance includes a housing that has a planar bottom surface and sidewalls that define a cavity. A cooking assembly is operably coupled to the housing. The cooking assembly includes heat conductors that are proximate to the planar bottom surface of the housing. A heating plate is operably coupled to the heat conductors and define a portion of the planar bottom surface of the housing. A seal is disposed around and coupled to the heating plate. A tray is selectively disposed within the cavity defined by the housing and removably coupled to the heating plate. The tray includes a ceramic coating.
A power connection assembly for an appliance includes a receptacle that has an inner wall. The inner wall defines a cavity. A channel is defined by the inner wall and is in communication with the cavity. A power cord is configured to be at least partially received by the cavity of the receptacle. A cap is rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position and is configured to at least partially encase the power cord. A protrusion extends radially from the cap. A switch is positioned proximate the channel and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The protrusion is received by the channel and is configured to move the switch to the closed position
H01R 13/703 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés avec interrupteur incorporé actionné par l'engagement ou le retrait des pièces de couplage
H01R 13/453 - Volet ou plaque de recouvrement ouvert par l'engagement de la pièce complémentaire
H01R 13/64 - Moyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect
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FOOD PROCESSOR WITH EXTERNAL CONTROL FOR OPERATING AN ADJUSTABLE CUTTING TOOL
A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is positionable between a plurality of cutting positions to produce cut food items of varying thicknesses. The food processor includes an adjustment assembly operable to move the cutting assembly between the plurality of cutting positions. The adjustment assembly includes a user-operated control device that is secured to the cutting assembly. The user- operated control device extends through a slot defined in the removable lid such that an upper end of the user-operated control device is positioned outside of the processing chamber.
B26D 1/143 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupant; Appareils ou machines à cet effet; Eléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément circulaire, p.ex. un disque tournant autour d'un axe fixe
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A water filter system includes a removable filter unit having a body portion including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is adapted to be inserted into a filter head assembly. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion and adapted to engage a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature.
A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end and a shoulder disposed therebetween. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a sidewall with a water inlet and an engagement wall with a water outlet. A cross-section of the engagement protrusion taken orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the filter unit has only one axis of symmetry. A first engagement surface traverses approximately one-quarter of an outside circumference of the body portion. A second engagement surface traverses approximately one- quarter of an outside circumference of the body portion opposite the first engagement surface. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion proximate the shoulder. An electronic device is positioned on the body portion adapted to store usage information relating to the capacity and usage of the filter unit.
A method of installing a filter unit includes aligning a filter unit into a filter head assembly. The filter unit includes a laterally extending key member and an engagement protrusion. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature larger than the first radius of curvature. The laterally extending key member is aligned into a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement surface is aligned on the filter unit into a complementary engagement surface on the filter head assembly. The filter unit is rotatingly inserted into the filter head assembly. The laterally extending key member shifts an interference member on the filter head assembly from an interference position, wherein the filter unit cannot sealingly engage the filter head assembly, to a non- interference position, wherein the filter unit can sealingly engage the filter head assembly.
A water filter system comprising a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly having an interference member. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. The engagement protrusion has a cross section that includes only one axis of symmetry. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion and is adapted to reposition the interference member from an interference position. The body portion may or may not be fully insertable into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position. The body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly.
A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body with proximal and distal ends, and first and second recessed engagement surfaces which include a first segment extending substantially parallel longitudinally with the body, a second segment extending at an angle between 50 degrees and 60 degrees from the first segment, and a third segment extending substantially orthogonal to the first segment. A laterally extending key member on the body is between the first and second recessed engagement surfaces. An engagement protrusion from the proximal end has a sidewall with a water inlet and at least one seal disposed thereabout and an engagement wall with a water outlet. A periphery of the engagement wall includes first and second portions having a first radius of curvature and a second larger radius of curvature, respectively. A cross section of the engagement protrusion through the at least one seal has a single axis of symmetry.
A unit for a water filter system comprises a proximal body portion and an engagement protrusion. The proximal body portion is configured to be rotatingly inserted into a filter head. The engagement protrusion extends from the proximal body portion and is configured to be received by a complementary receiver disposed within the filter head. Selective engagement of the engagement protrusion with the complementary receiver places the filter head in selective communication with an interior defined by the proximal body portion. The engagement protrusion is configured to be in an offset position with respect to a rotational axis of the filter head.
A water filter system includes a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. An electronic device is disposed on the filter unit having a memory storage unit. A laterally extending key rnember is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. The laterally extending key member is adapted to reposition an interference member from an interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly.
A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body with proximal and distal ends, and first and second recessed engagement surfaces which include a first segment extending substantially parallel longitudinally with the body, a second segment extending at an angle between 50 degrees and 60 degrees from the first segment, and a third segment extending substantially orthogonal to the first segment. A laterally extending key member on the body is between the first and second recessed engagement surfaces. An engagement protrusion from the proximal end has a sidewall with a water inlet and at least one seal disposed thereabout and an engagement wall with a water outlet. A periphery of the engagement wall includes first and second portions having a first radius of curvature and a second larger radius of curvature, respectively. A cross section of the engagement protrusion through the at least one seal has a single axis of symmetry.
A water filter system having a removable filter unit has a body portion including a distal end and a proximal end adapted to be inserted into a filter head assembly, and an engagement protrusion extending from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion has a first portion that includes a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. The engagement protrusion is positioned in an offset configuration with respect to a longitudinal axis of the body portion and a rotational axis of the filter head assembly.
ABSTRACT A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body with proximal and distal ends, and first and second recessed engagement surfaces which include a first segment extending substantially parallel longitudinally with the body, a second segment extending at an angle between 50 degrees and 60 degrees from the first segment, and a third segment extending substantially orthogonal to the first segment. A laterally extending key member on the body is between the first and second recessed engagement surfaces. An engagement protrusion from the proximal end has a sidewall with a water inlet and at least one seal disposed thereabout and an engagement wall with a water outlet. A periphery of the engagement wall includes first and second portions having a first radius of curvature and a second larger radius of curvature, respectively. A cross section of the engagement protrusion through the at least one seal has a single axis of symmetry. Date Recue/Date Received 2021-03-05
A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting blade. A rotating disk is adjustable relative to the blade assembly to vary the thickness of the food items cut by the blade assembly. A mounting arm is positioned below the cutting blade and has a ramp defined therein. The food processor includes an adjustment assembly operable to move the rotating disk relative to the cutting blade.
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B26D 1/147 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupant; Appareils ou machines à cet effet; Eléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément circulaire, p.ex. un disque tournant autour d'un axe fixe l'élément coupant étant situé dans un plan horizontal
B26D 7/26 - Moyens de montage ou de réglage de l'outil de coupe; Moyens de réglage de la course de l'outil de coupe
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FOOD PROCESSOR WITH A LOCKABLE ADJUSTABLE BLADE ASSEMBLY
A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a blade assembly. A rotating disk is adjustable relative to the blade assembly to vary the thickness of the food items cut by the blade assembly. A user- operated pin is positioned below the rotating disk and is moveable between a first position in which the rotating disk is prevented from moving upwardly and downwardly, and a second position in which the rotating disk is permitted to move upwardly and downwardly.
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A47J 43/06 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p.ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p.ex. actionnées par moteur à instruments multiples interchangeables
B26D 1/147 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupant; Appareils ou machines à cet effet; Eléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément circulaire, p.ex. un disque tournant autour d'un axe fixe l'élément coupant étant situé dans un plan horizontal
B26D 7/26 - Moyens de montage ou de réglage de l'outil de coupe; Moyens de réglage de la course de l'outil de coupe
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM
A method for controlling an induction heating system, particularly an induction heating system of a cooktop on which a cooking utensil with a certain contents is placed for heating/cooking purposes, comprises the steps of carrying out a predetermined number "n" of electrical measurements of a first electrical parameter of the heating system on the basis of a predetermined electrical value of a second electrical parameter, "n" being <= 2, repeating the above set of measurements at a predetermined time after first measurements, and estimating at least one thermal parameter of the heating system, particularly of the contents of the cooking utensil, on the basis of the above set of measurements.
H05B 6/06 - Commande, p.ex. de la température, de la puissance
A47J 27/62 - Prévention du débordement par ébullition, p.ex. du lait par des dispositifs de commande automatique de l'apport de chaleur par arrêt du chauffage, ou de soulèvement automatique des récipients de cuisson
F24C 7/08 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
A method for controlling power supply to the liquid contents of a cooking vessel or the like, and particularly for controlling the electrical power supply in an induction heating system. A predetermined thermodynamic state is detected and the user is alerted. The method includes maintaining a predetermined high power condition after reaching the predetermined thermodynamic state for a predetermined time and then reducing the power supply to a predetermined level.
METHOD FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO INDUCTION COOKING ZONES OF AN INDUCTION COOKING HOB HAVING A PLURALITY OF POWER CONVERTERS, AND INDUCTION COOKING HOB USING SUCH METHOD
A method for supplying power to induction cooking zones of an induction cooking hob with a plurality of power converters, each feeding an induction heating element, comprises feeding all the induction heating elements according to a predetermined and repetitive driving sequence in order to keep a predetermined delivered power to the induction heating elements and according to the user input.
H05B 6/06 - Commande, p.ex. de la température, de la puissance
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METHOD FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF INDUCTION COILS SUPPLIED BY POWER CONVERTERS OF AN INDUCTION COOKING HOB AND INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM CARRYING OUT SUCH METHOD
A method for the synchronization of induction coils supplied by power converters and acting on a common heating zone or on adjacent heating zones of an induction heating system, particularly of an induction cooking hob, comprises the steps of activating a first power converter, detecting a parameter correlated to the magnetic field generated by said first power converter and activating a second power converter by using said parameter as synchronization signal, said parameter being induction coil voltage or induction coil current or a combination thereof.
A method for controlling resonant power converters using power transistors, particularly for induction heating systems, comprises a step of assessing the occurrence of non-zero voltage switching (ZVS) or non-zero current switching (ZCS) and a step of adjusting the control accordingly, the assessment of the above occurrence being performed by monitoring at least one electrical parameter correlated to the resonant circuit.
H05B 6/06 - Commande, p.ex. de la température, de la puissance
H02M 1/00 - APPAREILS POUR LA TRANSFORMATION DE COURANT ALTERNATIF EN COURANT ALTERNATIF, DE COURANT ALTERNATIF EN COURANT CONTINU OU VICE VERSA OU DE COURANT CONTINU EN COURANT CONTINU ET EMPLOYÉS AVEC LES RÉSEAUX DE DISTRIBUTION D'ÉNERGIE OU DES SYSTÈMES D'ALI; TRANSFORMATION D'UNE PUISSANCE D'ENTRÉE EN COURANT CONTINU OU COURANT ALTERNATIF EN UNE PUISSANCE DE SORTIE DE CHOC; LEUR COMMANDE OU RÉGULATION - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
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A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM OF A COOKING APPARATUS
A method for controlling an inductive heating system of a cooking hob provided with an induction coil, particularly for controlling it in connection with a predetermined working condition, comprises assessing the value of power absorbed by the system, measuring a temperature indicative of the thermal status of at least one element of the heating system, feeding the assessed power value to a computing model capable of providing an estimated value of temperature, comparing the measured temperature with the estimated temperature and tuning the computing model on the basis of such comparison.
The invention relates to a method to estimate the temperature of a cooking utensil, and the temperature of contents within the utensil, placed on a cooktop having an induction coil. In an embodiment there is disclosed a method for controlling an induction heating system of a cooking appliance provided with an induction coil, particularly for controlling it in connection with a predetermined working condition, comprises measuring the value of one electrical parameter of the induction heating system, feeding a computing model with actual switching frequency signals in order to estimate a temperature indicative of the thermal status of the heating system and to provide an estimated value of said electrical parameter, and comparing the measured electrical parameter with the estimated one and tuning the computing model on the basis of such comparison.
A method for detecting the presence of a cooking vessel on an induction heating element placed below a glass surface comprises detecting through a conductive electrode placed below the glass surface if a cooking utensil is placed on the induction heating element (H) by measuring capacitance, indicating to the user whether the cooking utensil is present on one or more induction heating elements, performing a second detection of the cooking utensil, after activation by the user, by feeding power to said induction heating element (H) and by assessing at least an electrical parameter of a power circuit thereof.
F24C 7/08 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
G01N 27/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la capacité
In a method for controlling a static power conversion unit to an inductor, particularly for an induction system used in cooking appliances, the value of an electrical parameter of the circuit is monitored at predetermined time intervals (.DELTA.t1) and at a predetermined duty cycle of the power transistor switching frequency, and on the basis of said monitored value, the duty cycle is modulated accordingly between said predetermined time intervals in order to keep the delivered power at a predetermined constant value.
A food preparation device comprises a base comprising a motor located within the base and having an output shaft defining a first axis of rotation. A jar is removably coupled with the base. A food processing assembly is coupled with the jar and has a drive shaft defining a second axis of rotation. A drive coupler comprises a splined socket coupled with one of the output shaft and the drive shaft, and a splined insert coupled with the other of the output shaft and the drive shaft. The splined insert is sized to be received within the splined socket when the jar is mounted to the base to operably couple the output shaft and the drive shaft, the splines of the splined insert having an arcuate profile.
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AGITATOR MOUNTED DISPENSER AND SHOWER SPRAY DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC WASHER
PA-5173 0-AW-USA AGITATOR MOUNTED DISPENSER AND SHOWER SPRAY DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC WASHER ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An agitator mounted wash additive dispenser and shower spray is provided for an automatic washer wherein a charge of wash additive is retained in a vertical axis agitator during an agitation step at which time it is diluted, and then is dispensed into the wash tub after the spinning step. The agitator has spray means which provide an umbrella spray of wash liquid returning from a flow passage in the agitator to the wash tub.
"WIRING FOR REFRIGERATION APPARATUS" ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A wiring structure for a refrigeration apparatus having a plurality of electrical components. A plurality of multiple terminal connectors each receive at least two of selected leads from various ones of the electrical components and are received in a terminal block having a plurality of side-by-side, elongated connection stations. A plurality of electrically separated busses in the terminal block extend linearly between various ones of the stations. Use of the structure minimizes assembly labor and prevents wiring errors.
"THERMAL STRESS RELIEF IN REFRIGERATORS" ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A refrigeration apparatus having a plastic cabinet liner defining a refrigerated space and including a generally planar wall is located within a cabinet and spaced therefrom to receive foamed-in-place insulation. The planar wall of the liner has a first stress relief rib formed therein along with an interruption in the first stress relief rib. A second stress relief rib is formed in the planar wall and spaced from the first stress relief rib and has an extent generally parallel to the first rib at least equal to the length of the interruption. Thus, the first and second rib define a functionally continuous stress relief rib across the planar wall.
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