In a field-installable refrigerated merchandiser kit, a prefabricated refrigeration system module releasably and operatively connects to a separate cabinet module via mutual connection fittings to form a refrigerated merchandiser. The refrigerated merchandiser can have multiple refrigeration systems cooling a common refrigerated space inside the cabinet, each with an independent temperature controller. A refrigeration system can be disconnected from the cabinet only by separating releasable fasteners and disconnecting electrical plug-in connections. Each refrigeration system is prefabricated with integrated condensate removal. The refrigeration system mounts entirely above the top wall of the cabinet enabling deployment at zero offset from a backing structure. The refrigerated merchandiser can be deployed to occupy a footprint and have a ratio of shelf space volume to foot print greater than 3.25 ft3/ft2.
A refrigerated storage or display device includes a pressure relief valve in an insulated wall of an evaporator enclosure and a frosting chamber between the pressure relief valve and the evaporator assembly. The pressure relief valve is heated so that no frost forms on the valve. The frosting chamber can be defined by a baffle that directs air entering through the pressure relief valve to flow along the evaporator. When outside air enters through the valve, moisture forms as frost on the frosting chamber walls and the evaporator. A defrost heater and condensate removal system can remove the frost during periodic defrost cycles. The pressure relief system can be deployed on individual refrigeration system modules of a modular merchandiser kit so that the required amount of pressure relief capacity is automatically provided during field installation.
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. convection naturelle
An ice maker evaporator assembly having an evaporator pan with a back wall and left, right, top and bottom sidewalls extending from the back wall, and a freeze plate located within the evaporator pan. Refrigerant tubing is thermally coupled to the back wall of the evaporator pan opposite the left, right, top and bottom sidewalls. A first layer of insulation is formed on the refrigerant tubing. An evaporator housing having a housing back wall and housing left, right, top and bottom sidewalls extending from the housing back wall is attached to the evaporator pan and covers refrigerant tubing. A second layer of insulation is formed on top of the first layer of insulation.
F25C 1/12 - Production de glace par congélation de l'eau des surfaces refroidies, p. ex. pour former des plaques
B23P 15/26 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe d'échangeurs de chaleur
An ice maker uses a compression-drive refrigeration system charged with flammable refrigerant to cool an ice formation device and a water system to supply water to the ice formation device. A control system operates the water system and the refrigeration system for cooling the ice formation device with the refrigeration system to form water supplied to the ice formation device by the water system into ice. A natural gas sensor detects natural gas and outputs a detection signal indicating detection of natural gas. A controller is connected to the natural gas sensor for receiving the detection signal. The controller outputs a response signal in response to receiving the detection signal. The response signal is operative to initiate a gas leak response action.
A method of making a made-to-order color matched stainless steel refrigeration appliance includes formulating a color-formulated liquid paint to match a specified color, and preparing a prefabricated stainless steel refrigeration appliance for being painted at a production facility remote from a purchaser before shipping the prefabricated stainless steel refrigeration appliance to the purchaser. Moreover, the method includes painting decorative stainless steel surfaces of the prefabricated stainless steel refrigeration appliance at the production facility with liquid-applied primer, liquid-applied color-formulated paint, and liquid-applied clear coat. Lastly, the painted stainless steel refrigeration appliance is packaged to prepare the painted stainless steel refrigeration appliance for shipment to the purchaser.
B05D 7/14 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers à du métal, p. ex. à des carrosseries de voiture
B05D 1/32 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces en utilisant des moyens pour protéger des parties de surface à ne pas recouvrir, p. ex. en se servant de stencils, d'enduits de protection
B05D 3/12 - Traitement préalable des surfaces sur lesquelles des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides doivent être appliquésTraitement ultérieur des revêtements appliqués, p. ex. traitement intermédiaire d'un revêtement déjà appliqué, pour préparer les applications ultérieures de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides par des moyens mécaniques
B05D 7/00 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers
An ice maker has a bottom wall with a sensor opening. A time-of-flight sensor is supported in relation to the bottom wall such that the time-of-flight sensor can an optical pulse signal through the sensor opening toward the ice bin and subsequently detect a photon of the optical pulse signal that returns to the time-of-flight sensor through the sensor opening after reflecting off of one of a floor of the ice bin and ice in the ice bin. The time of flight sensor is configured to determine a duration between the emission of the optical pulse and the detection of the reflected photon(s). Based on the determined duration, the time-of-flight sensor or another processor can determine an amount of ice in the ice bin. The ice maker can be configured so that the time-of-flight sensor is removable, allowing a window pane of the time-of-flight sensor to be periodically cleaned.
A self-contained reach-in refrigerator has self-contained refrigeration system connected to a cabinet. A drain pan is below an evaporator of the refrigeration system. A thermally conductive bridge member provides thermal conduction between a defrost heater and the drain pan. An upper wall defining a top end of a product space in the cabinet can include a drain pan section below the evaporator, a fan section extending forward from the drain pan section, and a rear lip extending upward from a rear end of the drain pan section. The evaporator fan can be supported over the fan section to draw air from the product space through the fan section. A support member can be fastened to the rear lip to support the upper wall.
F25D 21/14 - Ramassage et évacuation du condensat ou de l'eau de dégivrageBacs de dégivrage
F25D 17/06 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée
F25D 21/08 - Enlèvement du givre par chauffage électrique
(1) Electric refrigerators; modular counters for refrigerating, heating and chilling foods; refrigerated chef bases with cooktops; refrigerating cabinets; refrigerating chambers; refrigerating containers; refrigerator shelving, drawers, bins and trays
(1) Ice making machines; refrigerated display cases; refrigerators and freezers; temperature-controlled food and beverage dispensers, and components thereof
(1) Refrigerated display cases; refrigerators; temperature-controlled food and beverage dispensers, and components thereof
(2) Replacement parts and fittings for refrigerators and freezers
(1) Ice making machines; refrigerated display cases; refrigerators and freezers; temperature-controlled food and beverage dispensers, and components thereof
(1) Electric refrigerators; modular counters for refrigerating, heating and chilling foods; refrigerated chef bases with cooktops; refrigerating cabinets; refrigerating chambers; refrigerating containers; refrigerator shelving, drawers, bins and trays
(1) Air purifying units for commercial use; air purifying units for industrial purposes; air sterilizers; gas purification machines; ice cube makers; ice dispensing machines; ice machines; ice making machines; industrial air purifiers; ozone generator for sanitizing water; ozone generators for sanitizing air; sterilization autoclaves for medical use; sterilizers for medical instruments; sterilizers for medical use; sterilizers for surgical instruments; water sterilizers
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
(1) Downloadable software for the home automation of electric control systems for kitchen appliances; electric control panels; flat panel display screens; interactive touch screen terminals; touch screens
(2) Freezers; ice making machines; refrigerators
(1) Air cleaning units; air purifying units for commercial use; air purifying units for industrial purposes; air purifying units for medical use; botanical air purifying units; cooling evaporators; evaporative air coolers; gas purification machines; gas purifiers; ice cube makers; ice dispensing machines; ice making machines; ozone generator for sanitizing water; ozone generators for sanitizing air; separators for the cleaning and purification of air; separators for the cleaning and purification of gases; separators for the cleaning and purification of liquids; sterilizers for medical use; tap water purifiers for commercial purposes; water purification and filtration units for commercial use; water purification and filtration units for industrial use; water purifiers for industrial purposes
Refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, refrigeration and freezer equipment in the nature of food and beverage chilling units, ice machines, display and retail merchandisers and scientific chilling units and parts and accessories therefor; Automatic control systems sold as an integral component part of refrigeration and freezer units; Automatic control systems sold as an integral component part of refrigeration and freezer units adapted for scientific use
Leveling assemblies comprised of leveling tools and adjustable legs sold as a component part of refrigerators, freezers, refrigeration and freezer equipment being food and beverage chilling units and parts and accessories therefor
(1) Coating compositions in the nature of interior and exterior stains for architectural applications; corrosion inhibiting paint type coatings; protective and decorative coatings in the nature of paint for interior and exterior use; protective coatings for rust prevention and corrosion control
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Calibration of ice machines, refrigeration and freezer units and equipment; Diagnostic services in the field of automatic analysis and control systems as a component part of ice machines, refrigeration and freezer units and equipment
Refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, refrigeration and freezer equipment in the nature of food and beverage chilling units, ice machines, display and retail merchandisers and scientific chilling units and parts and accessories therefor; Automatic control systems sold as an integral component part of refrigeration and freezer units; Automatic control systems sold as an integral component part of refrigeration and freezer units adapted for scientific use
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence (AI) for finding new, spare and replacement parts for ice machines, refrigeration and freezer units and equipment; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for finding new, spare and replacement parts for ice machines, refrigeration and freezer units and equipment
Refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, refrigeration and freezer equipment in the nature of food and beverage chilling units, ice machines, display and retail merchandisers and scientific chilling units and parts and accessories therefor; Automatic analysis systems sold as an integral component part of ice machines, refrigeration and freezer units
Refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, refrigeration and freezer equipment in the nature of food and beverage chilling units, ice machines, display and retail merchandisers and scientific chilling units and parts and accessories therefor; Networked automatic analysis and control systems sold as an integral component part of ice machines, refrigeration and freezer units
A refrigerated cabinet is equipped with a thermal breaker between the cabinet liner and wrapper. The cabinet can operate at the −10° F. (−23° C.) set point in ambient conditions of at least 90° F. (32° C.) and at least 70% relative humidity without door frame condensation. A cabinet door gasket can have an inner sealing element that seals against the thermal breaker and an outer sealing element that seals seal against the wrapper. The wrapper can have a double return flange nested in an outer interface of the thermal breaker. The thermal breaker can hold a door frame heater inboard of a magnetic contact region with the door gasket. The frame heater can be located so that only plastic material is directly in front of the frame heater. Corner joiner elements can be ultrasonically welded to the thermal breaker to join four thermal breaker pieces together at mitered joints.
A refrigerated cabinet is equipped with a thermal breaker between the cabinet liner and wrapper. The cabinet can operate at the -10F (-23C) set point in ambient conditions of at least 90F (32C) and at least 70% relative humidity without door frame condensation. A cabinet door gasket can have an inner sealing element that seals against the thermal breaker and an outer sealing element that seals seal against the wrapper. The wrapper can have a double return flange nested in an outer interface of the thermal breaker. The thermal breaker can hold a door frame heater inboard of a magnetic contact region with the door gasket. The frame heater can be located so that only plastic material is directly in front of the frame heater. Corner joiner elements can be ultrasonically welded to the thermal breaker to join four thermal breaker pieces together at mitered joints.
A gasket for a door of a refrigerated cabinet has a bellows chamber extending backward from a base connected to a door. A magnet chamber is supported on the bellows chamber, and a cantilevered arm extends from the inner side of the magnet chamber. The cantilevered arm includes a proximal middle chamber, a distal sealing bulb chamber, and a partition wall between the middle chamber and the sealing bulb chamber. A condensation shield is outward of an outer bellows chamber wall and extends from the base to the magnet chamber. An inner support chamber is received between the bellows chamber and a profiled section of the door. A wiper extends forward from the inner support chamber. The sealing bulb chamber is configured to be pressed backward against the wiper such that the gasket defines a supplemental chamber when the door is closed.
A gasket for a door of a refrigerated cabinet has a bellows chamber extending backward from a base connected to a door. A magnet chamber is supported on the bellows chamber, and a cantilevered arm extends from the inner side of the magnet chamber. The cantilevered arm includes a proximal middle chamber, a distal sealing bulb chamber, and a partition wall between the middle chamber and the sealing bulb chamber. A condensation shield is outward of an outer bellows chamber wall and extends from the base to the magnet chamber. An inner support chamber is received between the bellows chamber and a profiled section of the door. A wiper extends forward from the inner support chamber. The sealing bulb chamber is configured to be pressed backward against the wiper such that the gasket defines a supplemental chamber when the door is closed.
(1) Electric refrigerators for household purposes; freezers; ice dispensing machines; ice machines; ice-cooling refrigerators for household purposes; refrigerators and freezers
(2) Replacement parts and fittings for refrigerators and freezers
An ice maker includes an evaporator configured to freeze water into ice as it flows vertically down a freeze plate. A distributor distributes the water along the top of the freeze plate to form ice across the width of the freeze plate as the water flows downward along the freeze plate. The distributor can be integrated into the evaporator. For example, the distributor and evaporator can have a part in common. The distributor can be formed from two pieces that come together to form the freeze plate. The distributor can have various features that aid in providing a desirable distribution of water along the width of the freeze plate. The freeze plate can be mounted in an ice maker enclosure in thermal communication with the evaporator and to slant forward.
Systems and methods of managing appliances distributed throughout a geographic area enable control of the appliances in response to regionally localized events. An asset management server determines the location of the appliances throughout the geographic area and issues commands to appliances in a specified region which cause the appliances to change local control parameters to address the event. An asset management server also receives operating data from the appliances and uses the operating data to determine when regional events are occurring based on localized anomalies in the operating data. Refrigeration appliances have GPS receivers so that the locations of the appliances in the geographic area can be verified. Further, refrigeration appliances have primary and secondary operating modes. Secondary operating modes may be address certain regional events that can occur from time to time.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G01S 19/01 - Systèmes de positionnement par satellite à radiophares émettant des messages horodatés, p. ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système global de navigation par satellite] ou GALILEO
In an ice maker with a sump below an ice formation device and a pump for recirculating water from the sump to the ice formation device, water can drain through a stand pipe drain. A drain fitting is disposed in relation to a stand pipe such that the drain fitting's upper end is disposed above the top of the stand pipe, its lower end defines a water inlet adjacent the bottom of the sump, and its perimeter wall extends 360° about the stand pipe to define a drain passage extending from the water inlet to the top of the stand pipe. The upper end of the drain fitting defines a siphon release opening. The stand pipe drain can also include a valve for adjusting the drain between an overflow drain configuration and a siphon drain configuration.
In an ice maker with a sump below an ice formation device and a pump for recirculating water from the sump to the ice formation device, water can drain through a stand pipe drain. A drain fitting is disposed in relation to a stand pipe such that the drain fitting's upper end is disposed above the top of the stand pipe, its lower end defines a water inlet adjacent the bottom of the sump, and its perimeter wall extends 3600 about the stand pipe to define a drain passage extending from the water inlet to the top of the stand pipe. The upper end of the drain fitting defines a siphon release opening. The stand pipe drain can also include a valve for adjusting the drain between an overflow drain configuration and a siphon drain configuration.
An ice maker evaporator assembly having an evaporator pan with a back wall and left, right, top and bottom sidewalls extending from the back wall, and a freeze plate located within the evaporator pan. Refrigerant tubing is thermally coupled to the back wall of the evaporator pan opposite the left, right, top and bottom sidewalls. A first layer of insulation is formed on the refrigerant tubing. An evaporator housing having a housing back wall and housing left, right, top and bottom sidewalls extending from the housing back wall is attached to the evaporator pan and covers refrigerant tubing. A second layer of insulation is formed on top of the first layer of insulation.
F25C 1/12 - Production de glace par congélation de l'eau des surfaces refroidies, p. ex. pour former des plaques
B23P 15/26 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe d'échangeurs de chaleur
An ice maker for forming ice having a refrigeration system, a water system, and a control system. The refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The water system includes a water filter and a sump to hold water to be made into ice. The control system includes a controller adapted to determine a baseline freeze time, a baseline harvest time, and/or a baseline fill time after an initial set of ice making cycles and is further adapted to compare subsequent harvest times, freeze times, and/or fill times to the baseline freeze, harvest, and/or fill times to determine whether the ice maker needs maintenance. If controller determines that ice maker needs maintenance, controller can push a notification to a portable electronic device connected to the ice maker.
F25C 5/10 - Appareils pour concasser, enlever ou recueillir la glace sans utiliser de scies en chauffant les corps en contact avec la glace en utilisant un frigorigène chaudAppareils pour concasser, enlever ou recueillir la glace sans utiliser de scies en chauffant les corps en contact avec la glace en utilisant un fluide chauffé par le frigorigène
Ice machines and apparatus; Ozone and hydroxyl radical sanitizers for sanitizing the food zone of an ice maker in commercial ice machines; Ozone generators for air purification; Ozone generators for sanitizing purposes; Sanitizing apparatus; Sterilizers; Apparatus and instruments for use in the purification of liquids and gases used in the beverage industry; Apparatus and instruments for use in the purification, separation and sterilization of liquids and gases used in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical, biopharmaceutical and food and beverage industries; Sanitizing apparatus using ultraviolet light for sanitizing ice machines not for medical purposes
Coatings in the nature of finishes for stainless steel sheet, strip, and plate, which provides a decorative appearance sold as a component of refrigerators, freezers and ice machines; coatings in the nature of stains for exterior use on a variety of substrates sold as a component of refrigerators, freezers and ice machines; Anti-corrosive coatings sold as a component of refrigerators, freezers and ice machines; clear coatings in the nature of paints sold as a component of refrigerators, freezers and ice machines; clear coatings used as paints sold as a component of refrigerators, freezers and ice machines; decorative spray coatings sold as a component of refrigerators, freezers and ice machines; exterior surface protective coatings sold as a component of refrigerators, freezers and ice machines
Evaporative air coolers; Ice machines and apparatus; Sanitizing apparatus; Air purification apparatus; Apparatus and instruments for use in the purification, separation and sterilization of liquids and gases used in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical, biopharmaceutical and food and beverage industries; Cooling evaporators; Electric air sanitizing unit; Water purification apparatus
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
Touch screens; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked kitchen appliances in the internet of things (IoT); Electric control panels; Flat panel display screens; Interactive touch screen terminals Freezers; Ice making machines; Refrigerating appliances and installations; Refrigerators; Refrigerators and freezers for household use and replacement parts and fittings therefor; Commercial refrigerators and freezers and replacement parts and fittings therefor
Freezers; Ice dispensing apparatus; Ice machines; Refrigerators and freezers for household use and replacement parts and fittings therefor; Commercial refrigerators and freezers and replacement parts and fittings therefor
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Asset Management and IOT Device for Refrigerated Appliances
An asset management system includes an asset management network that connects various types of refrigeration appliances to an asset manager. At the device layer, IOT devices are connected to the refrigeration appliances and have edge compute capability, including a backup power management function, and a modem for network communication. IOT device ports directly integrate with sensors, switches, and/or serial data controllers of refrigeration appliances. Push notification alarms are initiated on the edge of the network by IOT devices. The network tags operating data by appliance serial, and the asset manager stores the data using serial numbers as primary keys. The asset manager streams data from numerous appliances and uses event driven processing to promptly respond to edge alarms. The operating data keyed by serial number is enriched with proprietary data organized by appliance type and is used to develop new predictive models by appliance type.
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
H04L 67/10 - Protocoles dans lesquels une application est distribuée parmi les nœuds du réseau
A refrigerated storage or display device includes a pressure relief valve in an insulated wall of an evaporator enclosure and a frosting chamber between the pressure relief valve and the evaporator assembly. The pressure relief valve is heated so that no frost forms on the valve. The frosting chamber can be defined by a baffle that directs air entering through the pressure relief valve to flow along the evaporator. When outside air enters through the valve, moisture forms as frost on the frosting chamber walls and the evaporator. A defrost heater and condensate removal system can remove the frost during periodic defrost cycles. The pressure relief system can be deployed on individual refrigeration system modules of a modular merchandiser kit so that the required amount of pressure relief capacity is automatically provided during field installation.
A refrigerated storage or display device includes a pressure relief valve in an insulated wall of an evaporator enclosure and a frosting chamber between the pressure relief valve and the evaporator assembly. The pressure relief valve is heated so that no frost forms on the valve. The frosting chamber can be defined by a baffle that directs air entering through the pressure relief valve to flow along the evaporator. When outside air enters through the valve, moisture forms as frost on the frosting chamber walls and the evaporator. A defrost heater and condensate removal system can remove the frost during periodic defrost cycles. The pressure relief system can be deployed on individual refrigeration system modules of a modular merchandiser kit so that the required amount of pressure relief capacity is automatically provided during field installation.
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. convection naturelle
An asset management system includes an asset management network that connects various types of refrigeration appliances to an asset manager. At the device layer, IOT devices are connected to the refrigeration appliances and have edge compute capability, including a backup power management function, and a modem for network communication. IOT device ports directly integrate with sensors, switches, and/or serial data controllers of refrigeration appliances. Push notification alarms are initiated on the edge of the network by IOT devices. The network tags operating data by appliance serial, and the asset manager stores the data using serial numbers as primary keys. The asset manager streams data from numerous appliances and uses event driven processing to promptly respond to edge alarms. The operating data keyed by serial number is enriched with proprietary data organized by appliance type and is used to develop new predictive models by appliance type.
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
H04L 67/10 - Protocoles dans lesquels une application est distribuée parmi les nœuds du réseau
An asset management system includes an asset management network that connects various types of refrigeration appliances to an asset manager. At the device layer, IOT devices are connected to the refrigeration appliances and have edge compute capability, including a backup power management function, and a modem for network communication. IOT device ports directly integrate with sensors, switches, and/or serial data controllers of refrigeration appliances. Push notification alarms are initiated on the edge of the network by IOT devices. The network tags operating data by appliance serial, and the asset manager stores the data using serial numbers as primary keys. The asset manager streams data from numerous appliances and uses event driven processing to promptly respond to edge alarms. The operating data keyed by serial number is enriched with proprietary data organized by appliance type and is used to develop new predictive models by appliance type.
H04W 28/02 - Gestion du trafic, p. ex. régulation de flux ou d'encombrement
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
H04L 67/025 - Protocoles basés sur la technologie du Web, p. ex. protocole de transfert hypertexte [HTTP] pour la commande à distance ou la surveillance à distance des applications
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Asset Management and IOT Device for Refrigerated Appliances
An asset management system includes an asset management network that connects various types of refrigeration appliances to an asset manager. At the device layer, IOT devices are connected to the refrigeration appliances and have edge compute capability, including a backup power management function, and a modem for network communication. IOT device ports directly integrate with sensors, switches, and/or serial data controllers of refrigeration appliances. Push notification alarms are initiated on the edge of the network by IOT devices. The network tags operating data by appliance serial, and the asset manager stores the data using serial numbers as primary keys. The asset manager streams data from numerous appliances and uses event driven processing to promptly respond to edge alarms. The operating data keyed by serial number is enriched with proprietary data organized by appliance type and is used to develop new predictive models by appliance type.
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
H04L 67/10 - Protocoles dans lesquels une application est distribuée parmi les nœuds du réseau
An asset management system includes an asset management network that connects various types of refrigeration appliances to an asset manager. At the device layer, IOT devices are connected to the refrigeration appliances and have edge compute capability, including a backup power management function, and a modem for network communication. IOT device ports directly integrate with sensors, switches, and/or serial data controllers of refrigeration appliances. Push notification alarms are initiated on the edge of the network by IOT devices. The network tags operating data by appliance serial, and the asset manager stores the data using serial numbers as primary keys. The asset manager streams data from numerous appliances and uses event driven processing to promptly respond to edge alarms. The operating data keyed by serial number is enriched with proprietary data organized by appliance type and is used to develop new predictive models by appliance type.
H04W 28/02 - Gestion du trafic, p. ex. régulation de flux ou d'encombrement
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
H04L 67/025 - Protocoles basés sur la technologie du Web, p. ex. protocole de transfert hypertexte [HTTP] pour la commande à distance ou la surveillance à distance des applications
63.
Asset Management and IOT Device for Refrigerated Appliances
An asset management system includes an asset management network that connects various types of refrigeration appliances to an asset manager. At the device layer, IOT devices are connected to the refrigeration appliances and have edge compute capability, including a backup power management function, and a modem for network communication. IOT device ports directly integrate with sensors, switches, and/or serial data controllers of refrigeration appliances. Push notification alarms are initiated on the edge of the network by IOT devices. The network tags operating data by appliance serial, and the asset manager stores the data using serial numbers as primary keys. The asset manager streams data from numerous appliances and uses event driven processing to promptly respond to edge alarms. The operating data keyed by serial number is enriched with proprietary data organized by appliance type and is used to develop new predictive models by appliance type.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
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Asset Management and IOT Device for Refrigerated Appliances
An asset management system includes an asset management network that connects various types of refrigeration appliances to an asset manager. At the device layer, IOT devices are connected to the refrigeration appliances and have edge compute capability, including a backup power management function, and a modem for network communication. IOT device ports directly integrate with sensors, switches, and/or serial data controllers of refrigeration appliances. Push notification alarms are initiated on the edge of the network by IOT devices. The network tags operating data by appliance serial, and the asset manager stores the data using serial numbers as primary keys. The asset manager streams data from numerous appliances and uses event driven processing to promptly respond to edge alarms. The operating data keyed by serial number is enriched with proprietary data organized by appliance type and is used to develop new predictive models by appliance type.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
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ASSET MANAGEMENT AND IOT DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATED APPLIANCES
An asset management system includes an asset management network that connects various types of refrigeration appliances to an asset manager. At the device layer, IOT devices are connected to the refrigeration appliances and have edge compute capability, including a backup power management function, and a modem for network communication. IOT device ports directly integrate with sensors, switches, and/or serial data controllers of refrigeration appliances. Push notification alarms are initiated on the edge of the network by IOT devices. The network tags operating data by appliance serial, and the asset manager stores the data using serial numbers as primary keys. The asset manager streams data from numerous appliances and uses event driven processing to promptly respond to edge alarms. The operating data keyed by serial number is enriched with proprietary data organized by appliance type and is used to develop new predictive models by appliance type.
F25D 11/00 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p. ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers
F25D 13/00 - Dispositifs fixes associés à des machines frigorifiques, p. ex. chambres froides
F25D 19/00 - Disposition ou montage des groupes frigorifiques dans les dispositifs
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
F25D 29/00 - Disposition ou montage de l'appareillage de commande ou de sécurité
H04W 84/12 - Réseaux locaux sans fil [WLAN Wireless Local Area Network]
H04W 84/18 - Réseaux auto-organisés, p. ex. réseaux ad hoc ou réseaux de détection
An ice maker includes a water system that delivers water from a water reservoir to an ice formation device. A mount can hold one or both of a fitting of a water level sensor and a water pump in relation to the water reservoir. For example, the mount can include integral features that lock with the fitting to mount the fitting on the ice maker at a sensing position. The mount can include integral features that form a bayonet connection with a portion of the pump. A vertical support wall can included integrated features for supporting the mount in relation to the water reservoir.
An ice maker has a bottom wall with a sensor opening. A time-of-flight sensor is supported in relation to the bottom wall such that the time-of-flight sensor can an optical pulse signal through the sensor opening toward the ice bin and subsequently detect a photon of the optical pulse signal that returns to the time-of-flight sensor through the sensor opening after reflecting off of one of a floor of the ice bin and ice in the ice bin. The time of flight sensor is configured to determine a duration between the emission of the optical pulse and the detection of the reflected photon(s). Based on the determined duration, the time-of-flight sensor or another processor can determine an amount of ice in the ice bin. The ice maker can be configured so that the time-of-flight sensor is removable, allowing a window pane of the time-of-flight sensor to be periodically cleaned.
In an ice maker, a controller is operatively connected to the ice maker's water system to determine a parameter indicative of a total amount of water filtered by a replaceable filter cartridge. Based on the determined parameter, the controller can provide a numerical indication of the total amount of water filtered by the replaceable filter cartridge. Based on the determined parameter, the controller can determine that the replaceable filter cartridge requires replacement. The parameter can be determined based on the amount of time a water inlet valve is opened and/or a water pressure signal. The controller can take action when it determines that the water filter needs replacement, for example, by making a local alarm indication, pushing a remote notification, or making an automated purchase transaction for a new filter cartridge.
In an ice maker, a controller is operatively connected to the ice maker's water system to determine a parameter indicative of a total amount of water filtered by a replaceable filter cartridge. Based on the determined parameter, the controller can provide a numerical indication of the total amount of water filtered by the replaceable filter cartridge. Based on the determined parameter, the controller can determine that the replaceable filter cartridge requires replacement. The parameter can be determined based on the amount of time a water inlet valve is opened and/or a water pressure signal. The controller can take action when it determines that the water filter needs replacement, for example, by making a local alarm indication, pushing a remote notification, or making an automated purchase transaction for a new filter cartridge.
Systems and methods for monitoring refrigeration appliances remotely take corrective action to address failure to maintain recurrent maintenance schedules by either pushing a notification to an operator or sending a command to cause a controller of the appliance to switch to a restricted mode. The systems and methods can use periodic indications of ice level from an ice level sensor to determine that the level of ice in the bin is low, and in response, to either push a low ice notification to an operator or place an order for additional ice. The systems and methods can also collect ice level data from many ice makers, determine which have a low ice level and which have a high ice level, and in response, facilitate a web based transaction by which one operator acquires ice from another.
Systems and methods for monitoring refrigeration appliances remotely take corrective action to address failure to maintain recurrent maintenance schedules by either pushing a notification to an operator or sending a command to cause a controller of the appliance to switch to a restricted mode. The systems and methods can use periodic indications of ice level from an ice level sensor to determine that the level of ice in the bin is low, and in response, to either push a low ice notification to an operator or place an order for additional ice. The systems and methods can also collect ice level data from many ice makers, determine which have a low ice level and which have a high ice level, and in response, facilitate a web based transaction by which one operator acquires ice from another.
A batch ice maker can execute a pulsed fill routine in which a control system pulses water from a water supply into the sump until the sump reaches a predefined freeze routine starting level. Pulsing may begin after continuously filling the sump to a fill-approach level. A batch ice maker can execute a differential freeze routine in which the control system circulates water from a sump to an ice formation device until water level decreases by a predefined differential amount from a high control water level based on the water level in the sump at a point in time after the sump was filled to a freeze routine starting level. The high control water level can be set based on water level in the sump when sump water temperature reaches a predefined pre-chill temperature. The predefined pre-chill temperature can be associated with a switchover from sensible cooling to latent cooling.
A commercial ice maker purges water from a sump via a passive drain valve instead of an active drain pump. The ice maker uses a large freeze plate, but still can accommodate the passive drain valve within a standard enclosure footprint. A bottom wall of the ice maker has a drain passaging groove formed in an upper surface. The drain valve is supported above the bottom wall and drain tube is at least partially received in the drain passaging groove. The drain valve can include a valve body that has a valve seat and a movable valve member that opens and closes a valve passage through the valve seat. The valve member radially overlaps the valve seat along a longitudinal axis when the valve member is closed.
An ice maker evaporator assembly having an evaporator pan with a back wall and left, right, top and bottom sidewalls extending from the back wall, and a freeze plate located within the evaporator pan. Refrigerant tubing is thermally coupled to the back wall of the evaporator pan opposite the left, right, top and bottom sidewalls. A first layer of insulation is formed on the refrigerant tubing. An evaporator housing having a housing back wall and housing left, right, top and bottom sidewalls extending from the housing back wall is attached to the evaporator pan and covers refrigerant tubing. A second layer of insulation is formed on top of the first layer of insulation.
B23P 15/26 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe d'échangeurs de chaleur
A self-contained reach-in refrigerator (110) has self-contained refrigeration system (140) connected to a cabinet (112). A drain pan (172) is below an evaporator (148) of the refrigeration system (140). A thermally conductive bridge member (220) provides thermal conduction between a defrost heater (170) and the drain pan (172). An upper wall (128) defining a top end of a product space in the cabinet (112) can include a drain pan section below the evaporator (148), a fan section (176) extending forward from the drain pan section (172), and a rear lip (200) extending upward from a rear end of the drain pan section (172). The evaporator fan (152) can be supported over the fan section (176) to draw air from the product space through the fan section. A support member (224) can be fastened to the rear lip (200) to support the upper wall.
F25D 21/08 - Enlèvement du givre par chauffage électrique
F25D 21/14 - Ramassage et évacuation du condensat ou de l'eau de dégivrageBacs de dégivrage
F25D 17/06 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée
A self-contained reach-in refrigerator (110) has self-contained refrigeration system (140) connected to a cabinet (112). A drain pan (172) is below an evaporator (148) of the refrigeration system (140). A thermally conductive bridge member (220) provides thermal conduction between a defrost heater (170) and the drain pan (172). An upper wall (128) defining a top end of a product space in the cabinet (112) can include a drain pan section below the evaporator (148), a fan section (176) extending forward from the drain pan section (172), and a rear lip (200) extending upward from a rear end of the drain pan section (172). The evaporator fan (152) can be supported over the fan section (176) to draw air from the product space through the fan section. A support member (224) can be fastened to the rear lip (200) to support the upper wall.
F25D 21/08 - Enlèvement du givre par chauffage électrique
F25D 17/06 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée
F25D 21/14 - Ramassage et évacuation du condensat ou de l'eau de dégivrageBacs de dégivrage
A self-contained reach-in refrigerator has self-contained refrigeration system connected to a cabinet. A drain pan is below an evaporator of the refrigeration system. A thermally conductive bridge member provides thermal conduction between a defrost heater and the drain pan. An upper wall defining a top end of a product space in the cabinet can include a drain pan section below the evaporator, a fan section extending forward from the drain pan section, and a rear lip extending upward from a rear end of the drain pan section. The evaporator fan can be supported over the fan section to draw air from the product space through the fan section. A support member can be fastened to the rear lip to support the upper wall.
F25D 21/14 - Ramassage et évacuation du condensat ou de l'eau de dégivrageBacs de dégivrage
F25D 17/06 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée
F25D 21/08 - Enlèvement du givre par chauffage électrique
78.
REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH DETACHABLE ELECTRONICS MODULE
A refrigeration appliance has an enclosure that defines an electronics module recess and a detachable electronics module that can be releasably retained in the recess. Tabs and tab receivers can be integrated with the electronics module and enclosure to releasably retain the electronics module in the recess. A trim piece can releasably attach to a display bezel of the electronics module by a snap-fit connection to retain the electronics module in the electronics module recess. In use, the electronics module can be selectively removed and a data acquisition device can be connected to the appliance using a data connector that is exposed by removing the electronics module.
A foot is connected to the bottom wall of a refrigeration cabinet. The foot is selectively movable relative to the bottom wall to adjust a vertical position of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. The bottom wall provides access to the foot from within the interior of the cabinet to allow a user to selectively move the foot to adjust the vertical position of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. The foot includes a stop configured to engage the bottom wall and thereby limit downward adjustment of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. A floor glide is connected to the bottom wall and initially protrudes downward from the bottom wall beyond the foot. The floor glide enables the cabinet to slide along a support surface to a deployment position so then the foot can be lowered to support the cabinet at the deployment position on the foot.
ABSTRACT A foot is connected to the bottom wall of a refrigeration cabinet. The foot is selectively movable relative to the bottom wall to adjust a vertical position of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. The bottom wall provides access to the foot from within the interior of the cabinet to allow a user to selectively move the foot to adjust the vertical position of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. The foot includes a stop configured to engage the bottom wall and thereby limit downward adjustment of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. A floor glide is connected to the bottom wall and initially protrudes downward from the bottom wall beyond the foot. The floor glide enables the cabinet to slide along a support surface to a deployment position so then the foot can be lowered to support the cabinet at the deployment position on the foot. Date Recue/Date Received 2022-09-20
A batch ice maker can execute a pulsed fill routine in which a control system pulses water from a water supply into the sump until the sump reaches a predefined freeze routine starting level. Pulsing may begin after continuously filling the sump to a fill-approach level. A batch ice maker can execute a differential freeze routine in which the control system circulates water from a sump to an ice formation device until water level decreases by a predefined differential amount from a high control water level based on the water level in the sump at a point in time after the sump was filled to a freeze routine starting level. The high control water level can be set based on water level in the sump when sump water temperature reaches a predefined pre-chill temperature. The predefined pre-chill temperature can be associated with a switchover from sensible cooling to latent cooling.
In a locking assembly for a lockable cabinet system, a base supports an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the cabinet. The electronic lock may be releasably attachable to the base at a plurality of spaced apart positions. A one-piece release bar can be connected to an override toggle of the electronic lock. First and second electronic lock override devices may be connected to the release bar for independently overriding electronic actuation of the lock. The electronic lock may be supported on the base such that the electronic lock is separated from the wall of the cavity or the base by a gap. An externally adjustable cam lock can be provided to selectively override the electronic lock. Such cam lock can further inhibit removal of a cover of the locking assembly when locked and allow removal of the cover when unlocked, thereby providing tamper- resistance.
In a locking assembly for a lockable cabinet system, a base supports an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the cabinet. The electronic lock may be releasably attachable to the base at a plurality of spaced apart positions. A one-piece release bar can be connected to an override toggle of the electronic lock. First and second electronic lock override devices may be connected to the release bar for independently overriding electronic actuation of the lock. The electronic lock may be supported on the base such that the electronic lock is separated from the wall of the cavity or the base by a gap. An externally adjustable cam lock can be provided to selectively override the electronic lock. Such cam lock can further inhibit removal of a cover of the locking assembly when locked and allow removal of the cover when unlocked, thereby providing tamper-resistance.
An ice bin and scoop and related methods are disclosed. The ice bin includes a liner in an outer shell. A support plate is fitted in a space between the liner and the outer shell. The support plate has either ferromagnetic or magnetic material. The scoop has either magnetic or ferromagnetic material. The support plate is positioned so that the scoop can be supported inside the ice bin on the perimeter wall of the ice bin by a force of magnetic attraction between the support plate and the scoop. The support plate is positioned so that the scoop may be held out of contact with ice deposited in the bin and out of the path of falling ice. Molded-in-place insulation may support the support plate in the space between the liner and outer shell.
An ice bin and scoop and related methods are disclosed. The ice bin includes a liner in an outer shell. A support plate is fitted in a space between the liner and the outer shell. The support plate has either ferromagnetic or magnetic material. The scoop has either magnetic or ferromagnetic material. The support plate is positioned so that the scoop can be supported inside the ice bin on the perimeter wall of the ice bin by a force of magnetic attraction between the support plate and the scoop. The support plate is positioned so that the scoop may be held out of contact with ice deposited in the bin and out of the path of falling ice. Molded-in-place insulation may support the support plate in the space between the liner and outer shell.
An ice making machine having a refrigeration system designed for hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants, and particularly propane (R-290), that includes dual independent refrigeration systems and a unique evaporator assembly comprising of a single freeze plate attached to two cooling circuits. The serpentines are designed in an advantageous pattern that promotes efficiency by ensuring the even bridging of ice during freezing and minimizing unwanted melting during harvest by providing an even distribution of the heat load. The charge limitations imposed with flammable refrigerants would otherwise prevent large capacity ice maker from being properly charged with a single circuit. The ice making machine includes a single water circuit and control system to ensure the proper and efficient production of ice. Material cost is conserved as compared to a traditional dual system icemaker.
F25C 1/25 - Dispositifs de remplissage pour mouleaux
F25C 1/12 - Production de glace par congélation de l'eau des surfaces refroidies, p. ex. pour former des plaques
F28D 1/047 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide avec canalisations tubulaires les canalisations étant courbées, p. ex. en serpentin ou en zigzag
F25B 25/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes utilisant une combinaison des principes de fonctionnement compris dans plusieurs des groupes
F25B 40/00 - Sous-refroidisseurs, désurchauffeurs ou surchauffeurs
F25B 5/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits d'évaporateurs, p. ex. pour faire varier la puissance frigorifique disposés en parallèle
F25B 6/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits de condenseurs disposés en parallèle
An ice maker control system includes a low side pressure transducer on a suction line and a high side pressure transducer on a discharge line. The ice maker's refrigeration system is hermetically sealed and devoid of pressure taps for servicing gauges. The ice maker can display an indication of real-time suction or discharge pressure. The ice maker can store records of suction and discharge pressure over time and display time series data for suction and discharge pressure on the display. The ice maker can cycle the condenser fan based on the discharge pressure. An additional high pressure switch can shut off the compressor independently of the controller or transducers. During a pulldown routine, the ice maker refrains from delivering water to the ice formation device until the suction pressure is below a threshold.
An ice maker control system includes a low side pressure transducer on a suction line and a high side pressure transducer on a discharge line. The ice maker's refrigeration system is hermetically sealed and devoid of pressure taps for servicing gauges. The ice maker can display an indication of real-time suction or discharge pressure. The ice maker can store records of suction and discharge pressure over time and display time series data for suction and discharge pressure on the display. The ice maker can cycle the condenser fan based on the discharge pressure. An additional high pressure switch can shut off the compressor independently of the controller or transducers. During a pulldown routine, the ice maker refrains from delivering water to the ice formation device until the suction pressure is below a threshold.
F25C 1/12 - Production de glace par congélation de l'eau des surfaces refroidies, p. ex. pour former des plaques
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
Component feature of refrigerated coolers, namely, an adjustable lighting system comprised of lighting installations through the spectrum of visual colors
99.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING LEASED APPLIANCES
Appliances for use under appliance leasing agreements include a memory that stores a local parameter defining a lockout time at which the appliance will be locked out from performing an appliance leasing function and a controller that is configured to automatically switch the appliance from an operating mode to a locked mode at the stored lockout time. An asset management system for leased refrigeration appliances can include a remote server for sending a command to appliances which changes the lockout time stored in local memory. An encrypted key generator may also be used to enable a user to locally update the lockout time stored in the memory upon entry of an encrypted key.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
