Supports: cabinet structure – Spaced insulated wall – Refrigerator cabinet
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Wilkens, Janet M. (Department: 3637)
Supports: cabinet structure
Spaced insulated wall
Refrigerator cabinet
C312S265600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07137677
ABSTRACT:
A refrigerator including an improved lower cover. The refrigerator comprises a main body having a storage compartment defined therein, and a lower cover mounted to the lower end of the front part of the main body such that the front part of the lower cover and the front part of the main body together form the same plane, wherein the lower cover is provided with an engaging member bent from the upper end of the lower cover toward the rear of the main body while being extended a prescribed length, the engaging member being successively formed in the lateral direction thereof, and wherein the main body is provided at the bottom part thereof with an engaging groove corresponding to the engaging member of the lower cover, the engaging member of the lower cover being engaged with the engaging groove of the main body. The lower cover is not protruded from the front part of the main body, and fixed parts of the lower cover are not exposed to the outside, whereby an aesthetic appearance of the refrigerator is provided, and formation of a gap between the lower cover and the lower end of main body is prevented.
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Hong Dae Jin
Jeong Gi Joong
Samsung Electronics Co,. Ltd.
Wilkens Janet M.
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