Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. (20240335082). DRAINING DIAGNOSTICS AUDIO FEEDBACK simplified abstract

DRAINING DIAGNOSTICS AUDIO FEEDBACK

Organization Name

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Ricardo Alberto Aguiar, Jr. of Clarksville IN (US)

Maegan Gail Williams of Louisville KY (US)

DRAINING DIAGNOSTICS AUDIO FEEDBACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240335082 titled 'DRAINING DIAGNOSTICS AUDIO FEEDBACK

The abstract describes a household dishwasher appliance that utilizes a piezo microphone to diagnose a clog condition in the drain hose by analyzing audio signals.

• The dishwasher appliance includes a wash tub with a sump, an electrically powered pump, a piezo microphone, and a controller.
• The electrically powered pump drains wash fluid from the sump, while the piezo microphone detects audio signals.
• The controller operates the pump and analyzes the audio signal to diagnose a clog condition in the drain hose.
• This innovation allows for efficient and automated detection of clogs in the dishwasher system.
• By using sound analysis, the appliance can identify and address drainage issues promptly.

Potential Applications: - Household dishwasher appliances - Industrial dishwasher systems

Problems Solved: - Efficient detection of clogs in drain hoses - Preventing water backup and potential damage

Benefits: - Improved maintenance of dishwasher systems - Cost-effective solution for diagnosing drainage issues

Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Dishwasher with Clog Detection Technology" This technology can be marketed to appliance manufacturers and homeowners looking for advanced dishwasher systems with automated maintenance features.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the piezo microphone help in diagnosing clog conditions in the dishwasher drain hose? 2. What are the advantages of using sound analysis for detecting drainage issues in dishwasher appliances?

Original Abstract Submitted

a household dishwasher appliance includes a wash tub with a sump, an electrically powered pump in fluid communication with the sump, a piezo microphone mechanically coupled to a portion of the wash tub, and a controller operatively coupled to the electrically powered pump and the piezo microphone. the controller is configured to operate the electrically powered pump to drain wash fluid from the sump, receive an audio signal from the piezo microphone, and diagnose a clog condition of a drain hose by analyzing the audio signal.