Shelf brackets to conduct electricity to refrigerator shelves
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47F-011/10
H01B-009/00
F25D-027/00
F21V-033/00
H01B-007/40
F21W-131/305
출원번호
US-0195944
(2014-03-04)
등록번호
US-9287021
(2016-03-15)
발명자
/ 주소
Hammond, Richard L.
Moore, Michael Todd
출원인 / 주소
Whirlpool Corporation
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초록▼
Shelf brackets to conduct electricity to refrigerator shelves are disclosed. An example shelf bracket includes an end configured to engage a support rail, the end having a first area to conduct electricity from the support rail to the shelf bracket, an arm extending from the end to support the shelf
Shelf brackets to conduct electricity to refrigerator shelves are disclosed. An example shelf bracket includes an end configured to engage a support rail, the end having a first area to conduct electricity from the support rail to the shelf bracket, an arm extending from the end to support the shelf, the arm comprising a second area to conduct electricity from the shelf bracket to the shelf, a non-electrically conductive coating applied to substantially all of the shelf bracket except in the first and second areas, a first electrically conductive material applied to at least a portion of the first area, and a second electrically conductive material applied to at least a portion of the second area, wherein the shelf bracket is formed from a third electrically conductive material, the third electrically conductive material to conduct electricity between the first and second areas.
대표청구항▼
1. A shelf bracket to conduct electricity to a shelf of a refrigerator, the shelf bracket comprising: an end configured to engage a support rail, wherein the end comprises a first area to conduct electricity from the support rail to the shelf bracket;an arm extending from the end, wherein the arm is
1. A shelf bracket to conduct electricity to a shelf of a refrigerator, the shelf bracket comprising: an end configured to engage a support rail, wherein the end comprises a first area to conduct electricity from the support rail to the shelf bracket;an arm extending from the end, wherein the arm is configured to support the shelf, and wherein the arm comprises a second area to conduct electricity from the shelf bracket to the shelf;a non-electrically conductive coating applied to substantially all of the shelf bracket except in the first and second areas;a first electrically conductive material applied to at least a portion of the first area; anda second electrically conductive material applied to at least a portion of the second area,wherein the shelf bracket is formed from a third electrically conductive material, the third electrically conductive material to conduct electricity between the first and second areas. 2. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the second electrically conductive material comprises the first electrically conductive material. 3. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the first area is configured to engage at least one of a surface of the support rail opposite the shelf bracket, and/or an edge of an opening defined in the support rail. 4. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first electrically conductive material and the second electrically conductive material comprises an electrically conductive adhesive. 5. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 4, wherein the electrically conductive adhesive is selected to reduce corrosion of the shelf bracket. 6. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the non-electrically conductive coating and the first and second electrically conductive materials are selected to reduce corrosion of the shelf bracket. 7. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the non-electrically conductive coating, and the first and second electrically conductive materials comprise a plastic. 8. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first conductive material and the second electrically conductive material comprises at least one of a conductive plating, a conductive plastic, and/or a conductive nylon. 9. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the non-electrically conductive coating comprises at least one of a plastic and/or a paint. 10. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the second area conducts electricity to a lighting assembly of the shelf. 11. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the shelf bracket conducts electricity to a lighting assembly of the shelf. 12. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the shelf bracket conducts electricity to a user interface on the shelf. 13. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the end is configured to engage an opening defined in the support rail, and wherein the end is configured to conduct electricity from the support rail to the shelf bracket via at least one of a surface of the support rail opposite the shelf bracket, and/or an edge of the opening. 14. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 1, wherein the third electrically conductive material comprises a plated steel comprising nickel and tin, and/or a stainless steel. 15. A shelf bracket to conduct electricity to a shelf of a refrigerator, the shelf bracket comprising: an end configured to engage a support rail, wherein the end comprises a first area to which a first electrically conductive material has been applied;an arm extending from the end, wherein the arm is configured to support the shelf, and wherein the arm comprises a second area to which a second electrically conductive material has been applied; anda non-electrically conductive coating applied to substantially all of the shelf bracket except in the first and second areas;wherein the shelf bracket is formed from a third electrically conductive material, andwherein when electricity is applied to the shelf bracket, the first area has a first electrical potential, and the second area has a second electrical potential. 16. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 15, the third electrically conductive material is configured to conduct electricity between the first and second areas. 17. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 15, wherein the first area is configured to engage at least one of a back surface of the support rail, and/or an edge of an opening defined in the support rail. 18. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 15, wherein at least one of the first electrically conductive material and the second electrically conductive material comprises an electrically conductive adhesive. 19. A shelf bracket as defined in claim 15, wherein at least one of the first conductive material and the second electrically conductive material comprises at least one of a conductive plating, a conductive plastic, and/or a conductive nylon.
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