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US 2022/0042735 A1Published application
Modular Compressor Cooling Unit, Appliance, and Method Therefore
AssigneeDometic Sweden AB
InventorsMartin Shane Meadows, Joseph Stasiak
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Abstract
Present embodiments relate to an appliance. More specifically, but without limitation, the present embodiments relate to a modular compressor cooling unit for a kitchen appliance, and a method therefore which allows a single cabinet to be utilized for two types of appliance cooling systems.
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A cooling appliance, comprising:
- a cabinet having a plurality of sides and defining an interior space for cooling of food;
- an opening in a rear surface of the cabinet;
- a molded duct sized to fit within said opening, said molded duct disposed within said opening;
- an airflow pathway formed integrally through said molded duct;
- at least one cooling mechanical connected to said molded duct;
- wherein said cabinet is capable of use with both of a compression cooling system and an absorption cooling system.
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A plug for a cooling appliance, comprising:
- a foam body having a shape capable of fitting in an aperture of a cabinet of an appliance;
- east one airflow pathway molded integrally in said foam body;
- at least one edge of said foam body being tapered for an interference fit;
- a cooling mechanical disposed on said foam body for interaction with airflow moving through said at least one airflow pathway.
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A method of forming an appliance, comprising:
- providing a cabinet for said appliance;
- forming an opening in a rear area of said cabinet;
- providing a plug defining an airflow ducting integrally formed in a molded duct and at least one cooling mechanical for said appliance, wherein the molded duct comprises either a compression system cooling mechanical or an absorption system cooling mechanical, and wherein the cabinet is capable of being used with both absorption and compression cooling systems;
- positioning said molded duct in said opening to provide cooling function for an interior of said cabinet.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.