公开(公告)号：US20230392856A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-07

申请号：US18449167

申请日：2023-08-14

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Shrawan Kumar ,  . Pranav ,  Kundan Rawate ,  Antonio Sanchez

IPC: F25D25/02 ,  A47B96/02 ,  F25D23/06

CPC classification number: F25D25/02 ,  A47B96/021 ,  F25D23/067 ,  F25D2325/022 ,  F25D2325/021

Abstract: A shelf assembly for a refrigerator includes a frame assembly having front and rear frame members with respective front and rear channels. A panel includes first and second ends, wherein the first end is fully received in the front channel, and further wherein the second end is partially received in the rear channel. A spacer assembly includes a spacer member and one or more clip members extending upwardly from a base portion. The clip members are clipped to mounting apertures disposed on the second portion of the rear frame member. The spacer member is received through a receiving aperture disposed through the rear frame member. The spacer member extends into the rear channel and engages the second end of the panel when the spacer assembly is clipped to the rear frame member to retain the panel in the channels of the front and rear frame members.

公开(公告)号：US10823490B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US15782169

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Shrawan Kumar ,  Pranav ,  Kundan Rawate ,  Antonio Sanchez

IPC: F25D25/02 ,  A47B96/02 ,  F25D23/06 ,  A47F3/04 ,  F25D11/00

Abstract: A shelf assembly for a refrigerator includes a frame assembly having front and rear frame members with respective front and rear channels. A panel includes first and second ends, wherein the first end is fully received in the front channel, and further wherein the second end is partially received in the rear channel. A spacer assembly includes a spacer member and one or more clip members extending upwardly from a base portion. The clip members are clipped to mounting apertures disposed on the second portion of the rear frame member. The spacer member is received through a receiving aperture disposed through the rear frame member. The spacer member extends into the rear channel and engages the second end of the panel when the spacer assembly is clipped to the rear frame member to retain the panel in the channels of the front and rear frame members.

公开(公告)号：US10371436B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-06

申请号：US15807117

申请日：2017-11-08

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Shrawan Kumar ,  Kundan S. Rawate ,  Lokendra Kumar ,  Naushad P. Monangat

IPC: A47B88/41 ,  F25D25/02 ,  F25D23/02

Abstract: A bin assembly for use within a refrigeration appliance includes a substrate defining a compartment including a central portion, a first lateral portion, and a second lateral portion. A cavity is formed within each lateral portion. A locking member is configured to extend through an opening defined in an exterior wall of each lateral portion. The locking member includes a flange protruding perpendicularly from the locking member. A cover is secured to the locking member and the substrate, and inhibits rotation of the locking member. A rotatable member is coupled to the locking member and configured to move the bin between a stowed position and a deployed position.

公开(公告)号：US20190113273A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-18

申请号：US15782169

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Shrawan Kumar ,  . Pranav ,  Kundan Rawate ,  Antonio Sanchez

IPC: F25D25/02 ,  F25D23/06

Abstract: A shelf assembly for a refrigerator includes a frame assembly having front and rear frame members with respective front and rear channels. A panel includes first and second ends, wherein the first end is fully received in the front channel, and further wherein the second end is partially received in the rear channel. A spacer assembly includes a spacer member and one or more clip members extending upwardly from a base portion. The clip members are clipped to mounting apertures disposed on the second portion of the rear frame member. The spacer member is received through a receiving aperture disposed through the rear frame member. The spacer member extends into the rear channel and engages the second end of the panel when the spacer assembly is clipped to the rear frame member to retain the panel in the channels of the front and rear frame members.

公开(公告)号：US11885157B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17717460

申请日：2022-04-11

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Kapil Ayyawar ,  Alexandre C. Azevedo ,  Pradip T. Bansode ,  Ganesh Bramhane ,  Fernando Garcia ,  Dakota E. Kosek ,  Shrawan Kumar ,  Juan Pablo Ramirez Carrillo ,  Antonio Sanchez

IPC: E05B65/00 ,  E05B17/00 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/04

CPC classification number: E05B65/0042 ,  E05B17/0037 ,  F25D23/025 ,  F25D23/028 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D2323/023

Abstract: An appliance door closure assembly is provided and comprises an inner door selectively coupled with an outer door. An anchor is in connection with the inner door and defines a retention space. A latch assembly is in connection with the outer door. The latch assembly includes a first cam having a first contact surface and pivotally coupled to a base. A second cam has a second contact surface engaged with the first contact surface of the first cam. The latch assembly is movable between a first position and a second position.

公开(公告)号：US20220235582A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-28

申请号：US17717460

申请日：2022-04-11

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Kapil Ayyawar ,  Alexandre C. Azevedo ,  Pradip T. Bansode ,  Ganesh Bramhane ,  Fernando Garcia ,  Dakota E. Kosek ,  Shrawan Kumar ,  Juan Pablo Ramirez Carrillo ,  Antonio Sanchez

IPC: E05B65/00 ,  E05B17/00 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/04

Abstract: An appliance door closure assembly is provided and comprises an inner door selectively coupled with an outer door. An anchor is in connection with the inner door and defines a retention space. A latch assembly is in connection with the outer door. The latch assembly includes a first cam having a first contact surface and pivotally coupled to a base. A second cam has a second contact surface engaged with the first contact surface of the first cam. The latch assembly is movable between a first position and a second position.

公开(公告)号：US20210401174A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-30

申请号：US17473122

申请日：2021-09-13

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Pratik P. Chavan ,  Shrawan Kumar ,  Pranav Karan

IPC: A47B96/02 ,  F25D25/02

Abstract: An appliance includes a cabinet that has an inner surface. A frame is coupled to the inner surface of the cabinet. The frame includes a frame boss that extends from a bottom surface thereof. A panel is positioned within the frame. The frame extends along a perimeter of the panel. An inner trim member has a flange that extends therefrom. The flange defines an aperture configured to align with the frame boss. A fastener is configured to extend through the aperture and engage the frame boss to couple the inner trim member with the frame. An outer trim member is disposed over the inner trim member. The inner trim member is configured to slidably receive the outer trim member.

公开(公告)号：US11140985B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US16811546

申请日：2020-03-06

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Pratik P. Chavan ,  Shrawan Kumar ,  Pranav Karan

IPC: A47B96/02 ,  F25D25/02

Abstract: An appliance includes a cabinet that has an inner surface. A frame is coupled to the inner surface of the cabinet. The frame includes a frame boss that extends from a bottom surface thereof. A panel is positioned within the frame. The frame extends along a perimeter of the panel. An inner trim member has a flange that extends therefrom. The flange defines an aperture configured to align with the frame boss. A fastener is configured to extend through the aperture and engage the frame boss to couple the inner trim member with the frame. An outer trim member is disposed over the inner trim member. The inner trim member is configured to slidably receive the outer trim member.