Fitting assemblies to provide fluid supply to ice and water dispensers in refrigerator doors
US8925344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/56
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fitting assembly is provided that includes a bracket comprising at least one fitting having a first opening and a second opening, in which the second opening includes at least one ledge on an inner sidewall of the fitting and the first opening is interconnected with a first tube, in which the bracket, the fittings and the first tube are a unitary structure. A seal assembly is present in the second opening of the at least one fitting of the bracket, and a second tube in engaged to the seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a frictional bore surface and at least one gasket, which are in contact with the second tube.
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