Adjustable refrigerator shelf

By designing adjustable refrigerator shelves with brackets, storage slots, and partitions, the problems of complex height adjustment and inconvenient item classification in existing technologies have been solved. This enables convenient height adjustment and categorized storage, improving the refrigerator's ease of use and preservation effect.

CN224470565UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07XINGXIN (QINGDAO) METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINGXIN (QINGDAO) METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-05
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing refrigerator shelves are complicated to adjust when adjusting the height of the shelves and are not convenient for classifying and storing items.

Method used

An adjustable shelf was designed, including a support frame, storage slots, partitions, and connecting mechanisms. The shelf features convenient height adjustment and item categorization through mounting holes, magnets, and positioning slots.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient adjustment of shelf height and flexible item classification, improving the cleanliness and preservation effect of the refrigerator interior.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of multi -layer shelf, concretely relates to a adjustable multi -layer shelf for refrigerator, including two symmetrical distribution's support, the inside of support is opened with even distribution's mounting hole, two support between common sliding sleeve joint has the article groove, the inside sliding sleeve joint of article groove has two symmetrical distribution's baffle. The utility model discloses through the effect of mounting hole design, can use the cooperation of mounting hole and bolt to install and fix the support, through the plug -in cooperation of ball and slot, can limit the slide and realize the connection fixed of slide and support, and then can fix the relative position of article groove and support, and through the outward pull article groove can take out the slide from the slide groove inside, through the plug -in cooperation of slide and different position slide groove, can adjust article groove position, convenient flexible adjustment article groove interval, convenient flexible adjustment storage space.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shelf technology, specifically an adjustable shelf for refrigerators. Background Technology

[0002] A multi-tiered shelf system in the refrigerator keeps food organized and neat, with fruits, vegetables, leftovers, and condiments all in their designated places, preventing a messy pile-up. You don't have to rummage through other items to get what you need, reducing the chance of different foods absorbing each other's odors, keeping the refrigerator clean and helping food stay fresh for longer.

[0003] Utility model patent CN209470411U discloses a refrigerator glass shelf frame, including four sets of limiting outer frames, two sets of height adjustment devices, and a glass shelf body. The two sets of height adjustment devices are located between the left and right limiting outer frames, and the glass shelf body is located between the two sets of height adjustment devices. The limiting outer frames have slots. The height adjustment devices include a housing, a base, a knob, a rotating shaft, a first helical gear, a second helical gear, a threaded rod, a lower sleeve, and a dirt-blocking plate. The glass shelf body includes a glass plate, a protective plate, a sliding block, a through hole, a turntable, a synchronous gear, a double-sided toothed belt, a moving block, a fixing rod, a connecting rod, an overlapping plate, a sliding rib, a sliding groove, and limiting gears. This utility model allows for height adjustment of the glass shelf without removing it, and the outer frames support the glass shelf to meet its load-bearing function. The limiting mechanism for the glass shelf during use effectively reduces the possibility of unknowingly removing it.

[0004] In the aforementioned existing technology, adjusting the height of the shelves requires a series of complex structures such as gears, making subsequent internal maintenance cumbersome, inconvenient to use, and difficult to categorize and store items. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an adjustable shelf for refrigerators, which solves the problem of inconvenient height adjustment of the shelves and the problem of the shelves not being convenient for classifying and storing items.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adjustable refrigerator shelf, comprising two symmetrically distributed supports, each support having multiple evenly distributed mounting holes inside, a storage slot slidably fitted between the two supports, two symmetrically distributed partitions slidably fitted inside the storage slot, a magnet fixedly connected to the inner side of the storage slot, the magnet slidably connected to the partitions, a magnetic block adsorbed on the top of the magnet, the magnetic block fixedly connected to the partitions, the magnetic block slidably connected to the storage slot, a positioning groove inside the storage slot, a positioning rod slidably fitted inside the positioning groove, the positioning rod fixedly connected to the partitions, and a connecting mechanism provided on the storage slot.

[0007] Preferably, there are multiple storage slots, which are slidably connected on the inner side of the bracket. Designing multiple storage slots facilitates the storage of items.

[0008] Preferably, there are multiple positioning slots, which are evenly distributed inside the storage slot. By designing multiple positioning slots, the positioning rod can be inserted into the positioning slots at different positions.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting mechanism includes a sliding groove, with the groove inside the bracket. A sliding seat is slidably connected inside the groove, and the sliding seat is fixedly connected to the storage slot. A guide rod is slidably sleeved inside the sliding seat, and a spring is provided on the outside of the guide rod. A support block is fixedly connected to the top of the guide rod, and the support block is slidably connected to the sliding seat. A retaining ball is movably sleeved inside the support block, and the retaining ball is movably connected to the sliding seat and the bracket. This connecting mechanism facilitates the removal of the storage slot from the bracket.

[0010] Preferably, there are multiple sliding grooves, which are evenly distributed inside the bracket. By designing multiple sliding grooves, the slide can slide into the grooves at different positions.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the slide, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the support block. The spring is designed so that its force can be applied to the support block.

[0012] Preferably, the bracket has a slot inside, and a retaining ball is movably fitted inside the slot. This slot design allows the retaining ball to roll within it.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. This utility model utilizes the design of mounting holes to install and fix the bracket through the cooperation of the mounting holes and bolts. The insertion and cooperation of the locking ball and the locking groove can limit the sliding block and achieve the connection and fixation between the sliding block and the bracket. This fixes the relative position of the storage slot and the bracket. By pulling the storage slot outward, the sliding block can be pulled out from the inside of the slot. By the insertion and cooperation of the sliding block with the slot at different positions, the position of the storage slot can be adjusted, making it convenient and flexible to adjust the spacing between the storage slots and to flexibly adjust the storage space.

[0015] 2. This utility model uses the design of a positioning rod and a positioning groove to help position the partition. With the adsorption of the magnetic block and the magnet, the relative position of the partition and the storage groove can be limited and fixed. The partition can be directly pulled out from inside the storage groove and placed in other positions in the storage groove for use. This makes it convenient and flexible to divide the storage space of the storage groove and further improves the ease of use of the shelf. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional sectional view of the structure;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 A front sectional view of the slide.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Bracket; 2. Mounting hole; 3. Storage slot; 4. Partition; 5. Magnet; 6. Magnetic block; 7. Positioning slot; 8. Positioning rod; 9. Connecting mechanism; 91. Slide; 92. Slide seat; 93. Guide rod; 94. Spring; 95. Support block; 96. Ball retainer; 97. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3An adjustable refrigerator shelf includes two symmetrically distributed supports 1. Each support 1 has multiple evenly distributed mounting holes 2 inside. A storage slot 3 is slidably connected between the two supports 1. Multiple storage slots 3 are slidably connected inside the supports 1. The design of multiple storage slots 3 facilitates the storage of items. Two symmetrically distributed partitions 4 are slidably connected inside each storage slot 3. A magnet 5 is fixedly connected to the inside of each storage slot 3, and the magnet 5 is slidably connected to the partition 4. A magnetic block 6 is attracted to the top of the magnet 5, and the magnetic block 6 is fixedly connected to the partition 4 and slidably connected to the storage slot 3.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The storage compartment 3 has a positioning groove 7 inside, and a positioning rod 8 is slidably sleeved inside the positioning groove 7. There are multiple positioning grooves 7, which are evenly distributed inside the storage compartment 3. By designing multiple positioning grooves 7, the positioning rod 8 can be inserted into the positioning groove 7 at different positions. The positioning rod 8 is fixedly connected to the partition 4, and a connecting mechanism 9 is provided on the storage compartment 3.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 The connecting mechanism 9 includes a slide groove 91. The support 1 has a slide groove 91 inside, and a slide block 92 is slidably connected inside the slide groove 91. There are multiple slide grooves 91, evenly distributed inside the support 1. By designing multiple slide grooves 91, the slide block 92 can slide into different positions within the slide grooves 91. The slide block 92 is fixedly connected to the storage slot 3. A guide rod 93 is slidably sleeved inside the slide block 92. A spring 94 is provided on the outside of the guide rod 93. One end of the spring 94 is fixedly connected to the slide block 92, and the other end of the spring 94 is fixedly connected to the support block 95. By designing spring 94, the force of spring 94 can act on support block 95. The top of guide rod 93 is fixedly connected to support block 95. Support block 95 is slidably connected to slide block 92. Inside support block 95, ball 96 is movably sleeved. Ball 96 is movably connected to slide block 92 and bracket 1. Inside bracket 1, there is slot 97. Ball 96 is movably sleeved inside slot 97. By designing slot 97, ball 96 can roll inside slot 97. By designing connecting mechanism 9, it is convenient to remove storage slot 3 from bracket 1.

[0025] The specific implementation process of this utility model is as follows: In use, the bracket 1 can be installed and fixed by the mounting hole 2 and the bolt. Items can be stored in the storage slot 3. When the position of the storage slot 3 needs to be adjusted, pull the storage slot 3 outwards. The storage slot 3 drives the slide block 92 to slide along the slide groove 91. The slide block 92 drives the locking ball 96 to move. The locking ball 96 rolls along the arc surface of the locking groove 97. The locking ball 96 is squeezed into the interior of the slide block 92 and rolls. The locking ball 96 drives the support block 95 and the guide rod 93 to move downwards. The support block 95 presses down the spring 94, which can separate the locking ball 96 from the locking groove 97. Then the slide block 92 can be pulled out from the interior of the slide groove 91. After inserting the slide block 92 into the interior of the slide groove 91 in another position, the position of the storage slot 3 can be adjusted, making it convenient and flexible to adjust the spacing of the storage slots 3 and the storage space.

[0026] The partition 4 divides the storage space inside the storage compartment 3, making it convenient to classify and store items. When the partition 4 is pulled up, it will cause the magnetic block 6 to move and separate from the magnet 5. Then the positioning rod 8 can be pulled out from the positioning slot 7, and the partition 4 can be removed. The partition 4 can then be placed in other positions in the storage compartment 3 for use, making it convenient and flexible to divide the storage space of the storage compartment 3, further improving the ease of use of the shelf.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adjustable refrigerator shelf, comprising two symmetrically distributed supports (1), characterized in that: The bracket (1) has multiple evenly distributed mounting holes (2) inside. A storage slot (3) is slidably connected between two brackets (1). Two symmetrically distributed partitions (4) are slidably connected inside the storage slot (3). A magnet (5) is fixedly connected to the inside of the storage slot (3). The magnet (5) is slidably connected to the partition (4). A magnetic block (6) is attracted to the top of the magnet (5). The magnetic block (6) is fixedly connected to the partition (4). The magnetic block (6) is slidably connected to the storage slot (3). A positioning slot (7) is opened inside the storage slot (3). A positioning rod (8) is slidably connected inside the positioning slot (7). The positioning rod (8) is fixedly connected to the partition (4). A connecting mechanism (9) is provided on the storage slot (3).

2. The adjustable refrigerator shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the storage slots (3) is multiple, and the multiple storage slots (3) are slidably connected on the inside of the bracket (1).

3. The adjustable refrigerator shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of positioning grooves (7) is multiple, and the multiple positioning grooves (7) are evenly distributed inside the storage groove (3).

4. An adjustable refrigerator shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (9) includes a slide groove (91). The slide groove (91) is provided inside the bracket (1). A slide seat (92) is slidably connected inside the slide groove (91). The slide seat (92) is fixedly connected to the storage groove (3). A guide rod (93) is slidably sleeved inside the slide seat (92). A spring (94) is provided on the outside of the guide rod (93). A support block (95) is fixedly connected to the top of the guide rod (93). The support block (95) is slidably connected to the slide seat (92). A retaining ball (96) is movably sleeved inside the support block (95). The retaining ball (96) is movably connected to the slide seat (92) and to the bracket (1).

5. An adjustable refrigerator shelf according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of the slide grooves (91) is multiple, and the multiple slide grooves (91) are evenly distributed inside the bracket (1).

6. An adjustable refrigerator shelf according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the spring (94) is fixedly connected to the slide (92), and the other end of the spring (94) is fixedly connected to the support block (95).

7. An adjustable refrigerator shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (1) has a slot (97) inside, and a ball (96) is movably sleeved inside the slot (97).