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Hydrophilic structures for condensation management in refrigerator appliances

Patent ·
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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