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20110192430 | LEVER HANDLE MECHANISM FOR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a tub, a door coupled to the tub, and a hand lever coupled to the door. The tub has an access opening that permits access to a washing chamber defined therein. The door has a closed position in which access to the washing chamber is prevented. When the door is positioned in the closed position, the rotation of the lever in a first direction about a laterally extending axis advances the lever into contact with the tub such that the door is urged away from the tub. | 08-11-2011 |
20110266935 | SLIDE ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER RACK - A dishwasher includes a tub having a retractable upper dish rack secured to the tub by a slide assembly. The slide assembly includes a pair of telescoping cylinder assemblies, each of which includes a number of hollow, cylindrical, metal rods. | 11-03-2011 |
20130125937 | SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A USER INTERFACE AND A CONTROLLER OF A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher may include a closure element, such as a door, a user interface on the closure element, and a controller. A data communication link having a first data connector may be coupled to the controller, and a second data connector may be coupled to the user interface. The first and second data connectors may communicatively couple when the closure element is in the closed condition to establish data communication between the controller and the user interface. The communication link may also form a power link to provide power to the user interface across an electrical link. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125938 | SYSTEM FOR CHARGING A POWER SUPPLY IN A CLOSURE ELEMENT OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A dishwasher includes an open-face tub and a closure element selectively closing the open face of the tub and housing a user interface powered by a rechargeable power supply, such as a battery, operatively coupled to a power charger. In one embodiment, the user interface is not removable from the closure element, and the power charger may be remote from the closure element to selectively provide power to the rechargeable power supply. In another embodiment, the closure element may include a first door and a second door, with each door having an inductive part for formation of an inductive coupling to charge the rechargeable power supply when the doors are in juxtaposition. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125939 | DISHWASHER WITH TRANSFORMING DOOR - A dishwasher includes a door with at least a first part and a second part. The first part may be pivotally mounted to the dishwasher. The second part may be configured to be coupled to the first part for cooperative pivoting of the first part and the second part in one mode of operation. The second part may also be configured to move independently of the first part in another mode of operation. | 05-23-2013 |
20130269736 | DISPENSER FOR MULTI-COMPARTMENT DISHWASHER - A multi-compartment dishwasher may include a treating chemistry dispenser for storing and dispensing treating chemistry into the multiple compartments of the dishwasher. In one embodiment, the treating chemistry may be dispensed into a liquid recirculation circuit. In another embodiment, the treating chemistry dispenser may be located between the multiple chambers of the dishwasher. | 10-17-2013 |
20140069470 | DISHWASHER WITH SPRAYER - A dishwasher for treating dishes according to at least one automatic cycle of operation and including a tub having a bottom wall for at least partially defining a treating chamber in which dishes may be received for treatment, at least one sprayer provided on the bottom wall, and having at least one opening through which liquid is emitted into the treating chamber, and a recirculation circuit fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the at least one sprayer such that liquid emitted into the treating chamber may be directed back to the sprayer for recirculation. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069473 | DISHWASHER WITH DISK SPRAYER - A dishwasher for treating dishes according to at least one automatic cycle of operation and including a tub having a bottom wall for at least partially defining a treating chamber in which dishes may be received for treatment, at least one disk sprayer provided on the bottom wall, and having at least one opening through which liquid is emitted into the treating chamber, and a recirculation circuit fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the at least one disk sprayer such that liquid emitted into the treating chamber may be directed back to the disk sprayer for recirculation. | 03-13-2014 |
20140083472 | ADJUSTABLE MULTI-COMPARTMENT DISHWASHER - A dishwasher may include a tub and a divider located within the tub to divide the interior into a first treating chamber and a second treating chamber. The relative size of the first and second treating chambers may be adjusted by moving the divider relative to the tub. | 03-27-2014 |
20140130834 | DISH RACK WITH INTEGRAL HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT - A dish rack for use in a dishwasher is provided. The dish rack includes a front wall, a pair of spaced apart and opposite side walls, and a back wall interconnected so as to bound a space. A hydraulic circuit is disposed within the walls of the dish rack and a spray nozzle is mounted on the wall. | 05-15-2014 |
20140137909 | DISHWASHER WITH SPRAYER - A dishwasher for treating dishes according to at least one automatic cycle of operation and including a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber in which dishes may be received for treatment, at least one sprayer having at least one opening through which liquid is emitted into the treating chamber and having a through passage, and a recirculation system fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the at least one sprayer. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137911 | DISH RACK WITH DISPENSER UNIT - A dish rack for use in a dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber for cleaning kitchenware and the like. The dish rack includes a wall bounding a space. A dispenser unit is mounted to the dish rack and is configured to hold an additive. A hydraulic circuit is disposed within the walls of the dish rack and is placed in fluid communication with the dispenser. Fluid pressure from the hydraulic circuit is operable to eject the additive from the dispenser unit into the washing chamber. | 05-22-2014 |
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20090118088 | Surrogate Engine Speed Signal for Controlling a Dual Clutch Powershift Transmission - A method for launching a vehicle having an engine shaft, first and second transmission input shafts, first and second input clutches, a coupler, a power path, and an output, the method including engaging the coupler to connect the first input shaft and the first output shaft through the power path, engaging the second input clutch to connect the engine shaft and the second input shaft mutually, using a speed of the second input shaft to determine a desired clutch torque capacity of the first input clutch, and actuating the first input clutch to produce the desired clutch torque capacity of the first input clutch and to complete a drive connection between the first input shaft and the output. | 05-07-2009 |
20120309580 | Automatic Transmission - A transmission includes epicyclic gearing including first, second, third and fourth gearsets, each gearset including first, second and third members; a first member of the first gearset and a first member of the second gearset being secured against rotation; and clutches, each clutch selectively opening and closing a drive connection between members of the gearsets. | 12-06-2012 |
20130035193 | VEHICLE ACCESSORY DRIVE SYSTEM - A vehicle drive system includes a first power path wherein an engine drives an accessory and a starter-alternator at relatively low speed, a second power path wherein the engine drives the accessory and a starter-alternator at relatively high speed, a third power path wherein the starter-alternator drives the accessory while the engine is off, and a fourth power path wherein the starter-alternator cranks the engine before an engine restart. | 02-07-2013 |
20130324349 | MULTI-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A power transmission includes an input; an output; a first gearset including an output having a lower speed than a speed of the input; a second gearset having first, second, and third rotating elements; a second gearset having fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh rotating elements; four clutches; and two brakes. The brakes and clutches are engaged in combinations of three to produce up to eleven forward speed ratios and two reverse speed ratios. | 12-05-2013 |
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20080245166 | DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HAVING REDUCED AXIAL LENGTH - A multiple speed power transmission comprises: an input; an output; first and second input shafts releasably coupled to the input by first and second friction clutches, respectively; a countershaft disposed parallel to the first and second input shafts; an output pinion fixed to the countershaft; an output ring gear fixed to the output and meshing with the output pinion; an intermediate shaft disposed coaxially with the countershaft; a first input pinion fixed to the first input shaft and meshing with a first gear fixed to the intermediate shaft; a second input pinion fixed to the second input shaft; a second gear disposed coaxially with the intermediate shaft; an idler gear meshing with the second input pinion and the second gear; a first coupler for releasably coupling the first countershaft to the intermediate shaft; and a second coupler for releasably coupling the intermediate shaft to the second gear. | 10-09-2008 |
20090088289 | MULTIPLE SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A multiple speed transmission includes an input and output; a first, second, third and fourth planetary gear sets, each gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear, a carrier, and pinions supported on the carrier and meshing with the sun gear and the ring gear; a first epicyclic gearing assembly including the first gear set, the second gear set, a first clutch, a second clutch, a first brake, and first, second, third and fourth rotating members, said first clutch being operable to couple said first rotating member to the input, said second clutch being operable to couple said second rotating member to the input, and said first brake being operable to hold said fourth rotating member against rotation; and a second epicyclic gearing assembly including the third gear set, the fourth gear set, a third clutch, a second brake, a third brake, and fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth rotating members, the third rotating member being secured to the eighth rotating member, said third clutch being operable to couple said seventh rotating member to the input, said second brake being operable to hold said seventh rotating member against rotation, said third brake being operable to hold said fifth rotating member against rotation, and said sixth rotating member being secured for rotation to the output. | 04-02-2009 |
20090239699 | Eight speed planetary kinematic arrangement with two rotating clutches - A multiple speed power transmission comprising: four epicyclic gearing assemblies each having first, second, and third rotating elements with specified interconnections, an input shaft connected to one of the rotating elements, an output shaft, two rotating clutches releasably connecting the input shaft to rotating elements, and four brakes selectively holding rotating elements against rotation. Clutches and brakes are applied in combinations of two to produce eight forward ratios and one reverse ratio. | 09-24-2009 |
20100069195 | Multiple Speed Transmission - A multiple speed power transmission comprising: an input shaft, an output shaft, a first epicyclic gearing assembly with five rotating members, a second epicyclic gearing assembly with three rotating members, two clutches, and four brakes capable of producing nine forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio when clutches and brakes are applied in combinations of two. | 03-18-2010 |
20100192718 | MULTIPLEXED GEAR ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A gear actuation mechanism for an automatic transmission, comprising: a motor; first and second gear actuation shafts; means of selecting one power path from each of two sets of power paths in response to rotation of the first and second actuation shafts, respectively; and means of alternately driveably connecting the motor to either the first gear actuation shaft or the second gear actuation shaft. | 08-05-2010 |
20100203997 | PLANETARY KINEMATIC ARRANGEMENT SUITABLE FOR IDLE ENGINE STOP - A multiple speed power transmission, comprising: a gearbox input shaft; an output shaft; and a collection of gears, friction clutches, and passive couplers capable of transmitting power from the gearbox input shaft to the output shaft with eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio wherein the first forward speed ratio is selected by engaging friction brakes using electromechanical actuators. | 08-12-2010 |
20100248890 | EIGHT SPEED PLANETARY KINEMATIC ARRANGEMENT - A multiple speed power transmission comprising: four epicylic gearing assemblies each having first, second, and third rotating elements with specified interconnections, an input shaft, an output shaft, three clutches, and two brakes. Clutches and brakes are applied in combinations of three to produce eight forward ratios and one reverse ratio. | 09-30-2010 |
20110118915 | Vehicle And Method For Controlling Engine Start In A Vehicle - A vehicle includes a motor/generator, a starter motor, a disconnect clutch disposed between the engine and the motor/generator, and at least one clutch disposed between the motor/generator and the vehicle drive wheels. When an engine start is requested, various parameters are controlled to ensure a smooth engine start wherein driveline torque disturbances are minimized. The starter motor is used to crank the engine upon an engine start request, thereby eliminating the need to transfer torque from the motor/generator to the engine. This helps to further reduce torque disturbances in the driveline when the engine is started. | 05-19-2011 |
20120191306 | Vehicle with Transmission Cooling System - The present disclosure relates to a control circuit for a vehicle transmission cooling system having a controller configured to control an air compressor to selectively pressurize a transmission clutch housing and provide air to an alternative vehicle subsystem (or subsystems). | 07-26-2012 |
20120209483 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDLE ENGINE STOP - An automatic transmission is disclosed providing eight forward ratios and one reverse ratio wherein the first forward ratio is selected by engaging exactly one friction brake using an electro-mechanical actuator. An operating method is disclosed for a vehicle having a transmission with this characteristic. The disclosed operating method permits the engine to be shut off to save fuel while the vehicle is stationary and then to start moving before an engine driven pump creates hydraulic pressure to engage the clutches. | 08-16-2012 |
20130260946 | MULTIPLE SPEED TRANSMISSION - Four planetary gear sets, three rotating clutches, and two brakes can be arranged to produce eight forward speed ratios and a reverse speed ratio. The first and fourth gear sets can be substantially coplanar with each other, and the second and third gear sets can be substantially coplanar with each other. The lowest forward speed ratio could be suitable for use as a special purpose low range ratio, while the remaining seven forward ratios can provide adequate span for normal driving. | 10-03-2013 |
20130291670 | VEHICLE WITH DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch transaxle provides eight forward gear ratios and two reverse gear ratios. The gears are arranged in seven gear planes. Four coupler assemblies are arranged to selectively sequentially engage each adjacent pair of the eight forward gear ratios to permit shifting among the eight forward gear ratios with continuous transmission of torque through the transaxle. | 11-07-2013 |
20130316870 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A family of transmission gearing arrangements produces up to ten forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of various combinations of three or four shift elements. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gear sets and six shift elements. Two of the shift elements can be brakes. | 11-28-2013 |
20140024488 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission gearing arrangements produces up to ten forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of various combinations of four shift elements. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gear sets and at least six shift elements. One of the shift elements may be a dog clutch. Optional passive one way brakes simplify the control. | 01-23-2014 |
20140080657 | MULTIPLE SPEED TRANSMISSION AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A family of transmissions has four planetary gear sets, five controllable clutches and brake, and a passive one way brake. Selective engagement of the brakes and clutches in combinations of three produces eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The passive one way brake is engaged in the first forward speed ratio and overruns in the second through fifth forward speed ratios. | 03-20-2014 |
20140187378 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A family of transmission gearing arrangements produces up to nine forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of three couplers in various combinations. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gear sets and six couplers. Three of the couplers may be brakes. Three of the couplers may selectively couple planetary elements to the input shaft. | 07-03-2014 |
20140221148 | Multi-Speed Transmission - A family of transmission gearing arrangements produces up to nine forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of three shift elements in various combinations. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gear sets and six elements. Two of the arrangements feature planetary gear sets that are separated radially and are particularly suited to applications that require reduced axial length. | 08-07-2014 |
20140256498 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission gearing arrangement produces at least nine forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio by selective engagement of three shift elements in various combinations. One embodiment includes four simple planetary gear sets, three clutches, and three brakes. A second embodiment includes four simple planetary gear sets, four clutches, and two brakes. In this second embodiment, three of the clutches and one of the brakes form a four shift element module. A third embodiment includes two axis transfer gear pairs, three simple planetary gear sets, five clutches, and one brake. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256499 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission gearing arrangement produces ten forward speed ratios and four reverse speed ratio by selective engagement of three shift elements in various combinations. Some embodiment includes four simple planetary gear sets and seven shift elements of which three or four are brakes. Another embodiment includes two axis transfer gear pairs in place of one of the planetary gear sets. One of the brakes is used only in reverse and may be a latch. | 09-11-2014 |
20140335993 | MULTIPLE SPEED TRANSMISSION AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A family of transmissions has four planetary gear sets, five controllable clutches and brake, and a passive one way brake. Selective engagement of the brakes and clutches in combinations of three produces eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The passive one way brake is engaged in the first forward speed ratio and overruns in the second through fifth forward speed ratios. | 11-13-2014 |