US Patent 12018878 Valve system for a refrigerator appliance
Patent 12018878 was granted and assigned to Whirlpool Corporation on June, 2024 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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US Patent 12018878 Valve system for a refrigerator appliance
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A refrigerator includes a water system and a valve. The water system is configured to direct water to a dispenser or an ice maker. The valve includes a valve body, an inlet port, and a clutch. The valve is configured to connect the water system to a water source. The inlet port is configured to receive a tube to establish fluid communication with the water source and to engage a nut to secure the tube to the inlet port. The clutch is disposed between the inlet port and the valve body and is configured to slip in response to an applied torque to the inlet port exceeding a threshold.
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Maciej Ozarek0
Pratyaksh Rohatgi0
Date of Patent
June 25, 2024
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175336330
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November 23, 2021
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