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Thermal frame for a refrigerated enclosure

US9389013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2014
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2201/14
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A thermal frame for an opening in a refrigerated enclosure includes a perimeter frame segment fixed to the refrigerated enclosure along a perimeter of the opening. The thermal frame includes a first vacuum panel fixed relative to the perimeter frame segment and configured to reduce heat transfer through the perimeter frame segment. The thermal frame may include a mullion frame segment fixed to the refrigerated enclosure and dividing the opening into a plurality of smaller openings. The thermal frame may include a second vacuum panel fixed relative to the mullion frame segment and configured to reduce heat transfer through the mullion frame segment.

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