公开(公告)号：US10995488B1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US16689730

申请日：2019-11-20

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Paul B. Allard ,  Jeffrey Beckner ,  Sunil S. Ekshinge ,  Abhay Naik ,  Manjunathraddi Navalgund ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak

IPC: E04B1/80 ,  A47L15/42 ,  F24C15/34 ,  F25D23/06

Abstract: An insulated structure comprises a first panel and a second panel coupled to the first panel. The first and second panels define an insulating cavity therebetween. A port is defined by the second panel. The port is an opening into the insulating cavity. A connector is coupled to the second panel. A tube is coupled to the connector and extends parallel along the second panel.

公开(公告)号：US12276452B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-15

申请号：US18400386

申请日：2023-12-29

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Vishal B. Chauhan ,  Rahul Subhash Chhajed ,  Koteswara Rao Gochika ,  Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Lynne F. Hunter ,  Jacob Charles Ickes ,  Narendra Ashok Kapure ,  Mansi Katkar ,  Mandar G. Kulkarni ,  Dustin Michael Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Manjunathraddi Navalgund ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak ,  Sanket Vivek Phalak ,  Anup R. Shedage ,  Arpit Vijay ,  Giulia Marinello

IPC: F25D23/00 ,  F25B39/02 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D29/00

Abstract: A refrigeration unit includes a cabinet and a first evaporator assembly. The first evaporator assembly is operable between an uninstalled condition and an installed condition. In the uninstalled condition, the first evaporator assembly is not assembled with the cabinet. In the installed condition, the first evaporator assembly is assembled with the cabinet. The first evaporator assembly includes a first evaporator, a first suction line connected to the first evaporator at a first suction line joint, and a first capillary tube connected to the first evaporator at a first capillary tube joint. The first suction line joint and the first capillary tube joint of the first evaporator assembly are leak testable in the uninstalled condition of the first evaporator assembly.

公开(公告)号：US11892226B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17547412

申请日：2021-12-10

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Vishal B. Chauhan ,  Rahul Subhash Chhajed ,  Koteswara Rao Gochika ,  Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Lynne F. Hunter ,  Jacob Charles Ickes ,  Narendra Ashok Kapure ,  Mansi Katkar ,  Mandar G. Kulkarni ,  Dustin Michael Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Manjunathraddi Navalgund ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak ,  Sanket Vivek Phalak ,  Anup R. Shedage ,  Arpit Vijay ,  Giulia Marinello

IPC: F25D23/00 ,  F25B39/02 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D29/00

CPC classification number: F25D23/006 ,  F25B39/02 ,  F25B49/005 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D29/005 ,  F25B2339/02 ,  F25B2500/222

Abstract: A method of assembling a refrigeration unit includes inserting a machine compartment assembly, including a base plate and a compressor coupled to the base plate, into a machine compartment of the refrigeration unit, mounting a control box of the refrigeration unit to a side panel, and coupling the side panel to the refrigeration unit, such that the side panel conceals a lateral side of the machine compartment and the control box is laterally-inboard of the side panel.

公开(公告)号：US12222155B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-11

申请号：US18514571

申请日：2023-11-20

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Giulia Marinello ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak ,  Manoj T. Sambrekar ,  Arpit Vijay

IPC: F25D23/06

Abstract: A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet having a sidewall with a passthrough opening through the sidewall. A resilient insulating member is disposed in the passthrough opening. The resilient insulating member includes flaps that form an airtight seal between the resilient insulating member and the passthrough opening. At least one utility line extends through an aperture in the resilient insulating member. The utility line may comprise fluid conduit, electrical line, or the like that operably connect one or more components through the sidewall of the cabinet.

公开(公告)号：US20230184480A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US17547412

申请日：2021-12-10

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Vishal B. Chauhan ,  Rahul Subhash Chhajed ,  Koteswara Rao Gochika ,  Alberto Regio Gomes ,  Lynne F. Hunter ,  Jacob Charles Ickes ,  Narendra Ashok Kapure ,  Mansi Katkar ,  Mandar G. Kulkarni ,  Dustin Michael Miller ,  Abhay Naik ,  Manjunathraddi Navalgund ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak ,  Sanket Vivek Phalak ,  Anup R. Shedage ,  Arpit Vijay ,  Giulia Marinello

IPC: F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F25B39/02

CPC classification number: F25D23/006 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D29/005 ,  F25B49/005 ,  F25B39/02 ,  F25B2500/222 ,  F25B2339/02

Abstract: A method of assembling a refrigeration unit includes inserting a machine compartment assembly, including a base plate and a compressor coupled to the base plate, into a machine compartment of the refrigeration unit, mounting a control box of the refrigeration unit to a side panel, and coupling the side panel to the refrigeration unit, such that the side panel conceals a lateral side of the machine compartment and the control box is laterally-inboard of the side panel.

公开(公告)号：US11427998B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-30

申请号：US17207867

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Paul B. Allard ,  Jeffrey Beckner ,  Sunil S. Ekshinge ,  Abhay Naik ,  Manjunathraddi Navalgund ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak

IPC: E04B1/80 ,  A47L15/42 ,  F24C15/34 ,  F25D23/06

Abstract: An insulated structure comprises a first panel and a second panel coupled to the first panel. The first and second panels define an insulating cavity therebetween. A port is defined by the second panel. The port is an opening into the insulating cavity. A connector is coupled to the second panel. A tube is coupled to the connector and extends parallel along the second panel.

公开(公告)号：US20210207366A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17207867

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Paul B. Allard ,  Jeffrey Beckner ,  Sunil S. Ekshinge ,  Abhay Naik ,  Manjunathraddi Navalgund ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak

IPC: E04B1/80 ,  A47L15/42 ,  F24C15/34 ,  F25D23/06

Abstract: An insulated structure comprises a first panel and a second panel coupled to the first panel. The first and second panels define an insulating cavity therebetween. A port is defined by the second panel. The port is an opening into the insulating cavity. A connector is coupled to the second panel. A tube is coupled to the connector and extends parallel along the second panel.

公开(公告)号：US11555645B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-17

申请号：US16831504

申请日：2020-03-26

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Sunil S. Ekshinge ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak

IPC: F16L59/065 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/08 ,  F28F9/013

Abstract: A method for assembling a vacuum insulation assembly for an appliance is provided. The method includes steps of defining a plurality of spaces on a guide and positioning the guide flush with an inner surface of a panel. The method further includes a step of determining positions of a plurality of clips using the plurality of spaces of the guide. Another step of the method includes coupling the plurality of clips with the inner surface of the panel. The method also includes separating the guide from the panel and coupling permeable tubing with the plurality of clips.

公开(公告)号：US20220349176A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：US17865674

申请日：2022-07-15

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Paul B. Allard ,  Jeffrey Beckner ,  Sunil S. Ekshinge ,  Abhay Naik ,  Manjunathraddi Navalgund ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak

IPC: E04B1/80 ,  A47L15/42 ,  F24C15/34 ,  F25D23/06

Abstract: An insulated structure comprises a first panel and a second panel coupled to the first panel. The first and second panels define an insulating cavity therebetween. A port is defined by the second panel. The port is an opening into the insulating cavity. A connector is coupled to the second panel. A tube is coupled to the connector and extends parallel along the second panel.

公开(公告)号：US20200309447A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16831504

申请日：2020-03-26

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Sunil S. Ekshinge ,  Rafael D. Nunes ,  Sanjesh Kumar Pathak

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/08

Abstract: A method for assembling a vacuum insulation assembly for an appliance is provided. The method includes steps of defining a plurality of spaces on a guide and positioning the guide flush with an inner surface of a panel. The method further includes a step of determining positions of a plurality of clips using the plurality of spaces of the guide. Another step of the method includes coupling the plurality of clips with the inner surface of the panel. The method also includes separating the guide from the panel and coupling permeable tubing with the plurality of clips.