Dispensing assembly for a refrigerator appliance
US10345033B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator appliance includes a dispensing assembly mounted to a dispenser recess for providing a flow of water. The dispensing assembly includes a flexible hose that is movable between an extended position and a retracted position and a retraction mechanism for urging the flexible hose toward the retracted position. A dispensing nozzle is fluidly coupled to an end of the flexible hose and is mounted to an external container by a mechanical clip. The flow of water may be activated by a button or voice activation system.
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