Thermal shield for evaporator with plastic outer covering
US6729152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F13/222
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An evaporator assembly includes a support housing for mounting to an internal compartment of a delivery truck or trailer. At least one evaporator coil mounts to the support housing along with at least one cooling fan. Electric heating strips are attached to the bottom of the evaporator coils to heat the compartment and defrost the evaporator coils. A plastic outer skin incorporates a drain pan to collect condensation and moisture dripping from the evaporator coils during the defrost cycle. A heat shield is attached between the heating strips and the plastic outer covering to prevent heat from damaging the plastic outer covering.
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