Refrigerator and corresponding shelving system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing refrigerator shelves lack a secure and adjustable mechanism for positioning within the refrigerator, leading to instability and inefficient use of storage space.
Innovation Solution
The proposed refrigerator shelf design includes a frame with side beams, support arms with flanges and tabs, and hooks that engage the refrigerator to securely position the shelf. This design allows for adjustable height settings using a "ladder" configuration of orifices and hooks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing refrigerator shelves are used, then the structure is simple, but the shelf lacks secure positioning and stability within the refrigerator
Solution Approach 1:
The shelf design incorporates adjustable support arms with multiple engagement positions that allow the shelf to be dynamically repositioned to different heights and locations within the refrigerator, providing both secure positioning and adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The shelf is divided into modular components including the plate, frame, and detachable support arms with engagement mechanisms, allowing for flexible assembly and secure attachment to the refrigerator structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing refrigerator shelves are used, then the structure is simple, but the storage space utilization is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable support arms with multiple engagement positions enable the shelf to be repositioned to different heights and locations, allowing optimal utilization of varying storage spaces within the refrigerator
Solution Approach 2:
The shelf design with adjustable and reconfigurable support arms can accommodate different storage requirements and spatial configurations within the refrigerator, making it versatile for various storage scenarios
Data Source
AI summary
A refrigerator shelf includes a plate, a frame, and a support arm. The plate is configured to support items disposed within a refrigerator. The frame supports the plate and has a brace extending downward from a bottom surface of the frame. The brace has an edge. The support arm has a flange extending laterally along an upper region of the support arm. The support arm has a tab extending upward from an end of the flange. The frame is coupled to the support arm via the brace engaging an upper surface of the flange and via the tab engaging the edge of the brace. The support arm is configured to engage the refrigerator to position the shelf within the refrigerator.