Refrigerator dispenser and method of illuminating the dispenser

摘要

A refrigerator dispenser includes a housing assembly having a fascia and a spout, the spout being located so that a dispensed substance passes through the spout when the dispenser is activated. The dispenser also includes a printed circuit board coupled to the housing assembly and a plurality of light sources coupled to the printed circuit board. A plurality of light guides is located adjacent to the plurality of light sources, the plurality of light guides being configured to be illuminated by the plurality of light sources. A rear wall, bottom wall and sidewalls of the dispenser define a dispensing area, and the plurality of light guides provides illumination to the dispensing area.

主权项

1. A refrigerator comprising:
at least one refrigerated compartment selectively sealed by a door; and a dispenser provided in the door, said dispenser including:
a housing assembly having a fascia and a spout, the spout being located so that a dispensed substance passes through the spout when the dispenser is activated;a printed circuit board coupled to the housing assembly;a plurality of light sources coupled to the printed circuit board;a plurality of light guides adjacent to the plurality of light sources and configured to be illuminated by the plurality of light sources; anda dispensing area defined by a rear wall, a bottom wall and sidewalls of the dispenser, the plurality of light guides providing illumination to the dispensing area, wherein the fascia is directly coupled to the spout; and the printed circuit board is located behind the fascia so that the printed circuit board is not visible to a user of the refrigerator.