JP2000258050A - Support of panel for forming shelf used for refrigerator or the like and shelf having support - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent leaking or dripping of a liquid to a lower side of a shelf by supporting a panel for forming the shelf used for a refrigerator or the other by a support, and forming the support with a groove for recovering the liquid at one side when needed. SOLUTION: A shelf 10 capable of being used for the refrigerator or the like is formed of a transparent material such as a hardened glass, a polycarbonate or the like or another material, and disposed on a frame of a support of a plastic as a flat panel 11. The frame is extended over a front side edge and a side edge, or in some cases formed to partition a U-shaped groove 13 extended over a rear side edge of the panel 11. The groove 13 is formed in a desired depth, and operated as a containing element and an outlet for a liquid suddenly flowing on the panel 11 due to overturning of a container, breakage of a bag, leakage from a bottle or another state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a support suitable for supporting panels for forming shelves that can be used in refrigerators and the like. The invention also relates to a shelf formed from the support and a panel for supporting an article such as food, the shelf being fixed inside a compartment, especially inside a refrigerated compartment such as a refrigerator or the like. Or attached.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Shelves used to support and store food items, containers, bags, bottles, etc. in refrigerators are usually formed from panels made of glass or plastic. It is also known to surround such panels with plastic material to avoid being damaged by the sharp edges of the panels and / or to reinforce the panels. One of the problems with these shelves is that
There is a need to prevent accidental spillage of liquid, for example, caused by the dropping or breaking of containers, and drip and other consequences of drips, which would interfere with the storage of food in good hygiene.

To overcome these problems, it is known to form an edge by encapsulating around the periphery of the panel, as described, for example, in US Pat. No. 5,362,145. The direct attachment of the edge of the panel provides a better seal between the edge and the panel, preventing leakage of the flow, and the edge also forms a barrier to accommodate spills in the panel.

The production of shelves by this method requires special equipment, is very complicated, is not necessarily economical and is not sufficient. In particular, stagnation of the spilled liquid on the panel supporting the article causes hygiene or contamination problems and makes the panel difficult to clean. Furthermore, the possible liquid containing action of the rim is often very limited. Other problems are the difficulty of ensuring long-term water tightness between the surface and the rim and the need to replace the entire shelf, for example, if it is damaged.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to propose a simple and inexpensive and extremely effective method, in particular a method for easily and inexpensively making a shelf suitable for refrigerators and the like. Is to eliminate this type of drawback by providing means underneath to prevent the liquid from spilling or dripping and making it easier to clean, equip, install or replace. .

[0006]

This and other objects or advantages are achieved by the support according to the invention and the shelves obtained from this support, as will become clear from the description hereinafter.

In summary, the present invention provides a support adapted to support a panel forming (or forming) a shelf that can be used in refrigerators and the like, the support comprising at least One side has a groove for collecting liquid when necessary.

In general, the support has a support surface and a groove on at least one side of the support surface, the groove extending beyond the support surface (or beyond the edge of the support surface). The support surface corresponds to the part of the support on which the panels to be added to form the shelf rest, which part is substantially horizontal in a given position of use. Normally, this section will define an area sized approximately corresponding to the dimensions of the face of the panel to be placed in contact with the support. Also generally, the support surface of the support is adapted to support all four edges (continuous or not) of the panel. Advantageously, the groove on at least one side extends beyond the panel placed on the support to form the shelf (or beyond the edge of the panel, as long as the dimensions of the area delimited by the part forming the support surface). ). In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, one edge of the groove occupies the same space as at least a part of the sharp edge of the panel which contacts the support on the side of the groove. In other words, in this embodiment the groove is such that it starts where the panel terminates or where the panel abuts at least some of the grooves on at least one of the sides. In other embodiments,
The groove is, for example, partly located on the lower side of the panel,
The grooves extend beyond the panel to receive liquid falling from the panel when needed.

The above-mentioned grooves on at least one side of the support preferably follow or run along the sides of the panel located on the side of the grooved support (referred to as peripheral grooves or edge grooves). It is supposed to. In practice, this groove runs along the side of the groove and preferably runs along most of the length of said side. This groove may preferably be continuous but discontinuous, or it may have several grooves distributed along most of the length of this side on the side where the support is deemed appropriate. . Most means more than 50% and advantageously more than 75%. Advantageously, the length of the groove running along the side is generally slightly smaller than the length of the side. In many cases, the length of the groove is approximately equal to the length of the side of the panel located on the side of the grooved support.

The grooves may be provided in a portion of the support that extends beyond the support surface and / or the panel to be supported, and the portions of the support are not necessarily limited to grooves. For example,
This portion can include, in addition to the groove, a portion having a wall that projects or descends above the handle or groove. The support of the present invention can therefore be sectioned to have a peripheral extension beyond the panel, such that a small liquid receiving groove cooperates with at least one side of the support.

To be effective, the bottom of the groove is positioned lower than the top surface, is adapted to support panel items placed on a support to form a shelf, and has a groove approaching the panel. Edge must not be higher than the top surface.
In other words, the groove must lie on a plane below the plane in which the panel is located, or the groove must lie below the panel. The groove is located, for example, at the edge of the panel, and preferably one of the edges of the groove is co-located with a part of the bottom surface of the panel resting on the support, especially at the bottom of the panel located on the grooved side. It is made to be in the same position as the sharp edge.

Generally, the support of the present invention is substantially in the form of a frame. Accordingly, in a preferred embodiment, the support of the present invention is a frame adapted to receive panels forming shelves for refrigerators and the like, with one or several wings at least in a predetermined portion supporting the panels. And has a groove along at least one side below the horizontal winglet. This frame can be opened (the interior of the panel placed on the support is not located on a part of the support) or cannot be opened (the frame is the majority of the surface of the panel placed in contact with the support) Or a support surface or winglet in the form of a substantially solid plane adapted to support all).

[0013] Preferably, the support or frame of the present invention is provided with at least one of the above-mentioned at least one of the above-mentioned positions at the front of use (toward the door of the refrigerator) and / or at least one of its sides at the use position inside the refrigerator or the like. It has one groove. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the support or frame of the invention in the use position (especially when placed inside a refrigerator or other interior) is not completely horizontal but only slightly inclined (this is not noticeable and (Which is not disadvantageous for proper support), thereby allowing the liquid to flow forward when flowing, and having at least one such support or frame on its front side and, if applicable, on its side face. It has grooves so that liquid can flow into the grooves due to a slight inclination.

In one embodiment of the invention, the grooves can also be provided on the rear side of the support (the front side, the rear side and the sides are determined by taking into account the support or shelf in the position of use).

The grooves can run continuously along several sides (eg three sides) of the support and / or the support has grooves on one side separately from the grooves on the other side be able to. For example, the support is the front edge (or side)
And / or a peripheral liquid receiving groove extending beyond the lateral edge of the panel (and / or the rear edge of the panel) supported at the point of use. When on several sides all are integral grooves, but when on several sides it can also be in the form of several grooves, at least one for each of these sides It can be a separate groove.

The one or more grooves are generally substantially U-shaped. In one embodiment of the invention, the groove may have at least one hole at its bottom or side that cooperates with at least a removable stopper that acts to empty the groove when filled with liquid.

According to the present invention, there is provided a shelf with the support of the present invention for placement in a refrigerator or other interior. In some cases, if the support has a substantially solid flat upper surface on which items can be stored directly, for example without the need for extra panels, the support can be used as a shelf as it is. it can. However, it is generally preferred that the shelves of the invention comprise at least a panel for receiving items and a support of the invention for supporting the panel. It is generally preferred that the support of the shelf of the present invention is an added part, i.e. it is not formed directly on top of the panel to support the goods and is not formed on the shelf, but rather the support is separate. And then assembled with the panels to form a shelf. This type of shelf is more flexible in terms of manufacture and implementation than a one-piece structure such as a shelf (encapsulated) in which the support is formed by mounting directly to the panel. An advantage of the shelf of the present invention is also that it can be made directly from the support and bare panels, which panels do not require extra coating on their edges. Usually, the support is abutted on the underside of the panel or the panel is placed on the support and the fixing of the panel to the support can be done in different ways.

In the first embodiment, the connection can be made by a simple supporting action, and the panel simply rests on the support. This embodiment has the advantage that the panel can be removed and replaced very easily by the user when needed. Preferably, in this and certain other embodiments, the support has upstanding edges or walls or portions, such that when the panel is placed in use on the support surface of the support in place, the upright is provided. The function is to hold or secure the panel. The upstanding portion may extend, for example, along at least a portion of the perimeter of the panel, and may possibly rise above the panel. Preferably,
Even if there are sides of the support without grooves,
It has such an upright wall. The groove also has an upstanding wall outside the groove, so that objects placed on a shelf obtained, in particular, from the support can be accommodated laterally. Generally, the peripheral edge of the support is such that at least some of these edges are flush with the top surface of the panel and / or at least some (or at least one side of the support) are the top surface of the panel. Extends higher.

Typically, the support comprises elements or means for securely positioning and holding the panel on the support. In particular, in a second embodiment, the connection between the panel and the support can be made by gluing (or by an adhesive strip acting as a holding element), the adhesive being for example placed on the supporting surface of the support. I will The adhesive does not need to be placed on all four sides of the panel in contact with the support,
The adhesive may for example be placed only on the three sides or only at a few spaced points on the support surface. In some cases, the surface of the panel that contacts the support is at least partially treated, for example, scored or sandblasted to enhance its retention on the support. .

In another embodiment, the connection between the panel and the support is made by creating a vacuum between the support and the panel, the support having for example a valve for achieving a vacuum. ing.

In another embodiment, the connection can be achieved by mechanical or physical means or by protrusions (acting as retaining elements), such as teeth or projections, or by gripping means or fasteners, which connection can be achieved. For example, it can be obtained by simply pressing the panel placed on the support at right angles, the protrusions can be fixed in place, for example when the panel abuts against the support, or the panel can be pressed into the support, for example (if possible) (Preheated for better fit after shrinking at appropriate times) or can be made to mesh with each other in the support, the support preferably being provided with intermeshing or sealing means and / or Alternatively, the side surfaces of the panel are processed as much as possible to obtain a better connection. Coupling can also be accomplished by any other suitable means.

Of course, shelves and supports are usually made such that their dimensions are no larger than in refrigerators and other interiors.

The panels that can be placed on the support and used to form the shelves can be of different types. The panels are generally made of a transparent material such as glass, hardened glass, polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, but can be made of any other suitable material depending on the desired application. The panels can be formed in one piece or made from different pieces. (For example, the panel may be a laminated structure consisting of several sheets of glass and / or plastic material.) The panel is usually flat and solid but also includes isolated protrusions and recesses if necessary.
Cuts or holes (eg, for air circulation) can also be included. Preferably, in this last case, when the shelf is adapted for use in a refrigerator, the walls prevent spilled liquid from entering these holes. The panel can be decorated, for example, having a pattern formed with enamel or ink printed on one or several of its faces.

The support can also be made from different materials. For example, it can be made from plastic and / or can include metal parts. When made from plastic (eg, by molding), the support may include reinforcing and / or curing means to ensure the rigidity and / or rigidity of the support.

In a preferred embodiment, the shelf of the present invention is secured so as to overhang the rear wall of the refrigerator or other structure to which it is mounted. In this embodiment, the support is adapted to cooperate, for example, with fixing and / or overhanging means.
For example, the support may have at least two projections on the rear side acting as hooks or teeth to engage (and be confined within) a rail rung or hole secured to the refrigerator rear wall.
Thereby, when the shelf is mounted, it becomes cantilevered in front of the rear wall. The portion engaging the rung or hole may also be a piece attached to the support, for example a bracket or wing piece or sheet, such as a metal bracket or wing piece or sheet, which sheet may be, for example, where the panel is located. It can be mechanically fixed to the support by means of mating means such as recesses / protrusions, teeth, which are perpendicular to the plane of formation and can be provided on the support during assembly. Such a bracket can not only ensure the fixation of the support to the wall, but can also contribute to strengthening the support. In an advantageous embodiment, these pieces or brackets can also be releasably mounted or engaged with the support. The shelf may also be fixed to the side wall of the container (such as a refrigerator or the like) by a support or may rest or slide on a supporting or guiding surface located on the side wall of the container.

The support is usually releasably mounted to a refrigerator or other at least wall (eg, via a bracket as described above for releasably mounting the support). In one embodiment, the co-operating means added on the support for mounting on the support or on at least the wall (usually the rear wall) inside the refrigerator also has an anti-removal safety device or cooperates with this safety device. However, shelves can be prevented from coming off the cooperating rails of a refrigerator or other wall, for example.

In one embodiment, the support can serve as a means for providing a light source for the panel. The surface (e.g., the bottom) of the panel is treated or processed, e.g., sandblasted or scored, to enhance the lighting effect by refracting the light emitted by the light source. The support may have or co-operate with illuminating means (preferably low voltage illuminating means), which illuminate the shelves actively. For example, the light is confined to a housing provided on the support and the support can be integrated with the means for providing light. The power supply for turning on the light can be activated by opening the door of the container provided with the shelves or by the action of a special push button switch.

The shelves and supports of the present invention have several advantages. In addition to the advantages that will become apparent from reading the preceding description, the presence of the liquid collecting groove in the method of the present invention does not require or render the use of a liquid tight seal around the perimeter of the panel. Is recognized. These and other advantageous features of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, taken in conjunction with the drawings, which illustrate, but do not limit, the invention.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the accompanying drawings, a shelf for a refrigerator or other application is indicated generally by the reference numeral 10.

The shelf 10 is preferably made of a transparent or other material, such as hardened glass, polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, and the like.
2 comprises an essentially flat panel 11 placed on top. Panel 11 can also be made of an opaque material.

The perimeter of the panel 11 is, for example, scored or sandblasted to improve its retention on the frame 12. The panel 11 can easily rest on the frame 12, where it is held on the frame 12 by fasteners or projections or glued to the frame by simple gluing.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 8 and 9, the frame 12 has a plane extending essentially the entire length of the panel 11 without any discontinuity with the sides of the frame. In this case, the frame 12 is essentially a small valve 1 in the central position.
7 so that a stable connection between the frame 12 and the panel 11 can be achieved by obtaining a vacuum. In another variation, the frame 12 is located below the periphery of the panel.
It comprises an "open" frame having two sides, said sides having a horizontal portion open in a rectangular shape with a horizontal portion thick enough to support the panel.

The frame 12 extends essentially beyond the front and / or side edges as seen in the embodiment of FIG. 6 and optionally extends beyond the rear edge of the panel 11. It has a peripheral edge that defines the "-shaped groove 13". In the variant of FIG. 7, the groove 13 does not cooperate with the rear edge of the panel 11 and the frame 12 terminates at a rising accommodation edge 112.

The groove 13 having a desired depth
Serves as a containment element and outlet for liquid that has unexpectedly flowed onto the panel 11 due to, for example, falling containers, breaking bags, overflowing bottles, or other events. The groove 1
The presence of 3 prevents the liquid from dripping onto the refrigerator or other lower surface and onto the bottom surface, contaminating the area where the liquid has been dripped and contaminating the food or goods normally placed on the lower surface. To prevent

Furthermore, the presence of the groove 13 does not limit the capacity of the shelf 10 and the useful storage space at all.

The groove 13 is flush with the panel 11 (FIG. 9) or extends with an edge 113 raised at least on the side edge of the panel 11, in this case
It also serves to accommodate objects placed on top of it.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 2 and 11, the groove 13 has at its base a hole which is closed by a plug 14 and this hole
3 to allow easy and quick drainage of aged liquid. In one variation, the hole with the associated plug 14 is located laterally.

The shelf 10 is supported within the refrigerator or other interior by thin wings or brackets or strips 15 which are essentially perpendicular to the extension of the panel 11 and are secured to the refrigerator or other rear wall.

In this special case, the wings 15 are
It is located close to the side edge. In one variant, the wings 15 are integral with the frame 12.

At the end of the wing piece 15, a refrigerator or other rear wall 2
Two fixing teeth 18 are provided which enter into associated holes 19 of various desired heights of the two struts 16 located on 8.

A bolt-lock mechanism 20 for preventing the wing piece 15 from unexpectedly coming out of the support post 16 when the wing piece 15 is inserted is fixed to the rising rear edge 112 of the frame 12.

The mechanism 20 has a main body 21 connected to a rear edge 112 of the frame 12 by a spring 22. The body 21 has a height essentially equal to or slightly lower than the height of the hole 19 in the wall of the refrigerator.

When the assembly of the shelf 10 and the supporting wings 15 is fixed to the column 16, the teeth 18 are inserted into the holes 19. Since the holes 19 are essentially the same as or slightly higher than the height of the teeth 18 and the body 21 is fixed to the wing 15 and takes a higher position with respect to the teeth 18, the insertion causes the body 21 to be compressed by the compression of the spring 22. It comes into contact with the support 16.

By pushing the shelf 10 further forward with its associated wings 15, the lower part of the tooth 18 is
Extending beyond the lower edge of 9 and thereby lowering shelf 10, teeth 18 become trapped in holes 19.

This lowering action causes the main body 21 to move the associated hole 1
9, said insertion being caused by the extension of the spring 22. The body 21 moves so as to be guided horizontally with respect to the fixed wing piece 15 by a pin 23 which enters a hole 24 formed in a thick portion of the wing piece 15.

As described above, since the main body 21 is essentially the same height as the hole 19, when the main body 21 is inserted into the hole 19, the shelf is moved to the top edge of the main body 21 and the top edge of the hole 19. Can no longer stand up, so that the teeth 18 cannot be withdrawn and the wings 15 are prevented from accidentally slipping out.

In order to pull out the wings 15, the main body 21 must be pressed or compressed against the rear edge 112 of the frame 12 until it comes out of the hole 19, and abuts against the column 16, and this is performed. When turned, the wings 15 can rise and the teeth 18 can be pulled out of their holes 19.

In the embodiment shown, the connection between the shelf 10 and the wings 15 is caused by the presence of two fins 25 which are integral with the frame 12 and are attached to the associated wings 15. Said fins 25 have two longitudinal holes 2 in this particular case.
6 into which corresponding elastic fins 27 arranged at corresponding positions on the wing piece 15 click and fit (FIG. 5).
And 12).

In the embodiment shown in FIG.
For example, it incorporates a neon or similar lamp longitudinally disposed to cooperate with the rear edge of the frame 12.

In this particular case, the lamp 29 comprises a pair of upper branch screens 30a and lower branch screens 30b integral with the frame 12 defining the housing 31 which protects the lamps 29 from striking or damage.
And is located between.

The screens 30a and 30b having a light diffusion preventing action can be opaque or transparent or can be screened to produce the desired illumination effect.

In a variant, the lower surface of the transparent panel 11 is machined, for example, scored, sandblasted or faceted, in order to enhance the irradiation effect produced by the lamp 29, so that the light beam is A refraction effect is obtained.

In another variant, the frame 12 is made of a transparent material to enhance the illumination effect.

The lamp 29 is supplied with low-voltage power by a pair of contacts 32 located on the wing piece 15 connected to the end of the lamp 29.

The power source for turning on the lamp 29 is activated by opening the refrigerator or other door 33 or a special on / off push button switch is provided.

The present invention has been described generally and with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments are not intended to be limiting and should not be construed as such unless reflected in the following claims. Changes will be readily made by those skilled in the art with regard to materials, arrangement, positioning, etc., without going through the teachings of the present invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a shelf applied to a refrigerator or other structures according to the present invention, wherein (a) is a bird's-eye view cut in a horizontal direction, and (b) is a bracket or wing piece for the shelf. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of detail X of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a modification of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a modification of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another modification of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along line GG of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 11;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Shelf 11 ... Panel 12 ... Frame 13 ... Groove 14 ... Plug 15 ... Wing piece (strip) 16 ... Post 17 ... Valve 18 ... Teeth 19 ... Hole 20 ... Bolt-lock mechanism 21 ... Body 22 ... Spring 23 ... Pin 25 ... Fins 26 ... Holes 27 ... Elastic fins 28 ... Rear wall 29 ... Lamps 30a, 30b ... Screen 31 ... Housing 32 ... Contact points 33 ... Doors

Claims (28)

[Claims] 1. A support for supporting a panel forming a shelf which can be used for a refrigerator or the like, and having a groove on at least one side for collecting a liquid when necessary. 2. The support according to claim 1, wherein at least one groove extends beyond a panel placed on the support to form a shelf. 3. The groove on at least one side of the support is adapted to run along the side of the panel where the groove is located on the side of the support, and preferably the majority of the grooved side. The support according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support is adapted to run along the road. 4. The support according to claim 1, wherein the groove is located below an edge of the panel. 5. The support according to claim 1, wherein the support has at least one groove on its front side and / or on at least one of its side faces. 6. The support according to claim 1, wherein the support has at least one groove on its rear side. 7. The support according to claim 1, wherein the groove extends along the periphery of the panel and along three sides downward. . 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the groove has at least one hole cooperating with a removable stopper which serves to empty the groove when filled with liquid. The support according to claim 1. 9. The support according to claim 1, wherein the support has a rising edge or a wall on at least one side. 10. The support according to claim 1, wherein the support comprises strengthening and / or hardening means for ensuring its rigidity and / or rigidity. 11. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support comprises fixing or overhanging means or is adapted to cooperate with the fixing or overhanging means.
The support according to Item. 12. The support according to claim 1, wherein the support is in the form of a frame. 13. A support forming a shelf usable in refrigerators and the like, comprising a small liquid receiving groove extending beyond a panel supported by the support and cooperating with at least one side of the support. A support having a peripheral extension. 14. A support for supporting a panel forming a shelf usable for a refrigerator or the like, wherein the support has at least one or several wings at a predetermined portion for supporting the panel, and at least one wing piece. A support having grooves located along the sides below horizontal winglets. 15. A refrigerator or other shelf, according to claim 1,
15. The support according to any one of to 14;
shelf. 16. The shelf according to claim 15, wherein the shelf comprises at least one panel for receiving items, and a support supports the panel. 17. The shelf according to claim 16, wherein the support is an added part. 18. The shelf according to claim 16, wherein the connection between the panel and the support is made by simple support, and the panel rests easily on the support. 19. The method according to claim 16, wherein the connection between the panel and the support is made by bonding.
The shelf according to 7. 20. A shelf according to claim 16, wherein the connection between the panel and the support is made by creating a vacuum between the support and the panel. 21. The shelf according to claim 16, wherein the connection between the panel and the support is achieved by mechanical or physical means or extension or gripping means or fasteners. 22. The panel is pre-heated or unheated pressed into the support or engaged with the support, the support being provided with engaging means or sealing means and / or the sides of the panel for better connection. 22. The shelf according to claim 21, wherein the shelf is processed. 23. Shelf according to claim 15, wherein the support has or cooperates with a safety device. 24. The support according to claim 15, wherein the support has lighting means or cooperates with the lighting means and / or acts as a supply of light source for the panel.
The shelf according to one of the three. 25. The shelf according to claim 24, wherein the surface of the panel is machined, sandblasted or scored to enhance the lighting effect by refracting the light source. 26. A refrigerator shelf placed inside a refrigerator, comprising: (1) a support defining a substantially planar upper surface; and (2) the support when placed inside the refrigerator. (3) a groove is provided in the support along at least one side of the panel, and the groove is formed on the panel by the support. A lower portion extending beyond the edge of the panel so that liquid flowing out of the panel flows into the groove; and (4) the support further releases the support to an inner wall of the refrigerator. A refrigerator shelf that works in conjunction with a placket that can be mounted freely. 27. One of claims 15 to 26, wherein after the support has been formed, it abuts against the underside of the panel or the panel is placed on the already formed support.
A method for forming a shelf according to the item. 28. A refrigerator comprising at least one shelf according to one of claims 15 to 26.