Nesting molded equipment support pads
US10962256B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F13/32
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nesting equipment support pad is disclosed, in particular an outdoor air conditioner compressor pad. The pad comprises a parallelogram upper surface which contacts the compressor and descending side walls from each edge of the parallelogram upper surface. Two side walls include a notch to accommodate a matching notch of another identical support pad when placed in a nesting arrangement. These notched corners are at diagonally opposing corners of each pad permitting the nesting arrangements. Additional, support rib members and protrusions are located within the cavity formed by the four side walls to provide strength and rigidity. These rib members and protrusions are placed in an offset manner to permit the nesting arrangement without interference with the mating pad.
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