公开(公告)号：WO2018080472A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2016/058803

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： MARINELLO, Giulia ,  GOMES, Alberto R. ,  HUNTER, Lynne F. ,  BURKE, Julia B. ,  CHOW, Daniel ,  NAIK, Abhay

IPC: F25D27/00 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F21S8/00 ,  F21W131/305

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a vacuum insulated cabinet and a surround lighting feature. The vacuum insulated cabinet includes a liner disposed within a wrapper, which are interconnected by a thermal bridge to form a vacuum cavity therebetween. A wall covering assembly includes a top wall disposed adjacent to and spaced-apart from a top wall of the liner. The wall covering assembly also includes a rear wall disposed adjacent to and spaced-apart from a rear wall of the liner. In assembly, the liner and the wall covering assembly cooperate to define a refrigerator compartment. A cavity is formed between liner and the wall covering assembly. A surround lighting assembly is disposed around an opening into the refrigerator compartment and is powered by a wiring system concealed by the wall covering assembly.

Abstract translation:

冰箱包括一个真空隔热柜和一个环绕照明功能。 真空隔热柜包括设置在包装物内的衬垫，所述衬垫通过热桥互连以在其间形成真空腔。 壁覆盖组件包括顶壁，该顶壁邻近并且与衬里的顶壁间隔开。 所述墙壁覆盖组件还包括与所述衬里的后壁相邻并与之间隔开的后壁。 在组装时，衬里和墙壁覆盖组件配合以限定冷藏室。 在衬里和墙壁覆盖物组件之间形成空腔。 环绕照明组件围绕通往冷藏室的开口布置，并且由被墙壁覆盖组件隐藏的布线系统供电。

公开(公告)号：WO2018164661A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：PCT/US2017/020922

申请日：2017-03-06

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： GOMES, Alberto R. ,  HUNTER, Lynne F. ,  MARINELLO, Giulia ,  PATHAK, Sanjesh Kumar

IPC: F25D19/00 ,  F25B39/04

CPC classification number: F25D23/003 ,  F25B39/04 ,  F25B2339/04 ,  F25D2323/00261 ,  F25D2323/00271 ,  F25D2323/00284

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided herein that includes a cabinet defining a refrigerated compartment and a machine compartment. A compressor is disposed within the machine compartment and adapted to compress a refrigerant within a refrigerant line. A heat exchanger is positioned in communication with the compressor and is adapted to reject heat from a refrigerant into the machine compartment. A fan is disposed between the heat exchanger and compressor. The fan is adapted to draw air from an area adjacent the machine compartment and through the heat exchanger. A funnel is disposed between the heat exchanger and the fan and directs air toward the fan. A tunnel is disposed between the fan and the compressor and directs forced air from the fan toward the compressor.

公开(公告)号：WO2018070996A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2016/056389

申请日：2016-10-11

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： ALLARD, Paul B. ,  ALSHOURBAGY, Mohamed ,  DEKA, Lakshya J. ,  DHERDE, Eric J. ,  FRATTINI, Gustavo ,  GOMES, Alberto R. ,  HUNTER, Lynne F. ,  MARINELLO, Giulia ,  NAIK, Abhay ,  PATHAK, Sanjesh Kumar ,  VISIN, Jerry M.

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F16L59/06

Abstract: An appliance includes a metallic outer wrapper having sidewalls, a wrapper backwall and a machine wall. At least one metallic inner liner has liner walls and a liner backwall, wherein the metallic outer wrapper and the at least one metallic inner liner are coupled together at a trim breaker to define a structural cabinet having a hermetically sealed interior cavity defined between the metallic outer wrapper and the at least one metallic inner liner. The trim breaker defines a front face of the structural cabinet. At least one trim breaker conduit extends through the wrapper and liner backwalls wherein the trim breaker conduit defines a conduit through the structural cabinet, and wherein the structural cabinet is hermetically sealed at the trim breaker conduit.

Abstract translation: 一种器具包括具有侧壁的金属外包装物，包装后壁和机器壁。 至少一个金属内衬具有衬里壁和衬里后壁，其中金属外包装和至少一个金属内衬在修剪断路器处联接在一起以限定结构柜，该结构柜具有被限定在金属外部 包装纸和至少一个金属内衬。 修剪断路器确定了结构柜的正面。 至少一个修剪断路器导管延伸穿过包裹件和衬里后壁，其中修剪断路器导管限定穿过结构柜的导管，并且其中结构柜被密封在修剪断路器导管处。

公开(公告)号：WO2018067123A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2016/055304

申请日：2016-10-04

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DHERDE, Eric J. ,  GOMES, Alberto R.

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F16L59/065

Abstract: An appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner that are connected to define a structural cabinet with an insulating cavity defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. An insulating material is disposed within the insulating cavity, wherein an at least partial vacuum is defined within the insulating cavity. The at least partial vacuum defines a pressure differential between the exterior of the structural cabinet and the insulating cavity, the pressure differential defining an inward compressive force. Wrapper structural reinforcements are disposed proximate the outer wrapper. Liner structural reinforcements are disposed proximate the inner liner, wherein each of the wrapper and liner structural reinforcements extend into the insulating cavity and are free of engagement with one another. The wrapper and liner structural reinforcements are positioned to resist the inward compressive force.

Abstract translation: 一种器具包括外部包装物和内部衬里，所述外部包装物和内部衬里被连接以限定具有限定在外部包装物和内部衬里之间的绝缘腔的结构柜。 绝缘材料设置在绝缘腔内，其中至少局部真空限定在绝缘腔内。 该至少部分真空限定了结构柜的外部和绝热腔之间的压差，该压差限定了向内的压缩力。 包装结构增强件靠近外包装布置。 内衬结构增强件靠近内衬设置，其中每个封皮和内衬结构增强件延伸到绝缘腔中并且彼此不接合。 包装和衬里结构增强件的位置可抵抗向内的压缩力。

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

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： ALLARD, Paul B. ,  DEKA, Lakshya J. ,  DHERDE, Eric J. ,  FRATTINI, Gustavo ,  GOMES, Alberto R. ,  HUNTER, Lynne F. ,  MILLER, Dustin M. ,  NAIK, Abhay ,  QUERFURTH, Karen J. ,  VISIN, Jerry M.

IPC: F25D23/06

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。

公开(公告)号：WO2018030980A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2016/045995

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： MARINELLO, Giulia ,  HUNTER, Lynne F. ,  PATHAK, Sanjesh Kumar ,  GOMES, Alberto R. ,  KERES, Joseph M.

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D17/08

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a wall covering assembly having a top wall spaced-apart from a top wall of a liner, and a rear wall spaced-apart from a rear wall of the liner. The wall covering assembly includes a pattern of ports for providing outwardly directed cooled air to the refrigerator cabinet from a duct assembly. The duct assembly is configured to deliver cooled air through the ventilated portion of the wall covering assembly and also deliver cooled air to a front portion of the refrigerator cabinet via a downwardly directed air curtain. The air curtain disrupts the outward flow of air from the ventilated portion of the wall covering assembly before the cooled air reaches a gasket assembly disposed around the refrigerator doors. Angled venting slots disposed on the wall covering assembly direct air towards inner surfaces of the doors without disruption from the air curtain.

Abstract translation: 冰箱包括壁覆盖组件，该壁覆盖组件具有与衬里的顶壁间隔开的顶壁和与衬里的后壁间隔开的后壁。 壁覆盖组件包括用于从管道组件向冷藏室提供向外导向的冷却空气的端口图案。 管道组件构造成通过壁覆盖物组件的通风部分输送冷却的空气，并且还通过向下的空气幕将冷却的空气输送到冰箱柜的前部。 在冷空气到达设置在冰箱门周围的垫圈组件之前，空气幕破坏了从墙壁覆盖物组件的通风部分向外的空气流动。 设置在墙壁覆盖件组件上的成角度的通风槽将空气导向门的内表面而不会破坏气帘。

公开(公告)号：WO2018030979A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2016/045986

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： MARINELLO, Giulia ,  HUNTER, Lynne F. ,  PATHAK, Sanjesh Kumar ,  GOMES, Alberto R.

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F16L59/06

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a liner and a wall covering assembly to create a false wall within a refrigerator cabinet. The wall covering assembly includes a top wall spaced-apart from a top wall of the liner, and a rear wall spaced-apart from a rear wall of the liner. The rear wall of the wall covering assembly includes a ventilated portion for providing outwardly directed air to the refrigerator cabinet. A duct assembly is disposed between the wall covering assembly and the liner and is configured to deliver air through the ventilated portion of the wall covering assembly and also deliver air in the form of a downwardly directed air curtain at the front portion of the refrigerator cabinet. The air curtain disrupts the outward flow of air from the ventilated portion of the wall covering assembly at the front portion of the refrigerator cabinet.

Abstract translation: 冰箱包括衬里和墙壁覆盖物组件以在冰箱柜内形成假墙。 壁覆盖组件包括与衬里的顶壁间隔开的顶壁以及与衬里的后壁间隔开的后壁。 墙壁覆盖组件的后壁包括通风部分，用于向冰箱柜提供向外的空气。 管道组件被布置在墙壁覆盖组件和衬里之间，并且被配置为通过墙壁覆盖物组件的通风部分输送空气，并且还在冰箱柜的前部处以向下指向的空气幕的形式输送空气。 气幕破坏了冰箱柜前部壁面组件通风部分的空气向外流动。

公开(公告)号：WO2018067123A9

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2016/055304

申请日：2016-10-04

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： DHERDE, Eric J. ,  GOMES, Alberto R.

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F16L59/065

Abstract: An appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner that are connected to define a structural cabinet with an insulating cavity defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. An insulating material is disposed within the insulating cavity, wherein an at least partial vacuum is defined within the insulating cavity. The at least partial vacuum defines a pressure differential between the exterior of the structural cabinet and the insulating cavity, the pressure differential defining an inward compressive force. Wrapper structural reinforcements are disposed proximate the outer wrapper. Liner structural reinforcements are disposed proximate the inner liner, wherein each of the wrapper and liner structural reinforcements extend into the insulating cavity and are free of engagement with one another. The wrapper and liner structural reinforcements are positioned to resist the inward compressive force.

Abstract translation: 一种器具包括外部包装物和内部衬里，所述外部包装物和内部衬里被连接以限定具有限定在外部包装物和内部衬里之间的绝缘腔的结构柜。 绝缘材料设置在绝缘腔内，其中至少局部真空限定在绝缘腔内。 该至少部分真空限定了结构柜的外部和绝热腔之间的压差，该压差限定了向内的压缩力。 包装结构增强件靠近外包装布置。 内衬结构增强件靠近内衬设置，其中每个封皮和内衬结构增强件延伸到绝缘腔中并且彼此不接合。 包装和衬里结构增强件的位置可抵抗向内的压缩力。

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

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： GOMES, Alberto R. ,  HUNTER, Lynne F. ,  NAIK, Abhay ,  WESTLAKE, Lorraine J.

IPC: F16L59/065 ,  F25D23/06

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。

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

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： NAIK, Abhay ,  ALLARD, Paul B ,  GOMES, Alberto R. ,  HUNTER, Lynne F. ,  ALLO, Berhanu ,  MILLER, Dustin M. ,  FRATTINI, Gustavo

IPC: F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F16L59/065

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。