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Low-sweat condensate pan

US7418826B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2006
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28D1/0477
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A condensate pan for an evaporator assembly comprises a first pan member, a second pan member, and a third pan member. The first pan member has an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein a secondary channel is disposed along the outer wall. The second pan member also has an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein another secondary channel is disposed along the outer wall. The third pan member is coupled to the first and second pan members. The secondary channels of the first and second pan members are connected to a drain channel disposed along a front side of the third pan member.

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