Cold plate shelf assembly for a refrigerator
US10648724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2325/022
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator includes a refrigerated compartment, at least one door that selectively seals the refrigerated compartment and a cold plate shelf assembly mounted in the refrigerated compartment. The shelf assembly includes a front trim, a rear trim and a first plate directly coupled to the front trim and the rear trim. A second plate extends from the front trim to the rear trim, the second plate being positioned so that a food item supported on the shelf assembly contacts the second plate. The second plate is made from a material having a higher thermal conductivity than glass. In one arrangement, the refrigerator further includes an air duct having an air vent. Air exiting the air duct through the air vent either impinges on and travels across the second plate or enters an interior of the shelf assembly.
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