Refrigerator and corresponding valve system
US12298065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2331/806
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A water valve system for a refrigerator appliance includes a bracket and a first set of one or more valves. The bracket is configured secure one or more valves to the refrigerator. The bracket has locating and fastening features configured to locate and secure the one or more valves on and to the bracket in a plurality of configurations. The first set of the one or more valves is arranged in a first of the plurality of configurations and engages at least a portion of the locating and fastening features to locate and secure the first set of the one or more valves on and to the bracket.
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