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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2024
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Lynne F. Hunter, Dorr, MI (US);
Daniel Lottinville, Stevensville, MI (US);
Karen J. Querfurth, Coloma, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A refrigerator includes a cabinet and a door with an exposed door frame that extends at least partially about a top panel and opposing side panels of the door. At least one hinge assembly is configured to hinge the door to the cabinet. The at least one hinge assembly includes a mounting block coupled to the top panel. The mounting block is positioned in a cutout of the exposed door frame that is proximate a front panel of the door and is disposed between the opposing side panels. A hinge support bracket is coupled to the cabinet. A hinge bracket is coupled to the hinge support bracket. The hinge bracket includes an upper portion that is vertically offset from a lower portion. A hinge pin is disposed between the mounting block and the upper portion of the hinge bracket.