Refrigerator shelf with overflow protection system including hydrophobic layer

US10317129B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Schott AG · DE

Inventors

• Axel Curdt · Georgenborn, DE
• Oliver Gros · Rheinböllen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 26, 2012
• Grant date: Jun 11, 2019
• Expiry date: Mar 22, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F25D2325/022
• WIPO field: Thermal processes and apparatus
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A refrigerator shelf is provided that includes a carrier plate and overflow protection. The carrier plate has a top side with a middle region for standing containers, with the overflow protection arranged around the middle region. The overflow protection includes, in a first portion, a hydrophobic layer on the carrier plate and, in a second portion which adjoins the first portion, a frame element.