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Systems and methods for guiding and supporting an evaporator structure

US8096137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D19/02
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for guiding and supporting an evaporator structure with respect to a refrigeration unit. In one embodiment, a system can include a guide rail adapted to mount to a housing associated with a refrigeration unit, and a guide support adapted to mount to an evaporator structure, wherein the guide support can be aligned with the guide rail, and the guide support can maintain close proximity to the guide rail when the evaporator structure is moved adjacent to the refrigeration unit. In other embodiments, associated methods of use and installation for the system can be provided.

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