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Water heater appliance

US9638439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2015
Grant dateMay 2, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/1858
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water heater appliance with a mixing valve positioned within a casing of the water heater appliance is provided. The mixing valve is fluidly coupled to a heated water conduit and a bypass conduit of the water heater appliance. An actuator assembly is configured for selectively adjusting a mixing ratio of the mixing valve. The actuator assembly includes a knob positioned at an outer surface of the casing.

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