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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 27, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2023
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy, Stevensville, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
An appliance includes a vacuum insulated structure that defines a first compartment and a second compartment with a trim breaker proximate the first and second compartments. A mullion extends between the first compartment and the second compartment. A reinforcement assembly is disposed between the vacuum insulated structure and the trim breaker. The reinforcement assembly includes a perimeter frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the first compartment and the second compartment and a central plate proximate the mullion. Attachment plates extend orthogonally from the central plate and connect the perimeter frame with the central plate. At least one door is hingedly coupled to the vacuum insulated structure.