Vertically-adjustable meat keeper for refrigerator
US4671078A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2500/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator having a cold air meat keeper that is adjustable to a plurality of alternate vertical positions. The cold air is introduced into the refrigerated food compartment through a port in the back wall of the liner. The meat keeper, which is suspended below a height-adjustable cantileverly-supported shelf, has an elastic conduit extending rearwardly therefrom. The conduit has an enlarged rear chamber that seals against the liner wall around the port in a plurality of elevational positions. The conduit is compressed in an interference fit to provide a positive sealing force against the liner surface.
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