Mechanism to reduce lateral play in crisper pan/freezer drawer
US10563912B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D23/067
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator drawer assembly includes a drawer body, a first wheel mounted on a first side of the drawer body, and a second wheel mounted on a second side of the drawer body. The first and second wheels have respective first and second widths. The assembly also includes a first guide body including a first track defining a closed side and an open side. The first guide body defines a lip surrounding at least a portion of the open side and spaced from the closed side at a first distance generally equal to the first width. The first wheel is at least partially received between the closed side and the lip. The assembly further includes a second guide body has a second track defining closed side and an open side. The open side is spaced from the closed side at a second distance greater than the second width.
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