Patents by Inventor Houli LUAN

Houli LUAN has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11525203
    Abstract: A decelerating clutch of a washing machine includes a bearing seat, an input shaft, an output shaft, and an output shaft sleeve. The input shaft and the output shaft are coaxial, the output shaft sleeve is sleeved on the input shaft and the output shaft, the output shaft sleeve is installed on the bearing seat via a bearing, the output shaft sleeve is connected with the input shaft via a planetary gear train, two ends and a middle part of the output shaft sleeve are respectively provided with at least one bearing, an inner ring of the bearing is coordinated with the output shaft sleeve, and an outer ring is coordinated with the bearing seat. The decelerating clutch of a washing machine improves a capability of an output shaft sleeve in resisting against a radial load, and further prolongs the service life of a decelerating clutch of a washing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER LAUNDRY ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Houli Luan
  • Patent number: 11390978
    Abstract: A decelerating clutch of a washing machine includes a bearing seat, an input shaft, an output shaft, and an output shaft sleeve. The input shaft and the output shaft are arranged coaxially. The output shaft sleeve is sleeved on the input shaft and the output shaft. The output shaft sleeve rotates relative to the input shaft. The output shaft sleeve is connected with the input shaft via a planetary gear train. The output shaft sleeve is installed on the bearing seat via a bearing. The bearing seat and the output shaft sleeve are respectively provided with locating structures coordination with the bearings, and the locating structures axially limit movement of the output shaft sleeve relative to the bearing seat. As to the decelerating clutch of a washing machine, two-way limit to a bearing is realized, thereby effectively avoiding axial movement of the output shaft sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Houli Luan, Long Yang
  • Publication number: 20210123179
    Abstract: A decelerating clutch of a washing machine includes a bearing seat, an input shaft, an output shaft, and an output shaft sleeve. The input shaft and the output shaft are coaxial, the output shaft sleeve is sleeved on the input shaft and the output shaft, the output shaft sleeve is installed on the bearing seat via a bearing, the output shaft sleeve is connected with the input shaft via a planetary gear train, two ends and a middle part of the output shaft sleeve are respectively provided with at least one bearing, an inner ring of the bearing is coordinated with the output shaft sleeve, and an outer ring is coordinated with the bearing seat. The decelerating clutch of a washing machine improves a capability of an output shaft sleeve in resisting against a radial load, and further prolongs the service life of a decelerating clutch of a washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zongrui CHI, Houli LUAN
  • Patent number: 10822738
    Abstract: A washing machine door having a decorative ring comprises a time display module (4), a light strip (9), a control device, and a middle frame (5). The time display module (4), the light strip (9) consisting of LED beads, and the control device are installed on the middle frame (5). A mounting area is formed on the middle frame (5) to install therein the time display module (4). Also provided is a decorative ring (3) having a shape matching the middle frame (5). The decorative ring (3) comprises a film layer and a base (3-1). The base (3-1) comprises a time display area (3-1-1) corresponding to the time display module (4), and a remaining area serving as a light display area (3-1-2). The time display area (3-1-1) has transmittance exceeding that of the light display area (3-1-2) of the decorative ring (3). Also provided is a washing machine using the door and a laundry method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Zhi Chen, Yongchao Chen, Houli Luan, Chao Xu, Huifang Du
  • Publication number: 20200018390
    Abstract: A decelerating clutch of a washing machine includes a bearing seat, an input shaft, an output shaft, and an output shaft sleeve. The input shaft and the output shaft are arranged coaxially. The output shaft sleeve is sleeved on the input shaft and the output shaft. The output shaft sleeve rotates relative to the input shaft. The output shaft sleeve is connected with the input shaft via a planetary gear train. The output shaft sleeve is installed on the bearing seat via a bearing. The bearing seat and the output shaft sleeve are respectively provided with locating structures coordination with the bearings, and the locating structures axially limit movement of the output shaft sleeve relative to the bearing seat. As to the decelerating clutch of a washing machine, two-way limit to a bearing is realized, thereby effectively avoiding axial movement of the output shaft sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zongrui CHI, Houli LUAN, Long YANG
  • Publication number: 20190112746
    Abstract: A washing machine door having a decorative ring comprises a time display module (4), a light strip (9), a control device, and a middle frame (5). The time display module (4), the light strip (9) consisting of LED beads, and the control device are installed on the middle frame (5). A mounting area is formed on the middle frame (5) to install therein the time display module (4). Also provided is a decorative ring (3) having a shape matching the middle frame (5). The decorative ring (3) comprises a film layer and a base (3-1). The base (3-1) comprises a time display area (3-1-1) corresponding to the time display module (4), and a remaining area serving as a light display area (3-1-2). The time display area (3-1-1) has transmittance exceeding that of the light display area (3-1-2) of the decorative ring (3). Also provided is a washing machine using the door and a laundry method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: ZONGRUI CHI, ZHI CHEN, YONGCHAO CHEN, HOULI LUAN, CHAO XU, HUIFANG DU
  • Publication number: 20180051407
    Abstract: A vibration absorbing mechanism for a washing machine and a washing machine having the same are provided. The vibration absorbing mechanism includes a plurality of first vibration absorbers for supporting an outer drum of the washing machine. A second vibration absorber is connected between at least two of the first vibration absorbers. Based on the existing first vibration absorbers, the second vibration absorber connected with two first vibration absorbers is additionally provided on the vibration absorbing mechanism. Through the second vibration absorber, an amplitude of the outer drum of the washing machine is inhibited to effectively limit vibration in up-down direction and left-right direction of entire washing machine. Therefore, the volume of a counterweight is effectively reduced, so that the structure of the washing machine is more compact while achieving better vibration absorbing and noise reduction effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Qingdao Haier Drum Washing Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Houli Luan, Lei Xiao, Zhi Chen, Shan Wang
  • Publication number: 20170226681
    Abstract: A washing machine inner drum and a washing machine. The inner drum includes a hollow cylinder-shaped inner drum body, at least one counterweight body being arranged fixedly on the inner drum body; when the inner drum body rotates, the counterweight body rotates therewith, and the centre of mass of the counterweight body is positioned on the axis of the inner drum. The washing machine includes a shell and an outer drum, the present washing machine inner drum being arranged within the outer drum. The washing machine inner drum has good damping effects, and when vibration occurs, functions quickly and reduces the vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Peishi LV, Michiaki ITO, Zongrui CHI, Lei XIAO, Quande LI, Houli LUAN, Zhi CHEN