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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Product delivery and monitoring system

Номер: US20120018448A1

Автор: James Unwin, Richard J. Mehus, Robert D. Grapes

Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A product delivery and monitoring system is provided. The system includes at least one air pump, an air pump sensor for each air pump, at least one diaphragm pump, a diaphragm pump sensor for each diaphragm pump, a controller and an indication system. Each air pump sensor is configured and arranged to monitor the operation of the air pump. The at least one diaphragm pump is configured and arranged to deliver a product in response to the operation of an associated air pump. Each diaphragm pump sensor is configured and arranged to monitor the delivery of the product by the diaphragm pump. The controller is in communication with each air pump sensor and each diaphragm pump sensor. The controller is configured to generate at least one control signal based on a comparison of communications from an air pump sensor and an associated diaphragm sensor. The controller is configured to manipulate the indication system with the at least one control signal.

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Номер записи: 1

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Laundry machine and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20120023681A1

Автор: Deug Hee Lee, Eun Jin Park, Pyoung Hwan Kim

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a laundry machine ( 100 ) including a cabinet ( 10 ), a tub ( 30 ) mounted in the cabinet ( 10 ), a drum ( 50 ) rotatably mounted in the tub ( 30 ), a driving unit ( 70 ) for rotating the drum ( 50 ), and a control unit ( 60 ) for controlling scheduled operation of the driving unit ( 70 ) according to a real time, thereby permitting to display a real time and control the laundry machine ( 100 ) by using the real time and the midnight time saving electricity.

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Номер записи: 2

16-02-2012 дата публикации

Dishwasher and a control method therefor

Номер: US20120037186A1

Автор: Gyeong Ho Moon, Nung Seo Park

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

In the dishwasher and the control method therefor of the present invention, the turbidity of washing water is measured and, if it is decided that the level of dirtiness of the tableware is low, then the time over which a heater operates during the washing routine is reduced and, instead, the time over which the heater operates during the rinsing routine is increased. This is advantageous in that it can improve the performance of the drying which is carried out after the rinsing routine. Further, if it is decided that the level of dirtiness of the tableware is high, then the time over which the heater operates during the washing routine is increased and the time over which the heater operates during the rinsing routine is reduced. This is advantageous in that the washing performance can be improved while the overall heater operating time can be maintained.

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Номер записи: 3

01-03-2012 дата публикации

Appliance device with motors responsive to single-phase alternating current input

Номер: US20120048314A1

Автор: Craig Robert Vitan, Derek Lee Watkins, Ronald Scott Tarr

Принадлежит: Individual

An appliance for washing objects in which is employed a pump system for varying the spray velocity of washing fluid dispensed from spray jets affixed at an angle relative to a spray arm. In one embodiment, the pump system includes a pump having a pump motor such as a synchronous motor responsive to a variable frequency, single-phase alternating current input. The pump system also includes a pump motor control circuit configured to vary the frequency and voltage of the input, which in one example effectuates changes in the rotational speed of the pump motor in accordance with one or more operational cycles. The pump motor control circuit incorporates in one example a rectifier and an inverter that permits operation of the appliance when coupled to supply mains.

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Номер записи: 4

08-03-2012 дата публикации

Dishwasher and a control method the same

Номер: US20120055511A1

Автор: Kyuhyung Choi, Minchul Kim

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a method of controlling a dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a washing chamber accommodating a dish, a sump storing washing water, and supplying the washing water to the washing chamber, and a filter part provided to the sump, and filtering a foreign substance from the washing water. In the method, a first pump is driven to perform a washing or rinsing process, the first pump is stopped and a second pump is driven for a first set time to perform a discharging process, after the washing or rinsing process, the second pump is stopped and the first pump is driven for a second set time, and the first and second pumps are stopped.

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Номер записи: 5

19-04-2012 дата публикации

Energy management of appliance cycle longer than low rate period

Номер: US20120095606A1

Автор: Jeff Donald Drake, John K. Besore, Michael F. Finch, Timothy Worthington

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An energy management system for an appliance comprising an interface to receive a schedule having an off-peak time segment and an on-peak time segment; a control to determine an operation to be performed by the appliance; a mode selecting device to select between an energy management mode and an immediate start mode; and a controller connected to the interface, the control, and the mode selecting device. The controller is arranged such that upon selection of the energy management mode, the controller initiates the operation when a majority of the energy consumption of the operation is within the off-peak time segment; and upon selection of the immediate start mode, the controller initiates the operation immediately.

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Номер записи: 6

10-05-2012 дата публикации

Device for pre-rinsing objects in an appliance utilizing line pressure of a fluid supply

Номер: US20120111376A1

Автор: Brian WORRASANGASILPA, Craig Vitan, Eric Burns, James Klump

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Embodiments of an appliance for washing objects are described in which the appliance utilizes line pressure of a fluid supply to fill the appliance with a washing fluid, wherein the washing fluid is dispersed onto objects in the appliance before the washing fluid is captured in the enclosure. In one embodiment, the appliance comprises a fill element, which receives the washing fluid directly from a fluid inlet. The fill element comprises an array of spray jets, which are arranged to disperse the washing fluid into the enclosure.

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Номер записи: 7

24-05-2012 дата публикации

Washer Such As A Dishwasher Or A Washing Machine And Method For Operating A Washer

Номер: US20120124757A1

Автор: Niklas Olson, Per-Erik Pers, Sarah Förster

Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

The invention relates to methods for operating a washer, and in preferred embodiments to a washer having a water tank that is integrally, preferably detachably, formed with the washer, wherein the washer comprises a washing chamber for accommodating goods to be cleaned, said washing chamber having in its lower portion a sump for collecting water during operation of the washer, a water inlet, a circulating pump for circulating water through the washing chamber, and a control unit for controlling a washing cycle carried out by the washer. In accordance with the invention, in this method water is fed via the water inlet into the sump; the pressure within an inlet or outlet conduit of the circulating pump is measured; and based on the pressure measurement the washing cycle is controlled and/or indicator signals are issued to a user of the washer.

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Номер записи: 8

24-05-2012 дата публикации

Dishwasher having two water connections and control method

Номер: US20120125373A1

Автор: Anton Oblinger, Franz GRÜLL, Heinz Heissler, Michael Georg Rosenbauer, Roland Rieger

Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A dishwasher includes a hot water inlet device for intake of hot water from an external hot water supply and a cold water inlet device for intake of cold water from an external cold water supply. A program control device controls a wash cycle of a selected dishwashing program for cleaning wash items. The program control device is constructed to operate in at least one of first and second operating modes, wherein the first operating mode includes activation of one wash program which, in at least one partial wash cycle of a wash cycle, draws hot water from the external hot water supply, and wherein the second operating mode includes activation of another wash program which, in at least one partial wash cycle of a wash cycle, exclusively draws cold water from the external cold water supply.

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Номер записи: 9

14-06-2012 дата публикации

Dishwasher comprising a reservoir and associated preheating method

Номер: US20120145194A1

Автор: Franz-Josef Wagner, Helmut Jerg, Michael Georg Rosenbauer

Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A dishwasher includes a reservoir for storing washing fluid, and a control device configured for calling up at least one dishwashing program for controlling a washing cycle for washing items to be washed in a washing chamber and at least one preheating program for controlling a preheating cycle for preheating washing fluid for a washing cycle separately from each other. The preheating cycle includes a heating phase during which washing fluid is circulated and the circulated washing fluid is heated. The preheating cycle has downstream of the heating phase a pumping phase during which previously circulated and heated washing fluid is pumped into the reservoir.

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Номер записи: 10

09-08-2012 дата публикации

Conveyor warewasher having an automatic wastewater removal system

Номер: US20120199166A1

Автор: Harald Disch, Harry Braun, Markus Heidt

Принадлежит: Premark FEG LLC

A dishwasher has a wash system with a nozzle system with at least one wash nozzle for spraying wash liquid, a wash tank for collecting at least some of the sprayed wash liquid, and a wash pump by means of which wash liquid collected in the wash tank is fed to the at least one wash nozzle. A dirt-collecting system has at least one tank-covering screen, in order to separate off particles of dirt from the wash liquid which has been sprayed and flowed back into the wash tank under gravitational force. In order for the particles of dirt which are washed off the wash ware during operation of the dishwasher to be separated effectively from the wash liquid, the dirt-collecting system also has a dirt-collecting region which is arranged in the wash system and is intended for collecting the particles of dirt which have been separated off from the wash liquid with the aid of the tank-covering screen, wherein the dirt-collecting region is open at the top, but closed all the way around the sides, and wherein there is also a dirt-discharging pipe system which is connected to the dirt-collecting region and by means of which the particles of dirt collected in the dirt-collecting region are discharged from the wash system.

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Номер записи: 11

22-11-2012 дата публикации

Dishwasher with filter assembly

Номер: US20120291822A1

Автор: Barry E. Tuller, Rodney M. Welch

Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spraying system, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system. The liquid filtering system includes a filter disposed in the recirculation flow path to filter the liquid.

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Номер записи: 12

29-11-2012 дата публикации

Appliance configured to circulate air during a wash cycle

Номер: US20120298142A1

Автор: Brent Alden Junge, David Beers, Nicholas Okruch, Jr., Ranjeet Patil, Richard Henderson

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An appliance such as a dishwasher is configured to re-circulate air to reduce the amount of air with high moisture content that is expelled from the dishwasher. In one embodiment, the dishwasher comprises a wash zone in which objects are positioned to be washed and a door assembly, secured to the dishwasher in sealing engagement. Air from an upper region of the wash zone is drawn into a door cavity in the door assembly and re-circulated to a lower region of the wash zone. Inside of the door cavity is a thermal sink with a surface on which vapor in the air condenses, thereby lowering the relative humidity of the air that is ejected from the door assembly and into the lower region of the wash zone.

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Номер записи: 13

29-11-2012 дата публикации

Dish rack, in particular upper rack

Номер: US20120298598A1

Автор: Erik Woldt, Guenther Ennen, Kira Schaefer, Monika Seifert, Seyfettin Kara, Stefan Tiekoetter, Thorsten Schuette

Принадлежит: Miele und Cie KG

A dish rack for an automatic dishwashing machine includes a main body and a dishware support movably mounted on the main body. The dishware support has an adjustable orientation relative to the main body and is configured so as to adjust orientation based on a dishwashing cycle.

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Номер записи: 14

03-01-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for an appliance with a power saving mode

Номер: US20130000674A1

Автор: David W. Jiral, II Nelson J. Ferragut, Paul R. Johnson, Ryan K. Roth, Waldemar Romanowski

Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A dishwasher configured to perform a physical cycle of operation and having a power savings mode during which the dishwasher periodically monitors a key press by a user to determine if the dishwasher should be taken out of the power savings mode.

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Номер записи: 15

31-01-2013 дата публикации

Method for operating a water-containing appliance and water-containing appliance

Номер: US20130025074A1

Автор: Helmut Jerg, Reinhard Kimmich, Rüdiger EIERMANN

Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A method of operating a domestic washing appliance is provided for fully dissolving impurities in a cleaning fluid and thereby avoiding turbidity in the cleaning fluid. The method determines the degree of impurity in the cleaning fluid in at least one partial program step using wet combustion and the degree of combustion is established and the method is carried out in a water-guiding device.

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Номер записи: 16

14-02-2013 дата публикации

Dishwasher comprising a microfilter

Номер: US20130037065A1

Автор: Ismail Kokbiyik, Orhan Atabey

Принадлежит: Individual

The dishwasher ( 1 ) of the present invention comprises a washing tub ( 2 ) wherein items to be washed are placed, a receptacle ( 3 ) located at the lower portion of the washing tub ( 2 ), wherein the water in the washing tub ( 2 ) is collected during the washing process, a microfilter ( 5 ) located in the middle of the receptacle ( 3 ), which allows the passing of the water which passes from the washing tub ( 2 ) to the receptacle ( 3 ) but which holds the residues carried by the water, a circulation pump ( 4 ) which returns the water accumulated in the receptacle ( 3 ) to the washing tub ( 2 ), a suction hose ( 7 ) one end of which opens to the circulation pump ( 4 ), the other to the receptacle ( 3 ), a suction hole ( 9 ) to which the end of the suction hose ( 7 ) which opens into the receptacle ( 3 ) is mounted, and which opens to the receptacle ( 3 ) wall facing the microfilter ( 5 ) such that the water accumulated in the receptacle ( 3 ) can pass to the suction hose ( 7 ), and a supply hose ( 6 ) one end of which is connected to the mains and the other end of which opens to the receptacle ( 3 ).

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Номер записи: 17

07-03-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable filter system for a dishwashing appliance

Номер: US20130056029A1

Автор: Joel Charles Boyer, John Dries

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An adjustable filter system for a dishwashing appliance is provided. More specifically, a filter system is provided whereby the relative amount of fluid filtered by two different filters can be selectively controlled during operation of the dishwashing appliance. Flow can be directed primarily to one filter or the other depending upon the size of the soil particles expected at certain times during the cleaning process. Selection can be e.g., based on the temperature of fluid used in the appliance or determined by a controller.

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Номер записи: 18

07-03-2013 дата публикации

Dish washer

Номер: US20130056040A1

Автор: Jaechul Lee, Jungyoup Han, Yongjin Choi

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a dish washer. The dish washer includes a tub configured to accommodate dishes, a sump configured to supply water to the tub, and a water supply device configured to supply water received from an outer source to the sump or the tub. The water supply device includes a body and a plurality of discharge parts. The body includes a water supply passage along which water supplied from an outer source flows and a water chamber in which water supplied through the water supply passage is stored. Water is discharged from the water supply passage to the water chamber through the discharge parts.

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Номер записи: 19

11-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for displaying and scrolling items

Номер: US20130179829A1

Автор: Bum-soo Kim, Eun-Suk KWON, Gun-Su Lee

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A method and apparatus for facilitating scrolling of items on a display screen of an electronic device are provided. A first number of scrollable items representing a portion of a set of displayable items are displayed on the display screen. An input command for performing an “easy scroll function” is then detected. In response to the detected input command, the display screen is divided into a predetermined number of divided display screens, each independently scrollable and each displaying a respective number of items of the set of items, according to a display setting therefor. Each divided display screen may display a different number of items and may be scrollable at a different rate.

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Номер записи: 20

24-10-2013 дата публикации

Dishwasher

Номер: US20130276841A1

Автор: Daegyu Kim, Joonho PYO, Shinwoo Han

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher having a spray arm for spraying water to a lower rack and a tower nozzle for supplying water to an upper rack. The dishwasher may reduce (e.g., prevent) leakage of water from the tower nozzle, and may supply water to either the spray arm or to the tower nozzle through a rotating nozzle depending on a pressure of water.

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Номер записи: 21

05-12-2013 дата публикации

Dishwasher with unitary wash module

Номер: US20130319481A1

Автор: Rodney M. Welch

Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A dishwasher for treating dishes according to at least one automatic cycle of operation and having a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and defining an access opening, a sprayer providing a spray of liquid into the treating chamber, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path for recirculating the sprayed liquid from the treating chamber to the sprayer and a drive system operable to control at least a position of the liquid diverter.

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Номер записи: 22

16-01-2014 дата публикации

Device and method for adjusting viewing angle of appliance display

Номер: US20140015814A1

Автор: Omar Santana, Roman Roman Vila

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An appliance having a display and a system and method of adjusting a viewing angle of the display based on the position of a door of the appliance is provided. As a door of the appliance is pivotally rotated about an axis, a controller can control a motor to actuate a mounting plate of the display such that the mounting plate is rotated to adjust the viewing angle of the display. The rotation of mounting plate can be determined based on the position of the door of the appliance. A sensor can be implemented to detect the position of the door. The sensor can be disposed on a hinge of the door, in a cabinet of the appliance, or on a door of the appliance.

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Номер записи: 23

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Rapid heat system for a multi-tub dishwasher

Номер: US20140026929A1

Автор: Kristen K. Hedstrom, Mark E. Palm, Rodney M. Welch

Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A dishwasher includes a first washing chamber and a second washing chamber capable of performing a washing operation separately and/or concurrently. Each washing chamber includes a wash pump, a drain pump and a heating unit that are operatively connected to a controller. When initiating a washing fluid in one washing chamber, the controller determines if the other washing chamber is active. If the other washing chamber is active, the heating unit for the one washing chamber is operated at a low power level. However, if the other washing chamber is inactive, the one washing chamber is operated at a high power level to rapidly heat the washing fluid and thus shorten the duration of the washing operation.

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Номер записи: 24

06-03-2014 дата публикации

Home appliance and online system including the same

Номер: US20140067131A1

Автор: Byunggee Sung, Junpil PARK, Mikyung HA

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An online system, including a smart laundry machine, which is capable of easily and inexpensively using the smart laundry machine is disclosed. A further extended type of a smart home appliance, an online system including the same, and a method of using the online system are also disclosed. A laundry machine communicates with a server, is remotely controlled by an external terminal through the server, and has a control panel for a user interface. The control panel includes a course selection unit, an option selection unit, a start button, a display unit to display state information of the laundry machine, and a remote service activation input unit to set or cancel remote service activation according to user selection. The remote control is performed only in a case in which the remote service activation is set.

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Номер записи: 25

06-01-2022 дата публикации

Automated Cleaning of Cookware

Номер: US20220000331A1

Автор: GORDIN Yair, ZINGER Ofer

Принадлежит:

The automatic cookware cleaning apparatus, covered in the present invention, personalizes cookware cleaning and drying operations, reducing energy consumption and water wastage. Cleaning method, plan, duration and intensity, among other parameters, can be optimized considering variables such as the cookware geometry, materials, amount and type of dirt. Moreover, assigning an ID of the cookware combined with a computer vision, which determines the amount and type of residue on the cookware and identifies its properties, enables utilization of the cleaning and drying process parameters. Nevertheless, the cleaning and drying process is utilized when the apparatus is combined with an automated cooking system and dish cooking parameters, such as ingredients and heating regime, are analyzed. 1. A method of cleaning one or more cookware using an automated cleaning apparatus , the method comprising the steps of:determining the type, shape and material of the of dishware;wherein,image acquisition of the cookware is accomplished by utilizing computer vision techniques configured with the system of the cleaning apparatus for identifying and analyzing these features;wherein,the computer vision techniques utilizes sensors, including a light-sensitive camera, a range sensor, a radar, an ultra-sonic camera, for image acquisition of the cookware;determining the type of residual dirt on the cookware by utilizing computer vision and identifying the type of dish prepared on the cookware and finalizing the specific cleaning operation;analyzing and creating a cleaning plan and identifying a starting point for the cleaning operation and the cleaning methodology;wherein,the analysis takes into account the information geometric shape of the cookware, the specific stains, and the relevant dish;execution of the plan by the cleaning apparatus.2. A method of cleaning one or more cookware using an automated cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the type of cookware includes a pot claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 26

03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISHWASHER

Номер: US20190000297A1

Автор: Cho Taehwan

Принадлежит:

A method of controlling a dishwasher is disclosed. The method includes supplying water to a sump, driving a wash pump using a wash motor, introducing a detergent into a tub, and determining whether the amount of bubbles is excessive based on the value of current applied to the wash motor. The determining whether the amount of bubbles is excessive is performed after a lapse of a predetermined period of time since the start of the introducing the detergent into the tub. 1. A method of controlling a dishwasher , the method comprising:supplying water to a sump of the dishwasher;driving a wash pump of the dishwasher based on operation of a wash motor of the dishwasher;introducing detergent into a tub of the dishwasher; anddetermining whether an amount of bubbles in the tub corresponds to an excessive level based on a value of current applied to the wash motor,wherein determining whether the amount of bubbles in the tub corresponds to the excessive level comprises determining whether the amount of bubbles in the tub corresponds to the excessive level based on a lapse of a predetermined time from a start of introduction of detergent to the tub.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising controlling a passage-switching unit to supply wash water discharged from the wash pump to a top nozzle of the dishwasher before determining whether the amount of bubbles in the tub corresponds to the excessive level.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining whether the amount of bubbles in the tub corresponds to the excessive level includes:sensing a value of current applied to the wash motor;comparing the sensed value of current to a first predetermined current value; andbased on the comparison of the sensed value of current to the first predetermined current value, determining whether the amount of bubbles in the tub corresponds to the excessive level.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein comparing the sensed value of current to the first predetermined ...

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Номер записи: 27

07-01-2016 дата публикации

DISHWASHER APPLIANCE AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISHWASHER APPLIANCE

Номер: US20160000297A1

Автор: Hodapp, JR. Leo Edward

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A dishwasher appliance includes a spray detection sensor and a variable speed pump. Based upon signals from the spray detection sensor, a speed of the variable speed pump is changed. By changing the speed of the variable speed pump, a trajectory of wash fluid from a spray assembly of the dishwasher appliance is also changed such that the wash fluid is directed towards a detergent dispenser of the dishwasher appliance. A related method for operating a dishwasher appliance is also provided. 1. A method for operating a dishwasher appliance , comprising:operating a variable speed pump of the dishwasher appliance at a first speed, the variable speed pump urging wash fluid to a spray assembly within a wash chamber of the dishwasher appliance during said step of operating;receiving a signal from a spray detection sensor of the dishwasher appliance during said step of operating; andchanging a speed of the variable speed pump from the first speed based at least in part on the signal from the spray detection sensor.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising directing wash fluid from the spray assembly towards a detergent dispenser after said step of changing.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a volume of wash fluid impacting the detergent dispenser immediately after said step of changing is greater than the volume of wash fluid impacting the detergent dispenser immediately before said step of changing.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving an additional signal from the spray detection sensor of the dishwasher appliance after said step of changing.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said step of changing comprises increasing or decreasing the speed of the variable speed pump in order to increase the additional signal.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a trajectory of wash fluid emitted by the spray assembly varies during said changing.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a detergent dispenser of the dishwasher appliance is positioned at an elevation claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 28

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Dishwasher thermometer with wireless temperature logger and associated methods

Номер: US20200000310A1

Автор: Luk Wah Jackson Chu

Принадлежит: EWIG INDUSTRIES MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE Ltd

A dishwasher thermometer captures temperature data of temperature sensed within a dishwasher during a wash cycle. The dishwasher thermometer includes a wireless communication interface that transmits the captured temperature data to one or more of a server and a monitor device. When the captured temperature data indicates that the wash cycle did not achieve defined temperature threshold(s), an alert is generated at the server and/or the monitor device indicating that the wash cycle did not meet appropriate washing conditions. In embodiments, the temperature data may be accessible to a third party for certification of the dishwasher wash cycle.

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Номер записи: 29

05-01-2017 дата публикации

CONVEYOR WARE WASHER, IN PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL CONVEYOR WARE WASHER

Номер: US20170000310A1

Автор: Disch Harald, SCHREMPP Martin

Принадлежит:

A conveyor ware washer (), having a conveying device for conveying wash ware through treatment zones, has at least two wash zones (), arranged one after the other and at least one final rinse zone () arranged downstream of the wash zones. An exhaust air system () removes exhaust air from the conveyor ware washer. The wash zone which is arranged closer to the final rinse zone has a heating device () for heating the wash liquid, which is to be sprayed in the relevant wash zone, to a minimum process temperature. A heat pump system transmits at least part of the thermal energy of the exhaust air, which has been removed or is to be removed from the conveyor ware washer, as useful heat to the wash liquid of the wash zone which is arranged further away from the at least one final rinse zone. 1. Conveyor ware washer having a conveying device for conveying wash ware in a conveying direction through treatment zones of the conveyor ware washer , wherein the conveyor ware washer has at least two wash zones are arranged one after the other when viewed in the conveying direction and in each wash zone wash liquid from a wash tank associated with the wash zone is sprayed onto the wash ware , wherein the conveyor ware washer has at least one final rinse zone which , when viewed in the conveying direction , is arranged downstream of the at least two wash zones , in which final rinse zone fresh water is sprayed onto the wash ware , and wherein the conveyor ware washer additionally has an exhaust air system for removing exhaust air from the conveyor ware washer , characterized in thatthe one of the at least two wash zones which, when viewed in the conveying direction, is arranged closer to the at least one final rinse zone, has associated therewith a heating device that is arranged for heating the wash liquid, which is to be sprayed in the wash zone, to a previously established or establishable first minimum process temperature, andin that, in addition, there is provided a heat pump ...

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Номер записи: 30

04-01-2018 дата публикации

DISHWASHER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20180000311A1

Автор: KIM Mi Ra, RYU Jung Chan, SHIN Woo-Jin

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a dishwasher including a main body provided with an open hole and a washing tub; a door configured to open or close the open hole; a door opening/closing member configured to open or close the open hole; an air curtain disposed in the main body, to operate a fan such that ambient air is sucked and the sucked air is discharged; a detector configured to detect information of the fan; and a controller configured to diagnose the failure of the fan based on the detected information of the fan, to control an operation of the door opening/closing member such that the door is opened at a predetermined open time and an open time of the door is delayed when the fan is a failure state, and to control an operation of the fan when the fan is a normal state during a drying operation. 1. A dishwasher comprising:a main body provided with in an open hole and a washing tub;a door configured to open or close the open hole of the main body;a door opening/closing member configured to open or close the open hole by the door;an air curtain disposed in the main body, and configured to operate a fan such that ambient air is sucked and the sucked air is discharged;a detector configured to detect information of the fan; anda controller configured to diagnose a failure of the fan based on the detected information of the fan, and control, when the fan is a normal state during a drying operation, an operation of the door opening/closing member such that the door is opened at a predetermined open time, and an operation of the fan, and when the fan is a failure state, an operation of the door opening/closing member such that an open time of the door is delayed.2. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , wherein the controller diagnoses the failure of the fan at a time point before the predetermined open time.3. The dishwasher according to claim 2 , wherein the time point before the predetermined open time includes one of a time point which is a start time of the drying operation ...

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Номер записи: 31

06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AN AIR-GUIDING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220002932A1

Автор: BARACKOV SLAVOLJUB, HERNANDEZ ROBERT RUIZ, Juckel Thomas, Kessler Arnd, ZUECHNER LARS

Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

Among other things, a procedure is revealed which comprises the following: Detecting one or more pieces of air humidity information indicative of a relative humidity within a treatment room of an air-conducting domestic appliance, wherein the one or more pieces of air humidity information are detected by means of at least one air humidity sensor; and determining drying information indicative of a time of an end of a drying process performed by the air-conducting domestic appliance, wherein the drying information is determined based on the one or more pieces of air humidity information. Also disclosed are a device for executing and/or controlling this process, a system with one or more devices for executing and/or controlling this process and a computer program for executing and/or controlling this process by a processor. 1. A process performed by one or more devices comprising:Detection of one or more items of air humidity information indicative of a relative air humidity within a treatment room of an air-conducting domestic appliance, wherein the one or more items of air humidity information are detected by employing at least one air humidity sensor, wherein the one or more items of air humidity information represent a curve progression of the relative air humidity within the treatment room over time.Determining drying information indicative of a time of an end of a drying process performed by the air-conducting household appliance, wherein the drying information is determined based on the one or more humidity information.2. A process according to claim 1 , further comprising:Describing the course of the curve by employing a mathematical function using the one or more devices that predicts the humidity inside the treatment room of the air-conducting household appliance at any time during the process.3. A process according to claim 1 , further comprising:Collecting or obtaining ambient humidity information indicative of a humidity level that exists or is expected to ...

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Номер записи: 32

20-01-2022 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for sensing dryness according to air quality

Номер: US20220015601A1

Автор: Kyle Joseph Brandewie, Rocco Cordaro, Stannard Nathan Phelps

Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A dishwasher includes a tub defining a wash chamber, a wash rack provided within the wash chamber, an air inlet in fluid communication with the wash chamber at a first position, an air exhaust outlet in fluid communication with the wash chamber at a second position different from the first position, a first gas sensor provided in the dishwasher, and a controller configured to initiate an operation sequence. The operation sequence includes initiating a drying cycle, receiving an air-quality signal from the first gas sensor, measuring, during the drying cycle, an air-quality characteristic within the wash chamber of the dishwasher, determining the measured air-quality characteristic is below a predetermined air-quality threshold, calculating a drying time in response to determining the measured air-quality characteristic is below the predetermined air-quality threshold, and halting the drying cycle in response to an expiration of the drying time.

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Номер записи: 33

12-01-2017 дата публикации

Automatic freeze protection for dishwashers

Номер: US20170007093A1

Автор: Casale Tom

Принадлежит:

A system for protecting a dishwasher from freezing using components within a dishwasher. The system comprising: a control circuit, a heating element, a water pump, drain hose, hot water supply, water valve, door sensor to determine whether dishwasher door is closed and a temperature sensor. 1. A system for protecting a dishwasher from freezing comprising:a control circuit;a heating element;a water pump;drain hose;hot water supply;water valve;door sensor to determine whether dishwasher door is closed;temperature sensor;said sensor activates a freeze protection function of said control circuit once ambient temperature fails to be above freezing;said control circuit confirms said door is closed by said door sensor, and admits hot water from said hot water supply to said dishwasher for a period of time sufficient for heated water to travel from home's water heater to said dishwasher, so local environment of said dishwasher is heated to a certain temperature above freezing.2. The system of wherein said system uses components within a standard dishwasher to protect said dishwasher from freezing.3. The system of wherein said heating element also dries dishes after they have been cleaned and rinsed.4. The system of wherein said water pump ejects waste water to a home's sewer line.5. The system of wherein said hot water supply is from a home's domestic plumbing system.6. The system of wherein said temperature sensor is mounted at coolest expected location in or on said dishwasher.7. The system of wherein said freezing point is approximately 37 degrees F.8. The system of wherein said system has an activation period of approximately two (2) minutes to be sufficient.9. The system of wherein function of admitting hot water for freeze protection is accomplished by existing water valve/solenoid and controls used to operate an ordinary wash cycle.10. The system of wherein said system heats dishwasher's supply line sufficiently to prevent freezing of this part of said system.11. The ...

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Номер записи: 34

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Turbidity Sensor Assembly Including an Integral Water Level Indicator

Номер: US20180008116A1

Автор: Curtis Craig, Durham Kyle Edward, Ross Christopher Brandon

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A turbidity sensor assembly for a dishwasher appliance is provided. The turbidity sensor assembly measures the turbidity of wash fluid in a manner similar to conventional turbidity sensors, but also includes an integral water level indicator. The water level indicator is an opaque buoyant ball that rises and falls with the water level to provide a water level indication that can be used to shut off the drain pump when the sump is empty. More specifically, when the water level drops below a predetermined level, the opaque ball blocks the transmission of light between the emitter and receiver of the turbidity sensor, thus indicating that the sump is almost empty. As a result, the pump operating during a drain cycle need only operate long enough to drain the sump, and this may be achieved without an additional measuring device or complicated control system. 1. A dishwasher appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the dishwasher appliance comprising:a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing;a sump positioned adjacent a bottom of the wash chamber, the sump configured for collecting wash fluid;a pump in fluid communication with the sump, the pump being configured for discharging the wash fluid from the dishwasher appliance during a drain cycle; and a housing defining a channel in fluid communication with the wash fluid;', 'an emitter and a receiver positioned within the housing on opposite sides of the channel;', 'a buoyant object positioned within the channel; and', 'a retention device configured to enable the buoyant object to move along with the level of the wash fluid within the channel along the vertical direction between a raised position and a lowered position., 'a turbidity sensor assembly configured for measuring a turbidity and a level of wash fluid in the sump, the turbidity sensor assembly comprising2. The dishwasher appliance of claim 1 , wherein the retention device is a vertically oriented rod ...

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Номер записи: 35

11-01-2018 дата публикации

GESCHIRRSPUELER MIT SENSOREINHEIT ZUR BESTIMMUNG EINER DREHBEWEGUNG EINES SPRUEHARMS

Номер: US20180008117A1

Автор: Pleschinger Andreas, Wallerstorfer Kurt

Принадлежит:

The invention proposes a dishwasher comprising a working chamber (), comprising at least one spray arm () which is arranged in a rotatable manner in the working chamber (), and comprising a metering apparatus () for supplying and metering a substance, such as detergent, rinse aid etc., into the working chamber (), wherein the metering apparatus () is designed as an insert part () comprising a housing () for insertion into a recess in an inner wall () of the working chamber (), for example in the door () of the working chamber (), and comprising a sensor unit () for identifying a spray arm movement in the working chamber () of the dishwasher, which sensor unit is arranged at least partially in a housing () of the metering apparatus (), wherein the dishwasher has improved program control. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the sensor unit () comprises at least one pressure sensor () for detecting a water/liquid pressure. 12562922220217272272822021927282728. A dishwasher comprising a working chamber () , comprising at least one spray arm ( , ) which is arranged in a rotatable manner in the working chamber () , and comprising a metering apparatus () for supplying and metering a substance , such as detergent , rinse aid etc. , into the working chamber () , wherein the metering apparatus () is designed as an insert part () comprising a housing ( , ) for insertion into a recess in an inner wall () of the working chamber () , for example in the door () of the working chamber () , and comprising a sensor unit ( , ) for identifying a spray arm movement in the working chamber () of the dishwasher , which sensor unit is arranged at least partially in a housing ( , ) of the metering apparatus () , characterized in that the sensor unit ( , ) comprises at least one pressure sensor ( , ) for detecting a water/liquid pressure.2172329229232924305656. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , characterized in that at least one inlet opening () claim 1 , through which a ...

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Номер записи: 36

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Dishwasher comprising a sensor unit for determining a rotation movement of a spray arm

Номер: US20180008118A1

Автор: Pleschinger Andreas, Wallerstorfer Kurt

Принадлежит:

The invention proposes a dishwasher comprising a working chamber, comprising at least one spray arm which is arranged in a rotatable manner in the working chamber, and comprising a metering apparatus for supplying and metering a substance, such as detergent, rinse aid etc., into the working chamber, which metering apparatus is designed as an insert part comprising a housing for insertion into a recess in an inner wall of the working chamber, for example in the door of the working chamber, and comprising a sensor unit for identifying a spray arm movement in the working chamber of the dishwasher, which sensor unit is arranged at least partially in a housing of the metering apparatus, wherein the sensor unit comprises at least one infrared transmitter and/or one infrared receiver 1. A dishwasher comprising a working chamber , comprising at least one spray arm which is arranged in a rotatable manner in the working chamber , and comprising a metering apparatus for supplying and metering a substance , such as detergent , rinse aid etc. , into the working chamber , which metering apparatus is designed as an insert part comprising a housing for insertion into a recess in an inner wall of the working chamber , for example in the door of the working chamber , and comprising a sensor unit for identifying a spray arm movement in the working chamber of the dishwasher , which sensor unit is arranged at least partially in a housing of the metering apparatus ,characterized in that{'b': 11', '12', '13, 'the sensor unit comprises at least one infrared transmitter and/or one infrared receiver .'}2561213. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , characterized in that the spray arm claim 1 , and/or a jet of water or washing solution from a spray nozzle crosses the beam path of the infrared transmitter and/or infrared receiver during the rotation of the spray arm.356. The dishwasher according to wherein the spray arm claim 1 , comprises a reflector for infrared light.4199. The dishwasher ...

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Номер записи: 37

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Dishwasher comprising a sensor unit for determinig a rotation movement of a spray arm

Номер: US20180008119A1

Автор: Andreas Pleschinger, Kurt Wallerstorfer

Принадлежит: Sanhua Aweco Appliance Systems GmbH

The invention proposes a dishwasher comprising a working chamber ( 2 ), comprising at least one spray arm ( 5, 6 ) which is arranged in a rotatable manner in the working chamber ( 2 ), and comprising a metering apparatus ( 9 ) for supplying and metering a substance, such as detergent, rinse aid etc., into the working chamber ( 2 ), wherein the metering apparatus ( 9 ) is designed as an insert part ( 9 ) comprising a housing ( 20, 21 ) for insertion into a recess in an inner wall ( 7 ) of the working chamber ( 2 ), for example in the door ( 7 ) of the warning chamber ( 2 ), and comprising a sensor unit ( 27, 28 ) for identifying a spray arm movement in the working chamber ( 2 ) of the dishwasher, which sensor unit is arranged at least partially in a housing ( 20, 21 ) of the metering apparatus ( 6 ), wherein the dishwasher has improved program control. According to the invention, this is achieved in that at least one inlet opening ( 17 ) in an interior ( 22 ) of the metering apparatus ( 9 ) is arranged at least partially in the jet ( 23 ) of water/liquid from a spray nozzle ( 24 ) of the spray arm ( 5, 6 ) during the rotation of the spray arm ( 5, 6 ), wherein the sensor unit ( 27, 28 ) is arranged at least partially in the/on the interior ( 22 ) and/or on a wall of the interior ( 22 ).

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Номер записи: 38

09-01-2020 дата публикации

DISHWASHER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20200008644A1

Автор: JU Byeonghyeon, LEE Taehee, LEE Youmin

Принадлежит:

A dishwasher and a control method thereof are disclosed. The dishwasher includes a tub accommodating an object to be washed, a spray arm rotatably provided inside the tub to spray wash water toward the object to be washed, a sump for storing wash water and collecting wash water sprayed into the tub therein, a filter separably mounted to the sump to remove foreign substances from wash water, a wash pump for supplying wash water stored in the sump to the spray arm, and a circulation passage for diverting at least a portion of the wash water supplied to the spray arm by the wash pump to the sump. After the dishes are washed, all of the wash water introduced into the wash pump is diverted into the filter. Foreign substances present in the wash water are collected in the filter and are discharged outside along with the wash water. 1. A dishwasher comprising:a tub configured to accommodate one or more objects to be washed;a spray arm rotatably disposed inside the tub and configured to spray wash water toward the one or more objects;a sump configured to store wash water and to receive wash water sprayed into the tub;a filter separably mounted to the sump and configured to remove foreign substances from wash water in the sump;a wash pump configured to supply wash water stored in the sump to the spray arm; anda circulation passage configured to guide, to the sump, at least a portion of wash water that is supplied to the spray arm,wherein the circulation passage is configured to supply at least the portion of wash water to an interior of the filter.2. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , wherein the filter defines an opening at a bottom surface of the filter claim 1 , a filter support portion configured to support the bottom surface of the filter;', 'a lower storage portion that is disposed vertically below the filter support portion and that is in communication with the interior of the filter through the opening of the filter; and', 'an upper storage portion that is ...

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Номер записи: 39

09-01-2020 дата публикации

LEARNING DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR WATER INLET HOSE

Номер: US20200008647A1

Автор: ALEXANDER BENJAMIN E., SCHUH ERIC J., Sells Joel M.

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A retrofit auxiliary device for distributing cleaning resources to a household cleaning appliance having a treating chamber is described wherein the device can connect to various household cleaning appliances of different makes and models and can learn the flow of water and detergent during various stages of operation and then perform the dispensing itself. 1. A retrofit auxiliary device for distributing cleaning resources to at least one household cleaning appliance having at least one water inlet , a detergent inlet , and a treating chamber , the retrofit auxiliary device comprising:at least one water inlet configured to connect to a supply of water;at least one outlet configured to connect to the at least one water inlet on the household cleaning appliance for distribution of water to the household cleaning appliance;a flow meter fluidly coupled between the retrofit auxiliary device and the household cleaning appliance configured to monitor a flow of the water from the at least one water inlet of the retrofit auxiliary device to the household cleaning appliance and to transmit a signal containing water flow information;a detergent dispenser configured to connect to the detergent inlet of the household cleaning appliance to dispense a treating chemistry to the household cleaning appliance in response to receiving dispense commands; using the information in the memory, correlating the water flow information from the signal to a cycle of operation being executed by the household cleaning appliance to learn cycles of operation for the household appliance as the household cleaning appliance operates; and', 'upload the learned cycles of operation to an online database of learned cycles of operation from multiple retrofit auxiliary devices., 'a controller operably coupled to the flow meter to receive the signal, and operably coupled to and providing dispense commands to the detergent dispenser, and the controller including a memory having information that correlates the ...

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Номер записи: 40

11-01-2018 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT NETWORK FOR CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180010596A1

Автор: Andersen Bryan, Lafferty Sean, McDaniel Jason, Tincher Terry

Принадлежит:

System and method for dispensing product to a washing machine. A chemical dispensing system includes a system controller, machine interface, and pump controller that communicate through serial data buses. The system controller provides a user interface, retrieves washing machine status information from the machine interface, and issues product dispensing commands to the pump controller. The pump controller monitors pump status and dispenses product in response to commands from the system controller. The pump controller: (1) determines pump activation periods based on calibration data stored in a pump controller memory; (2) tracks pump usage and adjusts the activation period to compensate for pump wear as the pump ages; (3) disables the pump if conditions exists that preclude operating the pump; (4) monitors product levels, and (5) reports pump status to the system controller. Integral channels are included in the pump housing to provide stress relief to a squeeze tube. 1. A chemical dispensing system for a washing machine , the system comprising:a machine interface configured to detect one or more trigger signals generated by the washing machine and including a first serial data bus interface;a system controller configured to obtain first data indicative of an operational state of the washing machine from the machine interface using the first serial data bus interface.2. The system of wherein the machine interface further includes:a processor; and determine the operational state of the washing machine based on the trigger signals; and', 'transmit the first data to the system controller over the first serial data bus interface., 'a memory including program code that, when executed by the processor, causes the machine interface to3. The system of wherein the machine interface further includes:a trigger signal interface that couples the processor to the trigger signals and which is configured to provide galvanic isolation between the processor and the trigger signals.4 ...

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Номер записи: 41

10-01-2019 дата публикации

STEAM GENERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD OF STEAM GENERATOR

Номер: US20190010656A1

Автор: KIM Seunghun, WOO Sangwoo

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A steam generator and a control method thereof are disclosed. The control method includes supplying water to a first chamber (C), turning a heater () on, wherein power is supplied to the heater () to heat the heater () at a third temperature so as to generate steam, preventing overheating, wherein power supplied to the heater is cut at a first temperature so as to prevent overheating of the heater, and determining scale, wherein power supplied to the heater () is cut at a second temperature lower than the first temperature and then is resupplied after a predetermined time so as to prevent malfunction of the overheating prevention, wherein, when a time interval for the temperature of the heater to rise from the third temperature to the first temperature is within a predetermined time, determining scale is not performed. 113-. (canceled)14. A steam generator comprising:a first chamber configured to store water;a heater configured to generate steam by heating the water; 'based on a temperature of the heater reaching a first temperature, cutting power supplied to the heater to protect the heater from overheating;', 'an overheating protector configured to protect the heater from overheating by based on the temperature of the heater reaching a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature, cutting the power supplied to the heater for a first time period; and', 'resuming supply of power to the heater after the first time period; and, 'a first temperature sensor configured to protect against mis-triggering of the overheating protector bya controller electrically connected to the heater and first temperature sensor and configured to control an operation of the steam generator.15. The steam generator according to claim 14 , wherein a response time of the first temperature sensor is longer than a second time period corresponding to a time for the temperature of the heater to rise from a third temperature lower than the first temperature to the first temperature ...

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Номер записи: 42

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Liquid out-of-product alarm system and method

Номер: US20180010950A1

Автор: Husam Ismail, Jason Andrew Kahlhamer, Kenneth Thomas Dobizl, Louis Mark Holzman, Matthew Frank Zurbey, Sonya Shailesh Sharpe

Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

An out-of-product alarm process includes initiating an out-of-product check by sending a signal to a controller from an optical sensor assembly connected to a fluid delivery medium for delivering a product to a fluid dispensing site, performing an out-of-product check, running an alarm cycle with the controller after receipt of an out-of-product signal, and executing a corrective action. Performing the out-of-product check includes directing light into the fluid delivery medium, generating a detector output based on detected light within the fluid delivery medium, determining an out-of-product state within the fluid delivery medium based on a comparison of the detector output to an out-of-product threshold, starting an out-of-product timer, when the out-of-product state is determined, and determining an out-of-product event when the out-of-product timer reaches a threshold out-of-product time period.

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Номер записи: 43

18-01-2018 дата публикации

Dishwasher Appliance and Method

Номер: US20180014713A1

Автор: Hofmann Adam Christopher, Mersch Matthew D.

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A dishwasher appliance and method of operation is provided. The dishwasher appliance may include a tub defining a wash chamber, a coarse filter disposed, a recirculation pump, and a drain pump. The method may include activating the recirculation pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in a primary flow direction, and activating the drain pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction for an initial purge cycle. Further included may be flushing wash fluid through the coarse filter and into the tub in a secondary flow direction opposite from the primary flow direction. Still further included may be activating the recirculation pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction, and activating the drain pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction for an additional purge cycle. 1. A method of operating a dishwasher appliance , the dishwasher appliance including a tub defining a wash chamber , a coarse filter disposed at a bottom portion of the tub , a recirculation pump downstream from the coarse filter in a primary flow direction , and a drain pump downstream from the coarse filter in the primary flow direction , the method comprising:activating the recirculation pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction for an initial purge cycle;activating the drain pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction for the initial purge cycle;flushing wash fluid through the coarse filter and into the tub in a secondary flow direction, the secondary flow direction being opposite from the primary flow direction;activating the recirculation pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction for an additional purge cycle; andactivating the drain pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction for the additional purge cycle.2. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 44

21-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISHWASHER

Номер: US20160015238A1

Автор: JU Byeonghyeon, Kim Heeyeon, LEE Jongmin

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A method of controlling a dishwasher including washing dishes using washing water in which a detergent is dissolved, draining the washing water in which the detergent is dissolved, first rinsing the dishes using washing water in which no detergent is dissolved, and second rinsing the dishes using washing water in which a descaling agent is dissolved. The dishwasher includes a tub which accommodates the dishes, and a sump which receives the washing water supplied into the tub, and the descaling agent is input during a process of supplying the washing water from the outside of the tub to the sump.

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Номер записи: 45

21-01-2016 дата публикации

DISHWASHER

Номер: US20160015240A1

Автор: JU Byeonghyeon, Kim Heeyeon, LEE Jongmin, LEE Youmin

Принадлежит:

A dishwasher includes: a tub which defines a space in which dishes are washed; a sump which accommodates washing water to be supplied into the tub; and a descaling solution supply device which supplies a descaling solution to the sump, in which the descaling solution supply device includes: a main flow path which guides washing water to be supplied to the sump; a solution accommodating unit which accommodates a descaling agent and has a solution outlet through which washing water, in which the descaling agent is dissolved, is discharged to the main flow path; a solution discharge valve which opens and closes the solution outlet; and a branch flow path which branches off from the main flow path, supplies the washing water into the solution accommodating unit, and has an atmosphere communicating port that communicates with the atmosphere.

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Номер записи: 46

17-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF INDICATING OPERATIONAL INFORMATION FOR A BULK DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190017214A1

Автор: DALTON MICHAEL T., MCALLISTER KARL DAVID

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A laundry treating appliance having a trating chamber and a bul dispenser and a user interface configured to provide an indication to the user related to the bulk chemistry dispenser and a controller coupled with the user interface and the bulk treating chemistry dispenser and configured to execute an operating cycle including controlling the treating chemistry meter to dispense the predetermined amount of treating chemistry and determine a number of doses of treating chemistry available in the bulk treating chemistry dispenser and method of determining the number of doses and the types of a treating chemistry available in the bulk dispensing system, and providing an indication of the determination on a user interface. 1. A laundry treating appliance , comprising:a laundry treating chamber;a bulk treating chemistry dispenser configured to hold multiple doses of treating chemistry for dispensing into the laundry treating chamber;a treating chemistry meter configured to dispense a predetermined amount of treating chemistry from the bulk treating chemistry dispenser;a user interface configured to provide an indication to the user related to the bulk chemistry dispenser; anda controller coupled with the user interface and the bulk treating chemistry dispenser and configured to execute an operating cycle including controlling the treating chemistry meter to dispense a predetermined amount of treating chemistry and determine a number of doses of treating chemistry available in the bulk treating chemistry dispenser.2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the predetermined amount of treating chemistry set to be dispensed by the controller varies from operating cycle to operating cycle.3. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the predetermined amount of treating chemistry set to be dispensed by the controller varies for a same type of operating cycle.4. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the treating chemistry meter is operably coupled to the user interface ...

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Номер записи: 47

22-01-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PREVENTING OVERFILLING IN A DISHWASHER

Номер: US20150020887A1

Автор: DeFilippi John, Duckworth Jason, Francisco Virgil J., Mitchell Glen, Poyner Dennis A.

Принадлежит:

A method, system, and computer-program product for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a method for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher is provided, wherein the dishwasher includes a water valve for providing water to the dishwasher and a drain pump for removing water from the dishwasher. The method comprises detecting an overfill condition in the dishwasher with at least one detection device, wherein the overfill condition corresponds to a water level in the dishwasher that is greater than a predetermined threshold. The method further includes controlling the drain pump and the water valve in response to detecting the overfill condition in order to facilitate removal of the overfill condition. 1. A method for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher , wherein the dishwasher comprises a water valve configured to provide water to the dishwasher and a drain pump configured to remove water from the dishwasher , the method comprising:detecting an overfill condition in the dishwasher with at least one detection device, the overfill condition corresponding to a water level in the dishwasher that is greater than a predetermined threshold;executing a pump-out cycle in response to detecting the overfill condition, wherein the pump-out cycle comprises actuating the drain pump and deactuating the water valve in order to facilitate removal of the overfill condition;determining if the overfill condition has been removed; and 'determining, in response to determining that the overfill condition has not been removed, if water is present in the dishwasher with a sensing device following execution of the pump-out cycle for a predetermined period of time.', 'executing at least one error routine to diagnose an error in at least one component of the dishwasher in response to determining that the overfill condition has not been removed, wherein executing the at least one error routine comprises executing a drain pump/detection device ...

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Номер записи: 48

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for controlling filling with water of a water-conducting electric household appliance

Номер: US20160022113A1

Автор: Giacomo Marvardi, Gianluca Benedetto, Marco Whilhelmus Gerhardus Ten Bok, Nicola LADISA

Принадлежит: Indesit Co Spa

A method of controlling the filling with water of a household appliance after treatment including activating a wash pump to a first speed, opening a load valve and starting a time counter, closing the valve and stopping the counter, calculating a flow-rate, opening and closing the valve again based on the calculated flow-rate.

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Номер записи: 49

26-01-2017 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF OPENING THE SAME

Номер: US20170020360A1

Автор: ALEXANDER BENJAMIN E.

Принадлежит:

A method of opening a door of a household appliance having a cabinet with an open face providing access to a treating chamber where an article is received for treatment according to a useful cycle of operation is provided. The method includes: sensing a presence of at least a portion of a person within a predetermined range of the door and out of contact with the door; and automatically opening the door in response to the sensed presence. 1. A household appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a treating chamber with an open face;a door moveably mounted to the cabinet for movement between an opened condition and a closed condition to selectively close the open face;a door opening mechanism for automatically opening the door; anda proximity sensor configured to sense a presence of at least a portion of a person adjacent the door, within a predetermined range of the door, and out of contact with the door when the door is in the closed condition;wherein when the proximity sensor senses the presence the door opening mechanism automatically moves the door from the closed condition toward the opened condition.2. The household appliance of wherein the door has no user-accessible handle in the closed condition.3. The household appliance of wherein the door is handle-less.4. The household appliance of claim 1 , further comprising an indicator providing indication of the proximity sensor sensing the presence.5. The household appliance of wherein the door comprises a smooth uninterrupted outer surface.6. The household appliance of wherein the door comprises a non-opaque panel forming the outer surface.7. The household appliance of wherein the non-opaque panel is black in color.8. The household appliance of claim 6 , further comprising a visual indicator located behind the non-opaque panel and illuminating through the non-opaque panel to provide indication of the proximity sensor sensing the presence.9. The household appliance of wherein the proximity sensor is at least one of a ...

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Номер записи: 50

10-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING METHOD

Номер: US20220039629A1

Автор: Souter Philip Frank

Принадлежит:

A method of cleaning ware in a domestic dishwasher using a program having a main wash and a rinse cycle, the method having the step of delivering a dose of a cleaning composition wherein the delivery of the cleaning composition is split between the main wash and the rinse. 1. A method of cleaning ware in a domestic dishwasher using a program comprising a main wash and a rinse cycle , the method comprising the step of delivering a dose of a cleaning composition wherein the delivery of the cleaning composition is split between the main wash and the rinse.2. A method according to wherein the amount of cleaning composition delivered into the main wash is similar to the amount of cleaning composition delivered into the rinse.3. A method according to wherein the maximum temperature of the rinse water is at least 5° higher than the maximum temperature of the main wash water.4. A method according to wherein the duration of the main wash is at least 1.5 times longer than the rinse.5. A method according to wherein the composition is delivered from a multi-dosing system.6. A method according to wherein the composition is stored in single tank or in two different tanks.7. A method according to wherein the composition comprises enzymes.8. A method according to wherein the composition comprises an amylase and a protease.9. A method according to wherein the composition is alkaline or neutral.10. A method according to wherein the composition comprises a complexing agent.11. A method according to wherein the composition comprises a dispersant polymer.12. A method of reducing the length of an automatic dishwashing program comprising a main wash and a rinse cycle claim 1 , the method comprising the step of delivering a dose of a cleaning composition wherein the delivery of the cleaning composition is split between the main wash and the rinse according to the method of .13. A method of reducing the temperature of an automatic dishwashing program comprising a main wash and a rinse cycle ...

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Номер записи: 51

23-01-2020 дата публикации

Dishwasher

Номер: US20200022558A1

Автор: Sangwoo WOO

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A dishwasher includes: a case; a tub; a door; a sump disposed below the tub and configured to store washing water; a spray nozzle configured to spray washing water into the tub; a heater configured to heat washing water and generate steam; a steam nozzle disposed at the door or the tub and configured to discharge steam to the tub; a first rack disposed in the tub and configured to receive a washing target to be washed by washing water sprayed from the spray nozzle; and a second rack disposed in the tub and configured to receive a washing target to be washed by steam supplied from the steam nozzle. The steam discharged from the steam nozzle is supplied to an inside of the second rack through one of a lower surface or a circumferential surface of the second rack.

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Номер записи: 52

02-02-2017 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE DOSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170027410A1

Автор: Ninov Vladimir Veselinov, Simeonov Yordan Pavlinov, Stoyanov Vasil Stoyanov, Yachev Mihail Ivanov

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An adaptive dosing system having a control module, a flow sensor unidirectionally connected to the control module for reporting a volume of a fluid passed through the system, a pump for dosing a required volume of the fluid and being uni-directionally connected to and controlled by the control module and a communication module bi-directionally connected with the control module, the communication module being configured to connect via Internet with an application server and a database server. 1. An adaptive dosing system comprising:a control module;a flow sensor unidirectionally connected to the control module for reporting a volume of a fluid passed through the system;at least a pump for dosing a required volume of the fluid and being uni-directionally connected to and controlled by the control module;a communication module bi-directionally connected with the control module, the communication module being configured to connect via Internet with an application server and a database server;wherein the control module is configured to allow remote control and configuration via the Internet by receiving and executing dosing instructions from the application server based on operational parameters set by a user via a client application;wherein the control module is configured to automatically correct the dosing, when a deviation from the operational parameters is detected by the control module; andwherein the control module is configured to monitor the dosing, interrupt the dosing if an uncorrectable error occurs and send an alert to a user device via the Internet.2. The adaptive dosing system of claim 1 , wherein the control module comprises:a microcontroller which is bi-directionally connected to a plurality of connectors for connection with the communication module;a convertible connector, which is uni-directionally linked to the microcontroller, and which is configured for connection with the flow sensor;a plurality of inputs and a plurality of outputs uni- ...

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Номер записи: 53

01-02-2018 дата публикации

DISHWASHER WITH WATER VALVE HAVING VOLUMETRIC FLOW CONTROL

Номер: US20180028041A1

Автор: FEDDEMA MARK S., STOWE ELLIOTT V., Takale Mohan

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A dishwasher has a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation and a dispensing system for storing and dispensing a treating chemistry to the treating chamber during the cycle of operation. The dishwasher may dispense a treating chemistry when a temperature of a liquid in the treating chamber satisfies a predetermined temperature threshold. The temperature of the liquid may be maintained to satisfy the predetermined temperature threshold for a predetermined period of time based on the treating chemistry. 1. A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation , the dishwasher comprising:a chassis;a tub mounted to the chassis; and a household inlet fitting carried by the chassis,', 'a conduit fluidly coupling the inlet fitting to the tub, and', 'an actuatable valve fluidly controlling liquid flow through the conduit, and having a volumetric flow limiter that shuts off the flow of water through the valve after the passing of a predetermined volume of water through the valve upon an actuation of the actuatable valve., 'a water supply circuit comprising2. The dishwasher of wherein the predetermined volume is less than a predetermined threshold.3. The dishwasher of wherein the predetermined threshold is greater than a fill volume for the automatic cycle of operation.4. The dishwasher of wherein the actuatable valve fluidly couples the conduit to the tub.5. The dishwasher of wherein the volumetric flow limiter comprises a flow meter claim 1 , an actuator claim 1 , and a stopper claim 1 , with the flow meter operably coupled to the actuator and the actuator operably coupled to the stopper claim 1 , whereby the upon the flow meter determining the passing of the predetermined volume claim 1 , the actuator effects movement of the stopper to fluidly close the valve.6. The dishwasher of wherein the flow meter comprises a turbine located within the valve and rotated by the water passing through the ...

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Номер записи: 54

01-02-2018 дата публикации

WAREWASHER WITH RADAR-BASED WARE DETECTION

Номер: US20180028043A1

Автор: Anim-Mensah Alexander R., Bowers Brian J., JR. Russell K., Marzette

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A warewash machine includes a housing defining a chamber for receiving wares, the chamber having at least one spray zone, a wash spray system for spraying wash liquid onto wares and a rinse spray system for spraying rinse liquid onto wares. At least one radar transceiver is located for detecting wares feeding into the chamber and/or for detecting wares within the chamber. A controller is associated with the radar transceiver and configured to identify one or more of ware location, ware movement, ware size, ware shape and/or ware material based upon outputs from the at least one radar transceiver. The controller is further configured to control at least one operating parameter of the machine based at least in part upon identified ware location, identified ware movement, identified ware size, identified ware shape and/or identified ware material. 1. A warewash machine for washing wares , comprising:a housing defining a chamber for receiving wares, the chamber having at least one spray zone, a wash spray system for spraying wash liquid onto wares and a rinse spray system for spraying rinse liquid onto wares;at least one radar transceiver for detecting wares feeding into the chamber and/or for detecting wares within the chamber;a controller associated with the radar transceiver and configured to identify one or more of ware location, ware movement, ware size, ware shape and/or ware material based upon outputs from the at least one radar transceiver, wherein the controller is further configured to control at least one operating parameter of the machine based at least in part upon identified ware location, identified ware movement, identified ware size, identified ware shape and/or identified ware material such that the at least one operating parameter is suitable for the identified ware location, identified ware movement, identified ware size, identified ware shape and/or identified ware material.2. The warewash machine of wherein the controller is configured to:identify ...

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Номер записи: 55

01-02-2018 дата публикации

WAREWASHER WITH ULTRASONIC-BASED WARE DETECTION

Номер: US20180028044A1

Автор: Anim-Mensah Alexander R., Bowers Brian J., JR. Russell K., Marzette

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A warewash machine includes a housing defining a chamber for receiving wares, the chamber having at least one spray zone, a wash spray system for spraying wash liquid onto wares and a rinse spray system for spraying rinse liquid onto wares. At least one ultrasonic transducer is located for detecting wares feeding into the chamber and/or for detecting wares within the chamber. A controller is associated with the ultrasonic transducer and configured to identify one or more of ware location, ware movement, ware size, ware shape and/or ware material based upon outputs from the at least one ultrasonic transducer. The controller is further configured to control at least one operating parameter of the machine based at least in part upon identified ware location, identified ware movement, identified ware size, identified ware shape and/or identified ware material. 1. A warewash machine for washing wares , comprising:a housing defining a chamber for receiving wares, the chamber having at least one spray zone, a wash spray system for spraying wash liquid onto wares and a rinse spray system for spraying rinse liquid onto wares;at least one ultrasonic transducer for detecting wares feeding into the chamber and/or for detecting wares within the chamber;a controller associated with the ultrasonic transducer and configured to identify one or more of ware location, ware movement, ware size, ware shape and/or ware material based upon outputs from the at least one ultrasonic transducer, wherein the controller is further configured to control at least one operating parameter of the machine based at least in part upon identified ware location, identified ware movement, identified ware size, identified ware shape and/or identified ware material such that the at least one operating parameter is suitable for the identified ware location, identified ware movement, identified ware size, identified ware shape and/or identified ware material.2. The warewash machine of wherein the controller ...

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Номер записи: 56

02-02-2017 дата публикации

Washing and drying machine

Номер: US20170028447A1

Автор: Andrea CAGNASSO, Diego Driussi, Gianluca Benedetto, Ivan Murador, Luca Brazzarola, Mario Lippera

Принадлежит: Indesit Co Spa

A washing and drying machine has a treatment tub and comprises: a washing circuit for drawing liquid from the tub and conveying it back into the tub, having a pump and means for heating the liquid; a drying circuit for extracting air from the tub and conveying it back into the tub, having a first fan, means for dehumidifying the air, and means for heating the dehumidified air; and a heat-pump arrangement having a refrigerating circuit for a refrigerant fluid, which includes a first condenser, a first evaporator, a first lamination valve, and a compressor. The means for heating the liquid comprise the first condenser, and the refrigerating circuit further comprises a second condenser, in series to the first condenser, and a second evaporator. The means for dehumidifying the air comprise the second evaporator, and the means for heating the dehumidified air comprise the second condenser.

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Номер записи: 57

17-02-2022 дата публикации

DOMESTIC DISHWASHER

Номер: US20220047144A1

Автор: Eisenbart Bernd, Lugert Michael, Oblinger Werner

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A household dishwasher includes a washing container receiving a dishwasher load, a spray arm for applying washing liquor and/or fresh water to the dishwasher load, a drive system for actively driving the spray arm, and an overload protection mechanism configured to move autonomously from a coupling position, in which power is transmitted between the drive system and the spray arm, into a decoupling position, in which the power transmission between the drive system and the spray arm is interrupted, when the spray arm becomes blocked 115-. (canceled)16. A household dishwasher , comprising:a washing container receiving a dishwasher load;a spray arm for applying washing liquor and/or fresh water to the dishwasher load;a drive system for actively driving the spray arm; andan overload protection mechanism configured to move autonomously from a coupling position, in which power is transmitted between the drive system and the spray arm, into a decoupling position, in which the power transmission between the drive system and the spray arm is interrupted, when the spray arm becomes blocked.17. The household dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein the overload protection mechanism is spring-biased in a direction of the coupling position.18. The household dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein the drive system comprises a drive shaft mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation claim 16 , said spray arm being mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation which is parallel to and spaced apart from the axis of rotation of the drive shaft.19. The household dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein the drive system comprises a gear wheel claim 16 , said overload protection mechanism being received in the gear wheel of the drive system.20. The household dishwasher of claim 19 , wherein the overload protection mechanism comprises an overload element claim 19 , which claim 19 , for power transmission between the drive system and the spray arm claim 19 , is engaged in a force-fitting manner and/or form- ...

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Номер записи: 58

17-02-2022 дата публикации

DOMESTIC DISHWASHER, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DOMESTIC DISHWASHER

Номер: US20220047146A1

Автор: Eisenbart Bernd, Oblinger Anton

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A household dishwasher includes a washing container holding a dishwasher load, and a container holding an operating material and arranged outside the washing container and accessible via an opening in an interior of the washing container when a door of the household dishwasher is open. A spray arm applies washing liquor to the dishwasher load and is actively driven by a drive entity. A detection entity is operably connected to a drive element of the drive entity for detecting an angular position of the drive element. A control device determines an angular position of the spray arm as a function of the detected angular position of the drive element and, as a function of the determined angular position of the spray arm, activates the drive entity to stop the spray arm within a predefined angular range that is outside an angular range defined by an access region of the opening. 112-. (canceled)13. A household dishwasher , comprising:a washing container for holding a dishwasher load;a container for holding an operating material, said container arranged outside the washing container and accessible via an opening in an interior of the washing container when a door of the household dishwasher is open;a spray arm for applying washing liquor to the dishwasher load;a drive entity for actively driving the spray arm;a detection entity operably connected to a drive element of the drive entity for detecting an angular position of the drive element; anda control device for activating the drive entity, said control device being configured to determine an angular position of the spray arm as a function of the detected angular position of the drive element and, as a function of the determined angular position of the spray arm, to activate the drive entity to stop the spray arm within a predefined angular range that is outside an angular range defined by an access region of the opening.14. The household dishwasher of claim 13 , further comprising a lid configured to close the opening. ...

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Номер записи: 59

30-01-2020 дата публикации

Method for controlling operation of a household appliance and a household appliance

Номер: US20200029778A1

Автор: Vendela TÖRNQUIST

Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances AB

A method for controlling operation of a household appliance may include supplying a liquid to a first space, determining a first behavior(TB 1 ) of temperature measured by a first temperature sensor during supplying of the liquid to the first space, supplying the liquid to a second space by activating a pump in order to transport the liquid from the first space to the second space, determining a second behavior (TB 2 ) of temperature measured by a second temperature sensor during supplying of the liquid to the second space, and determining if a sufficient amount of the liquid has been supplied to the second space or not based on the second behavior (TB 2 ) evaluated with respect to the first behavior (TB 1 ). A household appliance may also be provided.

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Номер записи: 60

30-01-2020 дата публикации

DISHWASHER AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20200029783A1

Автор: KIM Minchul, KWON Kitae, WOO Sangwoo

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A method for controlling a dishwasher includes: supplying washing water to a sump; rotating an impeller disposed in a washing pump by a washing motor so that the washing water flows into the washing pump from the sump; 1. A method of controlling a dishwasher that includes a sump configured to store washing water , a washing pump including an impeller and a washing motor configured to rotate the impeller , a heater disposed in the washing pump and configured to heat washing water in the washing pump , a steam nozzle configured to discharge steam or washing water , and a selector valve configured to open and close a supply path between the washing pump and the steam nozzle , the method comprising:supplying washing water to the sump;rotating the impeller by the washing motor to supply washing water from the sump to the washing pump;operating the heater to heat washing water in the washing pump and generate steam from the washing water in the washing pump;supplying washing water or steam in the washing pump to the steam nozzle; andcontrolling the selector valve based on a rotational speed of the impeller, closing the supply path based on the rotational speed of the impeller being greater than or equal to a first set rotational speed, and', 'opening the supply path to supply the washing water or the steam to the steam nozzle based on the rotational speed of the impeller corresponding to a second set rotational speed that is less than the first set rotational speed., 'wherein controlling the selector valve comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dishwasher further includes a plurality of spray nozzles configured to spray washing water to an inside of the dishwasher claim 1 , and 'based on rotating the impeller at the rotational speed greater than or equal to the first set rotational speed by the washing motor, supplying washing water from the sump to an inside of the washing pump and supplying washing water from the washing pump to at least one of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 61

11-02-2016 дата публикации

DISHWASHER SYSTEM WITH A REUSE TANK

Номер: US20160037996A1

Автор: BUSER JOSEF A., DELGADO KRISTOPHER L., SLABBEKOORN SCOTT D., SOTO CRISTIAN A., STOWE ELLIOTT V.

Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A method of operating a dishwasher having a wash tub and a reuse tank for storing liquid for subsequent reuse, wherein the condition of the water in the reuse tank may be monitored and/or acted upon to limit the likelihood of undesired effects associated with the growth of micro-organisms in the liquid. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. A method of operating a dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially forming a treating chamber and a reuse tank fluidly coupled to the tub for storing liquid from the tub for subsequent reuse in the treating chamber , the method comprising: supplying a high pH solution, having a pH of greater than about 8.5 to the reuse tank; and', 'subsequently supplying the high pH solution to the tub;, 'a reuse tank cleaning phase comprisinga wash phase comprising spraying the wash liquid supplied from the reuse tank to the tub throughout the treating chamber as part of a treating cycle of operation.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. The method of claim 10 , further comprising storing the high pH solution in the reuse tank for a predetermined time period prior to supplying the high pH solution to the tub.17. The method of claim 10 , wherein supplying the high pH solution to the reuse tank comprises flushing the reuse tank with the high pH solution.18. The method of claim 10 , further comprising heating the wash liquid prior to supplying the wash liquid from the reuse tank to the tub.19. The method of claim 10 , further comprising heating the wash liquid prior to supplying the wash liquid to the reuse tank.20. The method of claim 10 , wherein the treating cycle of operation is a tub clean-out cycle of operation and the wash phase sprays liquid to wash the tub.21. The method of claim 10 , wherein the treating cycle of operation is a wash cycle of operation and the wash phase is a phase of the wash cycle of operation.22. ...

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Номер записи: 62

12-02-2015 дата публикации

NON-ELECTRONIC METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING WASH PUMP CAVITATION IN A DISHWASHER

Номер: US20150040993A1

Автор: Gnadinger Errin Whitney, Worrasangasilpa Brian

Принадлежит:

A method for operating a dishwasher system, including monitoring an output pressure of at least one recirculation pump in the dishwasher system, and deactivating at least one fill valve in the dishwasher system when the output pressure satisfies at least one predefined criteria 1. A method for operating a dishwasher system , the method comprising:monitoring an output pressure of at least one recirculation pump in the dishwasher system; anddeactivating at least one fill valve in the dishwasher system when the output pressure satisfies at least one predefined criteria.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one predefined criteria comprises a minimum threshold pressure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one predefined criteria comprises a minimum threshold pressure being maintained for a minimum time interval.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of detecting a time-out condition for the at least one fill valve.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of activating the at least one fill valve at a first predefined time and activating the at least one recirculation pump at a second predefined time.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of stabilizing said output pressure using a pressure wave damper. This is a divisional application of and claims priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/157,457, filed Jun. 10, 2011, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates generally to dishwashers and, more particularly, to techniques for detecting a water fill level in dishwashers. A dishwasher is a mechanical device for cleaning dishes, utensils and other items. Various types of dishwashers are known and are currently available. Spray dishwashers, for example, spray warm water and detergent within a dishwasher cabinet to wash the items arranged in racks. Typically, the spray dishwasher employs one or more rotating spray arms that spray water through holes formed ...

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Номер записи: 63

12-02-2015 дата публикации

NON-ELECTRONIC METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING WASH PUMP CAVITATION IN A DISHWASHER

Номер: US20150041008A1

Автор: Gnadinger Errin Whitney, Worrasangasilpa Brian

Принадлежит:

A cavitation sense fill system for a dishwasher system is disclosed. The dishwasher system includes a fluid circulation system for circulating water in a tub, wherein the fluid circulation system includes at least one recirculation pump and at least one fill valve. The cavitation sense fill system includes a pressure switch for monitoring an output pressure of the at least one recirculation pump, wherein the pressure switch deactivates the at least one fill valve when the output pressure satisfies at least one predefined criteria. 1. A cavitation sense fill system for a dishwasher system , the dishwasher system comprising a fluid circulation system for circulating water in a tub , wherein the fluid circulation system comprises at least one recirculation pump and at least one fill valve , the cavitation sense fill system comprising:a pressure switch for monitoring an output pressure of the at least one recirculation pump, wherein the pressure switch deactivates the at least one fill valve when the output pressure satisfies at least one predefined criteria.2. The cavitation sense fill system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one predefined criteria comprises a minimum threshold pressure.3. The cavitation sense fill system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one predefined criteria comprises a minimum threshold pressure being maintained for a minimum time interval.4. The cavitation sense fill system of claim 1 , further comprising means for detecting a time-out condition for the at least one fill valve.5. The cavitation sense fill system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one fill valve is activated at a first predefined time and the at least one recirculation pump is activated at a second predefined time.6. The cavitation sense fill system of claim 1 , further comprising a pressure wave damper. This is a divisional application of and claims priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/157,457, filed Jun. 10, 2011, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by ...

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Номер записи: 64

06-02-2020 дата публикации

Heating assembly for a washing appliance

Номер: US20200037845A1

Автор: Ramasamy Thiyagarajan

Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A dishwashing appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber, a water storage chamber, an inlet defined in the tub and providing fluid communication into the wash chamber, and a heat pipe heat exchanger. The heat pipe heat exchanger includes a sealed casing, a working fluid contained within the sealed casing, a condenser section, and an evaporator section. The condenser section is in operative communication with the inlet upstream of the wet chamber. The dishwashing appliance also includes a fluid circulation system configured to deliver fluid to the wash chamber from the water storage chamber. The fluid circulation system includes a spray nozzle configured to spray wash fluid onto the evaporator section of the heat pipe heat exchanger.

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Номер записи: 65

16-02-2017 дата публикации

CLEANING DEVICE HAVING AN ENERGY STORE

Номер: US20170042402A1

Автор: Gaus Bruno, Hills Wendelin, Peukert Thomas, Scheringer Stefan

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This disclosure proposes a cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned. The cleaning device has at least one fluid device for applying at least one cleaning fluid to the items to be cleaned. The cleaning device has at least one electrical load. The cleaning device further has at least one electrical connection for supplying electrical energy to the cleaning device. The cleaning device further has at least one energy store. The cleaning device is designed to receive electrical energy via the electrical connection and to temporarily store said electrical energy in the energy store. The cleaning device is further designed to supply electrical energy from the energy store to the at least one electrical load. 1. A cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned , comprising:a fluid device for applying a cleaning fluid to the items to be cleaned;a cleaning chamber in which the cleaning fluid is applied to the items to be cleaned;an electrical load;an electrical connection for supplying electrical energy to the cleaning device; andan energy store; (a) receive electrical energy via the electrical connection and to temporarily store said electrical energy in the energy store;', '(b) selectively supply electrical energy from the energy store to the electrical load and to selectively directly supply electrical energy received via the electrical connection to the electrical load; and', '(c) simultaneously (i) supply electrical energy from the energy store to the electrical load and (ii) directly supply electrical energy which is received via the electrical connection to the electrical load., 'wherein the cleaning device is operable to2. The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cleaning device is operable to change the ratio between the electrical energy supplied from the energy store to the electrical load and the electrical energy which is received via the electrical connection and supplied to the electrical load.3. The cleaning device as claimed in claim ...

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Номер записи: 66

16-02-2017 дата публикации

DISHWASHER

Номер: US20170042404A1

Автор: AYVAZOGLU CUMHUR, KAN UGUR

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The present invention relates to a dishwasher () comprising a body (); a washing cabin () that is disposed on the body () and wherein the washing process is performed; a detergent dispenser () that is detachably mounted on the body () and wherein liquid/gel detergent (D) can be filled; and a control unit () n the memory of which the amount of liquid/gel detergent to be transferred to the washing cabin () according to the washing type predetermined by the producer is saved. 1. A dishwasher comprising:a body;a control unit disposed on the body;a washing cabin disposed on the body and wherein a washing process is performed; a detergent receptacle wherein the detergent is filled;', 'a scaling receptacle wherein the detergent an amount of which is determined by the control unit according to a selected washing type is transferred from the detergent receptacle; and', 'a dosing mechanism disposed between the detergent receptacle and the scaling receptacle, the dosing mechanism having an open position wherein the flow of the detergent from the detergent receptacle towards the scaling receptacle is enabled, and a closed position wherein the flow of the detergent is disabled; wherein the control unit controls the transition of the dosing mechanism between the open and closed positions., 'a detergent dispenser mounted to the body, wherein the detergent dispenser includes2. A dishwasher as in claim 1 , further comprising:at least one first opening disposed between the detergent receptacle and the scaling receptacle that enables the transmission of the detergent from the detergent receptacle to the scaling receptacle;at least one second opening disposed between the scaling receptacle and the washing cabin that enables the transmission of the detergent from the scaling receptacle to the washing cabin;a crankshaft disposed on the detergent receptacle in the direction of the first opening and the second opening;a motor the operation of which is controlled by the control unit and ...

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Номер записи: 67

19-02-2015 дата публикации

DISHWASHER AND METHOD OF OPERATING DISHWASHER

Номер: US20150047679A1

Автор: Dreossi Giuseppe, Krische Berndt, Nordin Niklas

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A dishwasher () is provided comprising a washing chamber () with a sump () and a circulation circuit (). The circulation circuit () comprises the sump (), a circulation pump () and a spraying device () for spraying washing liquid into the washing chamber (). The dishwasher () further comprises a reservoir () adapted to be connected to water mains, wherein a liquid connection () is adapted to transfer liquid from the reservoir () to the washing chamber (). A return system () is adapted to transfer liquid from the washing chamber () to the reservoir (). The reservoir () is thermally insulated from the washing chamber (). 1. A dishwasher comprising a washing chamber with a sump and a circulation circuit , the circulation circuit comprising the sump , a circulation pump and a spraying device for spraying washing liquid into the washing chamber , the dishwasher further comprising a reservoir adapted to be connected to water mains , wherein a liquid connection is adapted to transfer liquid from the reservoir to the washing chamber , and wherein a return system is adapted to transfer liquid from the washing chamber to the reservoir , wherein the reservoir is thermally insulated from the washing chamber.2. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is arranged adjacent to a wall portion of the washing chamber and a thermal insulation material is arranged between the reservoir and the wall portion.3. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , further comprising a heating element arranged in thermal communication with the circulation circuit.4. The dishwasher according to claim 3 , comprising a controller for controlling washing parameters of the dishwasher claim 3 , wherein the controller is connected to the heating element and a temperature sensor for controlling a temperature of a washing liquid in the washing chamber.5. The dishwasher according to claims 1 , wherein the reservoir comprises two or more tanks arranged adjacent to one or more wall portions of the ...

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Номер записи: 68

03-03-2022 дата публикации

WAREWASH MACHINE DRAIN DOWN PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED WAREWASH MACHINE

Номер: US20220061626A1

Автор: Anim-Mensah Alexander R., Carpenter Andrew J., Newcomer Jeffrey R.

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A method of draining a wash tank of a warewash machine involves: (a) turning off, or maintaining off, both a booster tank heater and a wash tank heater of the machine; (b) simultaneously operating a rinse pump, operating a drain pump and opening a booster fill valve of the machine so that all of the following take place at the same time: (b1) fresh water is delivered through a heat exchanger to the booster tank; (b2) fresh water is delivered by the rinse pump from the booster tank to a rinse spray system and falls down into the wash tank; and (b3) liquid from the wash tank is delivered by the drain pump to a drain flow path and through the heat exchanger to exchange heat with the fresh water delivered through the heat exchanger.

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Номер записи: 69

14-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISH WASHING MACHINE AND DISH WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20190045998A1

Автор: Calvimontes Alfredo, Paintner Kai

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In a method for operating a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, items to be washed arranged in an interior of the dishwasher are washed during a wash program. A quantity of a specific gas in the interior is determined during the wash program, and a hygiene program is started and/or a notification is outputted to a user of the dishwasher relating to a start of the hygiene program as a function of the determined quantity of the specific gas. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for operating a dishwasher , said method comprising:washing items to be washed in an interior of the dishwasher during a wash program;determining a quantity of a specific gas in the interior during the wash program; andstarting a hygiene program and/or outputting a notification to a user of the dishwasher relating to a start of the hygiene program as a function of the determined quantity of the specific gas.17. The method of for operating a domestic dishwasher.18. The method of claim 16 , further comprising adjusting the wash program as a function of the determined quantity of the specific gas claim 16 , when the determined quantity is greater than a specific threshold value.19. The method of claim 16 , further comprising determining a quantity of a plurality of different specific gases in the interior by a plurality of different gas sensors during the wash program.20. The method of claim 16 , further comprising:taking a specimen of a gas mixture present in the interior during the wash program;supplying the specimen of the taken gas mixture to a gas sensor container provided with a plurality of different gas sensors; anddetermining a quantity of a plurality of different specific gases by gas sensors in the gas sensor container during the wash program.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the specimen of the gas mixture in the interior is taken using warm air during the wash program.22. The method of claim 19 , further comprising determining a spectrum in response to the determined ...

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Номер записи: 70

13-02-2020 дата публикации

APPLIANCE DRYING DUCT

Номер: US20200046197A1

Автор: Burch Christopher Shaw, Davenport Veronica Hope, Olesen Jerry Lee, Phillips Michael Anthony, Sendor Janusz

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An apparatus for removing moisture as liquid from moisture-laden air in an appliance is provided. The apparatus includes a body that defines a channel extending from a first position to a second position and a serpentine flow path between the first position and the second position that operates to redirect the moisture-laden air to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air. The body includes an opening at the serpentine flow path that is closed when the apparatus is secured to the wall of the appliance. In operation, the body cooperates with the wall to cause the moisture-laden air entering the channel at the first position through an inlet opening in the wall to pass into the serpentine flow path to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air before the liquid exits the channel at the second position through an outlet opening in the wall. 1. An apparatus for removing moisture as liquid from moisture-laden air in an appliance , the apparatus comprising: a channel extending from a first position to a second position,', 'wherein the channel comprises a serpentine flow path between the first position and the second position, wherein the serpentine flow path is configured to redirect the moisture-laden air to remove at least some moisture as liquid from the moisture-laden air, and', 'an opening in the body defined at least at the serpentine flow path,, 'a body comprising at least one elongate wall section, the body definingwherein the body is configured to be secured to a wall of a tub of an appliance, such that the opening in the body is configured to be at least partially closed by the wall of the tub at the serpentine flow path and the channel is configured to be at least partially bounded by the wall of the tub, andwherein in operation, the body is configured to cooperate with the wall to cause the moisture-laden air entering the channel at the first position through an inlet opening in the wall to pass into the serpentine flow path to remove the at least some ...

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Номер записи: 71

26-02-2015 дата публикации

TINE ADJUSTMENT AND ADAPTABLE WASH CYCLE CONTROL

Номер: US20150053237A1

Автор: Lee Joon J.

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One embodiment provides a method for adapting a wash cycle of a dishwashing machine. The method comprises gathering sensor information from one or more sensors of the dishwashing machine. The sensor information gathered includes data identifying one or more adjustments to a rack layout of a dish rack of the dishwashing machine. The method further comprises determining a load configuration for the dish rack based on the sensor information gathered. The load configuration determined identifies one or more types of content loaded onto the dish rack. A wash cycle for washing the content loaded onto the dish rack is adapted based on the load configuration determined. 1. A method for adapting a wash cycle of a dishwashing machine , comprising:gathering sensor information from one or more sensors of the dishwashing machine, wherein the sensor information gathered includes data identifying one or more adjustments to a rack layout of a dish rack of the dishwashing machine;determining a load configuration for the dish rack based on the sensor information gathered, wherein the load configuration determined identifies one or more types of content loaded onto the dish rack; andadapting a wash cycle for washing the content loaded onto the dish rack based on the load configuration determined.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying the load configuration determined; andreceiving user input regarding the load configuration determined;wherein the wash cycle for the dish rack is further customized based on the user input received.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the user input received includes one of: user confirmation for the load configuration determined claim 2 , and an adjustment for the load configuration determined.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein adapting a wash cycle for the dish rack comprises adjusting one or more wash cycle parameters.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more wash cycle parameters include at least one of the following: amount ...

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Номер записи: 72

23-02-2017 дата публикации

Dishwashing Device for an Aircraft

Номер: US20170049293A1

Автор: HAAS Karl-Heinz, Huber Peter

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The present invention relates to a dishwashing device for an aircraft, comprising 116-. (canceled)17. A dishwashing device for an aircraft , comprising:a housing,wherein the housing surrounds an inner chamber and has an opening between the inner chamber and a surrounding environment of the dishwashing device, andwherein the inner chamber is configured to receive crockery to be cleaned and to receive a cleaning medium;a door,wherein when the door is in a closed position with respect to the housing, the door closes the opening between the inner chamber and the surrounding environment of the dishwashing device such that the door substantially completely seals the inner chamber from the surrounding environment of the dishwashing device through the opening;a connector apparatus,wherein the connector apparatus is configured to connect the dishwashing device to a water disposal system of an aircraft; anda locking apparatus,wherein the locking apparatus is configured to releasably secure the door in the closed position, such that when the locking apparatus is releasably securing the door is in the closed position, and a predetermined pressure gradient between an inner chamber pressure of the inner chamber and an external pressure of the surrounding environment of the dishwashing device is exceeded, the locking apparatus releases the door from the closed position via a releasing movement of the locking apparatus.181. The dishwashing device according to claim ,wherein when the locking apparatus releases the door from the closed position via the releasing movement of the locking apparatus, an amount of movement of the door away from the closed position is limited by an end stop of the locking apparatus.19. The dishwashing device according to claim 18 ,wherein the amount of movement of the door away from the closed position is limited by the end stop of the locking apparatus such that a gap between the door and the housing has a maximum gap width of 25 mm.20. The dishwashing ...

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Номер записи: 73

23-02-2017 дата публикации

CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20170049296A1

Автор: Leone Davide Jonathan, Reder Andrew Leroy

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Systems and methods for controlling one or more operations of a dishwashing appliance are provided. In particular, a supply voltage applied to a heating element of the dishwashing appliance can be determined. The supply voltage can be compared with an acceptable operating range of supply voltages to determine whether the supply voltage is within the acceptable operating range and, if the supply voltage is not within the acceptable operating range, one or more operations of the dishwashing appliance can be controlled based at least in part on the determined supply voltage. For instance, an amount of time during which the heating element is active during one or more operational cycles can be adjusted to compensate for the determined supply voltage. 1. A dishwashing appliance comprising:a tub defining a wash chamber;a rack assembly disposed within the wash chamber of the tub, the rack assembly configured for supporting articles for washing within the wash chamber of the tub;a resistive heating element located in the wash chamber; and detecting a supply voltage associated with the heating element;', 'determining whether the supply voltage is within an acceptable operating supply voltage range; and', 'adjusting at least one operational cycle of the dishwashing appliance when it is determined that the supply voltage is outside of the acceptable operating supply voltage range., 'one or more control devices configured to control operation of the dishwashing appliance based at least in part on the determined supply voltage by executing computer-readable instructions stored in one or more memory devices that when executed by the one or more control devices cause the one or more control devices to perform operations, the operations comprising2. The dishwashing appliance of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when it is determined that the supply voltage is not within the acceptable operational supply voltage range claim 1 , the operations further comprise determining whether the ...

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Номер записи: 74

15-05-2014 дата публикации

Method and device for detecting a water change in a water-bearing household appliance, in particular a dishwasher

Номер: US20140130831A1

Автор: Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, GEROLD Jans, Konstantin Benda, Roland Schmalz, Salvatore Fileccia, Thorsten Bastigkeit

Принадлежит: Henkel AG and Co KGaA

The present invention relates to a method and device for dispensing a rinse aid preparation into the interior of a dishwasher comprising a sensor for detecting water, a sensor for detecting temperature, a control unit for processing the sensor data, wherein the control unit is configured to perform the method according to the invention.

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Номер записи: 75

01-03-2018 дата публикации

CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING ITEMS TO BE CLEANED

Номер: US20180055329A1

Автор: LEHMANN Denis, Loos Thomas

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Disclosed is a cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned. The cleaning device has at least one cleaning chamber and at least one covering device at least partially surrounding the cleaning chamber. The covering device can be moved in an opening movement direction from a closed position into an open position or in a closing movement direction from an open position into a closed position by means of at least one electromechanical drive via at least one transmission. The cleaning device furthermore has a sensor, which is designed to detect an action of a manual force on the covering device in the opening movement direction or in the closing movement direction. The cleaning device is furthermore designed to control the electromechanical drive in accordance with the detection of the action of the manual force. 1. A cleaning device , comprising:a cleaning chamber;a cover at least partially surrounding the cleaning chamber, wherein the cover is moveable in an opening direction from a closed position into an open position or in a closing direction from the open position into the closed position;an electromechanical drive having a transmission configured to move the cover; anda sensor configured to detect action of a manual force on the cover in the opening direction or in the closing direction, wherein the electromechanical drive is configured to respond to the detection of the action of the manual force.2. The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cleaning device is a hood-type dishwasher or a pass-through dishwasher.3. The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cover is a linear-motion cover.4. The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cover is selected from the group consisting of: a hood at least partially covering the cleaning chamber; a hood at least partially surrounding the cleaning chamber; a jacket at least partially surrounding the cleaning chamber; and a door.5. The cleaning device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 76

21-02-2019 дата публикации

PRE-DRYING DEVICE FOR A DISHWASHER

Номер: US20190053686A1

Автор: WEIGLE TORSTEN

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Provided is a pre-drying device for a dishwasher, said pre-drying device being placeable inside a housing of the dishwasher in addition to a cleaning device and a drying device. The pre-drying device of the embodiment includes at least one orientation device that allows a jet of air to be directed onto depressions in dishes in order to remove leftover rinsing liquid from the depressions in the dishes following the cleaning process. 1. A pre-drying device for a dishwasher , in which the pre-drying device is arranged inside a housing of the dishwasher in addition to a cleaning device and a drying devicewhereinthe pre-drying device includes at least one alignment device, by which a jet of air can be aligned onto depressions in the dishes, in order to remove rinsing liquid remaining after the cleaning process from the depressions in the dishes.2. The pre-drying device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one alignment device includes a movable blower nozzle for aligning the jet of air claim 1 , in which the blower nozzle is designed to generate a directed and/or bundled jet of air.3. The pre-drying device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the pre-drying device includes an air pressure generating device for generating a jet of air.41. The pre-drying device in accordance with claim. claim 1 , wherein the pre-drying device includes an air duct system.5. The pre-drying device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the air duct system is equipped with at least one blower nozzle and/or at least one distributor.6. The pre-drying device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the air duct system includes at least one valve claim 1 , in which each valve is upstream of at least one blower nozzle in the direction of the air flow for constant or pulsed treatment of the dishes with a jet of air claim 1 ,7. The pre-drying device in accordance with claim 6 , wherein the valves can be controlled via an interface claim 6 , such that the blower nozzles can be controlled ...

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Номер записи: 77

05-03-2015 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING A DE-SCALING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150059809A1

Автор: Asquini Antonio, Petri Biagio, Tassan Mangina Franco

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A washing appliance has a hydraulic circuit including a tank for storing a predetermined amount of liquid, and a heating element inside the tank. The heating element heats the liquid to a predetermined temperature. A water inlet receives water from a water supply network. A descaling apparatus includes a descaler chamber having a housing portion housing a descaler product container containing a descaling agent and a mixing portion containing a mix of water and a predetermined amount of the descaling agent. The housing portion is fluidly connected to the mixing portion and an inlet pipe fluidly connecting a water inlet to the descaler chamber. The descaling apparatus also includes an outlet pipe that drains the mix of water and descaling agent from the mixing portion and provides it to the tank and a spraying element in the mixing portion that sprays water from the inlet pipe towards the housing portion. 1100100010214011210121421751401121012157190190. A washing appliance (; ) for washing items , having a hydraulic circuit () comprising at least one tank ( , ; ) adapted to store a predetermined amount of liquid , at least one heating element ( , ) provided at least partly inside said at least one tank ( , ; ) adapted to heat said predetermined amount of liquid to at least one predetermined temperature , a water inlet () adapted to receive water from a water supply network , and a descaling apparatus () , the descaling apparatus () comprising:{'b': 192', '705', '1005', '205', '730', '1032', '305', '710', '310', '750', '225', '760', '1035', '310', '750', '205', '730', '1032', '225', '760', '1035', '192', '705', '1005, 'a descaler chamber (; ; ) having a housing portion (; ; ) adapted to house a descaler product container (; ) containing a descaling agent (; ) and a mixing portion (; , ) adapted to contain a mix of water and a predetermined amount of the descaling agent (; ), the housing portion (; ; ) being fluidly connected to the mixing portion (; , ) of the descaler ...

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Номер записи: 78

04-03-2021 дата публикации

DYNAMIC DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210059497A1

Автор: Walker Nick, Walker Thomas J.

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Provided herein are systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products relating to a dynamic dispensing system. Embodiments may include a dishwasher including a washing chamber, a water supply, an additive supply, and a plurality of fluid supply lines that provide fluid communication between the water supply and the washing chamber and the additive supply and the washing chamber. The dishwasher includes one or more pumps that direct additives stored in the additive supply to the washing chamber and water from the water supply to the washing chamber. The dishwasher further includes a tank sensor within the washing chamber and a controller communicably coupled to the controller. The controller may receive and analyze signals from the tank sensor to determine an additive concentration within the washing chamber and cause additive or water to be added to the washing chamber in response to the signal. 1. A dishwasher comprising:a washing chamber configured to receive one or more items for washing therein;a water supply configured to supply water to the washing chamber;an additive supply configured to store at least one additive;a plurality of fluid supply lines configured to provide fluid communication between the water supply and the washing chamber and the additive supply and the washing chamber; direct additive stored in the additive supply to the washing chamber via at least one of the fluid supply lines; and', 'direct water from the water supply to the washing chamber via at least one of the fluid supply lines;, 'one or more pumps configured toa controller communicably coupled to the pump and the water supply; anda tank sensor positioned within the washing chamber and communicably coupled to the controller, receive a signal from the tank sensor;', 'analyze the signal from the tank sensor to determine an additive concentration within the washing chamber;', 'in an instance in which the additive concentration fails to satisfy a minimum concentration threshold, ...

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Номер записи: 79

02-03-2017 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND A CONTROLLING METHOD FOR SUCH A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

Номер: US20170055800A1

Автор: Brandstetter Florian, Forst Klaus-Martin, Oberstaller Erwin

Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

A household appliance includes a circulation pump for circulating dishwashing liquid in a washing compartment of the household appliance. A drain pump empties the dishwashing liquid from the washing compartment. For the purposes of ventilating the drain pump, a control device is provided to activate the drain pump after the washing compartment has been filled with the dishwashing liquid and before or during operation of the circulation pump. 1. A method of controlling a household appliance , comprising:circulating dishwashing liquid in a washing compartment of the household appliance using a circulation pump;emptying dishwashing liquid from the washing compartment using a drain pump; andactivating the drain pump for ventilation thereof after the washing compartment has been filled with dishwashing liquid and before or during operation of the circulation pump.2. The method of for controlling a dishwasher.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of: pumping out of soiled dishwashing liquid from the washing compartment claim 1 , filling of the washing compartment with fresh dishwashing liquid claim 1 , activating the drain pump for ventilating the drain pump claim 1 , and activating the circulation pump.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the steps are executed cyclically.5. A computer program product embodied in a non-transitory computer-readable medium and configured to execute a method for controlling a household appliance as set forth in in a program-controlled manner. This application is a Divisional, under 35 U.S.C. §121, of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/329,358, filed Dec. 19, 2011; this application also claims the priority, under 35 U.S.C. §119, of German patent application No. 10 2011 087 168.3 filed Nov. 28, 2011.The present invention relates to a household appliance, for example a dishwasher, and a controlling method for such a household appliance.A dishwasher has a circulation pump for recirculating dishwashing liquid in the washing compartment ...

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Номер записи: 80

04-03-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR DRYING AND POLISHING ITEMS SUCH AS GLASSES AND CUTLERY

Номер: US20210059501A1

Автор: Porcelli Tommaso

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A device for drying and polishing a plurality of items including glasses and cutlery is provided. The device includes a plurality of movable cleaning elements configured to at least one of dry and polish the items and an enclosure defining a chamber, the movable cleaning elements being within the chamber. The enclosure includes a first aperture at a first enclosure location, a second aperture at a second enclosure location, a third aperture at a third enclosure location, and a channel assembly located in the chamber. The first aperture is adapted to receive a first item, the second aperture is adapted to receive a second item, and the third aperture is adapted to enable the second item to exit the chamber. The channel assembly defines a channel path between the second aperture and the third aperture. 1. A device for drying and polishing a plurality of items including glasses and cutlery , the device comprising:a plurality of movable cleaning elements configured to at least one of dry and polish the items, the plurality of movable cleaning elements including at least one first movable cleaning element, and at least one second movable cleaning element; and a first aperture at a first enclosure location, the first aperture adapted to receive a first item of the plurality of items, wherein the at least one first movable cleaning element is proximate the first aperture to at least one of polish and dry the first item when the first item is inserted into the chamber through the first aperture;', 'a second aperture at a second enclosure location, the second aperture adapted to enable a second item of the plurality of items to be inserted into the chamber;', 'a third aperture at a third enclosure location, the third aperture adapted to enable the second item of the plurality of items to exit the chamber; and', 'a channel assembly located in the chamber proximate the at least one second movable cleaning element, the channel assembly defining a channel path, the channel path ...

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Номер записи: 81

02-03-2017 дата публикации

WAREWASH MACHINE CHEMICAL SENSOR AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170055801A1

Автор: Anim-Mensah Alexander R., Dickey Larry M., Fischer David L., Newcomer Jeffrey R., Prybor Brian R., Watson Michael T.

Принадлежит: PREMARK FEG L.L.C.

A flow through chemical sensor includes a housing having a through passage along which chemical can flow, a sidewall of the housing having first and second openings that communicate with the through passage. A first electrode is mounted on the housing and aligned with the first opening, the first electrode of a plate configuration with a unitary depression that extends through the first opening and to a peripheral edge of the through passage. A second electrode is mounted on the housing and aligned with the second opening, the second electrode of a plate configuration with a unitary depression that extends through the second opening and to the peripheral edge of the through passage. A method of detecting presence or absence of chemical is also provided. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of detecting presence or absence of a chemical in a chemical feed line of a warewash machine , the method comprising the steps of:providing a flow through sensor in the chemical feed line, the sensor including a through passage and a pair of electrodes in communication with the through passage, the sensor connected in a chemical detection circuit via the pair of electrodes;applying a periodic excitation signal to the chemical detection circuit;the sensor attenuating the periodic excitation signal according to impedance level of the chemical such that a level of attenuation varies inversely with impedance of the chemical and the sensor causing little or no attenuation in the absence of the chemical;evaluating the attenuated signal to determine the presence or absence of chemical.14. The method of wherein the evaluating step involves:converting the attenuated excitation signal to a DC voltage; andevaluating the DC voltage to determine the presence or absence of chemical.15. The method of wherein periodic excitation signal is a square wave signal and the evaluating step involves comparing the DC voltage to a set threshold.16. The method of including the further step of:defining a frequency ...

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Номер записи: 82

28-02-2019 дата публикации

DISHWASHER AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20190059683A1

Автор: KWON Yongtae

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The present invention relates to a dishwasher for washing the dishes or the cooking utensils by spraying washing water and steam and a controlling method therefor. The method of controlling a dishwasher includes: a steam supply step of supplying washing water to the sump from an external water source; and a steam generation step of maintaining a water level of the washing water existing inside the washing pump at a certain water level or higher and heating the washing water. 1. A method of controlling a dishwasher that includes a plurality of spray arms configured to spray washing water , a steam nozzle configured to spray steam , a sump configured to store washing water , and a washing pump configured to receive washing water from the sump and to heat washing water in the washing pump , the method comprising:supplying washing water to the sump from an external water source;supplying washing water from the sump to the washing pump;maintaining a water level of washing water in the washing pump vertically higher than or equal to a reference water level; andgenerating steam from the washing pump by heating washing water in the washing pump while the water level of washing water in the washing pump is maintained vertically higher than or equal to the reference water level.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising washing the sump before supplying washing water to the sump claim 1 , supplying washing water to the sump from the external water source to wash the sump, and', 'draining washing water from the sump., 'wherein washing the sump comprises3. The method of claim 2 , wherein washing the sump comprises washing the sump in a state in which the washing pump is not be operated.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein a water level of washing water supplied to the sump to generate steam is vertically lower than a water level of washing water supplied to the sump to wash the sump.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the washing pump comprises a steam discharge pipe that is ...

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Номер записи: 83

28-02-2019 дата публикации

DISHWASHER

Номер: US20190059688A1

Автор: KIM Minseong, PARK Hyungman, WOO Sangwoo

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The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher for washing the dishes and the cooking utensils by spraying washing water and steam. The dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a tub which accommodates a washing object, a sump which is disposed in a bottom of the tub and stores washing water, a spray arm which sprays the washing water into the tub, a washing pump which sends the washing water stored in the sump to the spray arm, and a check valve which is disposed between the sump and the washing pump and opened in a direction of the washing pump from the sump. 1. A dishwasher comprising:a tub configured to accommodate one or more objects;a sump located vertically below the tub and configured to store washing water;a spray arm configured to spray washing water to the tub;a washing pump configured to supply washing water from the sump to the spray arm; anda check valve located between the sump and the washing pump and configured to control flow of washing water from the sump to the washing pump by opening in a direction from the sump to the washing pump and by closing in a direction from the washing pump to the sump.2. The dishwasher of claim 1 , wherein the check valve is configured to allow washing water to flow from the sump to the washing pump.3. The dishwasher of claim 1 , wherein the check valve has a lower portion and an upper portion claim 1 , andwherein the check valve is configured to open based on rotation of the lower portion about the upper portion.4. The dishwasher of claim 1 , further comprising a heater configured to heat washing water in the washing pump and to generate steam claim 1 ,wherein the check valve is configured to close based on the heater generating steam.5. The dishwasher of claim 4 , wherein the heater is configured to couple to a lower side of the washing pump.6. The dishwasher of claim 1 , wherein the washing pump comprises an impeller configured to rotate about an axis to cause flow of washing water ...

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Номер записи: 84

28-02-2019 дата публикации

WASHING PUMP AND DISHWASHER INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20190059691A1

Автор: KIM Minseong, PARK Hyungman, Yang Daebong

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Disclosed is a washing pump for spraying washing water or steam to wash dishes or cooking appliances, and a dishwasher including the same. The washing pump according to the present invention includes: a housing; a partition wall which is vertically divides an inner space of the housing; an impeller which is rotatably disposed over the partition wall in the housing to cause washing water to flow; a heater which is disposed under the partition wall to heat the washing water in the housing so as to generate steam; and a steam discharge pipe which is disposed over the partition wall to discharge the steam, generated by the heater, to an outside of the housing. Accordingly, steam may be generated by the heater and discharged. 1. A washing pump comprising:a housing configured to receive washing water;a partition wall that divides an inner space of the housing;an impeller that is located vertically above the partition wall, that is configured to rotate relative to the housing, and that is configured to cause flow of washing water;a heater that is located vertically below the partition wall, that is configured to heat washing water in the housing, and that is configured to generate steam from washing water in the housing; anda steam discharge pipe located vertically above the partition wall and configured to discharge steam generated by the heater to an outside of the housing.2. The washing pump of claim 1 , wherein the heater is configured to couple to a bottom of the housing claim 1 , andwherein a part of the heater is located inside of the housing.3. The washing pump of claim 1 , wherein the heater comprises:a heater cover that defines a bottom surface of the housing; anda heating element configured to contact a lower side of the heater cover to heat the heater cover.4. The washing pump of claim 3 , wherein a part of the heater cover protrudes upward from the bottom surface of the housing to define a space configured to receive a part of the heating element.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 85

17-03-2022 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHER

Номер: US20220079411A1

Автор: Kim Sung Hyun, KIM Sung Woo

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A household dishwasher includes: a washing water spray nozzle module disposed on an area of inner surfaces of a washing chamber and spraying washing water, which is supplied from a water supply tube, into the washing chamber; a steam generation module disposed in the washing chamber and supplying steam into the washing chamber using the washing water supplied from the washing water spray nozzle module; an induction module disposed on an outer surface of the washing chamber and heating the washing water supplied in the washing chamber; an ultrasonic vibration module disposed on an outer surface of the washing chamber and applying ultrasonic vibration to the washing water in the washing chamber to perform ultrasonic washing; and a controller disposed in a body and controlling operational relationships of internal components in response to washing order signals from a user. 1. A household dishwasher that includes a body having a washing chamber therein , and a door disposed on the body , the household dishwasher comprising:a washing water spray nozzle module disposed on an area of inner surfaces of the washing chamber and spraying washing water, which is supplied from a water supply tube, into the washing chamber;a steam generation module disposed in the washing chamber and supplying steam into the washing chamber using the washing water supplied from the washing water spray nozzle module;an induction module disposed on an outer surface of the washing chamber and heating the washing water supplied in the washing chamber;an ultrasonic vibration module disposed on an outer surface of the washing chamber and applying ultrasonic vibration to the washing water in the washing chamber to perform ultrasonic washing; anda controller disposed in the body and controlling operational relationships of internal components in response to washing order signals from a user.2. The household dishwasher of claim 1 , wherein the washing water spray nozzle module is disposed on a top of ...

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Номер записи: 86

17-03-2022 дата публикации

Dishwasher with molded tubular spray element

Номер: US20220079412A1

Автор: Joel Boyer, Robert M. Digman

Принадлежит: Midea Group Co Ltd

A tubular spray element for a dishwasher is formed in part from a molded elongated tube including one or more elongated slots formed in a sidewall thereof along one or more lengthwise portions of the elongated tube and one or more additional lengthwise portions in which the sidewall extends fully around a circumference of the elongated tube. In addition, one or more elongated caps are secured to the elongated tube and are sized and configured to cover the elongated slot(s).

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Номер записи: 87

27-02-2020 дата публикации

Household appliance and method for controlling same

Номер: US20200060504A1

Автор: Beibei Wang, Hailing ZHANG, Ismael Jesus Almendros Carmona, Min Chen, Wei Wang

Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A household appliance includes a chamber accommodating an object, a door for closing the chamber, a collection module configured to collect a time signal when the door is opened, a controller connected to the collection module, and a function loading module connected to the controller for receiving a control signal from the controller. The controller is configured to receive and analyze the time signal generated by the collection module when the door is opened, count a high-frequency time segment and/or a low-frequency time segment when the door is opened in a predetermined time period, and generate the control signal for controlling operation of the function loading module.

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Номер записи: 88

12-03-2015 дата публикации

WATER SOFTENING APPARATUS, DISHWASHER HAVING THE SAME AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150068565A1

Автор: JOO Seung Ah, KIM Jeong Myeong, Lee Sang Hoon

Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.

A water softening apparatus having an improved structure to provide a function of an air brake, a dishwasher including the same and a control method thereof, the water softening apparatus having an air brake assembly and a regeneration tank and configured to soften wash water being supplied from a tub, wherein the air brake assembly including a water supply valve allowing wash water to be introduced therethrough, an ion exchange tank to accommodate an ion exchange resin therein, and a plurality of valves installed on a first path allowing wash water being introduced through the water supply valve to flow toward the ion exchange tank, wherein the regeneration tank is connected to the air brake assembly and accommodates regeneration material configured to purify the ion exchange resin. 1. A water softening apparatus having an air brake assembly and a regeneration tank and configured to soften wash water being supplied from a tub , wherein the air brake assembly comprises:a water supply valve allowing wash water to be introduced therethrough;an ion exchange tank accommodating an ion exchange resin therein; anda plurality of valves installed on a first path allowing wash water being introduced through the water supply valve to flow toward the ion exchange tank,wherein the regeneration tank is connected to the air brake assembly and accommodates regeneration material configured to purify the ion exchange resin.2. The water softening apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:a plurality of through holes are formed on the first path; andthe plurality of through holes are on/off controlled by the plurality of valves.3. The water softening apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of valves are formed on the first path in a number and a position corresponding to a number and a position of the plurality of through holes.4. The water softening apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air brake assembly further comprising a supply water storage tank provided at an upper side of the ion ...

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Номер записи: 89

09-03-2017 дата публикации

CONVEYOR DISHWASHER HAVING A SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE CONCENTRATION OF DISINFECTANT

Номер: US20170065146A1

Автор: Disch Harald, HIMMELSBACH Björn, Padtberg Klaus, Zoller Frank

Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

The present invention relates to a conveyor dishwasher—with at least one final rinse zone with at least one final rinse nozzle for spraying final rinse liquid onto washware, and wherein a metering device associated with the final rinse zone is provided for adding a disinfectant to the final rinse liquid in a metered manner. A sensor device is configured to detect the concentration of disinfectant in the final rinse liquid which is sprayed in the final rinse zone. Furthermore, a control device is configured to compare the value of the concentration of disinfectant which is detected by the sensor device with predefinable concentration values and, in the event of excessively high deviations of the concentration of disinfectant from the predefinable concentration values, to interrupt the dishwashing process or to output a warning signal to an operator. 1. A conveyor dishwasher for washing washware , wherein the conveyor dishwasher has at least one wash zone with at least one wash nozzle for spraying wash liquid onto the washware , and has at least one final rinse zone with at least one final rinse nozzle for spraying final rinse liquid onto the washware , and wherein a metering device which is associated with the final rinse zone is provided for adding a disinfectant to the final rinse liquid in a metered manner , 'in that a sensor device is provided, the sensor device being configured to detect a concentration of disinfectant in the final rinse liquid which is sprayed in the final rinse zone, and', 'characterized'}in that a control device is provided, the control device being configured to compare the value of the concentration of disinfectant which is detected by the sensor device with predefinable concentration values and, in the event of excessively high deviations of the concentration of disinfectant from the predefinable concentration values, to interrupt the dishwashing process or to output a warning signal to an operator.2. The conveyor dishwasher as claimed in ...

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Номер записи: 90

24-03-2022 дата публикации

DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH HEAT EXCHANGERS

Номер: US20220087499A1

Автор: WONG Kwok Din, Zhou Li

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A dish washing machine including a housing having an interior wash space for washing dishes. The housing has a liquid inlet for adding a liquid to the dish washing machine. At least one spray nozzle sprays the liquid onto dishes positioned within the interior wash space. The machine further includes a heating tank for heating the liquid which is supplied to the at least one spray nozzle for spraying onto the dishes in the interior wash space. At least one heat exchange system is within the housing. The at least one heat exchange system transfers heat from the liquid heated by the heating tank to the liquid added to the dish washing machine from the liquid inlet. 1. A dish washing machine comprising:a housing having an interior wash space for washing dishes, the interior wash space being encompassed by at least one wall, the housing having a liquid inlet for adding a liquid to the dish washing machine and a liquid outlet for removing dirty liquid from the dish washing machine;at least one rotating spray nozzle for spraying the liquid onto dishes positioned within the interior wash space;a heating tank for heating the liquid which is supplied to the at least one rotating spray nozzle for spraying onto the dishes in the interior wash space;at least two heat exchange systems within the housing including at least a first heat exchange system and a second heat exchange system, the at least two heat exchange systems transferring heat from the liquid heated by the heating tank to the liquid added to the dish washing machine from the liquid inlet;the liquid entering the dish washing machine passes sequentially from the liquid inlet, then to the first heat exchange system, then to the second heat exchange system and then to the heating tank;the first heat exchange system comprises a pipe having a first path therethrough and a second path therethrough;the first path is located between the liquid inlet and the second heat exchange system;the second path is located between a ...

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Номер записи: 91

24-03-2022 дата публикации

DOMESTIC DISHWASHER

Номер: US20220087501A1

Автор: Eisenbart Bernd, Hoffmann Igor, Lugert Michael, Oblinger Werner

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A household dishwasher includes a washing container receiving a dishwasher load, a pump pot, and a spray arm for applying washing liquor and/or fresh water to the dishwasher load in the washing container. The spray arm is actively driven by a drive system and mounted on the pump pot for rotation about an axis of rotation. The spray arm has a rib geometry that revolves around the axis of rotation and includes an encoding groove running along the axis of rotation. The pump pot includes an encoding rib running along the axis of rotation and corresponding to the encoding groove. The encoding rib is configured for passage through the encoding groove along the axis of rotation during assembly and disassembly of the spray arm so as to enable the spray arm to be assembled on and disassembled from the pump pot in precisely one angular position. 110-. (canceled)11. A household dishwasher , comprising:a washing container for receiving a dishwasher load;a pump pot;a spray arm for applying washing liquor and/or fresh water to the dishwasher load in the washing container, said spray arm being mounted on the pump pot for rotation about an axis of rotation, said spray arm comprising a rib geometry around the axis of rotation and having an encoding groove running along the axis of rotation; anda drive system for actively driving the spray arm,wherein the pump pot comprises an encoding rib running along the axis of rotation and corresponding to the encoding groove, said encoding rib configured for passage through the encoding groove along the axis of rotation during assembly and disassembly of the spray arm so as to enable the spray arm to be assembled on and disassembled from the pump pot in precisely one angular position.12. The household dishwasher of claim 11 , wherein the drive system comprises a drive element having a drive shaft mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation.13. The household dishwasher of claim 12 , wherein the axis of rotation of the spray arm and the axis ...

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Номер записи: 92

07-03-2019 дата публикации

CONDITION WARNING SYSTEM, CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POT AND PAN WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20190069751A1

Автор: Cantrell John, CHURCHILL MARK

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A condition warning system for an apparatus such as a pot and pan washing machine, a control system and control methods for a pot and pan washing machine are provided. The condition warning system includes a control system that monitors operational, safety or compliance parameters of an apparatus, and a light that illuminates a location below (or above) an operator's direct line of sight, and which is outside of the operator's direct line of sight. The control system and control methods include a punitive wash action lockout, an extended wash cycle time, and a deep clean wash cycle. 1. A condition warning system comprising:a control system that monitors operational, safety or compliance parameters of an apparatus; anda light operably connected to said control system, said light being mounted at a position and focused in a direction that illuminates a location below an apparatus operator's direct line of site and wherein a source of illumination is outside of the operator's direct line of sight.2. The condition warning system as claimed in wherein said apparatus comprises a kitchen appliance.3. The condition warning system as claimed in wherein said kitchen appliance comprises a continuous motion style pot and pan washing machine.4. The condition warning system as claimed in wherein said apparatus includes a work surface at a height that is generally convenient for access by the apparatus operator.5. The condition warning system as claimed in wherein said light is mounted below the height of said work surface.6. The condition warning system as claimed in wherein said light is mounted underneath said work surface.7. The condition warning system as claimed in wherein said light is focused in a direction that illuminates a location generally directly below said light.8. The condition warning system as claimed in wherein said location generally directly below said light is a floor surface directly below said light.9. The condition warning system as claimed in wherein ...

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Номер записи: 93

05-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MONITORING USAGE OF A CONSUMABLE IN AN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20200069145A1

Автор: Helms Chad Michael

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A method for monitoring usage of a consumable in an appliance includes optically scanning a consumable container with a reader of a mobile computing device, establishing a volume of consumable within the consumable container based upon the optical scan of the consumable container by the reader, determining a volume of consumable dispensed in an appliance, and activating a low consumable alert in response to a difference between the established volume of consumable and the determined volume of dispensed consumable being less than a threshold volume. 1. A method for monitoring usage of a consumable in an appliance , comprising:optically scanning a consumable container with a reader of a mobile computing device;establishing a volume of consumable within the consumable container based upon the optical scan of the consumable container by the reader;determining a volume of consumable dispensed in an appliance; andactivating a low consumable alert in response to a difference between the established volume of consumable and the determined volume of dispensed consumable being less than a threshold volume.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the consumable is detergent claim 1 , fabric softener claim 1 , dishwasher rinse aid claim 1 , or dryer sheets.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reader is camera on the mobile computing device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the camera captures an image of a bar code or a QR-code on the consumable container when the camera optically scans the consumable container.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the bar code or the QR-code include the volume of consumable within the consumable container.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the volume of consumable within the consumable container is established by image recognition on an image of the consumable container from the camera.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the volume of consumable dispensed in the appliance is determined by a sensor in the appliance that measures the volume of ...

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Номер записи: 94

05-03-2020 дата публикации

Dosing device for a cleaning machine

Номер: US20200069146A1

Автор: Alexander Mueller, Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Georg Wawer, Johannes Zipfel, Lars Zuechner, Nadine Franke, Thomas Weber

Принадлежит: Henkel AG and Co KGaA

A system for dosing substances such as cleaning and/or care agents is disclosed. The system includes a dosing device, at least one energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, and at least two cartridges for respectively accommodating at least one of the cleaning and/or care agents. The at least two cartridges are capable of being coupled to the dosing device.

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Номер записи: 95

05-03-2020 дата публикации

Dishwasher appliance with a vortex air dryer

Номер: US20200069147A1

Автор: Ramasamy Thiyagarajan, Thiyagarajan Sankaran Veerabhagu, Timothy Kopera

Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber. A door is mounted to the tub for selectively accessing the wash chamber of the tub. A vortex air dryer has four vents and a fan. The four vents are positioned and oriented for forming a vortex air flow in the wash chamber during operation of the fan.

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Номер записи: 96

15-03-2018 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A PHYSICAL ALTERATION ELEMENT

Номер: US20180073185A1

Автор: BURGER THOMAS L., LATACK THOMAS A., MAGHAS RACHEL A.

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A household appliance for treating at least one item according to at least one cycle of operation includes a treating chemistry dispenser receiving a unit dose container and having a door moveable between an opened position and a closed position, a piercing mechanism located proximate to the treating chemistry dispenser and having a piercer that is moveable between a non-piercing position and a piercing position where the piercer is moved to perforate a unit dose container received within the treating chemistry dispenser. 1. A household appliance for treating at least one item according to at least one cycle of operation , comprising:a treating chemistry dispenser for receiving a unit dose container and having a door moveable between an opened position and a closed position and a drawer operably coupled to the door and slidable between a load position that corresponds to the opened position of the door and where the unit dose container may be loaded into the drawer, and a use position corresponding to the closed position of the door and where the unit dose container is positioned for dispensing;a piercing mechanism located proximate to the treating chemistry dispenser and having a piercer that is moveable between a non-piercing position and a piercing position where the piercer is moved to perforate the unit dose container located within the treating chemistry dispenser and where the piercing mechanism includes a follower operably coupled to the piercer that is configured to guide the piercer between the non-piercing position and the piercing position; andwherein when the door is in the opened position it is physically spaced from the piercing mechanism and when the door is moved to the closed position the door contacts a portion of the piercing mechanism such that as the drawer is slid to the use position and the unit dose container is positioned for dispensing the piercer is simultaneously moved to the piercing position such that the unit dose container is ...

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Номер записи: 97

24-03-2022 дата публикации

DISHWASHER AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE THEREOF

Номер: US20220092808A1

Автор: KWON Baekeun

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A dishwasher includes: a tub, a sump disposed in the tub, a rack disposed in the sump and receiving an object, a plurality of lighting devices disposed at the tub and configured to illuminate an upper end portion of the rack, a measuring camera disposed at the tub and capturing an image of the upper end portion of the rack and generating an object image, and a controller configured to perform a first lighting control on the lighting devices, acquiring a first object image generated based on a first image of the rack captured by the measuring camera, performing a second lighting control on the lighting devices, acquiring a second object image generated based on a second image of the upper end portion of the rack captured by the object measuring camera, and generating a three-dimensional shape image of the object based on the first and second object images. 1. A dishwasher , comprising:a case that defines an exterior of the dishwasher and that has an opening at a front side of the case;a door configured to open and close the opening of the case;a tub that is configured to receive water;a sump that is disposed in the tub;a rack that is disposed in the sump and that is configured to receive an object;a plurality of lighting devices that are disposed at a first position of an inner surface of the tub and that are configured to illuminate an upper end portion of the rack;a measuring camera that is disposed at a second position of the inner surface of the tub and that is configured to capture an image of the upper end portion of the rack and generate an object image; and performing a first lighting control on the plurality of lighting devices to illuminate the upper end portion of the rack,', 'acquiring, based on the first lighting control being performed, a first object image generated as a result of capturing of a first image of the upper end portion of the rack by the measuring camera,', 'performing a second lighting control on the plurality of lighting devices to ...

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Номер записи: 98

26-03-2015 дата публикации

Dishwasher with treatment-fluid generator, and method of operating such a dishwasher

Номер: US20150083163A1

Автор: Harald Disch, Klaus Padtberg

Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A dishwasher for crockery or utensils, which is designed as a box-type dishwasher or as a conveyor dishwasher, wherein the dishwasher ( 1 ) has at least one wash tank ( 12 ), for accommodating a treatment fluid ( 20 ), and at least one final-rinse system, for supplying a final-rinse fluid ( 42 ). In order for it to be possible for expensive wash chemicals to be dispensed with for the most part, the dishwasher ( 1 ) also has a treatment-fluid generator ( 100 ) with at least one electrolysis device ( 109 ), wherein the treatment-fluid generator ( 100 ) is, or can be, connected to the wash tank ( 12 ) and is designed to supply an alkaline solution in the wash tank ( 12 ) of the dishwasher ( 1 ) by electrolysis.

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Номер записи: 99

23-03-2017 дата публикации

Water-carrying household appliance

Номер: US20170079501A1

Автор: Caroline Heiligenmann

Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A water-carrying household appliance includes a receiving unit for receiving at least one signal from an external device coupled to the household appliance, a number of actuators for executing a plurality of programs, and a selector unit for selecting a program from the plurality of programs as a function of the at least one signal received. The actuators are controlled by a control unit so as to execute the selected program.

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Номер записи: 100