Modular refrigeration unit
AssigneeVictory Refrigeration Company, L.L.C.
InventorsJeffrey E. Bauman, Kennard C. Hildreth, III, Johnie J. Cooper, Michael J. Palladino, J. Thomas Jablonsky
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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.
Claims15
A refrigeration module comprising:
- a. a molded housing including molded base and a cover;
- b. a first insulating air space formed in said base;
- c. an inlet opening and an outlet opening formed in said housing;
- d. an evaporator pan integrally formed in said base;
- e. an evaporator mounted in said housing above said evaporator pan;
- f. a condenser pan integrally formed in said base;
- g. a condenser mounted in said housing above said condenser pan;
- h. a compressor mounted in said housing and operatively connected to said evaporator and said condenser;
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- i. an evaporator fan mounted in said housing for circulating air through said evaporator.
An enclosure for a refrigeration system comprising:
- a. a housing including a base and a cover detachable from said base;
- b. said base having an upper layer and a lower layer defining a first air space therebetween;
- c. said cover having an inner shell and an outer shell defining a second air space therebetween;
- d. an inlet opening and an outlet opening integrally formed in said housing;
- e. an evaporator pan integrally formed in said base;
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- f. a condenser pan integrally formed in said base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.