Patents by Inventor Zongrui Chi
Zongrui Chi 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).
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Patent number: 11889935Abstract: A cross beam for a clothing shaking device, a clothing shaking device and a piece of clothing care equipment. The cross beam includes a body and an elastic clamping member arranged on the body, with the elastic clamping member being configured to be able to clamp a clothes hanger tightly in an elastic manner. The elastic clamping member is arranged on the cross beam, the clothes hanger is clamped and fixed by the elastic clamping member, that is to say, the elastic clamping member can clamp the clothes hanger tightly in an elastic manner by means of its own elasticity, such that the stability of the connection between the clothes hanger and the cross beam can be improved, and the clothes hanger is prevented from falling off of the cross beam when the clothing care equipment is in operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dongshan Wang, Zongrui Chi, Shengbo Chen
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Patent number: 11525203Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER LAUNDRY ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Houli Luan
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Patent number: 11390978Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Houli Luan, Long Yang
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Publication number: 20220151415Abstract: A cross beam for a clothing shaking device, a clothing shaking device and a piece of clothing care equipment. The cross beam includes a body and an elastic clamping member arranged on the body, with the elastic clamping member being configured to be able to clamp a clothes hanger tightly in an elastic manner The elastic clamping member is arranged on the cross beam, the clothes hanger is clamped and fixed by the elastic clamping member, that is to say, the elastic clamping member can clamp the clothes hanger tightly in an elastic manner by means of its own elasticity, such that the stability of the connection between the clothes hanger and the cross beam can be improved, and the clothes hanger is prevented from falling off of the cross beam when the clothing care equipment is in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicants: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dongshan WANG, Zongrui CHI, Shengbo CHEN
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Publication number: 20210123179Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.Inventors: Zongrui CHI, Houli LUAN
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Patent number: 10822738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Zhi Chen, Yongchao Chen, Houli Luan, Chao Xu, Huifang Du
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Publication number: 20200018390Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.Inventors: Zongrui CHI, Houli LUAN, Long YANG
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Publication number: 20190112746Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: ZONGRUI CHI, ZHI CHEN, YONGCHAO CHEN, HOULI LUAN, CHAO XU, HUIFANG DU
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Publication number: 20180148877Abstract: A control method of washing machine and a washing machine adopting the control method are provided. The washing machine includes a master control board, and an acceleration sensor configured to detect vibration of an outer drum. At least in a high-speed dewatering phase, the master control board is configured to determine whether to perform load redistribution according to vibration data, detected by the acceleration sensor, regarding the outer drum, and issue an instruction. Since the washing machine determines whether to perform load redistribution according to vibration data, detected by the acceleration sensor, regarding the outer drum in the high-speed dewatering phase, various uncontrolled vibrations and displacements can be restrained in advance, thereby increasing operational reliability of the washing machine, avoiding generating a collision of the drum and increasing washing efficiency and service life of the washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: Qingdao Haier Drum Washing Machine Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Limei Wang, Zuoqiang Li
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Publication number: 20180051407Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: Qingdao Haier Drum Washing Machine Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zongrui Chi, Houli Luan, Lei Xiao, Zhi Chen, Shan Wang
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Publication number: 20170226681Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Peishi LV, Michiaki ITO, Zongrui CHI, Lei XIAO, Quande LI, Houli LUAN, Zhi CHEN
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Patent number: 7475445Abstract: A transmission mechanism suitable to be used in a washing machine for creating dual-direction driving comprises a drive power input end and two drive power output ends, in which one of drive power output ends is connected to an agitator shaft (10) to drive the agitator shaft rotating in a first direction; while the other of drive power output ends is connected with an inner basket shaft (11) to drive the inner basket shaft rotating in a second direction opposed to the first direction. A washing machine for creating dual-direction washing and a washing method for creating dual-direction washing in a washing machine are disclosed in the present invention. Furthermore, an agitator and an inner basket suitable to be used in the washing machine are disclosed in the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignees: Haier Group Corporation, Haier Electric Appliances International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yongsen Chai, Zhancun Jiang, Kaiming Wang, Zhichun Zhang, Peishi Lu, Zezhen Hua, Sheng Xu, Zongrui Chi
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Publication number: 20050039496Abstract: A transmission mechanism suitable to be used in a washing machine for creating dual-direction driving comprises a drive power input end and two drive power output ends, in which one of drive power output ends is connected to an agitator shaft (10) to drive the agitator shaft rotating in a first direction; while the other of drive power output ends is connected with an inner basket shaft (11) to drive the inner basket shaft rotating in a second direction opposed to the first direction. A washing machine for creating dual-direction washing and a washing method for creating dual-direction washing in a washing machine are disclosed in the present invention. Furthermore, an agitator and an inner basket suitable to be used in the washing machine are disclosed in the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: February 24, 2005Inventors: Yongsen Chai, Zhancun Jiang, Kaiming Wang, Zhichun Zhang, Peishi Lu, Zezhen Hua, Sheng Xu, Zongrui Chi