Gasket and flange design on a refrigerator for better energy efficiency

摘要

A sealing assembly for a refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet liner defining a receiving slot having a plurality of thermal breaks disposed therein. An elongate tubular gasket includes a magnetic portion and an engagement projection disposed in the receiving slot. A cabinet door is adapted for abutment with the elongate tubular gasket proximate the magnetic portion, thereby forming a substantially airtight compartment inside the refrigerator.

主权项

1. A sealing assembly for a refrigerator comprising:
a refrigerator cabinet liner defining a receiving slot having a plurality of thermal breaks disposed therein; an elongate tubular gasket including a magnetic portion and an engagement projection disposed in the receiving slot; a cabinet door adapted for abutment with the elongate tubular gasket proximate the magnetic portion, thereby forming a substantially airtight compartment inside the refrigerator; and an L-shaped fascia member disposed adjacent the elongate tubular gasket, wherein the L-shaped fascia member abuts a cabinet wrapper and includes an intermediate tab that extends between the cabinet liner and the cabinet wrapper.