Abstract:
This method of manufacturing a shelf (1), particularly for a refrigerator or the like, in which the shelf comprises a panel (2) and a frame (3) which surrounds at least part of the periphery of the panel, the frame (3) being made of a plastic capable of undergoing shrinkage as it cools from a temperature higher than ambient temperature to ambient temperature, comprises: manufacturing the frame (3) by moulding the plastic in a moulding device; - extracting the frame (3) from the moulding device; - in a heating device, maintaining the frame (3) at, or heating the frame (3) to, a temperature higher than or equal to a minimum insertion temperature for inserting the panel (2) into the frame, the minimum insertion temperature being the minimum temperature at which the dimensions (A, B) of the frame (3) in its main plane are strictly greater than the corresponding dimensions (C, D) of the panel (2); inserting the panel (2) into the frame (3) at an insertion temperature higher than or equal to the minimum insertion temperature; assembling the panel (2) and the frame (3) by cooling the frame, so as to cause the frame to shrink around the panel and cause at least part of the frame to come into contact with the panel.
Abstract:
This shelf (101) for a unit, in particular for a refrigerator or the like, comprises a panel (102) for supporting articles and a frame (103) able to grip specifically the surround part of the panel (102), the frame (103) being designed so that the shelf (101) can be fitted in the structure of the unit. The shelf (101) also comprises at least one member (114) for holding the panel (102) at its lower part, it being possible to introduce the holding member (114) laterally into a hole (115) made in a rib (107A) of the frame (103) which borders the panel (102) and is set somewhat inwards compared to the external peripheral rim of the frame (103) and which projects beyond the panel, it then being possible for the holding member (114) to latch onto or behind the edge wall of the hole (115), the holding member (114) bearing, in the latched position, against the panel (102).
Abstract:
Rack for a cabinet, in particular for a refrigerator or the like, comprising a panel (2) for supporting articles and a frame (3) or a frame portion enclosing the panel (2) by its portion which forms the actual surround, the said frame (3) being designed to allow said rack to be mounted in the body of said cabinet, characterized in that there is provided at least one member (14) for retaining the panel (2) at its bottom, said retaining member (14) consisting of a clamp which is able to straddle a projection or rib (7B) of the frame (3), running alongside and projecting beyond the panel (2), and, in the inserted position, to bear by its internal end against the panel (2).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a shelf, particularly for a refrigerator or the like, that comprises at least one panel and at least one assembled plastic structure, said structure including one or more non-deformable tabs such that each of the tabs is attached to at least two successive edges of the structure and bears the panel by contact with the lower face of said panel and/or such that they bear the panel by contact with the lower face of said panel, wherein at least one of said tabs is not bevelled and not rounded at the end of its surface opposite the lower face of the panel and has, when in contact with the lower face of the panel, a flat surface at the end of the tab, and/or said structure includes at least one non-deformable tab having a length representing at least 10 % of the length of the side of said structure to which it is attached.
Abstract:
A shelf, particularly for a refrigerator or the like, including at least one panel and at least one attached plastic structure. The shelf is obtained by shrinking the structure after assembling the panel and the structure. The attached plastic structure can mate and/or exert lateral pressure on the edge of the panel.
Abstract:
A shelf, particularly for a refrigerator or the like, including at least one panel and at least one attached plastic structure. The shelf is obtained by shrinking the structure after assembling the panel and the structure. The attached plastic structure can mate and/or exert lateral pressure on the edge of the panel.
Abstract:
A shelf, particularly for a refrigerator or the like, including at least one panel and at least one attached plastic structure. The shelf is obtained by shrinking the structure after assembling the panel and the structure. The attached plastic structure can mate and/or exert lateral pressure on the edge of the panel.