Article retainer assembly for refrigerators
US7198340B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2325/023
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article retainer assembly for a refrigerator shelf includes a pair of support brackets and a retaining member. The support brackets are preferably mounted to opposing side portions of a compartment liner, with the retaining member extending therebetween and across a front edge section of the refrigerator shelf. The support brackets include corresponding guide tracks having first, second and third portions that correspond to upright, lowered and stowed configurations of the retaining member. In the upright position, the retaining member limiting articles resting upon the shelf from moving beyond the front edge section. In the lowered position, the retaining member is positioned to allow unobstructed access to the articles on the shelf and, in the stowed position, the retaining member is held in place below the shelf.
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