Hydrophilic structures for condensation management in appliances
Patent
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OSTI ID:1237085
An appliance that includes a cabinet having an exterior surface; a refrigeration compartment located within the cabinet; and a hydrophilic structure disposed on the exterior surface. The hydrophilic structure is configured to spread condensation. The appliance further includes a wicking structure located in proximity to the hydrophilic structure, and the wicking structure is configured to receive the condensation.
- Research Organization:
- Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0003910
- Assignee:
- Whirlpool Corporation
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,250,007
- Application Number:
- 14/493,399
- OSTI ID:
- 1237085
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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