Freeze-tolerant waterline valve for a refrigerator

Details Freeze-tolerant waterline valve for a refrigerator Freeze-tolerant waterline valve for a refrigerator

2009-07-09

2011-10-04

Jones, Melvin (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Processes

Fluid external of refrigeration producing cycle

C062S338000, C062S340000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08028534

ABSTRACT:
An improved refrigerator is provided with a freeze tolerant valve for the water tank assembly in the refrigerator. The valve includes a body with an internal plastic spool which minimizes the volume of water within the valve, and which provides a space in the valve to accommodate freezing water in the valve. The valve will not crack or fail in the event of a temperature control problem in the refrigerator which results in frozen water within the valve.

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