Basket for refrigerator

Abstract

The structure for adjusting height of the shelf for the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured to gradually lift and lower the shelf by means of pressing the height adjusting element provided at the lower side of the shelf, and the shelf is preferably prevented from being suddenly dropped while adjusting height of the shelf.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This document relates to a refrigerator and a structure for adjusting height of a shelf therefor.BACKGROUND ART[0002]According to a conventional structure for adjusting height of a shelf for a refrigerator, there are two types of structures, i.e., a mount type structure that both side ends of the shelf is placed on a plurality of mounts protruded from both side walls of the refrigerator in a back-and-forth direction, and a cantilever type structure that a plurality of holes are formed in a rear side surface of a refrigerating or freezing chamber and a fastening element protruded from a rear end of the shelf is inserted in the hole. The mount may be injection-molded so that some of the inner side wall of the refrigerator is protruded, or a separate mount may be installed at the inner side wall.[0003]Specifically, in case of the mount type structure where the mount supports both side edges of the shelf, the shelf has to be separated from the refrigerator and seate...

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Benefits of technology

[0016]According to the above described refrigerator and the above described structure for adjusting height of the shelf for the refrigerator, it is possible to adjust height of the shelf without removing foodstuffs placed on the shelf.

[0017]Also, the convenience of use may be improved, since height of the shelf is adjusted without separating the shelf therefrom.

[0018]Also, while adjusting height of the shelf, it is possible to prevent foodstuffs placed on the shelf from suddenly dropping due to the weight thereof.

[0019]Also, it is possible for children or housewives to safely adjust height of the shelf, since the height of the shelf can be adjusted by a small amount of force.

Problems solved by technology

In other words, in case of the conventional cantilever type structure, it is inconvenient for the user, especially for housewives, to separate and re-install the shelf 3.

In addition, the foodstuffs have to be removed from the shelf in order to change the location of the shelf according to both type structures, and therefore it is not easy to make good use of space in the refrigerator because it is almost impossible to freely change the location of the shelf.

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