[특허]Refrigerator with module receiving conduits

Whirlpool Corporation

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Refrigerator with module receiving conduits

국가/구분	United States(US) Patent 등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)	F25D-011/00
미국특허분류(USC)	062/440; 062/449
출원번호	US-0402644 (2009-03-12)
등록번호	US-8117865 (2012-02-21)
발명자 / 주소	Allard, Paul B. Kendall, James W. Lucas, Alan S. Tenbarge, Andrew M. Vonderhaar, John J. Wu, Guolian
출원인 / 주소	Whirlpool Corporation
대리인 / 주소	Goodwin, Kirk W.
인용정보	피인용 횟수 : 33 인용 특허 : 18

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A refrigerator includes the ability to mount a variety of modules requiring utilities, such as electricity and fluids, within adjustable locations in the door of the refrigerator. The door includes a conduit extending in at least one direction and including one or more plug-in connectors for allowing a module with a mating connector to be positioned on the door for supplying operating utilities to the module. This allows the purchaser of the refrigerator to add components and accessories to the refrigerator after purchase or select desired features at th...

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1. A cabinet assembly comprising: a door including at least one hinge for mounting said door to a cabinet for opening and closing said door;a conduit mounted to said door for carrying at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube;at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube positioned within said conduit;at least one connector positioned at a selectable location along said conduit and coupled to said at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube; anda module for mounting to said door and requiring at least one of electricity and a fluid from said tube for its operation, said module including a module connector for mating with said at least one connector when said module is mounted to said door at a selected location. 2. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said door is foam insulated and a cavity defining said conduit is formed in said door while the foam insulation is injected. 3. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said cavity is formed by inserting an elongated tubular mandrel into said door, foaming the insulation around said mandrel, and withdrawing said mandrel. 4. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said conduit extends vertically along substantially the height of said door. 5. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 4 wherein a plurality of connectors are coupled to said conduit at spaced locations, wherein each of said connectors are coupled to at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube. 6. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 5 wherein said door includes an inner liner and an outer skin and wherein said conduit is positioned between said liner and skin. 7. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein said connectors are each selectively covered by a movable cover. 8. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said movable cover is a plug. 9. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said movable cover is a sliding plate. 10. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 5 wherein said door includes an inner liner and an outer skin and wherein said conduit is positioned on a side of said liner facing the cabinet. 11. A cabinet assembly comprising; a cabinet for refrigerating items;a door including at least one hinge for mounting said door to said cabinet for opening and closing said door;a first conduit mounted within said door for carrying at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube;at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube positioned within said first conduit;at least one connector coupled to a selectable location along said first conduit and to said at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube;a second conduit mounted to an inner surface of said door and including a connector for coupling said second conduit to said at least one connector of said first conduit, said second conduit for carrying at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube;at least one electrical conductor and fluid transmission tube positioned within said second conduit;at least one connector on said second conduit facing the interior of said cabinet and coupled to said at least one electrical conductor and fluid transmission tube in said second conduit; anda module for mounting to said door and requiring at least one of electricity and a fluid from said second conduit for its operation, said module including a module connector for mating with said at least one connector of said second conduit when said module is mounted to said door at a selected location. 12. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 11 wherein a plurality of connectors are coupled to said second conduit at spaced locations, wherein each of said connectors are coupled to at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube in said second conduit. 13. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 12 wherein said second conduit extends vertically along substantially the height of said door. 14. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 13 and including a plurality of modules selectively coupled to different locations on said door, wherein each module includes a module connector for coupling to a mating connector on said second conduit. 15. A cabinet assembly comprising; a door including at least one hinge for mounting said door to a cabinet for opening and closing said door;a conduit mounted within said door for carrying at least one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube to locations within said door;at least one electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube extending through said hinge and extending within said conduit;a plurality of connectors coupled to spaced locations along said conduit and to said one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube; andat least one module for mounting to said door and requiring at least one of electricity and a fluid from said conduit for its operation, said module including a connector for mating with a selected one of said connectors of said conduit when said module is mounted to said door at a selected location. 16. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 15 wherein said connectors are each selectively covered by a movable cover. 17. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 16 wherein said movable cover is a plug. 18. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 16 wherein said movable cover is a sliding plate. 19. A cabinet assembly comprising: a door including at least one hinge for mounting said door to a cabinet for opening and closing said door;a conduit mounted to said door for carrying one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube;at least one electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube position within said conduit;at least one connector coupled to one or more selectable locations along said conduit and to said one of an electrical conductor and a fluid transmission tube; anda plurality of modules for mounting to said door wherein at least one module requires at least one of electricity and a fluid from said conduit for its operation, and wherein at least one of said modules includes a module connector for mating with said at least one connector of said conduit when said module is mounted to said door at a selected location, and wherein said at least one module includes a conduit and second connector for coupling to a second module to supply one of electricity and fluid to or through said second module. 20. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 19 wherein said door is foam insulated and a cavity for receiving said conduit is formed in said door while the foam insulation is injected. 21. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 20 wherein said conduit extends vertically along substantially the height of said door. 22. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 21 wherein said door includes an inner liner and an outer skin and wherein said conduit is positioned between said liner and skin. 23. The cabinet assembly as defined in claim 22 wherein said inner liner includes structure for mechanically mounting said plurality of modules to said liner of said door.

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