Provided is an automatic filling kettle system (140), which comprises a removable kettle (142), a dispenser (180), and a controller (200). The removable kettle (142) comprises a magnet (162) supported to rotate between a first position and a second position. The controller (200) is configured to open a valve (186) in the dispenser (180) so as to guide water to the kettle (142) when a sensor (182) in the dispenser (180) detects the magnet (162), and to close the valve (186) when the magnet (162) is not detected by the sensor (182).
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
F25D 29/00 - Disposition ou montage de l'appareillage de commande ou de sécurité
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
B67D 1/12 - Dispositifs ou systèmes de commande du débit ou de la pression
2.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEAR ICE MAKING IN APPLIANCES
# An ice making appliance (100) includes an ice mold and a refrigeration system(130). The refrigeration system (130) includes a pump (154) that is in fluid connection with a water supply (152) and a compressor (132) that is in fluid communication with a bypass valve (144). The compressor (132) is one of a low back-pressure compressor and a medium back-pressure compressor. A condenser (134) and an evaporator (138) are in fluid communication with the bypass valve (144). The evaporator (138) is positioned proximate the ice mold. The pump (154) is operable to flow liquid from the water supply (152) over the evaporator (138). The compressor (132) is configured to turn off during an ice harvesting period, after the ice harvesting period, or both.
F25C 5/10 - Appareils pour concasser, enlever ou recueillir la glace sans utiliser de scies en chauffant les corps en contact avec la glace en utilisant un fluide chauffé par le frigorigène
A refrigeration appliance comprises a case body, the case body being provided with a door body rotatably mounted thereto. The refrigeration appliance further comprises an ice-making compartment, the ice-making compartment being defined in one of the case body and the door body. An ice-making assembly and an ice storage box are provided in the ice-making compartment. The refrigeration appliance further comprises an infrared emitter mounted to a movable portion of the ice-making assembly and an infrared detector mounted to the movable portion of the ice-making assembly. The refrigeration appliance further comprises an infrared emitter and an infrared detector which are mounted to the ice-making assembly.
Provided in the present invention are a shelf assembly and a refrigerator. The shelf assembly comprises shelves, a driving mechanism, an object detection system and a controller. The object detection system is configured to detect an item placed adjacent to a shelf. The controller is configured to determine the proximity of the item and the shelf using the object detection system, detect a shelf movement event, and move the shelf in response to the shelf movement event.
A saddle window air conditioner (100) includes an interior casing (112) and an exterior casing (114). A bridge (130) extends between the interior casing (112) and the exterior casing (114). A first sleeve (132) of the bridge (130) is slidably received within a second sleeve (134) of the bridge (130) such that a length of the bridge (130) between the interior casing (112) and the exterior casing (114) is adjustable by sliding the first sleeve (132) within the second sleeve (134). The saddle window air conditioner (100) also includes a gear assembly (200) mounted within the bridge (130). The first sleeve (132) is slidable within the second sleeve (134) by rotating the gear assembly (200).
F24F 1/00 - Climatiseurs individuels pour le conditionnement de l'air, p.ex. éléments séparés ou monoblocs ou éléments recevant l'air primaire d'une station centrale
F24F 1/027 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe à cycle à compression montés dans des ouvertures murales, p.ex. dans les fenêtres
F24F 1/031 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe caractérisés par des aménagements de montage pénétrant dans un mur ou une fenêtre
6.
CONTROL METHOD FOR DISPENSER SYSTEM OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE
A control method (300) for a dispenser system of a household appliance. The control method (300) comprises: storing customized dispenser settings used for the dispenser system (310, 312); identifying a user at the household appliance (320); using the customized dispenser settings on the basis of the identified user (330); and dispensing one or more objects from the dispenser system according to the used customized dispenser settings (340).
F25D 29/00 - Disposition ou montage de l'appareillage de commande ou de sécurité
F25D 23/00 - Caractéristiques générales de structure
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
7.
METHODS FOR SABBATH MODE IN AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
A method of Sabbath mode in an air conditioning unit includes receiving, at a controller of the air conditioning unit, a temperature signal from a temperature sensor, while in the Sabbath mode. Then determining that the temperature signal is one of above or below a threshold value, while in the Sabbath mode. Followed by adjusting, with the controller of the air conditioning unit, operation of a compressor in the air conditioning unit, while in the Sabbath mode.
F24F 11/61 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité caractérisés par des interfaces utilisateurs ou par la communication utilisant des minuteurs
F24F 11/65 - Traitement électronique pour la sélection d'un mode de fonctionnement
F24F 11/84 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité - Détails de construction de tels systèmes pour la commande de la température de l’air fourni en commandant l’apport en fluides échangeurs de chaleur aux échangeurs de chaleur au moyen de valves
F24F 11/871 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité - Détails de construction de tels systèmes pour la commande de la température de l’air fourni en commandant l’absorption ou la restitution de chaleur dans des éléments extérieurs en commandant des ventilateurs extérieurs
F24F 11/86 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité - Détails de construction de tels systèmes pour la commande de la température de l’air fourni en commandant des compresseurs dans les circuits de pompes à chaleur ou de réfrigération
F24F 13/24 - Moyens pour éviter ou supprimer le bruit
A method for operating an ice maker, the method comprising: directing liquid water to a mold of an ice maker. The method further comprises: on the basis of at least one of an ice making time, a harvesting electric motor torque and a temperature change rate, determining that at least part of the liquid water has escaped. The method further comprises: providing a user notification in response to determining that at least part of the liquid water has escaped.
A grinding system that includes a grinder attached to a grind size adjustment ring. Also, a potentiometer attached to the grind size adjustment ring, so as to provide a grind size measurement to a controller. The controller selects a grinding duration based upon the selected grind size measured by the potentiometer.
A feeder system for a beverage dispenser includes a top plate for a basket, the top plate defining a chute aperture, a mounting plate positioned over the top plate, the mounting plate defining a mounting aperture, the mounting aperture being aligned with the chute aperture along the axial direction, a feeder module including a chute, the chute defining an outlet aligned with the mounting aperture along the axial direction, and a partition plate slidably coupled to the mounting plate, the partition plate movable between a first position and a second position. The partition plate includes a rack gear and an extension tab selectively disposed across the chute aperture to close the chute
A beverage brewing system includes a housing (102), a component tower (120) extending from the housing (102), a brewing basket mounting bracket (126) rotatably attached to the component tower (120), a brewing basket module (132) removably accommodated within the brewing basket mounting bracket (126) between an inserted position and a removed position, a controller (166) provided within the housing (102), and a locking assembly (170) provided within the component tower (120) and operatively connected with the controller (166), the locking assembly (170) selectively contacting the brewing basket module (132). The locking assembly (170) includes a lock mounting bracket (172) attached to the component tower (120), a lock bar (190) slidably mounted within the lock mounting bracket (172) between a first position and a second position, and a switch (168) attached to the lock mounting bracket (172) and operatively connected with the controller (166), the switch (168) being selectively activated based on a position of the lock bar (190).
A47J 31/10 - Appareils à préparer le café, dans lesquels le récipient où se fait l'infusion est placé au-dessus ou dans la partie supérieure des récipients pour la boisson; Percolateurs
A47J 31/44 - Eléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
A water heater includes a case, and a water line disposed within the case. The water line extends between an inlet and an outlet, and a heat exchanger is disposed in the case on the water line. A burner is disposed in the case, and a controller is also disposed in the case. A flue is coupled to the case. The flue defines an exhaust outlet contiguous with external air. The flue includes a temperature sensor, a fan, and a plate disposed within the flue. The plate is configured to rotate within the flue between an open position and a closed position. Also included in the case is a heating element coupled to the water line between the inlet and the outlet of the water line. The controller is in signal communication with the temperature sensor and the fan, and the controller is in operative communication with the heating element.
F24H 1/10 - Chauffe-eau instantanés, c. à d. dans lesquels il n'y a production de chaleur que lorsque l'eau s'écoule, p.ex. avec contact direct de l'eau avec l'agent chauffant
F24H 9/20 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
F24H 9/00 - APPAREILS DE CHAUFFAGE DE FLUIDES, p.ex. DE L'AIR OU DE L'EAU, COMPORTANT DES MOYENS DE PRODUCTION DE CHALEUR, p.ex. DES POMPES À CHALEUR, EN GÉNÉRAL - Parties constitutives
13.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE
A side-by-side refrigeration system, comprising a first refrigeration compartment, and a second refrigeration compartment located to the side of first refrigeration compartment. A heating device is arranged in a wall of either the first refrigeration compartment or the second refrigeration compartment. A controller is configured to constantly operate the heating device when the appliance is in side-by-side operating mode. The controller is arranged in either the first refrigeration compartment or the second refrigeration compartment.
A refrigeration appliance (100) may comprise a body (102), a liner (132), a thermodynamic assembly (180), an air duct (326), a heat exchange sleeve (338), a thermally conductive ice mold (340), and a water dispenser (314). The liner (132) may define an ice box chamber (160). The air duct (326) may be disposed within the ice box chamber (160) to define a duct path (334) between a duct inlet (356) and a duct outlet (366) on the downstream of the duct inlet (356). The heat exchange sleeve (338) may be arranged along the air duct (326) between the duct inlet (356) and the duct outlet (366). The heat exchange sleeve (338) may include a thermally conductive panel (342) extending across the duct path (334). The thermally conductive ice mold (340) can be mounted to the heat exchange sleeve (338) in the ice box chamber (160). The thermally conductive ice mold (340) may define a mold cavity (318) outside the air duct. The water dispenser (314) may be disposed below the thermally conductive ice mold (340) to guide an ice-making jet (346) of water to the mold cavity (318).
A refrigeration appliance comprising a box body, a door body, a sealed cooling system, and an ice cream unit. The door body comprises a door lining defining an ice box chamber. The door body comprises a cold air supply opening and a cold air return opening separated from the cold air supply opening. The ice cream unit is disposed in the ice box chamber. The ice cream unit comprises a freezing tank, and a rotatable screw feeder, a tank sleeve, and a unit pipe that extend into the freezing tank; optionally, the ice cream unit further comprises a supporting base. The tank sleeve receives the freezing tank and defines a cooling channel that surrounds the freezing tank and extends from a sleeve inlet to a sleeve outlet. The sleeve outlet opens toward the ice box chamber to discharge air from the cooling channel to the ice box chamber.
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
F25D 17/08 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée en utilisant des conduits
The present invention provides a refrigeration appliance for tracking a stored item in a freezer compartment, and a method, comprising: starting an image capture sequence at a camera module to capture one or more two-dimensional images; on the basis of the two-dimensional image, identifying a first stored item and determining the position of the first stored item within a freezer drawer; and recording a descriptor and the position of the first stored item. By means of the configuration, a user can be assisted in checking or tracking contents of the refrigeration appliance.
F25D 29/00 - Disposition ou montage de l'appareillage de commande ou de sécurité
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
A refrigeration device and a control method therefor. The refrigeration device comprises a housing that defines a refrigeration compartment, door bodies, a camera mounted in the refrigeration compartment of the housing, a user detection assembly, a controller operably coupled to the camera and the user detection assembly. The door bodies are rotatably hinged to the housing for selective access to the refrigeration compartment. The camera is alternately activated in a low-power sleep mode and a high-power wake-up mode. The user detection assembly is mounted to the housing and detects the presence of a user in a manner independent of the door rotation. The controller receives a detection signal from the user detection assembly, determines the user presence on the basis of the received detection signal, and in response to determining that the user is present, switches the camera from the low-power sleep mode to the high-power wake-up mode.
A refrigeration appliance, comprising: a body defining a refrigeration compartment; a door providing a way to selectively reach the refrigeration compartment; and a camera assembly operable to monitor the refrigeration compartment. The camera assembly comprises a plurality of cameras coupled to a multiplexer device via a plurality of cables and a controller coupled to the multiplexer device. The plurality of cameras are operable to simultaneously capture data associated with the refrigeration compartment. Each of the plurality of cameras is coupled to a cable of the plurality of cables. The multiplexer device is operable to multiplex different data signals having data associated with the refrigeration compartment and to output multiplexed signals comprising different data signals, the data signals being simultaneously provided to the multiplexer device by the plurality of cameras via the plurality of cables. The controller is configured to perform an operation based in part on reception of the multiplexed signal.
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
F25D 29/00 - Disposition ou montage de l'appareillage de commande ou de sécurité
A system for injecting hydrogen into water dispensed from a refrigeration appliance, comprising a tank defining an internal volume that is not greater than one liter. An electrolysis system comprises an anode and a cathode which are arranged within the internal volume of the tank. The anode and the cathode are configured to decompose water within the internal volume of the tank when the anode and the cathode apply a voltage difference during a hydrogen injection cycle of the electrolysis system. An audio transmitter is configured to give an audio alert in response to the completion of the hydrogen injection cycle.
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
20.
REFRIGERATOR CAMERA MODULE, AND METHOD FOR RESOLVING PERSISTENT ISSUE ON CAMERA LENS
A refrigeration appliance may comprise a box body, a door body, a camera module and a controller. The box body may define a refrigeration compartment. The door body may be rotatably hinged to the box body, so as to provide a way to selectively reach the refrigeration compartment. The camera module may be mounted in the refrigeration compartment in the box body. The controller may be operationally coupled to the camera module. The controller may be configured to initiate an operation routine. The operation routine may comprise receiving one or more images for each of a plurality of capture sequences, detecting a general blur issue at the camera module on the basis of the received one or more images, and directing a response action on the refrigeration appliance in response to detecting the general blur issue.
An electrical appliance (100) comprising a refrigerator body (120), a mounting unit (210) and an ice tray (220). A freezing chamber (154) is formed in the refrigerator body (120), and the mounting unit (210) is provided in the freezing chamber (154). A channel (214) configured to releasably receive the ice tray (220) is formed in the mounting unit (210). The ice tray (220) comprises an edge (222) corresponding to the channel (214) at the mounting unit (210). The mounting unit (210) comprises a rotor (216) configured to rotate along a central axis (101).
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
F25C 1/24 - Construction des mouleaux; Dispositifs de remplissage pour mouleaux pour réfrigérateurs, p.ex. des plateaux de congélation
F25C 1/10 - Production de glace par utilisation de mouleaux rotatifs ou mobiles
22.
FLUSH-MOUNTED LAMP ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE
A refrigeration appliance, comprising a liner. The liner is arranged in an appliance body, and the liner is provided with a liner inner surface defining a refrigeration compartment and an aperture running through the liner. A lamp assembly is mounted to the liner and comprises a light source, and the light source is located in a thermal insulation space between the liner and the appliance body and is arranged in a lamp housing. A lens is mounted to the lamp housing and is arranged in the aperture, and the lens has an outer lens surface flush with the inner liner surface and an inner lens surface provided with a plurality of refraction slots.
Disclosed is an electrical appliance comprising a box body forming a chamber. Tracks can be attached in the chamber to the box body. The tracks comprise a pair of track arms, sensors being attached to the pair of track arms. A component extends between the pair of track arms and openings are formed at the component. A shelf comprises a pair of support arms, and a frame can be arranged on the support arms. And mounting ends of the support arms have formed thereon teeth which can be inserted into openings in the tracks.
F25D 25/02 - Introduction, port ou déchargement des produits à refroidir par étagères
A47F 5/08 - Stands d'étalage, systèmes de suspension ou rayonnages caractérisés par leurs particularités de structure fixés aux murs, plafonds ou similaires; Dispositifs d'étalage en consoles murales
B23P 11/00 - Assemblage ou désassemblage de pièces ou d'objets métalliques par des processus du travail du métal non prévus ailleurs
A refrigeration appliance, comprising a box body defining a food storage compartment. A door body is arranged on the box body and can move between a closed position and an opened position. The door opener comprises a shell, a pushing screw passing through the shell and extending towards the door body, and an electric motor in operable communication with the pushing screw. The electric motor is configured to move the pushing screw when the electric motor is started. When the electric motor is started, the electric motor causes a driving gear to rotate, and, when the electric motor is started, the pushing screw generally performs a reciprocal motion in a linear direction.
F25D 11/00 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers
E05F 1/10 - Appareils de fermeture ou d'ouverture pour battants, non prévus ailleurs dans la présente sous-classe actionnés par ressort pour battants pivotants
A refrigeration appliance (100), comprising: an appliance body (120), the appliance body (120) defining a food storage compartment, wherein a door (128) is movably connected to the appliance body (120), so that the door (128) can move between a closed position and an open position. A method for operating the refrigeration appliance (100) may comprise, or the refrigeration appliance (100) may operate in the following way: receiving an input of intentionally opening the door (128), and disabling a door alarm of the refrigeration appliance (100) in response to the input of intentionally opening the door (128). The method or operation may further comprise: automatically re-enabling the door alarm after disabling the door alarm.
An ice-making assembly, comprising a mold assembly having a mold cavity defined therein. The ice-making assembly further comprises a storage container, which is in fluid communication with the mold assembly, so as to provide a liquid water flow for the mold cavity defined in the mold assembly. The ice-making assembly further comprises a heat-conducting element at least partially arranged in the storage container. The heat-conducting element receives a cold airflow from a hermetic refrigeration system, so that liquid water in the storage container is cooled by cold air via the heat-conducting element.
F25C 5/10 - Appareils pour concasser, enlever ou recueillir la glace sans utiliser de scies en chauffant les corps en contact avec la glace en utilisant un fluide chauffé par le frigorigène
F25C 1/22 - Construction des mouleaux; Dispositifs de remplissage pour mouleaux
F25C 1/04 - Production de glace par utilisation de mouleaux fixes
F25C 1/18 - Production de glace d'une transparence ou d'une translucidité particulières, p.ex. par injection d'air
F25C 5/08 - Appareils pour concasser, enlever ou recueillir la glace sans utiliser de scies en chauffant les corps en contact avec la glace
A refrigeration device, comprising a box body and a container. The box body comprises a shelf, the shelf having a surface operably coupled to a thermoelectric cooler. The refrigeration device is configured to apply a voltage to generate a current, so as to move thermal energy from a first side of the surface to a second side. The container comprises an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The lower chamber accommodates a phase change material. The phase change material is configured to, when the container is placed on the surface of the shelf, be in thermal communication with the upper chamber and the thermoelectric cooler.
A linear compressor (300) or a sealing system, the linear compressor (300) comprising a housing (308), a piston (316), a drive coil (366), an inner back iron assembly (352), and a flat spring assembly (500). The housing (308) comprises a cylinder assembly (310), which defines a compartment (312) in an axial direction. The piston (316) is slidably accommodated in the compartment (312) of the cylinder assembly (310). The inner back iron assembly (352) is positioned in the drive coil (366). The flat spring assembly (500) is mounted to the inner back iron assembly (352). The flat spring assembly (500) comprises a first flat spring (510); a second flat spring (510), which is axially spaced apart from the first flat spring (510); and a polymer shim layer (540A, 540B), which is arranged between at least part of the first flat spring (510) and the second flat spring (510). The linear compressor (300) provided with the polymer shim layer (540A, 540B) can reduce or mitigate the effects of fretting fatigue at the flat spring assembly (500).
F04B 35/04 - Pompes à piston spécialement adaptées aux fluides compressibles et caractérisées par les moyens d'entraînement de leurs organes de travail ou par leur combinaison avec les machines motrices ou moteurs qui les entraînent ou bien par leurs adaptations les moyens étant électriques
Provided is a method for operating a refrigeration appliance. The refrigeration appliance comprises a cabinet provided with a food storage chamber, and the food storage chamber is provided with a drawer slidably mounted within the food storage chamber. The refrigeration appliance also comprises a sensor for detecting atmospheric conditions within food storage compartments of the drawer and a camera assembly configured to monitor the drawer. The method generally comprises: using the camera assembly to obtain an image and analyzing the image to identify a first food and a second food in the food storage compartments of the drawer.
An ice-making assembly (200) for a refrigeration appliance (100) and a refrigeration appliance (100). The ice-making assembly (200) comprises an elastic mold (210) defining a mold cavity (212), a heat exchanger (220) freezing water in the mold cavity (212), a lifting mechanism (240) disposed under the elastic mold (210) and lifting and deforming the mold (210), and an elastic sealing member (400) forming an airtight seal with the lifting mechanism (240) and the heat exchanger (220).
A refrigeration appliance, comprising a box body (102), which defines a refrigeration compartment, and a climate control assembly (170) for regulating the room temperature of the refrigeration compartment. A controller (156) receives a command of executing a dough proofing cycle and a dough take-out time, and determines a temperature schedule that facilitates the dough proofing cycle, wherein the temperature schedule ends at the dough take-out time; and the controller (156) operates the climate control assembly to regulate the room temperature of the refrigeration compartment according to the temperature schedule. Further provided is a method for proofing dough in a refrigeration appliance.
An ice making assembly for an ice maker, comprising: a mold body, the mold body comprising an upper mold and a lower mold coupled to the upper mold, and the mold body defining cavities for forming ice shapes; a mold frame, the mold frame at least partially surrounding the mold body, and a first upper mold member being coupled to a second upper mold member by means of the mold frame; a discharger, the discharger being arranged adjacent to the mold body, and the discharger being rotatable between a first position and a second position with the mold body and the mold frame; and a motor, the motor being used for enabling the mold body, the mold frame, and the discharge to rotate between the first position and the second position.
F25C 5/06 - Appareils pour concasser, enlever ou recueillir la glace sans utiliser de scies au moyen de corps se déformant, avec lesquels la glace est en contact, p.ex. en utilisant des éléments gonflables
F25C 1/10 - Production de glace par utilisation de mouleaux rotatifs ou mobiles
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
A refrigeration appliance (100), comprising a box body (120), and a food storage chamber (122) being defined in the box body (120). The refrigerating appliance (100) further comprises a shelf (200), wherein the shelf (200) has an upper surface (212), and a lower surface (214), which is opposite the upper surface (212) in a vertical direction. A flexible extendable storage container (202) is mounted on the shelf (200). A top flange (208) of the flexible extendable storage container (202) can be flush with the upper surface (212) of the shelf (200). The shelf (200) may comprise an aperture (206) extending to pass through the shelf (200) from the upper surface (212) to the lower surface (214), and the flexible extendable storage container (202) can be mounted on the shelf (200) by means of the aperture (206).
F25D 25/02 - Introduction, port ou déchargement des produits à refroidir par étagères
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
An air conditioner assembly for installation at a window assembly is provided. The air conditioner assembly includes an air conditioning unit fixable to the window assembly. The air conditioning unit includes a housing having a sidewall. The housing includes a conditioned air exhaust opening, a room air intake opening, and a control panel. A curtain assembly includes a curtain frame having a first member extending along a first axis and a second member extending along a second axis. The curtain frame houses a panel moveable along the second axis between the sidewall of the air conditioning unit and the second member of the curtain frame. The panel includes a magnet coupled to the panel proximate to the sidewall of the air conditioning unit.
An air conditioner unit (10) includes a refrigeration loop (48) comprising an outdoor heat exchanger (30), an indoor heat exchanger (40), a compressor (34) for circulating refrigerant, and an electronic expansion valve (50). A controller (64) performs a first operating cycle of the air conditioner unit (10) at a compressor speed with the electronic expansion valve (50) being in a first valve position (210), receives a command to perform a second operating cycle at a target compressor speed (220), determines that the target compressor speed of the second operating cycle corresponds to a first compressor speed (230), and initiates the second operating cycle, wherein the electronic expansion valve position is below a predetermined position threshold at the end of the first operating cycle and wherein the electronic expansion valve position is equal to the predetermined position threshold after the first operating cycle.
An air conditioner unit includes a refrigeration loop including a condenser and an evaporator, a compressor for circulating refrigerant, and an electronic expansion valve. A controller monitors an operating superheat of the refrigerant across the evaporator, identifies a superheat fault condition based on at least one of the operating superheat, a target valve position of the electronic expansion valve, or a compressor speed, stops the compressor in response to identifying the superheat fault condition, and initiates a calibration process of the electronic expansion valve.
A plant growth appliance comprises a box body and a tower rotatably mounted in a growth chamber of the box body. The tower has a plurality of growth portions spaced circumferentially on the tower. Each of the plurality of growth portions defines a corresponding plurality of orifices for receiving one or more plant containers. The height of each of the plurality of growth portions is not less than sixty centimeters. A single camera is mounted to the box body. The single camera is disposed and oriented to capture an image of the height of each of the plurality of growth portions.
A01G 7/04 - Traitement électrique ou magnétique des végétaux pour favoriser leur croissance
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
38.
METHOD OF OPERATING AN ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVE IN AN AIR CONDITIONER UNIT
An air conditioner unit includes a refrigeration loop including an indoor heat exchanger and an outdoor heat exchanger, a compressor for circulating refrigerant, and an electronic expansion valve. A controller receives a command to perform an operating cycle at a target compressor speed, determines a starting position of the electronic expansion valve using a valve position equation that is a function of the target compressor speed, an indoor temperature, an outdoor temperature, and empirically determined constants, and initializes the operating cycle with the electronic expansion valve at the starting position.
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
F24F 11/62 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité caractérisés par le type de commande ou par le traitement interne, p.ex. utilisant la logique floue, la commande adaptative ou l'estimation de valeurs
F24F 11/64 - Traitement électronique utilisant des données mémorisées au préalable
F24F 11/89 - Aménagements ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
39.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE
Disclosed is a method for adjusting temperature control of a refrigerating electrical appliance. The method comprises: scanning a mark by using a user interface; sending, from the user interface to a server, data corresponding to a registration request; and receiving, at the user interface and from the server, data corresponding to a temperature control adjustment instruction.
A gardening appliance (100), comprising a growing tower (160). The growing tower (160) is rotatably mounted within a liner (120) and is provided with a plurality of holes (174) used for receiving one or more plant containers (176); a controller (196) is operatively coupled to a motor assembly (186) and a camera assembly (200), and configured to operate the motor assembly (186) to rotate the growing tower (160) and obtain a series of images; the controller (196) is further configured to analyze the series of images by means of a machine learning-based image recognition process to identify a target image, in the series of images, corresponding to an image having optimal image quality or definition.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
An ice maker, comprising: a box body, which forms an ice storage compartment; an ice machine, which is provided in the box body; a first storage container, which is arranged below the ice machine; a second storage container, which is arranged below the ice storage compartment; and a circulation system, which is in fluid communication with the first storage container and the second storage container. The circulation system comprises: a return pipeline pipe; a first pump, which is connected to the return pipeline pipe to pump a liquid from the second storage container to the first storage container; and a cleaning pipeline pipe, which is in fluid communication with the first pump, wherein the first pump selectively pumps the liquid from the second storage container through the cleaning pipeline pipe.
A gardening appliance comprises a growth tower. The growth tower is rotatably mounted in an inner container and is provided with a plurality of openings for receiving one or more plant containers. A controller is operatively coupled to a drive motor and a camera assembly, and is configured to: receive, from a user interface device, an image capture instruction from a user, the image capture instruction comprising at least one of an image capture time, an illumination condition for image capture, or an angle of image capture; and obtain an image according to the image capture instruction by means of the camera assembly.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
A refrigeration appliance (100), comprising an ice maker (300), wherein the ice maker (300) is arranged in a cabinet (102) of the refrigeration appliance (100). The ice maker (300) comprises: a plurality of walls (344), wherein the plurality of walls (344) form a receiving space (338); a conductive ice mold (340), wherein the conductive ice mold (340) is arranged in the receiving space (338), and the conductive ice mold (340) defines an inner cavity and an outer surface (319); a primary water supply system (314), wherein the primary water supply system (314) is arranged below the conductive ice mold (340), so as to guide an ice-making jet (346) of water to the conductive ice mold (340); a heat exchanger (348), wherein the heat exchanger (348) is arranged on the conductive ice mold (340), so as to absorb heat therefrom; and a secondary water supply system (350), wherein the secondary water supply system (350) is arranged adjacent to the outer surface (319) of the conductive ice mold (340). The secondary water supply system (350) distributes melted ice water on the outer surface (319) of the conductive ice mold (340).
Provided are an ice maker and a method for making clear ice. The ice maker comprises a box forming an ice storage chamber. A storage container is provided in the ice storage chamber. A liquid supply conduit is configured to supply liquid to the storage container. An ice mold is configured to freeze the liquid in the ice mold. A nozzle is configured to dispense liquid from the storage container into the ice mold. A controller is configured to execute instructions, and the instructions perform operations. The operations comprise: dispensing a liquid flow from a liquid body at the storage container to the ice mold; freezing in the ice mold a first portion of the liquid flow received from the dispensing the liquid flow to the ice mold; providing to the storage container a second portion of the liquid flow dispensed to the ice mold; and supply liquid from the liquid supply conduit to the storage container after the liquid flow is dispensed to the ice mold.
A refrigeration apparatus, comprising a box body, wherein a food freshness preservation chamber, a freezing chamber and an aging chamber are respectively defined in the box body. The refrigeration apparatus further comprises an aging chamber door, wherein the aging chamber door is mounted on the box body and can move between a closed position and an open position. A method for operating a refrigeration apparatus comprises: receiving a meat aging input from a user interface of a refrigeration apparatus; and in response to the meat aging input, moving, to a locked position, a lock that is configured to maintain an aging chamber door at a closed position, thereby maintaining the aging chamber door at the closed position. The method further comprises: after the lock is moved to the locked position, starting a dedicated humidity control system to run for an aging duration, wherein the dedicated humidity control system is in fluid communication with an aging chamber and is fluidly isolated from a food freshness preservation chamber and a freezing chamber.
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
F25D 29/00 - Disposition ou montage de l'appareillage de commande ou de sécurité
A refrigeration appliance, comprising: a housing that forms a receiving space and defines a contact surface contacting a door body of the refrigeration appliance; and a sealed refrigeration system disposed in the housing. The sealed refrigeration system comprises a hot fluid part disposed adjacent to the contact surface. The hot fluid part comprises a connector that forms a planar contact area to transfer heat from the hot fluid part to the contact surface.
An icemaker includes a casing that receives water from a water supply and is in thermal communication with an evaporator of a sealed system that chills the casing to freeze the water. An auger is mounted within the interior volume and is rotatable to scrape the ice from the casing and urge it through an extruder to form nugget ice. A BLDC motor is mechanically coupled to the auger to selectively rotate the auger. A controller determines a target speed of the auger based at least in part on the ice production parameter, and operates the BLDC motor to rotate the auger at the target speed. The BLDC motor with the speed-closed control loop can provide the constant speed and enough torque to prevent the ice maker from freezing. The controller can adjust the PWM and the voltage will be adjusted slightly, then the torque will be adjusted accordingly.
F25C 1/147 - Production de glace par congélation de l'eau des surfaces refroidies, p.ex. pour former des plaques pour produire des couches minces qui seront dégagées par raclage ou clivage, p.ex. sous forme de flocons des parois intérieures des corps refroidis en utilisant des tarières
48.
SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR MEASURING LEVEL OF ICE IN ICE STORAGE COMPARTMENT COOLED BY WATER JACKET
An ice making appliance, comprising an ice storage compartment and a water jacket at least partially surrounding the ice storage compartment. A sensor assembly, comprising a sleeve, a conductive plug inserted into a first portion of the sleeve, and a temperature sensor inserted into a second portion of the sleeve. The first portion of the sleeve and the conductive plug are at least partially disposed in the ice storage compartment.
F25C 1/04 - Production de glace par utilisation de mouleaux fixes
F25C 1/22 - Construction des mouleaux; Dispositifs de remplissage pour mouleaux
F25D 11/04 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers adaptés spécialement pour le stockage des produits surgelés
F25D 23/00 - Caractéristiques générales de structure
F25D 31/00 - Autres appareils de refroidissement ou de congélation
G01K 13/00 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
A gardening appliance (100), comprising a liner (120), a growth tower (160), a plurality of holes (174), and a water replenishment system (200). The liner (120) is disposed in a box (102) and has a growth chamber (170); the growth tower (160) is rotatably installed inside the liner (120) and provided with a root chamber (172); the plurality of holes (174) are configured to run through the growth tower (160) for receiving one or more plant containers (176) extending into the root chamber (172); the water replenishment system (200) comprises a water source (206), an upper nozzle (210), a lower nozzle (212), and a valve assembly (260); the water source (206) is used for supplying a fluid flow; the upper nozzle (210) is installed close to the top of the root chamber (172); the lower nozzle (212) is installed close to the bottom of the root chamber (172); the valve assembly (260) is used for selectively regulating the fluid flow through the upper nozzle (210) and the lower nozzle (212). The gardening appliance ensures that all plants in the growth tower are properly hydrated.
A01G 27/00 - Dispositifs automatiques d'arrosage, p.ex. pour pots de fleurs
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
50.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCURATELY TRACKING AMOUNT OF CONSUMED WATER FROM LIQUID DISPENSER
A method for tracking liquid consumption, the method comprising: receiving, from a user, input information of liquid dispensed from a liquid dispenser; and determining the identity of the user, determining the volume of the liquid dispensed from the dispenser, and confirming a correct user who has consumed the dispensed liquid.
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
Provided herein are an ice maker, and a method for making ice by using a machine-readable ice cube mold. The ice maker and the method for making ice may involve obtaining ice mold identification data from an ice mold. An ice mold identifier may be used for acquiring, from an external communication network, an operation parameter of the ice maker that is specific to the ice mold. The operation parameter may be used for adjusting an operation of an electrical appliance, such as adjusting the amount of water dispensed to the specific mold.
A gardening electric appliance, which comprises an inner container, a growth tower, a plurality of apertures, a water supply system and a culture container, wherein the inner container is arranged in a box and has a growth chamber; the growth tower is rotatably mounted in the inner container and has a root chamber; the plurality of apertures are configured to penetrate the growth tower and are used for receiving one or more plant containers extending into the root chamber; the water supply system is used for periodically filling the root chamber with a cultivation mist; and the culture container is configured to be received within at least one of the plurality of apertures. The culture container comprises a frame, a media holding structure and a water collection and storage container, wherein the frame has a root accommodating chamber for receiving a root group of a hydroponic medium; the media holding structure extends from the frame and is used for being joined to and fixing the hydroponic medium; the water collection and storage container is arranged adjacent to the frame and is used for collecting at least some of the cultivation mist so as to supply water to the root group of the hydroponic medium.
A household appliance comprises a housing, a water tank, and an ice maker. The water tank can be attached to the housing. The ice maker is arranged inside the housing. The ice maker is in fluid communication with the water tank. The household appliance can further comprise a pump arranged inside the housing, at least one discharge pipe attached to the housing, and a controller. The pump may be in fluid communication with the water tank and the ice maker, so as to make water flow from the water tank to the ice maker. The at least one discharge pipe can define an outlet point, which is located vertically below the ice maker. The controller can initiate a cleaning cycle, and the cleaning cycle comprises pumping a certain volume of a cleaning solution to pass through the ice maker and guiding the certain volume of the cleaning solution to pass through the at least one discharge pipe.
A method for detecting ice in an automatic ice maker, comprising: capturing an image of an ice mold in the ice maker; analyzing the image by using a machine learning image recognition process; determining one or more characteristics of the ice maker; and performing a response action to correspondingly control the ice maker.
An electronic gardening device comprises: a liner, the liner being disposed inside a box and forming a planting chamber; and a planting frame. The planting frame is disposed inside the planting chamber, and comprises: a module support frame, the module support frame being rotatably mounted inside the planting chamber; and a planting module, the planting module being mounted to the module support frame to at least partially define a root chamber, and having an opening for receiving a plant container. One or more water collecting ribs extend from an inner surface of the planting module to the root chamber, the one or more water collecting ribs being oriented towards the opening and used to guide collected condensed water to the opening.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
56.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE HAVING PRESENCE DETECTION SYSTEM
Provided is an electrical appliance, comprising a control apparatus in operational communication with a user input panel and a sensor. The control apparatus is configured to transmit, via the sensor, a plurality of first signals which define a first mode of operation. The first mode of operation comprises one or more of a first scan rate or a first scan interval. The control apparatus is configured to switch between the first mode of operation and a second mode of operation on the basis of one or more of detection of a container, detection of a user, or an input of the user. The control apparatus is configured to transmit, via the sensor, a plurality of second signals which define the second mode of operation. The second mode of operation comprises one or more of a second scan rate or a second scan interval different from that of the first mode of operation.
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
A47J 31/44 - Eléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
57.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE
Provided is a refrigeration appliance, which comprises: a box body, said box body defining a refrigeration compartment; a door body, the door body being rotatably hinged to the box body to provide an avenue for selective access of the refrigeration compartment; and a video/audio input assembly, said video/audio input assembly being used for monitoring the refrigeration compartment; a controller utilizes the video/audio input assembly and obtains a video stream and an audio stream, and uses a standard object weight and performs analysis on said streams, so as to generate a video-based inventory change and an audio-based inventory change; if the video-based inventory change matches the audio-based inventory change, an inventory list is updated; otherwise, the controller may use an updated object weight and re-analyze the streams, so as to check whether the audio and video streams generate matching suggested inventory changes.
Provided are an appliance, such as a refrigeration appliance, and a controller that is configured to perform operations of a method for measuring contents in a container. The operations comprise: receiving, from a sensor, one or more signals indicating the height of a content in the container; and at least on the basis of the height of the content in the container, determining the content volume in the container.
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
A gardening appliance, comprising an inner container and a growth tower. The inner container is provided in a box body and comprises a growth chamber; the growth tower is provided in the growth chamber and has an axial direction, a circumferential direction and a radial direction; the growth tower comprises a module support frame and a growth module; the module support frame comprises a plurality of vertical support members; each of the plurality of vertical support members has a plurality of mounting slots; the growth module has a support body, the support body being provided with a plurality of orifices for accommodating plant containers; the growth module further comprises mounting tabs, the mounting tabs being accommodated in the plurality of mounting slots to removably mount the growth module to the module support frame.
An electrical refrigeration appliance (100), comprising: a cabinet (102), wherein the cabinet (102) defines a refrigeration compartment (122); a door (128), wherein the door (128) is rotatably hinged to the cabinet (102) to provide a path for selectively reaching the refrigeration compartment (122); and a stock management system (180), wherein the stock management system (180) is mounted in the refrigeration compartment (122), and is used for monitoring an object (182) that is placed in the refrigeration compartment (122). The stock management system (18) comprises a camera assembly (190), wherein the camera assembly (190) captures an image (300) of a food product (182) when the food product (182) is added into the refrigeration compartment (122) or is taken away therefrom. A controller (156) of the electrical appliance (100) analyses the image (300) by using an image recognition process of machine learning, so as to recognize the object (182) and a corresponding confidence score related to the recognition of the object (182). The confidence score is then adjusted by using historical stock data, and a stock list is modified when the adjusted confidence score (312) exceeds a high confidence threshold value.
F25D 29/00 - Disposition ou montage de l'appareillage de commande ou de sécurité
G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p.ex. entreposage, chargement ou distribution; Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
61.
PLANTING COMPARTMENT MOUNTING INTERFACE OF INDOOR GARDENING CENTER
An indoor gardening appliance, comprising an inner container (120) which forms a planting chamber (122), and a planting module (200) rotatably mounted in the planting chamber (122) and used for receiving a plurality of planting containers (320). Further provided is a planting module, which is used for receiving the planting containers (320) in an opening of the planting module. The planting module comprises locking tabs (332), and the locking tabs (332) are used for engaging with slots (340) of each planting container (320) in a slidable manner. By means of the indoor gardening appliance and the planting module, an improvement in the stability of planting containers and the prevention of leakage of a root chamber are facilitated.
A beverage dispenser, comprising a housing, the housing defining a dispensing recess (144) and a plurality of mounting pockets (122). The plurality of mounting pockets (122) are vertically distributed in the dispensing recess (144). A fluid conduit is disposed within the housing, and an outlet (140) of the fluid conduit is disposed above the dispensing recess (144) of the housing. A drip tray (200) can be mounted to the housing at each of the plurality of mounting pockets (122). A plurality of sensors (210) are disposed within the housing, and each of the plurality of sensors (210) is provided at a corresponding mounting pocket among the plurality of mounting pockets (122). Each of the plurality of sensors (210) is configured to detect when the drip tray (200) is mounted at the corresponding mounting pocket among the plurality of mounting pockets (122).
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
A refrigeration appliance (10), comprising: a tank (12), the tank (12) forming a refrigeration compartment (100) defining a plurality of cooling areas (110); an air circulation duct system (170), the air circulation duct system (170) fluidly communicating with the refrigeration compartment (100); an evaporator (162), the evaporator (162) being provided in the air circulation duct system (170); and a damper assembly (210), the damper assembly (210) fluidly communicating with the air circulation duct system (170) and the refrigeration compartment (100), the damper assembly (210) comprising a plurality of doors (250) so as to selectively allow air to enter a selected cooling area (110) in the refrigeration compartment (100).
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
F25D 17/06 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée
A refrigeration device (100), comprising a housing (102) and a plurality of parallel camera assemblies (190, 192, 194, 196). The housing (102) is provided with a refrigerating chamber (122) and a freezing chamber (124); the plurality of parallel camera assemblies (190, 192, 194, 196) are mounted at the refrigerating chamber (122); the plurality of parallel camera assemblies (190, 192, 194, 196) are oriented for capturing an image of a plane in the refrigerating chamber (122).
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
F25D 23/00 - Caractéristiques générales de structure
A refrigeration apparatus (100), comprising a cabinet (102) and a plurality of camera assemblies (190, 192, 194, 196), wherein the cabinet (102) is provided with a refrigerating compartment (122) and a freezing compartment (124); the plurality of camera assemblies (190, 192, 194, 196) are mounted on the cabinet (102) at the front of the refrigerating compartment (122); the plurality of camera assemblies (190, 192, 194, 196) comprise a first camera (190), a second camera (192), a third camera (194) and a fourth camera (196); the refrigerating compartment (122) comprises a first corner (191), a second corner (193), a third corner (195) and a fourth corner (197); and the first camera (190) is arranged at the first corner (191), the second camera (192) is arranged at the second corner (193), the third camera (194) is arranged at the third corner (195), and the fourth camera (196) is arranged at the fourth corner (197).
An ice-making assembly. The ice-making assembly may comprise a thermally conductive ice mold, a thermally insulating ice mold, and an outer thermally insulating jacket. The thermally conductive ice mold can extend in a vertical direction between a top end and a bottom end of the thermally conductive ice mold. The thermally conductive ice mold can define a mold cavity, and the mold cavity is provided with a vertical opening at the top end of the thermally conductive ice mold. The thermally insulating ice mold can be selectively received on the thermally conductive ice mold and covers the vertical opening. The thermally insulating ice mold can define an inner water channel, and the inner water channel extends above the mold cavity and is in fluid communication with the mold cavity. The outer thermally insulating jacket can be selectively received on the thermally insulating ice mold and covers the inner water channel.
A refrigerator appliance, comprising a cabinet. The cabinet defines a food storage chamber therein. A door is rotatably mounted to the cabinet. The refrigerator appliance further comprises a food storage unit. The food storage unit comprises a rigid structural frame surrounding a flexible element. The flexible element is deformable and movable relative to the rigid structural frame.
A refrigeration appliance, comprising a case, a shelf, a mounting bracket and a box assembly. The box assembly comprises: a storage box arranged below the shelf and movable between an open position and a closed position; an upper hooking protrusion portion, which extends toward the mounting bracket from the storage box, is supported by means of a mounting pin, and can rotate relative to the mounting pin when the storage box moves between the open position and the closed position; a box roller, which is mounted on the storage box and slidably engages with a lower guide rib when the storage box moves toward the open position; and a latch assembly, which selectively engages with a locking flange of the shelf to support a front portion of the storage box in the closed position.
A laundry appliance includes a cabinet that defines an interior volume with a laundry basket rotatably mounted therein. The laundry basket defines a chamber for the receipt of articles for treatment. The laundry appliance also includes a heating system in thermal communication with the chamber whereby heated air flows from the heating system to the chamber. An air filter is positioned between the laundry basket and the heating system upstream of the heating system, whereby a flow of return air from the chamber passes through and is filtered by the air filter before flowing to the heating system. The laundry appliance also includes a brush in contact with the air filter along one edge of the air filter and a motor operatively connected to the air filter. The motor is configured to rotate the air filter past and across the brush to thereby clean the air filter.
An air conditioner unit includes a variable speed compressor for circulating refrigerant through refrigeration loop and a controller configured to initiate an operating cycle, start a compressor transition timer, and determine an unfiltered compressor speed. The unfiltered compressor speed is fixed based on the selected operating mode until the compressor transition timer reaches a predetermined transition delay time, after which the unfiltered compressor speed is determined using a closed loop feedback control algorithm. The controller is further configured to operating the variable speed compressor at a target compressor speed that is modified from the unfiltered compressor speed based on the identification of a speed modification condition, such as a dehumidification deficiency a speed restriction, or the identification of one or more resonance avoidance zones.
An air conditioner unit may include a housing, an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger, a compressor, a sterilization light assembly, and a controller. The controller may be configured to initiate a sterilizing operation. The sterilizing operation may include receiving a first command signal and directing activation of the sterilization light assembly at a first active intensity level for transmission of ultraviolet light emissions within the indoor portion in response to receiving the first command signal. The sterilizing operation may further include receiving a second command signal following the first command signal and directing activation of the sterilization light assembly at a second active intensity level for transmission of ultraviolet light emissions within the indoor portion in response to receiving the second command signal. The second active intensity level may be different from the first active intensity level.
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
F24F 1/00 - Climatiseurs individuels pour le conditionnement de l'air, p.ex. éléments séparés ou monoblocs ou éléments recevant l'air primaire d'une station centrale
A method for producing transparent ice. The method comprises: making a refrigerant circularly pass through a refrigerant loop (238), wherein a part of the refrigerant loop (238) is in contact with a mold body (200), so that the refrigerant cools the mold body (200). The method also comprises: spraying a first volume of liquid water into mold cavities (204, 206) of the mold body (200), so that a first volume of ice is formed in the mold cavities (204, 206). The method also comprises: after the first volume of ice is formed, spraying a second volume of liquid water into the mold cavities (204, 206), so that a part of the first volume of ice melts, and a second volume of ice is formed in the mold cavities (204, 206). Transparent ice comprises an un-melted part of the first volume of ice, and the second volume of ice.
An indoor gardening appliance, comprising a growth module (200), the growth module (200) being disposed in a growth chamber (122) and used for receiving one or more plant containers (242). The indoor gardening appliance comprises a water replenishing system (300), the water replenishing system (300) comprising a water source (304) for providing water flow into a mixing tank (326) and a drain nozzle (310) for selectively draining water flow into the growth chamber (122). The indoor gardening appliance further comprises a cleaning assembly (330), the cleaning assembly (330) being fluidly coupled to the water replenishing system (300) and used for selectively draining a cleaning agent (332) into the water flow to produce a cleaning solution (334), thereby facilitating a self-cleaning cycle.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
An air conditioner unit includes a variable speed compressor for circulating refrigerant through refrigeration loop and a controller configured to initiate an operating cycle, start a compressor transition timer, and determine an unfiltered compressor speed. The unfiltered compressor speed is fixed based on the selected operating mode until the compressor transition timer reaches a predetermined transition delay time, after which the unfiltered compressor speed is determined using a closed loop feedback control algorithm. The controller is further configured to operating the variable speed compressor at a target compressor speed that is modified from the unfiltered compressor speed based on the identification of a speed modification condition, such as a dehumidification deficiency, a speed restriction, or the identification of one or more resonance avoidance zones.
F24F 1/02 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe
75.
REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE HAVING COOLING DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY
A door assembly for a refrigeration appliance, which may comprise a closed body, a liquid storage container, a liquid level sensor, a water valve, and a liquid distributor. The closed body may be provided with an outer surface and an inner surface. The liquid storage container may be provided within the closed body, and between the outer surface and the inner surface. The liquid level sensor may be mounted to the liquid storage container. The liquid level sensor may be configured to detect the amount of water within the liquid storage container. The water valve may be mounted upstream of the liquid storage container to selectively guide water to the liquid storage container on the basis of the detected amount of water. The liquid distributor may extend from the liquid storage container and through the inner surface to a water outlet hole to selectively distribute water from the liquid storage container.
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
F25D 23/00 - Caractéristiques générales de structure
An ice making assembly includes a mold body defining an ice-making cavity. An evaporator is coupled to the mold body. The evaporator includes a cap positioned on the mold body such that an open end of the cap is positioned at the mold body. An inlet tube is mounted to the cap. An outlet tube is also mounted to the cap. An evaporation chamber is formed between the cap and the mold body. The inlet tube is configured for directing a flow of refrigerant into the evaporation chamber, and the outlet tube configured for directing the flow of refrigerant out of the evaporation chamber.
A stand-alone ice making appliance, includes a casing. A water tank, an ice maker, and a pump are disposed within the casing. The pump is operable to circulate water from the water tank to the ice maker. An auxiliary water reservoir is disposed outside of the casing. The auxiliary water reservoir is in fluid communication with the water tank such that water within the auxiliary water reservoir is flowable to the water tank. A filter is disposed within the auxiliary water reservoir.
A method of brewing Japanese iced coffee using a single-cup beverage dispenser (100), comprising: dispensing heated water onto coffee powder in a brewing chamber (202) of a brewing module (200); making brewed coffee flow from the brewing chamber (202) into an ice chamber (242) of an iced coffee module (240), the brewed coffee flowing through ice (320) in the ice chamber (242); and making ice-brewed coffee flow from the ice chamber (242) into a container (310). An associated single-cup beverage dispenser (100) is further provided.
A47J 31/50 - Samovars avec dispositifs pour maintenir les boissons chaudes ou froides
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
A47J 31/44 - Eléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
A23F 5/24 - Extraction du café; Extraits de café; Fabrication du café instantané
79.
DRAIN PIPE-FREE CLEAR ICE MAKING MACHINE FOR RECYCLING WATER FOR USE IN MAKING CLEAR ICE
An ice maker, comprising a first storage container, a second storage container, a first circulation system associated with the first storage container, and a second circulation system associated with the second storage container. Liquid in the first storage container is directed towards a first ice mold, and liquid from the second storage container is directed towards a second ice mold. The liquid in the first storage container is selectively supplied to the second storage container.
A storage box for an electrical appliance and a configuration method therefor. The storage box (200) comprises a one-piece molded plastic part and a glass front panel. The one-piece molded plastic part forms one or more of a bottom wall (210), a rear wall (220), and a pair of side walls (230). The glass front panel is formed in the one-piece molded plastic part by means of insert-molding to form a front wall (240). The front wall, the bottom wall, the rear wall, and the pair of side walls together define an internal storage volume, and the bottom wall is non-porous.
A reciprocating compressor, comprising a piston (130). The piston (130) is slidably mounted in a compression chamber and defines a suction port for receiving a gas flow. A flexible mounting member (160) is mechanically connected to the piston (130), and has an inner surface (202) defining a suction cavity (204). A suction muffler (210) for the reciprocating compressor, at least partially provided in the suction cavity (204) and comprising: an inlet pipe (212), the inlet pipe (212) extending axially within the suction cavity (204) and defining an inlet channel (214), and the inlet channel (214) being configured to receive the gas flow (238); and multiple chamber plates (220), the chamber plates (220) extending radially from an outer surface (222) of the inlet pipe (212), and the multiple chamber plates (220) and the flexible mounting member (160) defining multiple resonance chambers (224) to reduce the noise of the compressor.
F04B 39/00 - "MACHINES" À LIQUIDES À DÉPLACEMENT POSITIF; POMPES - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de pompes ou de systèmes de pompage spécialement adaptés aux fluides compressibles, non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F04B 35/04 - Pompes à piston spécialement adaptées aux fluides compressibles et caractérisées par les moyens d'entraînement de leurs organes de travail ou par leur combinaison avec les machines motrices ou moteurs qui les entraînent ou bien par leurs adaptations les moyens étant électriques
An ice making appliance (100), comprising: a case (110), an ice storage chamber (102) being formed by the case (110); an ice maker (120), the ice maker (120) being arranged in the ice storage chamber (102); a first storage container (128), the first storage container (128) being used for storing a liquid; a filter (154), the filter (154) being arranged in the first storage container (128); and a circulation system (139), by means of the circulation system (139) the liquid being conveyed from the first storage container (128) to the ice maker (120). By means of the ice making appliance, the liquid, which is not frozen on the ice maker (120), is filtered by means of the filter (154) and is resupplied to the circulation system (139).
A refrigeration appliance (100), comprising: a case (102), the case (102) defining a refrigeration compartment; a door rotatably hinged to the case (102), so as to provide a selective access to the refrigeration compartment; and a stock management system (200), the stock management system (200) being mounted in the refrigeration compartment and being used for monitoring objects located in the refrigeration compartment. The stock management system (200) may comprise a non-contact scanning device (210), a camera assembly (250), and/or one or more weight sensors (260), which work together to detect, identify, and locate objects located within the refrigeration compartment.
A storage component (400, 500, 700, 1000, 1100, 1500) for a household appliance (100). The storage component (400, 500, 700, 1000, 1100, 1500) has a vertical direction (V), a lateral direction (L), and a transverse direction (T); and the vertical direction (V), the lateral direction (L), and the transverse direction (T) are perpendicular to one another. The storage component (400, 500, 700, 1000, 1100, 1500) comprises: a mounting bracket (402, 802, 1504); a first mounting tab (404) and a second mounting tab (404), the first mounting tab (404) and the second mounting tab (404) extending from a first end of the mounting bracket (402, 802, 1504) along the transverse direction (T), and the first mounting tab (404) and the second mounting tab (404) being inserted into a mounting rail (412) provided in the household appliance (100); and a storage container (408, 1106), the storage container (408, 1106) being supported at a second end of the mounting bracket (402, 802, 1504).
F25D 25/02 - Introduction, port ou déchargement des produits à refroidir par étagères
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
A refrigeration appliance, comprising: a box body, which has a plurality of walls for forming a refrigeration compartment; a door body, which is connected to the box body, so as to selectively open or close the refrigeration compartment; a refrigeration system, which is configured to supply cold air to the refrigeration compartment by means of a pipeline which extends through the walls of the refrigeration compartment; and at least one air outlet, which is provided at an end of the pipeline. Furthermore, the air outlet is mounted to a wall. In addition, the air outlet has a main body in which an opening is defined; and during the operation of the refrigeration appliance, cold air is discharged by means of the opening. The main body of the air outlet further comprises a periphery having at least one abrupt change portion, and at least one airflow channel is formed at the abrupt change portion between the main body and the wall, so as to reduce water vapor in the refrigeration compartment.
An ice making system (186), comprising an ice maker (160) configured to form ice cubes therein, wherein a top storage container (188) is located upstream of the ice maker (160), and an ice bucket (164) is in communication with the ice maker (160). The ice making system (186) further comprises a recirculation tank (202) and a recirculation pump (204). An oxidant generator (200) is configured to generate and provide one or more oxidants to obtain treated water in the ice making system (186).
An ice-making device, comprising: an ice maker for making ice; an ice storage box defining a bottom recess, the bottom recess extending between a rear end and a distribution chute, and ice being supplied at the rear end and collected in the ice storage box; a screw feeder rotatably mounted in the bottom recess of the ice storage box; and an electric motor assembly mechanically coupled to the screw feeder so as to selectively rotate the screw feeder. A controller is configured to rotate the screw feeder in a forward direction to push the ice towards the distribution chute, and periodically rotate the screw feeder in a reverse direction to redistribute the ice close to a rear end of the ice storage box.
F25C 5/02 - Appareils pour concasser, enlever ou recueillir la glace
F25C 1/24 - Construction des mouleaux; Dispositifs de remplissage pour mouleaux pour réfrigérateurs, p.ex. des plateaux de congélation
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
A recreational vehicle (100) and an air conditioner (104). The air conditioner (104) includes an indoor cover (110) defining an indoor portion and an outdoor portion with an outdoor heat exchanger (124) and an outdoor fan (132) disposed in the outdoor portion and an indoor heat exchanger (120) and an indoor fan (130) disposed in the indoor portion. The air conditioner (104) also includes an indoor panel (140) defining an air inlet (150) and an air outlet (152). An acoustic insert (180) includes a solid top wall (182) and at least one permeable side wall (184,186,188,190). The acoustic insert (180) is positioned between the indoor panel (140) and the indoor fan (130), whereby the acoustic insert (180) dampens sound transmitted through the indoor panel (140).
F24F 1/02 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe
A hinge structure comprises: a box body plate (102), the box body plate (102) defining a first surface (104) and a second surface (106), and the box body plate (102) comprising a first positioning hole (108); a reinforced plate (110), the reinforced plate (110) being in planar contact with the first surface (104) of the box body plate (102) along the Z axis, and the reinforced plate (110) comprising a second positioning hole (112); a hinge plate (120), the hinge plate (120) being in planar contact with the second surface (106) of the box body plate (102) along the Z axis, and the hinge plate (120) comprising a third positioning hole (122); and a fastener (114), the fastener (114) being used for fastening the box body plate (102) to the reinforced plate (110), and the fastener (114) protruding along the Z axis, passing through a first positioning hole (108) and the second positioning hole (112), and comprising a fastener head (116), wherein the fastener head (116) is cylindrical and is received in the third positioning hole (122) of the hinge plate (120).
A refrigeration appliance, comprising: a refrigeration compartment, a plurality of cooling regions being defined in the refrigeration compartment； and a lighting assembly, the lighting assembly comprising a plurality of lighting regions corresponding to the cooling regions. A climate control system generates a cooling airflow and selectively directs the cooling airflow into the cooling regions, such that the temperature in each region is independently adjusted. Furthermore, the lighting assembly selectively illuminates the lighting regions to provide user feedback regarding the operation of the climate control system, such as indicating which regions receive the cooling airflow, informing a user when the region reaches a preset temperature, or identifying the presence and location of flow restriction.
F25D 17/00 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle
An ice-making assembly for a refrigeration appliance. The ice-making assembly may comprise a mold, the mold defining a chamber for forming an ice shape, and the mold being capable of being rotated between a first position and a second position. An ejector may be arranged adjacent to the mold and is capable of being rotated together with the mold between the first position and the second position. When the mold is rotated between the first position and the second position, the ejector may be configured to push the ice shape out of the chamber through an opening.
A refrigerator, which may comprise a refrigerator body, a door and a shelf assembly. The refrigerator body may define a refrigeration compartment. The door is rotatably hinged to the refrigerator body, in order to optionally enter the refrigeration compartment. The shelf assembly can be arranged below an image module within the refrigeration compartment. The shelf assembly may comprise mounting brackets attached to the refrigerator body, shelves attached to the mounting brackets, and weight sensors arranged in the refrigerator body in cantilevered engagement with the shelves so as to measure the mass of objects stored on the shelves.
F25D 11/00 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers
G01G 3/12 - Appareils de pesée caractérisés par l'utilisation d'organes déformables par élasticité, p.ex. balances à ressort dans lesquels l'élément de pesée est constitué par un corps solide soumis à une pression ou une traction pendant la pesée
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p.ex. entreposage, chargement ou distribution; Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
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DOOR-IN-DOOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH SLIDING DOOR
A door assembly used for an electric appliance, the door assembly comprising: a frame door, which has a vertical direction, a lateral direction and a transverse direction, wherein the frame door is attached to a box body and is movable between an open position and a closed position so as to allow selectable access to a cavity; an outer door, which is slidably connected to the frame door, wherein the outer door is slidable relative to the frame door between the open position and the closed position; and a sliding assembly, by means of which the outer door is connected to the frame door.
An anti-drip beverage dispensing assembly, comprising a dispensing body (202) and a syphon runner (280). The dispensing body defines a dispensing compartment (204); the dispensing body extends between an upper end and a lower end along an axis of the dispensing body; the dispensing body comprises a wall defining an outlet at the lower end; the syphon runner extends from a wall of the interior of the dispensing compartment upstream of the outlet; the syphon runner defines, above the outlet, a dispensing threshold used for setting a predetermined initial height for dispensing liquid from the dispensing compartment; and the syphon runner further defines, below the dispensing threshold, a discharge threshold used for setting a predetermined cut-off height for dispensing the liquid from the dispensing compartment.
A standalone ice cube or beverage dispenser (100), comprising a housing (120), a water source, an icemaker (124), an ice storage box (126), and a cold water pipeline (130). The icemaker (124) may be mounted in the housing (120) downstream from the water source in order to receive water from the water source. The ice storage box (126) may be arranged in the housing (120) downstream from the icemaker in order to receive ice from the icemaker (124). The cold water pipeline (130) may be mounted in the housing (120), and defines a cold water outlet (136) downstream from the water source and fluidly isolated from the icemaker (124).
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
A47J 31/44 - Eléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
A household appliance (100), such as a refrigeration appliance, comprises a box (102), a door (122), and a linear hinge (200) for coupling the door (122) to the box (102). The linear hinge (200) comprises a bearing assembly (210), an elongated shaft (220), a door linkage mechanism (230), and a box linkage mechanism (232). The bearing assembly (210) may be mounted to the box (102). The elongated shaft (220) is accommodated within the bearing assembly (210) and can slide along a translation axis (A) of the bearing assembly (210). The elongated shaft (220) may define a shaft first pivot axis (P1) perpendicular to the translation axis (A) and a shaft second pivot axis (P2) parallel to the shaft first pivot axis (P1). The door linkage mechanism (230) can couple the door (122) to the elongated shaft (220). The door linkage mechanism (230) is pivotably connected to the elongated shaft (220) at the shaft first pivot axis (P1). The box linkage mechanism (232) can couple the box (102) to the elongated shaft (220). The box linkage mechanism (232) can be pivotably connected to the elongated shaft (220) at the shaft second pivot axis (P2).
An article holder assembly (200) for use in a dishwasher device (100). The article holder assembly comprises a first attachment arm (204) used for fixing onto a first side wall of a shelf of the dishwasher device (100), a second attachment arm (206) used for fixing onto an opposite second side wall of the shelf of the dishwasher device, and at least one article positioning arm (208) fixed between the first attachment arm (204) and the second attachment arm (206). The article positioning arm (208) can move between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The article positioning arm (208) defines a predetermined geometrical shape which is configured to receive a portion of one or more articles (214) for cleaning in the dishwasher device (100). In addition, when the article positioning arm (208) is in the engaged position, the predetermined geometrical shape positions the one or more articles (214), so that the one or more articles (214) are fixed on the shelf of the dishwasher device (100) for cleaning.
Provided are a water filter for a refrigeration appliance and a related method for detecting a leakage in a refrigeration appliance. The water filter has a sensor embedded therein. This method comprises and the refrigeration appliance may be used for: measuring, by means of a sensor embedded in a water filter, at least one of water pressure in the water filter and a flow through the water filter; calculating a rate of change over time of the at least one of the water pressure in the water filter and the flow through the water filter; and when there is no system requirement for water, detecting a leakage on the basis of an increase in the rate of change over time.
A refrigeration appliance comprises a box defining a food storage chamber. A door is disposed on the box and is movable between a closed position and an open position. A door opener comprises a housing, a gearbox, a sliding nut movable relative to the gearbox, and a finger portion extending through the gearbox. The finger portion may be moved with a sliding nut. The door opener further comprises a sensor. When the door is in the closed position and the door opener is in a zero position, the finger portion extends to the exterior of the housing to contact the inner surface of the door. The sensor is configured to detect an initial movement of the door opener from the zero position.
A refrigeration appliance having a water fountain. A water fountain assembly comprises a water fountain recess having a flexible hose in fluid communication with a water supply system, so as to deliver water to the water fountain recess. The water fountain assembly further comprises a transmission mechanism in operative communication connection with the water supply system, so as to enable the water supply system to deliver a water flow to the flexible hose when the transmission mechanism is initiated. The water fountain assembly further comprises a vibration generator connected to the flexible hose and in operative communication connection with the transmission mechanism, such that the vibration generator is initiated when the transmission mechanism is initiated. When the vibration generator is initiated, the vibration generator moves the flexible hose relative to the water fountain recess, thereby providing a wave-shaped water flow from the flexible hose.
F25D 23/12 - Aménagements des compartiments annexes aux compartiments de refroidissement; Réfrigérateurs combinés avec un autre appareil, p.ex. une cuisinière
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