Best Buy has been granted a patent for a refrigerator door shelving system with a unique switch mechanism. The switch allows for easy vertical adjustment of shelves along ditch steps in the door liner, providing secure placement and easy removal. GlobalData’s report on Best Buy gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Best Buy, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Best Buy's grant share as of April 2024 was 60%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Switch for refrigerator shelf vertical adjustment and removal
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11953259B2) discloses a unique switch designed for use in appliance shelving. The switch includes a switch handle, a mounting rod, and a biasing member. The switch handle features a long component and a short component, with the long component having a ditch step engagement end and a length greater than the short component. The switch handle is pivotable about the mounting rod, with the biasing member positioned within a notch to bias the long component outwardly away from a gap wall. The switch is specifically designed to be positioned above gap walls on a shelf, which can be part of an appliance door, with the shelf fitting between opposing sidewalls and engaging with rows of ditch steps on each sidewall.
Furthermore, the patent also covers a shelf and a shelving system for a refrigerator incorporating the unique switch design. The shelf includes gap walls at each end, with a switch positioned above each gap wall. The switch handle, mounting rod, and biasing member configuration remain consistent with the previously described switch design. The shelving system involves a door with opposing side walls, each defining rows of ditch steps. The at least one shelf can be positioned between the sidewalls, engaging with the ditch steps to secure it in place. The switch design allows for easy operation and secure placement of shelves within the refrigerator, enhancing the overall functionality and convenience of the appliance. This patented innovation offers a practical solution for organizing and adjusting shelving within appliances, particularly refrigerators, to optimize storage space and usability.
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