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Shelf assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator

US12163729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2021
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2325/021
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shelf assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator are provided. The shelf assembly comprises: a shelf device for placing articles; a slide rail forming a slideway in a vertical direction, and having at least two positioning portions in a vertical direction; wherein the shelf assembly further comprises: a moving device for supporting the shelf device, the moving device comprising a bearing plate that is operably moved upward and downward relative to the slide rail, and a locking plate rotatably disposed relative to the bearing plate, a positioning member being disposed on the locking plate, the locking plate engaging with the shelf device; when the shelf device is operably lifted or released, a positioning member is disengaged from or engaged with one of the positioning portions, to adjust the height of the shelf device. Adjustment of the shelf device is simple and convenient and the cost is lower.

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