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Hinged access panel for refrigerated appliance

US7735943B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22References

14Claims

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Assignee

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. · US

Inventor

Philip F. Hottmann · Verona, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2007
Grant date	Jun 15, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/31
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A refrigerated appliance with a hinged access panel is disclosed. The refrigerated appliance comprises a frame, the panel, and one or more hinges coupling the panel to the frame. Each hinge has a linkage that guides the movement of the panel between a closed position and an open position. The movement of the linkage has a linear component and a rotational component. The refrigerated appliance may include a latch configured to retain the panel in the open position. The refrigerated appliance may include one or more biasing elements configured to bias the panel toward the open position.

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