Passive illumination system for appliances
US9927168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D23/066
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigeration appliance has a cabinet defining a refrigeration compartment with a thermoformed inner liner disposed within the refrigeration compartment. A light source is located within the refrigeration compartment and configured to emit light such that the refrigeration compartment is illuminated when the light source is powered. The thermoformed liner has a reflective surface. The reflective surface includes a plurality of microcrystalline structures and is positioned to reflect emitted light from the light source and ambient light.
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