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Refrigerator condensate drain pipe with end cap for facilitating opening of refrigerator door

US9046301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2012
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2321/146
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Provided is a refrigerator, which includes a drain pan, a drain pipe, and a drain cap. The drain pan is disposed under an evaporator, and includes a drain port through which defrosted water is discharged. The drain pipe is coupled to the drain port. The drain cap is installed inside of the drain pipe. A flip member disposed inside of the drain cap is integrally formed with the drain cap and is bendable.

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