Patent · US Expired

Storage compartment for a refrigerator

US5513910A · kind A · utility

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8References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 20, 1995
Grant dateMay 7, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D23/04
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A storage compartment for a refrigerator door is disclosed which includes a recess formed in the door liner of the refrigerator. The recess is provided with pivot connections and a pivot stop. A rack is provided that is made to allow viewing of the contents. The rack is rotatably insertable into the recess defined by the door liner and can then be rotated forwardly from the door until the rack comes into contact with the stop on the door. In the rotated state, the contents of the rack may be easily accessed and removed. The rack is further designed so that if the door is shut while the rack is in an open position the rack will not contact the cabinet wall, preventing damage to the cabinet and the rack.

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