Refrigerator door assembly with venting system
US5214877A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D17/047
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vent plate is attached to the bottom frame member of a door mounting frame of the insulated door assembly of a refrigerator unit. The vent plate includes passages which enable ambient air to be drawn into the cabinet of the refrigerator unit at a controlled location in order to avoid frost build up.
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