Guide assembly for use in door of refrigerator, and refrigerator
US10422570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2323/021
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A guide assembly for use in a door of a refrigerator comprises: a sliding rail; a movable member located above the sliding rail; and a connection member connected and fixed to the door. The sliding rail comprises a slide and a track both extending in the left and right direction. The movable member can move along the slide in a reciprocating motion in the left and right direction. The movable member also has a sliding groove extending in the frontward and rearward direction. The connection member comprises a first roller disposed at the sliding groove and capable of moving along the sliding groove in the frontward and rearward direction. The guide assembly further comprises a guide structure disposed under the connection member. The guide structure is movably disposed in the track to guide the movement of the door.
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