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Central air conditioning system

US4691531A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1986
Grant dateSep 8, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F5/001
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water cooled central air conditioning system for use in combination with the existing duct work and furnace of a central air heating system of the type commonly used for heating residential homes. The air conditioning system is comprised of an A-frame evaporator coil supported on angle irons which are integral with an abutting box-line central unit housing a compressor, condensor, expansion valve, water inlet, outlet, condensate outlet, and other components. The entire monolithic assembly is suspended from above by spring-loaded cords attached to the central unit. The evaporator coil projects through an opening in the furnace wall into the hot air plenum of the furnace, and a foam gasket provides a resilient air-tight seal around the opening.

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