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Title: Multi-compartment refrigerator with system for minimizing condensation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6991168

A refrigerator having multi-compartments and having a heat pipe which transfers heat from a heat source in the refrigeration system to surfaces on the refrigerator which are prone to sweating such as the mullion between compartments. The refrigerator has a gas absorption refrigeration system and the heat pipe is routed from the generator in the system, between the inner and outer shells of the cabinet to the mullion. The heat pipe minimizes condensation of moisture on the external surface of the mullion. 5 figs.

Assignee:
Aluminum Co. of America, Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5277035; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 8-040921
OSTI ID:
6991168
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 31 Mar 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English