公开(公告)号：US11725869B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17483131

申请日：2021-09-23

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy ,  Lynne F. Hunter ,  Abhay Naik ,  Sanket Vivek Phalak ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D21/04

CPC classification number: F25D23/067 ,  F25D21/04 ,  F25D23/062 ,  F25D23/065 ,  F25D23/069 ,  F25D2201/14 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2323/06 ,  F25D2400/04

Abstract: A cabinet of an appliance includes an outer wrapper defining opposing first and second sidewalls, a rear wall coupling the first and second sidewalls and an access opening and an inner liner defining an interior. The outer wrapper and the inner liner may define a sealed insulating cavity therebetween that is under vacuum. A plurality of reinforcement brackets may be disposed on the outer wrapper. The plurality of reinforcement brackets are configured to prevent deformation of the cabinet during application of the vacuum to the insulating cavity.

公开(公告)号：US11486626B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-01

申请号：US17386852

申请日：2021-07-28

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jacob Charles Ickes ,  Dustin Michael Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/08

Abstract: A standoff feature for an appliance includes a connecting member having a first end and a second end. A first side member extends in a first direction from the first end of the connecting member. A second side member is spaced from the first side member. The second side member extends in the first direction from the second end of the connecting member. A first flange extends from a first side edge of the connecting member. The first side edge extends between the first end and the second end. The first flange extends in a second direction from the connecting member. A second flange extends from a second side edge of the connecting member. The second side edge extends between the first end and the second end and opposes the first side edge. The second flange extends in the second direction from the connecting member.

公开(公告)号：US10677517B1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US16455882

申请日：2019-06-28

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeffrey Beckner ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F24C15/34 ,  F16L59/065

Abstract: A panel assembly for a vacuum insulated structure includes a first panel having inner and outer surfaces and a second panel having inner and outer surfaces. The outer surface of the second panel is partially disposed on the inner surface of the first panel to define a joint portion therebetween. A seam member operably couples the first panel to the second panel along the joint portion. At least one cross member intersects the seam member. The at least one cross member further operably couples the first panel to the second panel.

公开(公告)号：US20230019553A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-19

申请号：US17946293

申请日：2022-09-16

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jacob Charles Ickes ,  Dustin Michael Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/08

Abstract: A standoff feature for an appliance includes a connecting member having a first end and a second end. A first side member extends in a first direction from the first end of the connecting member. A second side member is spaced from the first side member. The second side member extends in the first direction from the second end of the connecting member. A first flange extends from a first side edge of the connecting member. The first side edge extends between the first end and the second end. The first flange extends in a second direction from the connecting member. A second flange extends from a second side edge of the connecting member. The second side edge extends between the first end and the second end and opposes the first side edge. The second flange extends in the second direction from the connecting member.

公开(公告)号：US20220011041A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US17483131

申请日：2021-09-23

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy ,  Lynne F. Hunter ,  Abhay Naik ,  Sanket Vivek Phalak ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00

Abstract: A cabinet of an appliance includes an outer wrapper defining opposing first and second sidewalls, a rear wall coupling the first and second sidewalls and an access opening and an inner liner defining an interior. The outer wrapper and the inner liner may define a sealed insulating cavity therebetween that is under vacuum. A plurality of reinforcement brackets may be disposed on the outer wrapper. The plurality of reinforcement brackets are configured to prevent deformation of the cabinet during application of the vacuum to the insulating cavity.

公开(公告)号：US11085691B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-10

申请号：US16567080

申请日：2019-09-11

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jacob Charles Ickes ,  Dustin Michael Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/08

Abstract: A standoff assembly for an appliance includes a trim breaker that defines a channel. A standoff feature is disposed on a bottom surface within the channel. The standoff feature includes a base with at least one horizontal flange and at least one vertical tapered projection extending therefrom. An adhesive is disposed within the channel that is defined by the trim breaker. An outer wrapper has an outer edge. The outer edge is disposed within the channel that is defined by the trim breaker.

公开(公告)号：US20240418436A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-19

申请号：US18819117

申请日：2024-08-29

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jacob Charles Ickes ,  Dustin Michael Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/08

Abstract: A standoff feature for an appliance includes a connecting member having a first end and a second end. A first side member extends in a first direction from the first end of the connecting member. A second side member is spaced from the first side member. The second side member extends in the first direction from the second end of the connecting member. A first flange extends from a first side edge of the connecting member. The first side edge extends between the first end and the second end. The first flange extends in a second direction from the connecting member. A second flange extends from a second side edge of the connecting member. The second side edge extends between the first end and the second end and opposes the first side edge. The second flange extends in the second direction from the connecting member.

公开(公告)号：US12104845B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US18214012

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Jacob Charles Ickes ,  Dustin Michael Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/08

CPC classification number: F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/062 ,  F25D23/067 ,  F25D23/085 ,  F25D2201/14

Abstract: A standoff feature for an appliance includes a connecting member having a first end and a second end. A first side member extends in a first direction from the first end of the connecting member. A second side member is spaced from the first side member. The second side member extends in the first direction from the second end of the connecting member. A first flange extends from a first side edge of the connecting member. The first side edge extends between the first end and the second end. The first flange extends in a second direction from the connecting member. A second flange extends from a second side edge of the connecting member. The second side edge extends between the first end and the second end and opposes the first side edge. The second flange extends in the second direction from the connecting member.

公开(公告)号：US12078411B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US18337695

申请日：2023-06-20

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy ,  Lynne F. Hunter ,  Abhay Naik ,  Sanket Vivek Phalak ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D21/04

CPC classification number: F25D23/067 ,  F25D21/04 ,  F25D23/062 ,  F25D23/065 ,  F25D23/069 ,  F25D2201/14 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2323/06 ,  F25D2400/04

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet including an outer wrapper defining opposing first and second sidewalls, a rear wall coupling the first and second sidewalls, and an inner liner. An insulating cavity that is under vacuum is defined between the outer wrapper and inner liner. A trim breaker forms a seal between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. A mullion extends across an access opening. A mullion bracket extends across the access opening where the mullion bracket includes first and second ends having engagement portions coupled with an exterior surface of the outer wrapper. A pair of recesses on the exterior surface of the outer wrapper provide corresponding gaps between the first and second ends of the mullion bracket and the first and second sidewalls, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US20230332829A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US18337695

申请日：2023-06-20

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy ,  Lynne F. Hunter ,  Abhay Naik ,  Sanket Vivek Phalak ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D21/04

CPC classification number: F25D23/067 ,  F25D23/062 ,  F25D23/065 ,  F25D23/069 ,  F25D21/04 ,  F25D2201/14 ,  F25D2323/06 ,  F25D2400/04 ,  F25D2323/024

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet including an outer wrapper defining opposing first and second sidewalls, a rear wall coupling the first and second sidewalls, and an inner liner. An insulating cavity that is under vacuum is defined between the outer wrapper and inner liner. A trim breaker forms a seal between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. A mullion extends across an access opening. A mullion bracket extends across the access opening where the mullion bracket includes first and second ends having engagement portions coupled with an exterior surface of the outer wrapper. A pair of recesses on the exterior surface of the outer wrapper provide corresponding gaps between the first and second ends of the mullion bracket and the first and second sidewalls, respectively.