Refrigerator and shelving system for a refrigerator

US11435133B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Deeptiranjan Barik · Pune, IN
• Anant Ravindra Karanjikar · Pune, IN
• Vishal Shankar Marathe · Pune, IN
• Kailash Shravan More · Pune, IN
• Mahalingappa Mulimani · Pune, IN
• Samadhan Tanaji Pandhare · Pune, IN
• Kundan Rawate · Pune, IN
• Abinash Sarma · Tinsukia, IN

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 26, 2021
• Grant date: Sep 6, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 26, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F25D2325/022
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A shelving system includes a first shelf, rollers, hangers, and a second shelf. The first shelf has an upper surface and defines tracks below the upper surface. The rollers are disposed within the tracks. The hangers are rotatably secured to the rollers. The second shelf is rotatably secured to the hangers. The second shelf is configured to rotate about the rollers via the hangers upon engagement between the rollers and stops to transition from a lower position to an upper-forward position. The second shelf is configured to slide rearward from the upper-forward position to an upper-rearward position. The second shelf is configured to nest with the first shelf in the upper-rearward position.