Appliance installation pan
AssigneeDometic Sweden AB
InventorsAnton Lundqvist, Mark Fazi
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Abstract
Present embodiments relate to an appliance installation pan which provides multi-functional improvement for at least installation, collection of fluid, and direction of air flow to the appliance. The installation pan also improves installation by fixing the appliance to the pan and the pan to the mobile application structure, for example RV or marine craft. Further, the installation pan provides for a repeatable means of locating the appliance and consistent installation to reduce appliance problems that may be associated with incorrect installation.
Claims32
An appliance installation guide, comprising:
- a pan having a peripheral edge and an upper surface, said pan further comprising side lips and a rear wall;
- a removable lip disposed near a front edge of said pan and facing a forward direction of an appliance, said removable lip comprising a louvered vent disposed in said removable lip configured to move air through said removable lip;
- at least one track positioned on said pan to guide an appliance on to or off of said pan, said at least one track receiving feet or rollers of said appliance;
- at least one partition formed on said upper surface of said pan to guide air movement along said pan;
- a mounting structure formed on said pan to allow mounting of said pan to a floor of a mobile structure;
- and,
- wherein said pan is intended to remain with said appliance when said appliance is in use.
An appliance installation guide, comprising:
- a pan having at least one peripheral edge and an upper surface, said pan comprising side lips and a rear wall;
- a removable lip disposed at a forward end of said pan and facing a forward direction of an appliance, said removable lip having a vent grill allowing for movement of air through said removable lip;
- at least one track disposed on said pan, said at least one track being at least partially elevated above said upper surface;
- said at least one track being capable of receiving feet of a refrigerator;
- a mounting location formed on said pan, said mounting location formed to locate an inverter;
- and,
- said pan having a mounting structure to mount said pan in a desired location;
- and,
- wherein said pan is intended to remain with said appliance when said appliance is in use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.