Illuminated shelf for refrigerator appliance
US10921051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2327/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator appliance includes a an insulated cabinet defining a chilled food storage chamber within an interior thereof. An illuminated chamber is defined within the cabinet and is optically separated from the chilled food storage chamber by a wall of the chilled food storage chamber. At least one light source is positioned to emit light into the illuminated chamber. A shelf is selectively mountable in one of a plurality of positions within the food storage chamber. The shelf includes a light-transmitting body. The light-transmitting body of the shelf is in optical communication with the illuminated chamber when the shelf is mounted within the food storage chamber, such that light from the light source of the illuminated chamber travels through the light-transmitting body. As a result, an edge of the shelf is illuminated by the light.
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