EP1512928A3 - Device for adjusting the shelf height within a refrigerator preservation compartment - Google Patents

Device for adjusting the shelf height within a refrigerator preservation compartment Download PDF

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EP1512928A3
EP1512928A3 EP04104092A EP04104092A EP1512928A3 EP 1512928 A3 EP1512928 A3 EP 1512928A3 EP 04104092 A EP04104092 A EP 04104092A EP 04104092 A EP04104092 A EP 04104092A EP 1512928 A3 EP1512928 A3 EP 1512928A3
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adjusting
shelves
refrigerator preservation
preservation compartment
compartment
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Luigi Whirlpool Europe s.r.l. Sessa
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Whirlpool Corp
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/06—Walls
    • F25D23/065—Details
    • F25D23/067—Supporting elements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B57/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions
    • A47B57/06—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of the shelves
    • A47B57/08—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of the shelves consisting of grooved or notched ledges, uprights or side walls
    • A47B57/10—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of the shelves consisting of grooved or notched ledges, uprights or side walls the grooved or notched parts being the side walls or uprights themselves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B57/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions
    • A47B57/06—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of the shelves
    • A47B57/20—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of the shelves consisting of tongues, pins or similar projecting means coacting with openings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F25D25/02—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves

Abstract

A device for adjusting the height of shelves (12, 13) within a refrigerator preservation compartment (1), this latter comprising side walls (4) and an end wall (5), on said side walls (4) there being provided supports for supporting end projecting parts (11) of the shelves on which food to be preserved is placed, and enabling said shelves (12, 13) to be positioned at different heights within said compartment (1). The supports are defined by pairs of support elements (10) having an elongate body (15) presenting a plurality of recesses (25) opening into a side (21) of said body (15), said recesses (25) being arranged to contain the end projecting parts (11) of the shelves (12, 13).
EP20040104092 2003-09-08 2004-08-26 Device for adjusting the shelf height within a refrigerator preservation compartment Expired - Fee Related EP1512928B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITMI20030401 ITMI20030401U1 (en) 2003-09-08 2003-09-08 DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF SHELVES WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA FOR A REFRIGERATOR
ITMI20030401 2003-09-08

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EP1512928A2 EP1512928A2 (en) 2005-03-09
EP1512928A3 true EP1512928A3 (en) 2006-06-07
EP1512928B1 EP1512928B1 (en) 2012-08-22

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US11969092B2 (en) * 2022-05-17 2024-04-30 Sub-Zero Group, Inc. Adjustable shelf support

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US20160131416A1 (en) * 2014-11-10 2016-05-12 Whirlpool Corporation Liner shelf support structures for refrigerators and freezers
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US552579A (en) * 1896-01-07 Bookcase
US2265542A (en) * 1939-11-24 1941-12-09 Gibson Electric Refrigerator Shelf support
US2291547A (en) * 1940-12-05 1942-07-28 Nash Kelvinator Corp Refrigerating apparatus
US2604375A (en) * 1950-01-25 1952-07-22 Seeger Refrigerator Co Adjustable shelf construction for refrigerator cabinets
US3162416A (en) * 1963-05-27 1964-12-22 Amarillas Lorenzo Adjustable support
DE3544446C1 (en) * 1985-12-16 1987-01-08 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Cooling device, in particular domestic refrigerator
EP1030142A2 (en) * 1999-02-19 2000-08-23 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigeration aparatus

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US552579A (en) * 1896-01-07 Bookcase
US2265542A (en) * 1939-11-24 1941-12-09 Gibson Electric Refrigerator Shelf support
US2291547A (en) * 1940-12-05 1942-07-28 Nash Kelvinator Corp Refrigerating apparatus
US2604375A (en) * 1950-01-25 1952-07-22 Seeger Refrigerator Co Adjustable shelf construction for refrigerator cabinets
US3162416A (en) * 1963-05-27 1964-12-22 Amarillas Lorenzo Adjustable support
DE3544446C1 (en) * 1985-12-16 1987-01-08 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Cooling device, in particular domestic refrigerator
EP1030142A2 (en) * 1999-02-19 2000-08-23 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigeration aparatus

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US11969092B2 (en) * 2022-05-17 2024-04-30 Sub-Zero Group, Inc. Adjustable shelf support

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ES2389726T3 (en) 2012-10-30
EP1512928A2 (en) 2005-03-09

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