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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2017
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Lynne F. Hunter, Dorr, MI (US);
Daniel Lottinville, Stevensville, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A cabinet structure is provided herein that includes an exterior wrapper defining an opening and at least one liner disposed inside the opening of the wrapper with a front edge of the wrapper disposed laterally outward relative to a front edge of the liner. An insulation cavity is disposed between the wrapper and the liner. A trim breaker is coupled to the exterior wrapper and the liner. A hinge bracket is disposed outwardly of the trim breaker. A hinge support has a first portion disposed along the trim breaker and a second portion extending rearwardly from the first portion. An encapsulation member is disposed rearwardly of the trim breaker and defines an encapsulation cavity that is separated from the insulation cavity.