18409068. MICROPARTICLE FILTRATION DETECTION FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE simplified abstract (WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION)
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MICROPARTICLE FILTRATION DETECTION FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Riccardo Catanzani of Perugia (IT)
Giacomo Marvardi of Terre Roveresche (IT)
Omar Rachid Murad of Rio Claro (BR)
Guglielmo Roelfsema of Fabriano (IT)
MICROPARTICLE FILTRATION DETECTION FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18409068 titled 'MICROPARTICLE FILTRATION DETECTION FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a laundry appliance with a filter that collects microparticles in a fluid path. A pressure sensor with a membrane responds to the accumulation of microparticles by moving towards a saturated position. An arm connected to the pressure sensor is linked to the filter through a retention feature, which keeps the membrane in the saturated position when the filter reaches a certain saturation level.
- The appliance includes a filter that gathers microparticles in a fluid path.
- A pressure sensor with a membrane moves in response to the microparticles accumulation.
- An arm connects the pressure sensor to the filter.
- A retention feature maintains the membrane in a saturated position when the filter reaches a threshold saturation level.
Potential Applications: 1. Household washing machines and dryers. 2. Industrial laundry equipment. 3. Water filtration systems.
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient removal of microparticles from the fluid path. 2. Monitoring and managing filter saturation levels. 3. Improving overall appliance performance.
Benefits: 1. Enhanced cleaning capabilities. 2. Extended appliance lifespan. 3. Reduced maintenance needs.
Commercial Applications: "Smart Laundry Appliance with Advanced Filter System for Improved Performance and Longevity"
Questions about Laundry Appliance with Filter System: 1. How does the pressure sensor respond to the accumulation of microparticles? 2. What are the potential benefits of maintaining the membrane in a saturated position?
Original Abstract Submitted
A laundry appliance includes a filter that accumulates microparticles in a fluid path, a pressure sensor having a membrane that moves from an initial position toward a saturated position in response to the accumulation of the microparticles, an arm operably coupled with the pressure sensor, and a retention feature interposing the arm and the filter to operably couple the pressure sensor with the filter, wherein the retention feature maintains the membrane in the saturated position in response a threshold saturation of the filter with the microparticles.
