Abstract: A vacuum-insulated door for a cooling appliance includes an outer skin defining a vacuum-insulated cavity. A vacuum port is in fluid communication with the vacuum-insulated cavity through the outer skin. A vacuum inlet housing is connected to the vacuum port and extends from the outer skin. A vacuum port cover assembly includes a bracket connected to the outer skin that includes a first pocket for locating the vacuum inlet housing. A cover is connected to the bracket.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a door, and a partition. The cabinet defines an air inlet and an air outlet. The door is movably secured to the cabinet. The door is configured to transition between open and closed positions. The partition is movably secured to the door. The partition is configured to advance away from the door to transition to an operational position. The partition is configured to retract toward the door to transition to a stowed position. In response to closing the door, the partition transitions to the operational position and engages the cabinet to separate the air inlet from the air outlet. In response to opening the door, the partition transitions to the stowed position and provides clearance within a space that is defined between the door and the cabinet when the door is in the open position.

Abstract: A ladder assembly for a door of a refrigeration unit includes a support ladder that includes a retention hook and defines a plurality of mounting apertures distributed along a length of the support ladder and a plurality of slots, a plurality of resilient snaps respectively received within the plurality of slots, and a ladder cover that defines a plurality of apertures. The support ladder is mounted to said door of said refrigeration unit. The ladder cover has first and second engagement features and is operable between disengaged and engaged conditions. In the disengaged condition, the second engagement feature is disengaged from the plurality of resilient snaps. In the engaged condition, the first engagement feature is engaged with the retention hook, the second engagement feature is engaged with the plurality of resilient snaps, and the plurality of apertures are respectively aligned with the plurality of mounting apertures.

Abstract: A vacuum-insulated door comprises a door skin having a perimeter defined by a top edge, a pair of side edges, and a bottom edge spaced from the top edge by the pair of side edges. A vacuum-insulated cell is located in the vacuum-insulated door. A frame assembly includes a top bracket coupled to the top edge, a bottom bracket coupled to the bottom edge, and at least one top hinge pin connected to the top bracket and at least one bottom hinge pin connected to the bottom bracket. The at least one top hinge pin and the at least one bottom hinge pin are configured to connect to a hinge assembly of a cooling appliance.

Abstract: An insulated structure for a refrigeration unit includes an outer wrapper, at least one bracket coupled to the outer wrapper and having at least one locator pin that extends outward therefrom, an inner liner, and a trim breaker coupled to and extending between the outer wrapper and the inner liner, such that the outer wrapper, the inner liner, and the trim breaker cooperate to define an interior volume for receiving insulation material therein. The trim breaker includes at least one alignment tab that defines a receiver that receives the at least one locator pin therein.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance includes a door, an access panel, and a latch. The door defines an ice storage compartment. The access panel is configured to transition between open and closed positions. The access panel is configured to cover the ice storage compartment in the closed position. The access panel is configured to provide access to the ice storage compartment in the open position. The access panel has a protrusion extending outward therefrom. The latch is secured to the door. The latch defines a notch configured receive the protrusion to secure the access panel in the closed position. The latch has a ramped surface configured to guide the protrusion toward the notch during the engagement between the latch and the access panel.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a door, and a partition. The cabinet defines an air inlet and an air outlet. The door is movably secured to the cabinet. The door is configured to transition between open and closed positions. The partition is movably secured to the door. The partition is configured to advance away from the door to transition to an operational position. The partition is configured to retract toward the door to transition to a stowed position. In response to closing the door, the partition transitions to the operational position and engages the cabinet to separate the air inlet from the air outlet. In response to opening the door, the partition transitions to the stowed position and provides clearance within a space that is defined between the door and the cabinet when the door is in the open position.

Abstract: A door storage assembly includes a housing defining an interior storage space. The housing includes sidewalls. A bin is disposed within the interior storage space. The bin is rotatably coupled to the sidewalls to rotate between a storage position and an access position. A door is coupled to the bin. The door defines slots configured to receive pins extending from the bin. A latch is coupled to the housing. The latch is configured to engage the door when the door is in a closed position. The door is configured to rotate to an opened position and the bin is configured to rotate to the access position upon release of the door from the latch.

Abstract: A vacuum-insulated door comprises a door skin having a perimeter defined by a top edge, a pair of side edges, and a bottom edge spaced from the top edge by the pair of side edges. A vacuum-insulated cell is located in the vacuum-insulated door. A frame assembly includes a top bracket coupled to the top edge, a bottom bracket coupled to the bottom edge, and at least one top hinge pin connected to the top bracket and at least one bottom hinge pin connected to the bottom bracket. The at least one top hinge pin and the at least one bottom hinge pin are configured to connect to a hinge assembly of a cooling appliance.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance includes a door, an access panel, and a latch. The door defines an ice storage compartment. The access panel is configured to transition between open and closed positions. The access panel is configured to cover the ice storage compartment in the closed position. The access panel is configured to provide access to the ice storage compartment in the open position. The access panel has a protrusion extending outward therefrom. The latch is secured to the door. The latch defines a notch configured receive the protrusion to secure the access panel in the closed position. The latch has a ramped surface configured to guide the protrusion toward the notch during the engagement between the latch and the access panel.