EP1278035A3 - Composite shelf for refrigerators, freezers and similar appliances - Google Patents

Composite shelf for refrigerators, freezers and similar appliances Download PDF

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EP1278035A3
EP1278035A3 EP02011510A EP02011510A EP1278035A3 EP 1278035 A3 EP1278035 A3 EP 1278035A3 EP 02011510 A EP02011510 A EP 02011510A EP 02011510 A EP02011510 A EP 02011510A EP 1278035 A3 EP1278035 A3 EP 1278035A3
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component
freezers
refrigerators
similar appliances
support surface
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French (fr)
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EP1278035B1 (en
EP1278035A2 (en
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Rosanna Martinoia
Enrico Brambilla
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Whirlpool Corp
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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
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F25D25/02—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
    • 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
    • A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
    • A47B96/02—Shelves
    • 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
    • F25D2325/00—Charging, supporting or discharging the articles to be cooled, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2325/021—Shelves with several possible configurations
    • 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
    • F25D2325/00—Charging, supporting or discharging the articles to be cooled, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2325/022—Shelves made of glass or ceramic

Abstract

A shelf for refrigerators, freezers and similar appliances comprising a substantially flat first component (1) providing a first support surface, and a substantially flat second component (2) supported by the first component below the relative support surface and movable relative to said first component (1) along an obligatory path between a non-utilization position close to the first component (1) and a utilization position spaced from said first component to form a second support surface and a containing compartment (Figure 2).
EP20020011510 2001-07-18 2002-05-22 Composite shelf for refrigerators, freezers and similar appliances Expired - Lifetime EP1278035B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITMI20010406 2001-07-18
IT2001MI000406U ITMI20010406U1 (en) 2001-07-18 2001-07-18 COMPOSITE SHELF FOR REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND SIMILAR APPLIANCES

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EP1278035A2 EP1278035A2 (en) 2003-01-22
EP1278035A3 true EP1278035A3 (en) 2003-05-07
EP1278035B1 EP1278035B1 (en) 2008-03-19

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EP20020011510 Expired - Lifetime EP1278035B1 (en) 2001-07-18 2002-05-22 Composite shelf for refrigerators, freezers and similar appliances

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DE (1) DE60225636T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2301588T3 (en)
IT (1) ITMI20010406U1 (en)

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CN101004315B (en) * 2006-01-18 2010-06-16 海尔集团公司 Combined rack in two layers in use for refrigerator
DE102010039622A1 (en) 2010-08-20 2012-02-23 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigeration device with intermediate bottom
DE102010039618A1 (en) 2010-08-20 2012-02-23 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigeration unit with storage for refrigerated goods
DE102010039624A1 (en) 2010-08-20 2012-02-23 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigerating appliance with storage area for storing refrigerated goods
EP3149413B1 (en) * 2014-06-02 2020-05-06 Arçelik Anonim Sirketi Wire rack for a cooling unit
TR201917582A2 (en) 2019-11-12 2021-05-21 Arcelik As COOLING DEVICE WITH FOLDABLE SHELF
US11460242B1 (en) * 2021-07-30 2022-10-04 Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. Under-shelf storage bin for a refrigerator appliance
US11852400B2 (en) 2021-08-13 2023-12-26 Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. Refrigerator appliance with improved storage

Citations (8)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2109052A (en) * 1935-09-28 1938-02-22 Peerless Wire Goods Co Inc Refrigerating apparatus
US2265790A (en) * 1939-10-19 1941-12-09 Leonard A Young Refrigerator shelf
US2795117A (en) * 1956-05-02 1957-06-11 Whirlpool Seeger Corp Household refrigerators
US3162416A (en) * 1963-05-27 1964-12-22 Amarillas Lorenzo Adjustable support
US3316044A (en) * 1965-10-14 1967-04-25 Gen Electric Apparatus for adjusting vertically spaced shelves
US4528825A (en) * 1984-08-20 1985-07-16 Whirlpool Corporation Fold-down multiple position shelf for refrigerator
US5362145A (en) * 1991-03-07 1994-11-08 Donnelly Corporation Molded refrigerator shelf
EP0922416A1 (en) * 1997-12-12 1999-06-16 Whirlpool Corporation A doubling shelf, particularly for domestic appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, ovens and the like

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2109052A (en) * 1935-09-28 1938-02-22 Peerless Wire Goods Co Inc Refrigerating apparatus
US2265790A (en) * 1939-10-19 1941-12-09 Leonard A Young Refrigerator shelf
US2795117A (en) * 1956-05-02 1957-06-11 Whirlpool Seeger Corp Household refrigerators
US3162416A (en) * 1963-05-27 1964-12-22 Amarillas Lorenzo Adjustable support
US3316044A (en) * 1965-10-14 1967-04-25 Gen Electric Apparatus for adjusting vertically spaced shelves
US4528825A (en) * 1984-08-20 1985-07-16 Whirlpool Corporation Fold-down multiple position shelf for refrigerator
US5362145A (en) * 1991-03-07 1994-11-08 Donnelly Corporation Molded refrigerator shelf
EP0922416A1 (en) * 1997-12-12 1999-06-16 Whirlpool Corporation A doubling shelf, particularly for domestic appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, ovens and the like

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DE60225636D1 (en) 2008-04-30
ITMI20010406V0 (en) 2001-07-18
ITMI20010406U1 (en) 2003-01-18
EP1278035B1 (en) 2008-03-19
EP1278035A2 (en) 2003-01-22
ES2301588T3 (en) 2008-07-01

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