STRUCTURAL PANEL FOR AN APPLIANCE HAVING STAMPED COMPONENTS AND METHOD THEREFOR
    1.
    发明申请
    STRUCTURAL PANEL FOR AN APPLIANCE HAVING STAMPED COMPONENTS AND METHOD THEREFOR 审中-公开
    用于具有印制组件的器具的结构面板及其方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2018063182A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-05

    申请号:PCT/US2016/054121

    申请日:2016-09-28

    Abstract: An operable panel for an appliance includes a metallic outer wrapper having a perimetrical wrapper edge that partially defines a perimetrical breaker channel, an inner liner and a plurality of corner brackets disposed proximate the perimetrical wrapper edge. Each corner bracket cooperates with the perimetrical wrapper edge to fully define the perimetrical breaker channel. A trim breaker is adhered to the metallic outer wrapper and the corner brackets at the perimetrical breaker channel and having a liner channel that receives a portion of the inner liner. The trim breaker extends between the inner liner and the outer wrapper. An insulation material is disposed within an insulating cavity defined between the inner liner and the outer wrapper.

    Abstract translation: 用于器具的可操作面板包括金属外包装物,该金属外包装物具有周界包装物边缘,该周边包装物边缘部分地限定周边破碎机通道,内衬垫和靠近周边包装物边缘设置的多个角支架。 每个角支架与周边包装边缘配合以完全限定周边破碎机通道。 修剪断路器粘附到周边破坏器通道处的金属外包装物和角托架并且具有接收内衬的一部分的衬里通道。 修剪断路器在内衬和外包装之间延伸。 绝缘材料设置在内衬和外包装之间限定的绝缘腔内。

    WATER ROUTING FROM CABINET TO DOOR OF A REFRIGERATOR WITH ARTICULATED HINGE

    公开(公告)号:WO2019245548A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-26

    申请号:PCT/US2018/038525

    申请日:2018-06-20

    Abstract: A refrigerator comprising: a cabinet; a door operably connected to the cabinet, the door having a closed position relative to the cabinet and an opened position relative to the cabinet, and the door transitions from the closed position to the opened position in a non-circular path; a liquid outlet disposed at the cabinet; and a liquid receiver disposed at the door, the liquid receiver configured to receive liquid exiting the liquid outlet when the door is in the closed position but not in the opened position. The refrigerator can further include a gasket adjacent to the liquid receiver and a gasket adjacent to the liquid outlet. When the door is in the closed position, the gasket of the door can cooperate with the gasket of the cabinet to form a sealed channel to seal liquid transfer from the liquid outlet to the liquid receiver for use at the door.

    USE OF RIGID OR PERMEABLE CONDUITS FOR ACHIEVING FASTER VACUUM EVACUATION TIME IN VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURES

    公开(公告)号:WO2018136054A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-26

    申请号:PCT/US2017/013940

    申请日:2017-01-18

    Abstract: An appliance includes an outer wrapper having a plurality of walls that define an external surface and an inner liner. A trim breaker seals the outer wrapper to the inner liner to define an insulation space. A vacuum port is disposed on the external surface of the outer wrapper. A channel is in fluid communication with the vacuum port and extends along at least one of the plurality of walls of the outer wrapper. An insulative material is disposed between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. A filter media is disposed along the channel such that air can be drawn from the insulation space past the filter media, into the channel, and through each vacuum port.

    VACUUM GENERATING SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE INCORPORATING A VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE
    6.
    发明申请
    VACUUM GENERATING SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE INCORPORATING A VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE 审中-公开
    一种装有真空绝缘结构的器具的真空发生系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2018057030A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:PCT/US2016/053711

    申请日:2016-09-26

    Abstract: An appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner placed within the outer wrapper and spaced apart from the outer wrapper to define an insulating space. A trim breaker extends between the inner liner and the outer wrapper to define a structural cabinet. The trim breaker defines a front face of the cabinet. The trim breaker defines a gas conduit disposed within a wall of the structural cabinet proximate the insulating space. The gas conduit is adapted to define selective communication between the insulating space and an exterior of the structural cabinet. An insulating material is disposed within the insulating space, wherein the gas conduit is substantially free of the insulating material.

    Abstract translation: 器具包括外包装物和置于外包装物内并与外包装物间隔开以限定绝热空间的内衬。 修剪断路器在内衬和外包装之间延伸以限定结构柜。 修剪断路器确定了机柜的正面。 修剪断路器限定设置在结构柜的靠近绝缘空间的壁内的气体导管。 气体导管适于限定绝热空间与结构柜外部之间的选择性连通。 绝缘材料设置在绝缘空间内,其中气体导管基本没有绝缘材料。

    A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INSULATED STRUCTURE FOR A REFRIGERATOR
    7.
    发明申请
    A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INSULATED STRUCTURE FOR A REFRIGERATOR 审中-公开
    一种用于制造冰箱的绝缘结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2018022006A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-01

    申请号:PCT/US2016/043979

    申请日:2016-07-26

    Abstract: A vacuum insulated refrigerator structure being formed from a wrapper extending around a liner is provided. The liner is positioned inside of the wrapper to form a gap there between, and to form a cavity between the wrapper and the liner. An insulating thermal bridge is formed from molding one or more extruded rails to one or more corner pieces in an injection molding device. The insulating thermal bridge is coupled across the gap wherein the insulating thermal bridge includes elongated first and second channels wherein the first and second edges are inserted into the elongated first and second channels, respectively. A curable sealant is contacted to the elongated first and second channels and the cavity is at least partially filled with a porous material between the wrapper and the liner. A vacuum is formed in the cavity and the cavity is sealed to maintain the vacuum.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种真空隔热的冰箱结构,其由围绕衬套延伸的包装物形成。 衬里定位在包装物内部以在其间形成间隙,并在包装​​物和衬里之间形成空腔。 绝缘热桥通过在注塑装置中将一个或多个挤压轨道模制成一个或多个角件而形成。 绝缘热桥跨过间隙耦合,其中绝缘热桥包括细长的第一和第二通道,其中第一和第二边缘分别插入细长的第一和第二通道。 可固化的密封剂与细长的第一和第二通道接触,并且空腔至少部分地填充有在包裹物和衬里之间的多孔材料。 真空形成在腔内,腔被密封以保持真空。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING STRUCTURE WITH VACUUM INSULATION
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING STRUCTURE WITH VACUUM INSULATION 审中-公开
    用真空绝热制造结构的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2017099975A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-15

    申请号:PCT/US2016/062804

    申请日:2016-11-18

    Abstract: An insulation delivery apparatus for forming an insulated appliance structure includes an insulated structure having a wrapper and a liner that define an interior cavity and a hopper having a storage bin and a delivery mechanism. The delivery mechanism delivers an insulating medium from the storage bin, through an insulation conduit and into the interior cavity. The delivery mechanism operates between idle and delivery states. A pressing mechanism is coupled with the insulation conduit and is in selective engagement with the insulated structure. The pressing mechanism operates between rest and compressing states. An inner support is in selective engagement with an outer surface of the inner liner and an operable outer support is in selective engagement with the outer wrapper. The inner support and the operable outer support provide structural support to the insulated structure when the pressing mechanism is in the compressing state.

    Abstract translation: 用于形成绝缘器具结构的绝缘输送装置包括绝缘结构,该绝缘结构具有限定内部空腔的包裹物和衬里以及具有储存箱和输送机构的漏斗。 输送机构通过绝缘导管将储存箱中的绝缘介质输送到内腔中。 交付机制在空闲状态和交付状态之间运行。 挤压机构与绝缘导管连接并且与绝缘结构选择性地接合。 按压机构在静止状态和压缩状态之间运行。 内支撑件与内衬的外表面选择性地接合,并且可操作的外支撑件与外包裹件选择性地接合。 当按压机构处于压缩状态时,内部支撑件和可操作外部支撑件为绝缘结构提供结构支撑。

    METHOD OF MAKING A VACUUM INSULATED CABINET FOR A REFRIGERATOR

    公开(公告)号:WO2019125372A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-27

    申请号:PCT/US2017/067022

    申请日:2017-12-18

    Abstract: A method of making an insulated cabinet for a refrigerator comprises: welding sheet metal to form an external wrapper, the external wrapper including an interior and welded areas with an outboard-facing side; welding sheet metal to form a first liner configured to be disposed within the interior of the external wrapper, the first liner including welded areas with an inboard-facing side; applying an adhesive to the outboard-facing side of the welded areas of the external wrapper; applying an adhesive to the inboard-facing side of the welded areas of the first liner; and disposing the first liner within the interior of the external wrapper, leaving a space between the first liner and the external wrapper.

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