Whirlpool Corporation
Vacuum insulation assembly for an appliance

Abstract:

A vacuum insulation assembly is provided. The vacuum insulation assembly includes a panel assembly. The panel assembly includes a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel and the rear panel define a cavity. An aperture is defined by the rear panel. A vacuum port is positioned within the aperture and is selectively couplable with a vacuum device. A plurality of clips are operably coupled with an inner surface of the rear panel. Each of the plurality of clips defines a channel. Tubing is positioned within the channel of each of the plurality of clips. The tubing has a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are coupled with the vacuum port.