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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2023
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2020
Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Martin Ortega Brena, Louisville, KY (US);
Gregory Allen Dedow, Louisville, KY (US);
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
An appliance, such as a washing machine appliance, includes a cabinet comprising a wall defining an aperture configured for receiving support features during shipment of the appliance. When the appliance is installed, the support features are removed, leaving the aperture open and creating a path for noise transmission. Therefore, a sound reducing plug is configured for receipt within the aperture, the sound reducing plug being slightly oversized relative to the aperture such that an interference fit is formed between the sound reducing plug and the wall when the sound reducing plug is installed.