Refrigerator enclosure installation
US6148629A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/00364
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recreational vehicle includes an exterior wall, a floor, a roof, and a refrigerator having a front door, side walls, a rear wall, an absorber located at the rear wall, and a condenser located at the rear wall. The rear wall of the refrigerator is substantially perpendicular to the exterior wall. The recreational vehicle further includes an air passage in which the absorber and the condenser are located. An enclosure extends between one of the side walls and the exterior wall to partially form a side portion of the air passage located between the exterior wall and one of the side walls of the refrigerator. A side intake vent extends through the exterior wall below the enclosure and communicates the side portion of the air passage with air surrounding the recreational vehicle. At least one half of the side intake vent is located forward of the rear wall toward the front door of the refrigerator. An exhaust vent extends through the roof and communicates the air passage with ambient air surrounding the recreational vehicle. When desired, a bottom intake vent extends through the floor and further communicates the air passage with ambient air surrounding the recreational vehicle.
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