20240044575. SHELF ASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)

SHELF ASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor(s)

Hyehyun Sim of Seoul (KR)

Jungil Shin of Seoul (KR)

Ji Hoon Kim of Seoul (KR)

SHELF ASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044575 titled 'SHELF ASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR

Simplified Explanation

The proposed invention is a refrigerator with a shelf assembly that allows food and containers to be placed on it. The shelf assembly includes a shelf installed inside the refrigerator cabinet, supported by shelf fixing brackets fixed to opposite sides of the shelf. A lift rail module is installed vertically inside the cabinet, allowing the shelf fixing brackets to move up and down. A lift module is also installed on one side of the shelf, which can selectively release the shelf fixing bracket held by the lift rail module based on user manipulation.

• The shelf assembly allows for easy storage of food and containers in the refrigerator.
• The shelf fixing brackets provide support and stability to the shelf.
• The lift rail module enables vertical movement of the shelf fixing brackets.
• The lift module allows for the selective release of the shelf fixing bracket.
• The user can manipulate the lift module to adjust the height of the shelf.

Potential Applications:

• Household refrigerators
• Commercial refrigerators in restaurants, supermarkets, etc.

Problems Solved:

• Difficulty in adjusting the height of shelves in refrigerators
• Limited storage space in refrigerators

Benefits:

• Easy and convenient storage of food and containers
• Customizable shelf height for different storage needs
• Optimal utilization of storage space in the refrigerator

Original Abstract Submitted

proposed is a refrigerator having a shelf assembly in which the shelf assembly includes a shelf installed inside a cabinet defining a storage space of the refrigerator and allowing food and a container to be seated thereon, a shelf fixing bracket fixed to each of opposite sides of the shelf and supporting the shelf, a lift rail module installed to be vertically long inside the cabinet such that the shelf fixing bracket is vertically movable, and a lift module installed slidably on one side of the shelf and configured to selectively release the shelf fixing bracket held by the lift rail module according to a user's manipulation.