FORM – 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)
BASE STAND WITH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
VIDEOCON INDUSTRIES LIMITED
an Indian Company
of 14 KM Stone, Aurangabad Paithan Road,
Village Chitegaon, Taluka Paithan,
District Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India,
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD
The present invention relates to mechanical engineering. In particular, it relates to a base stand with storage compartments.
BACKGROUND
A conventional refrigerator accessory known as base stand provides for a single drawer storage space, generally below the refrigerator, which is typically used to store articles that do not need refrigeration. This single drawer construction may have compartments for storing different food items. The drawer can be made to slide in and out of the base stand, as and when required.
Due to its single drawer construction, the drawer is quite large and bulky and hence is difficult to handle while opening and closing. At times, it may get stuck inside the refrigerator if pushed or pulled at an angle. Also, because all the articles are stored within a single drawer, its handling and manoeuvring is difficult, requiring significant effort and manual force for its opening and closing.
Granted Indian patent no. IN256768 talks about a bottom drawer for refrigerators. The bottom drawer as disclosed has a single drawer construction, wherein the drawer is supported on side rails to provide for the sliding movement. The constructions of the bottom drawer is quite complex and ergonomically inefficient.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present invention which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as follows:
It is an object of the present invention to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage device or compartment for storing articles therewithin that is comparatively easy and convenient to handle while opening and closing.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a storage device for storing articles therewithin that requires comparatively less energy for opening and closing.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage device for use in a refrigerator that is sturdy and reliable.
Further object of present invention is to provide a simple sliding and locking mechanism for the storage device.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
Described herein is a storage device for refrigerators comprising a base stand adapted to hold a structure thereupon, said base stand having an operative bottom portion, an operative front portion, an operative rear portion and operative side portions, said operative bottom portion partitioned into two sections, each section adapted to receive a corresponding drawer in a slidable manner through said operative front portion, wherein each of said drawers has an operative front panel that is adapted to flush fit with said operative front portion of said base stand.
In an embodiment, an upper periphery of each of said drawers, in a closed configuration, abuts with a railing provided on said operative rear portion.
In an embodiment, a curved panel is detachably connected at said operative front portion of said base stand.

In an embodiment, said curved panel snap-fits with said operative front panel of said drawers through locks provided on said curved panel in a closed configuration of said drawers.
In an embodiment, said base stand has a substantially rectangular structure having a leg at each corner of said base stand.
In an embodiment, operative front legs have a hollow bottom provided with an insert moulded nut to accommodate at least one adjustable bolt assembly while operative rear legs are hollow structure open from a top side and close from a bottom side.
In an embodiment, at least one drawer out of said drawers has at least two compartments such that one compartment is at a base level different than the other.
In an embodiment, said drawers have a netted structure.
In an embodiment, an outer surface of said operative front panel of each of said drawers has a slotted portion.
In an embodiment, a front profile of the operative front panel is same as a front profile of a door of a refrigerator.
In an embodiment, said operative side portions have a slotted structure to provide air passage.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The disclosure will now be explained in relation to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a storage device, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the storage device of Figure 1;
Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a first drawer of storage device of Figure 1;

Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a second drawer of storage device of Figure 1;
Figures 5A and 5B illustrate different views of an operative front panel of the storage device of Figure 1;
Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a base stand of Figure 1 showing slots; and
Figure 7 illustrates a side view of the base stand of Figure 1 showing adjustable bolts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A storage device of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed

embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
The storage device for storing articles therewithin as disclosed herein is comparatively easy and convenient to handle while opening and closing. The storage device for storing articles therewithin that requires comparatively less energy for opening and closing. Further, the storage device for storing articles that is reliable.
With regard to Figures 1 to 7, the storage device 100 includes a base stand 10, at least two drawers 20a and 20b and an operative front panel 30. The base stand 10 is partitioned into two compartments or sections 10a and 10b (shown in Fig. 6) through a partition wall 12. The sections 10a and 10b are adapted to receive and accommodate there within the at least two drawers 20a and 20b, respectively.
The base stand 10 has operative front, rear, side and bottom portions. The
operative front panel 30 is fitted at the operative front portion of the base stand
10, lengthwise. In an embodiment, the base stand has a substantially
rectangular shape having a leg at each corner. However, it may have other shapes and/or configuration as will be easily appreciated by a person skilled in the art.
The operative front panel 30 is shaped such that it enables flush fitting of the drawers 20a and 20b with the base stand 10. The drawers 20a and 20b have operative curved fronts 17a and 17b, which flushes with a curved front of the operative front panel 30. The drawers 20a and 20b are used for storing articles and are slidably movable inside the respective sections 10a and 10b of the base stand 10. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the

drawers 20a and 20b have a single storage space for storing articles. In another embodiment, the drawers 20a and 20b may have two or more compartments for storing different articles. Each of the drawers 20a and 20b have a netted structure 15, which facilitates passage of air through the drawers 20a and 20b. In an embodiment, the drawer 20a is designed to accommodate articles of smaller size as compared to the size of articles accommodated in the drawer 20b.
Further, the operative rear portion of the base stand 10 has an arrangement in the form of a railing 13 for assisting placement and/or providing a leveled surface for a structure such as a refrigerator to be placed on the base stand 10. A rear end of a periphery 22 of the drawers 20a and 20b abuts with the railing 13 in a closed configuration of the drawers 20a and 20b.
Further, adjustable nut and bolt assemblies are provided through the legs 14, in particular, the ones provided near the operative front portion of the base stand 10. In an embodiment, the base stand 10 has through spaces 18a, 18b in the legs 14 to accommodate the nut and bolt assemblies. The nut and bolt assembly includes an insert molded nut bolted into an adjuster bolt 16, which facilitates leveling of the base stand 10 with respect to a surface below.
Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate the drawers 20a and 20b in isolation. As shown, the drawer 20a is configured with two compartments while the drawer 20b is configured as a single compartment drawer. In one embodiment, a compartment 20ai of the drawer 20a is at a base level different than that of the other compartment 20aii. The difference in base levels enables adequate ventilation through the netted structures 15a and 15b of the drawers 20a and 20b.
The drawers 20a and 20b have a netted structure to provide for air passage all along its base and through their peripheral wall sections. Further, a reinforcement step 24 is provided along a mid-section of the peripheral wall sections to provide stability and reinforcement to the drawers 20a and 20b. In an

embodiment, the drawer 20a is designed to accommodate articles of smaller size as compared to the size of articles accommodated in the drawer 20b. The drawers 20a and 20b have operative curved fronts 17a and 17b throughout their widths to enable the drawers 20a and 20b to flush fit with the front panel 30 of the base stand 10.
Figure 5A and Figure 5B illustrate different views of the operative front panel 30. The operative front panel 30, hereinafter interchangeably referred to as the panel 30, is detachably connected at the operative front portion of the base stand 10 to allow easy replacement thereof. The panel 30 enables guiding of the drawers 20a and 20b into the base stand 10. In one embodiment, the panel 30 provides for a snap type fitment with the base stand 10 through locks 34 provided at the rear of the panel 30. The panel 30 is easily replaceable with front panels of similar shapes.
Figures 6 and 7 illustrate different views of the base stand 10. The base stand 10 is shown being partitioned into sections 10a and 10b through a slotted wall 12. Further, spaces 18a and 18b are provided in the base stand 10 to accommodate the nut and bolt assemblies with much ease.
The storage device 100 not only provides a base for an overhead article, such as a refrigerator, but is also adapted to be used as a storage device for storing articles that do not require refrigeration. Further, the different compartments provided within the drawers, such as in the drawer 20a, enable storing of two different types of small articles in a single compartment. In an embodiment, the structural profile of the operative front panel 30 is similar to an structural profile of a door(s) of the refrigerator that is placed atop the base stand 10, thereby making the storage device 100 aesthetically appealing. Moreover, the netted drawers 20a and 20b are provided with grooves 19a and 19b on their respective front faces, which are ergonomically designed for proper grip. Further, replaceability of the operative front panel 30 makes the base stand 10 compatible with any refrigerator. The drawers 20a and 20b are easy to slide

within the base stand 10 without requiring any roller mechanism, and easily lockable with the base stand 10.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The storage device in accordance with the present disclosure has several technical advantages including but not limited to the realization of:
• a storage device for storing articles therewithin that is comparatively easy and convenient to handle while opening and closing;
• a storage device for storing articles therewithin that requires comparatively less energy for opening and closing;
• a storage device that is aesthetically compatible with various structural elements such as refrigerators; and
• a storage device that is reliable.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the invention to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the invention. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the invention as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.

The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the invention, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the specific features of the preferred embodiment, it will be appreciated that many additional features can be added and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiment without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

WE CLAIM:
1. A storage device for refrigerators comprising:
a base stand adapted to hold a structure thereupon, said base stand having an operative bottom portion, an operative front portion, an operative rear portion and operative side portions, said operative bottom portion partitioned into two sections, each section adapted to receive a corresponding drawer in a slidable manner through said operative front portion, wherein each of said drawers has an operative front panel that is adapted to flush fit with said operative front portion of said base stand.
2. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an upper periphery of each
of said drawers, in a closed configuration, abuts with a railing provided on said
operative rear portion.
3. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a curved panel is
detachably connected at said operative front portion of said base stand.
4. The storage device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said curved panel snap-fits
with said operative front panel of said drawers through locks provided on said
curved panel in a closed configuration of said drawers.
5. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said base stand has a
substantially rectangular structure having a leg at each corner of said base stand.
6. The storage device as claimed in claim 5, wherein operative front legs have a
hollow bottom provided with an insert moulded nut to accommodate at least one
adjustable bolt assembly while operative rear legs are hollow structure open
from a top side and close from a bottom side.

7. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one drawer out of said drawers has at least two compartments such that one compartment is at a base level different than the other.
8. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said drawers have a netted structure.
9. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an outer surface of said operative front panel of each of said drawers has a slotted portion.

10. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a front profile of the operative front panel is same as a front profile of a door of a refrigerator.
11. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said operative side portions have a slotted structure to provide air passage.