Method to create vacuum insulated cabinets for refrigerators
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B29C-051/02
B29C-051/06
B29C-051/08
F25D-023/06
B65D-081/38
B29L-031/00
B29K-101/12
B29K-105/04
출원번호
US-0285895
(2016-10-05)
등록번호
US-9833942
(2017-12-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Wu, Guolian
Cur, Nihat
Pannock, Jurgen
출원인 / 주소
Whirlpool Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Price Heneveld LLP
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A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet, the method comprising providing first and second sheets of material. The first sheet of material is thermoformed over a first forming tool forming a first intermediate structure. The first intermediate structure is then thermoformed over a
A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet, the method comprising providing first and second sheets of material. The first sheet of material is thermoformed over a first forming tool forming a first intermediate structure. The first intermediate structure is then thermoformed over a second forming mold to create a second intermediate structure. The second sheet of material is then sealing connected with the second intermediate structure forming an annular space. A vacuum is created in the annular space creating a vacuum insulated cabinet.
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1. A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet, the method comprising: providing a first sheet of material comprising at least a first layer of thermoplastic material that is at least partially permeable to oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor, and a second layer of material that is subs
1. A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet, the method comprising: providing a first sheet of material comprising at least a first layer of thermoplastic material that is at least partially permeable to oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor, and a second layer of material that is substantially impermeable to oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor;heating at least a portion of the first sheet of material to a temperature at which the first sheet of material can be plastically deformed;applying a first force to the first sheet of material to form four first sidewalls extending transversely from a central portion of the first sheet of material;applying a second force to the first sheet to form a base sidewall and four inner sidewalls extending transversely from the base sidewall in a first direction, and a transverse end wall interconnecting the first sidewalls and the inner sidewalls to define an annular space that opens in the first direction, and wherein the base sidewall and the inner sidewalls define a refrigerator cavity that opens in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction;securing a second sheet of material to the first sheet of material to close off the annular space;filling the annular space with porous material; andforming a vacuum in the annular space containing the porous material. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein: the first force is applied in the first direction, and:the second force is applied in the second direction. 3. The method of claim 1, including: utilizing a first tool to apply the first force; andutilizing a second tool to apply the second force. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein: the first tool is utilized to form a first intermediate structure having a cavity defined by the first sidewalls and a base sidewall. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein: the second forming tool includes sidewall portions defining outwardly facing surfaces, inwardly facing surfaces, and an end surface extending between the inwardly and outwardly facing surfaces; and including:disengaging the first intermediate structure from the first forming tool, followed by positioning the second forming tool in the cavity of the first intermediate structure. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein: the second sheet of material is spaced apart from the base sidewall to form a central space that is connected to the annular space. 7. The method of claim 4, wherein: the second forming tool comprises compacted porous insulation material; andat least a portion of the second forming tool is disposed in the cavity while a vacuum is formed in the space. 8. The method of claim 3, wherein; the base sidewall has a quadrilateral perimeter; and including:forming the four inner sidewalls to extend transversely from the base sidewall. 9. The method of claim 4, wherein; the inwardly facing surfaces of the second forming tool are rectangular; andthe outwardly facing surfaces of the second forming tool are rectangular. 10. A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet, the method comprising: providing first and second sheets of material wherein the first sheet comprises at least a first layer of thermoplastic material that is at least partially permeable to oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor, and a second layer of material that is substantially impermeable to oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor;heating at least a portion of the first sheet of material to a temperature at which the first sheet of material can be plastically deformed;utilizing a first forming tool to deform the first sheet of material and form a first intermediate structure having a base sidewall and a first sidewall extending transversely from the base sidewall to define a cavity having an opening that opens in a first direction and defines a peripheral edge extending around the opening;plastically deforming the base sidewall utilizing a second forming tool to form a second intermediate structure having a base sidewall and an inner sidewall extending transversely from the base sidewall, wherein the inner sidewall is spaced apart inwardly from the first sidewall to define a space;at least partially filling the space with a porous material;sealingly connecting the second sheet of material to the second intermediate structure around the peripheral edge to substantially close off the opening; andforming a vacuum in the space containing the porous material. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein: the second forming tool includes sidewall portions defining a plurality of outwardly facing surfaces and a plurality of inwardly facing surfaces, and at least one end surface extending between the inwardly and outwardly facing surfaces; and including:disengaging the first intermediate structure from the first forming tool, followed by positioning the second forming tool in the cavity of the first intermediate structure. 12. The method of claim 10, wherein: the space defined by the first sidewall and the inner sidewall comprises an annular space;the second sheet of material is spaced apart from the base sidewall of the second intermediate structure to form a central space that is connected to the annular space. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein: the second forming tool comprises the porous insulating material; and including:positioning at least a portion of the second forming tool in the cavity while a vacuum is formed in the space. 14. The method of claim 10, wherein; the first forming tool includes at least one vacuum channel and including:causing gas to flow through the at least one vacuum channel. 15. The method of claim 10, wherein; the first forming tool is a male mold having a top perimeter; and including:bringing the top perimeter into contact with the first sheet of material. 16. A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet, the method comprising: providing first and second sheets of material;heating and plastically deforming the first sheet of material to form a first intermediate structure having a base sidewall and a first sidewall extending transversely from the base sidewall to define a cavity having an opening, the first sidewall defining a peripheral edge extending around the opening;plastically deforming the first intermediate structure to form a second intermediate structure having a base sidewall and an inner sidewall extending transversely from the base sidewall, wherein the inner sidewall is spaced apart from the first sidewall to define a space;sealingly connecting the second sheet of material to the second intermediate structure around the peripheral edge to substantially close off the opening;filling the space with a porous material; andforming a vacuum in the space. 17. The method of claim 16, including: Utilizing a first forming tool to deform the first sheet to form the first intermediate structure;providing a second forming tool having sidewall portions defining a plurality of outwardly facing surfaces and a plurality of inwardly facing surfaces, and at least one end surface extending transversely between the inwardly and outwardly facing surfaces;disengaging the first intermediate structure from the first forming tool, followed by positioning the second forming tool in the cavity of the first intermediate structure. 18. The method of claim 16, wherein: the first and second sheets of material comprise a thermoplastic material and an impermeable material that is substantially impermeable to oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor; and including:heating at least a portion of the first sheet of material to a temperature at which the first sheet of material can be plastically deformed. 19. The method of claim 16, wherein; the first sidewall is formed to include a plurality of first sidewalls;the inner sidewall is formed to include a plurality of inner sidewalls; andthe space comprises an annular space. 20. The method of claim 16, including: plastically deforming the first intermediate structure to form an end wall extending transversely between the first sidewall and the inner sidewall.
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