US 5,953,929 A · Modular refrigeration unit

Abstract

A refrigeration system includes a base having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, an evaporator pan, a condenser pan, and a compressor mounting surface all integrally formed therein. All of the components of the refrigeration system mount onto the base to from a unitary structure. An evaporator is mounted to the base above said evaporator pan. A condenser is mounted to said base above said condenser pan. A compressor mounted to the compressor mounting surface and operatively connected to said evaporator and said condenser. A cover encloses the inlet opening, outlet opening and evaporator. The cover and base include an integral locking mechanism to secure the cover to the base.

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Dependent claims

A refrigeration system comprising:

a. a base having an inlet opening and an outlet opening formed therein;
b. an evaporator pan integrally formed in said base;
c. an evaporator mounted to said base above said evaporator pan;
d. a condenser pan integrally formed in said base;
e. a condenser mounted to said base above said condenser pan;
f. a compressor mounting surface integrally formed on said base;
g. a compressor mounted to said base and operatively connected to said evaporator and said condenser;
h. an evaporator fan mounted to said base for circulating air through said evaporator;
and
i. a cover enclosing said inlet opening, said outlet opening, and said evaporator.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Modular refrigeration unit

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Modular refrigeration unit

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Abstract

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