公开(公告)号：US20230332826A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

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 ,  F25D23/085 ,  F25D23/067 ,  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：US11725868B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

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

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：US20210356198A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-18

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：US20210222944A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-22

申请号：US16744872

申请日：2020-01-16

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：US20240369289A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18775345

申请日：2024-07-17

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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

IPC: F25D23/06 ,  F25D21/04

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 access opening, and an inner liner defining an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The outer wrapper and the inner liner define a sealed insulating cavity therebetween. At least one T-bracket may be coupled to one of the first and second sidewalls. The at least one T-bracket may include a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. The upper compartment and the lower compartment are vertically spaced and include a horizontal plane therebetween. The vertical portion may be disposed across the horizontal plane and the horizontal portion may extend towards the rear wall along the horizontal plane.

公开(公告)号：US11150008B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US16744872

申请日：2020-01-16

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：US20210071942A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

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.