Collapsible pattern
US11460143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B40/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An insulating structure for an appliance including a first panel, a second panel coupled to the first panel, wherein the first and second panels define a cavity, an insulation material disposed within the cavity, at least one central flattening portion of the first and second panels, the at least one central flattening portion defining an enlarged area of the cavity in a rest state and having deflection control features, and structural reinforcements defined by the deflection control features of the at least one central flattening portion.
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