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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 04, 1997
Roger E Hamilton, Galesburg, IL (US);
Todd J Tunzi, Newton, IA (US);
Maytag Corporation, Newton, IA (US);
Abstract
A shelving support system for use in an appliance, having an outer shell within which is positioned a compartment defining liner having first and second opposing side walls spaced from the outer shell by an insulation zone, includes a plurality of first shelf supporting sockets that are integrally formed, at spaced locations, with the first side wall of the liner and a plurality of second shelf supporting sockets that are received within apertures formed in the second side wall of the liner. Each of the first and second sockets define cavities within which terminal ends of shelving members can be received. Each of the second shelf supporting sockets includes an angled body portion with the forwardmost second shelf supporting sockets within the liner defining compartment being preferably angled downwardly and the aft second shelf supporting sockets having body portions which are angled rearwardly relative to the compartment. The body portions are formed with ribs which aid in maintaining the second shelf supporting sockets in the apertures following the placement of insulation within the insulation zone.