公开(公告)号：US11988439B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US17851632

申请日：2022-06-28

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Luiz Afranio Alves Ferreira ,  Vinicius Bianchezzi ,  Ualisson Ferreira Da Silva ,  Francisco De Sena, Jr. ,  Acácio Da Silva, Jr. ,  Lucas F Lonni

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F16B33/00 ,  F16B37/04

CPC classification number: F25D23/062 ,  F16B33/00 ,  F16B37/042 ,  F25D23/067

Abstract: An anchor assembly for securing a subcomponent to a refrigerator includes a receiving portion and a cover portion. The receiving portion has a first end configured to engage the subcomponent, a second end defining threads, and tabs extending radially outward at a position that is between the first and second ends. The cover portion has a hub and a skirt extending radially outward from the hub. The hub is configured to engage the second end of the receiving portion via the threads to secure the second portion to the first portion. The skirt is configured to engage a wall and extend about the keyed-orifice. The tabs and skirt are collectively configured to generate a compression force on the wall to secure the anchor assembly to the wall.