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Powered adjustable shelf for refrigerator appliance

US9989298B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2017
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2400/40
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet and a powered track disposed within the cabinet for receiving adjustable shelves at various shelf mounting positions. The powered track can include a first and a second power bus in electrical communication with a power source. The adjustable shelf can include a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector that are biased in electrical communication with the first and second power bus, respectively, when the adjustable shelf is mounted to the powered track.

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