Electrical Connector For Adjustable Illuminated Refrigerator Shelf Assembly

Abstract: An electrical connector (50) for adjustable illuminated refrigerator shelf assembly (10) includes a connector box (55) having a first electrically conductive material (70) at its front side electrically connected to a pair of tabs (42) located on an edge of a frame member (22) formed along a front end of the adjustable shelf (20). A slide member (80) is attached to one side of the connector box (55) slides via rails (38) formed on sides of the frame member (22) to lock the connector box (55) with the adjustable shelf (20). A second electrically conductive material (60) having a spring contact (62) is positioned on a top side of the connector box (55) locked to a conductive area (34) of a shelf holder (32) electrically connected to a lead frame (30) of an appliance by sliding the adjustable shelf (20) via the shelf holder (32). The connector box (55) establishes secure electrical connection between the lead frame (30) and the light module (25) positioned within the frame member (22) and beneath the adjustable shelf (20) after the adjustable shelf (20) is securely mounted to the shelf holder (32). FIG. 1

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