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Orifice holder

US11248802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Patrick J. Duffy · Blackrock, IE
Ken E. Johnson · Owasso, US
Victor H. Manrique · Three Rivers, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 18, 2019
Grant date	Feb 15, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 28, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF23D2203/00
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An orifice holder includes a body that defines an inner chamber and inner wall portions. The inner wall portions each have a first width that is defined relative to the upper portion of the body. A first cup extends outwardly from the inner wall portions. A second cup extends outwardly from the inner wall portions and interconnects with the first cup through the inner wall portions. An airflow path is defined to the inner chamber from the first and second cups.

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