Hydrophilic structures for condensation management in refrigerator appliances
Patent
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OSTI ID:1160275
A refrigerator appliance that includes a freezer compartment having a freezer compartment door, and a refrigeration compartment having at least one refrigeration compartment door. The appliance further includes a mullion with an exterior surface. The mullion divides the compartments and the exterior surface directs condensation toward a transfer point. The appliance may also include a cabinet that houses the compartments and has two sides, each with an exterior surface. Further, at least one exterior surface directs condensation toward a transfer point.
- Research Organization:
- Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0003910
- Assignee:
- Whirlpool Corporation (Benton Harbor, MI)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,864,251
- Application Number:
- 13/562,628
- OSTI ID:
- 1160275
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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