Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus cabinet has an outer shell and an inner liner to define an insulation space therebetween. There is an opening through a wall of the liner and opening into the insulation space. An opening through a wall of the shell opens into the insulation space. A wiring harness is provided in the insulation space. The wiring harness comprises a pair of electrical plug-in connectors and a plurality of conductors extending therebetween, one connector being received in the liner wall opening and the other connector being received in the shell wall opening. Foamed-in-place insulation is provided in the insulation space, the connectors sealing the liner wall opening and the shell wall opening to prevent leakage of the foamed-in-place insulation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 1992
Date of Patent:
September 28, 1993
Assignee:
Whirlpool Corporation
Inventors:
Shelby A. Lynn, Edward L. Ryan, III, Donald R. Howerton, Lori A. Cook