Outside-mounted frame for refrigeration systems

US8764130B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Anthony, Inc. · US

Inventors

• William Pack · Rancho Palos Verdes, US
• Ryan Robert Wach · Valencia, US
• Matthew Rolek · Chicago, US
• Mark Sandnes · San Fernando, US
• Paul J. Artwohl · Flossmoor, US
• John Roche · Bishop, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 11, 2013
• Grant date: Jul 1, 2014
• Expiry date: Mar 11, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A frame assembly can be configured to couple one or more doors to a refrigeration case having an opening. The frame assembly can be mounted outside the opening of the refrigeration case, which can reduce the amount of energy needed for heating the frame assembly and doors to prevent condensation. Mounting the frame assembly outside the opening can also improve the uniformity of light used to illuminate goods displayed in the refrigeration case. Mounting the frame assembly outside the opening can also allow for the use of larger doors. In some embodiments, and adapter can be used to mount the frame assembly outside the opening. In some embodiments, refrigeration units having a frame assembly mounted in the opening can be retrofitted to include a frame assembly that is mounted outside the opening.