20240027125. REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH ROTATING MULLION BAR simplified abstract (WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION)

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REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH ROTATING MULLION BAR

Organization Name

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Luiz Afranio Alves Ferreira of Joinville (BR)

Gustavo Spezzia of Joinville (BR)

Marco Aurelio Dellabruna Maccarini of Joinville (BR)

Gabriel H. Ortola of Joinville (BR)

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH ROTATING MULLION BAR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240027125 titled 'REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH ROTATING MULLION BAR

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator appliance that includes a cabinet, a door, and a mullion bar. The mullion bar is pivotally attached to the door and has a guide pin. The mullion bar can move between a deployed position and a tucked position. The cabinet has a guide element with a deflectable member in a recessed area. The deflectable member cooperates with a side wall of the recessed area to create an opening sized to receive the guide pin only when the mullion bar is in the tucked position. When the mullion bar is in the deployed position, the deflectable member can be deflected upon contact with the guide pin to allow the guide pin within the recessed area.

  • The refrigerator appliance includes a mullion bar that can move between a deployed and a tucked position.
  • The guide element in the cabinet creates an opening to receive the guide pin only when the mullion bar is in the tucked position.
  • The deflectable member in the guide element can be deflected to allow the guide pin within the recessed area when the mullion bar is in the deployed position.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This technology can be applied in various types of refrigerators and other appliances with doors that have mullion bars.
  • It can improve the functionality and convenience of opening and closing the refrigerator door.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The technology solves the problem of securely holding the mullion bar in the tucked position when the door is closed.
  • It also solves the problem of allowing the mullion bar to move freely when the door is opened.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The technology provides a secure and reliable mechanism for the mullion bar to move between the deployed and tucked positions.
  • It enhances the overall user experience by making it easier to open and close the refrigerator door.


Original Abstract Submitted

a refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet, a door pivotally attached to the cabinet, and a mullion bar pivotally attached to the door and having a guide pin. the mullion bar moves between a deployed position and a tucked position. a guide element is mounted to the cabinet and defines a recessed area. the guide element includes a deflectable member disposed in the recessed area and cooperating with a side wall of the recessed area to define an opening sized to receive the guide pin only when the mullion bar is in the tucked position. the deflectable member is deflectable upon contact with the guide pin to allow the guide pin within the recessed area when the mullion bar is in the deployed position.

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