Liner with electrical pathways

摘要

A liner for an appliance is formed by a plastic sheet formed into a three dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of a compartment of the appliance. A plurality of electrically conductive ink pathways are applied on a surface of the plastic sheet, and a sealer material is applied to the plastic sheet to cover said pathways.

主权项

1. A refrigeration appliance comprising:
an outer cabinet, an inner liner, a plurality of electrically conductive ink pathways on a surface of the liner, at least one electronic component attached to the liner and being electrically connected to the pathways, and wherein the liner is formed into a three dimensional shape and the pathways are thicker where the pathways follow the surface around formed corners of the three dimensional shape.