Abstract: This invention relates to an air-water heat exchanger with an exchanger unit and a blower contained in a housing, which can be placed on the cover of a control box or the like and which is provided on the side facing the cover with an inlet and an outlet opening, which are aligned with corresponding openings in the cover of the control box or the like. By a particular routing of the air in the area of the inlet and outlet openings of the exchanger unit, even in case of leakage of the exchanger unit, no water can come out of the inlet and/or outlet openings and reach the control box or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pump for automatic and continuous emptying of water condensate from a dehumidifier positioned below ground level or remotely from a gravity drain. The present invention includes a small electrical pump powered by a 12 volt DC power source to prevent electrical shock, includes an on/off float switch connected with the power source, in cooperation with a flexible hose of small diameter of variable length. Condensate collected in the water collection pan is withdrawn at a preselected water level by the pump and passes through the tubing to an elevated or remote drain means or to other appropriate areas for disposal. The present invention permits continuous operation of portable dehumidifiers which would otherwise shut off when the condensate water pan fills after approximately one day's unattended use.

Abstract: The moisturizing device of refrigerator wherein the defrosted water used for moisturization is to be automatically changed with fresh water always so that fresh defrosted water may be supplied for moisturization. The structure of the hopper shaped water collection pail is formed which collects the defrosted water used for moisturization dividedly in small units and makes the dividedly collected water in small units over flow and drained successively and continually, resulting always a fixed amount of defrosted water collected in it.

Abstract: A pan and fan housing assembly for a fan coil unit includes a primary pan having a wall defining an air passage through which air is directed by a fan in a fan housing powered by a motor. The fan housing is formed of two fan housing bodies snap-secured to each other and snap-secured to the primary pan air passage defining wall.

Abstract: This invention is a method and apparatus for air conditioning small and confined spaces, particularly where silence of operations is important, and wherein the method involves drawing air through an ice containing chamber and passing it into the confined space desired to be cooled together with provisions for adequate drainage of melted ice and adjustments for varying the actual temperature produced. It includes specially designed radiating tubes for special effect on the cooling ability.

Abstract: A sediment alert and purging unit for a condensate drain pan and removal return line of a refrigeration system includes an element for monitoring the level of condensate within the condensate drain pan and removal line of a refrigeration system. The unit further includes a switch element in electrical communication with the monitoring element for disabling at least a compressor and air handler of the refrigeration system responsive to an unacceptable level of condensate within the drain pan and removal line. The inventive unit yet further includes an annunciation element in electrical communication with the switch element to alert a user when a disabling of the compressor and air handler has occurred. The unit also includes a purge port within the condensate removal line and a first condensate line closure valve disposed upstream of the purge port. Further provided is a second condensate line closure valve disposed downstream of the purge port.

Abstract: A plastic primary pan assembly for use in conjunction with an air conditioning system which includes a C-shaped drain plastic pan, a pan cover having a raised portion disposed around a blow outlet thereof, and an U-shaped supporting bracket having a pair of locking end members and a pair of elongated channels and an elongated aperture being mounted on the fan cover and a motor through a motor plate, whereby the plastic primary pan assembly can be easily associated with and separate from the air conditioning system and easily adjusted to incline the plastic primary pan for draining condensate water through an outlet disposed in the plastic primary pan.

Abstract: Plastic primary pan assembly for use in air conditioning systems which includes a base primary pan containing a pair of blind plates having a pair of semi-cylinders, respectively, to be removed one of them from the base primary pan, a pair of rubber packings, and an assembly plate having a pair of semi-cylinders to be inserted into the base primary pan, after taking out one of the pair of blind plates from the base primary pan, assembling with a base primary pan instead of the blind plate so as to pass a pair of built drain pipe therethrough, whereby the plastic primary pan can easily assemble the base primary pan with the assembly plate, the pair of rubber packings, and the pair of drain pipes.

Abstract: A suction guide device for a dehumidifier is disclosed in which the suction guide member consists of an insertion section, an expanded section and a tapered section connecting the former two sections, and accommodates an evaporator, a condenser and a suction means therein.Further, the suction guide member is firmly secured at its front and rear ends unlike the case of the conventional device, and therefore the device according to the present invention prevents the vibrations and noise, and saves power consumption during the operation, thereby making the dehumidifier using the deivce of the prevent invention economical, useful and practical.Further, the discharged air from the holes of the tapered section is guided so that it passes close to the compressor, thereby contributing to the advantages mentioned above, because the air being discharged efficiently cools the compressor.

Abstract: A clip-on retrofit drainage tray or trough is disclosed. The device has a full width tray fitting at the exposed back edge of a window unit or through-the-wall air conditioner, and is located just below the bottom of the sleeve to catch condensate. The dripping water is drained into the trough and out through a drain hole formed in the trough. The trough has an overhead clip attaching on a lip above the sleeve bottom.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for using an evaporator of an automotive air conditioner comprises a plurality of tube units and a plurality of corrugated fins. A pair of plates are connected each other for forming the tube unit. The plate has an elongating portion at an outer peripheral of the connecting portion at which one plate is connected to another plate. The elongating portion elongates from the connecting portion to the corrugated fin, but there exists some gap between the elongating portion and the corrugated fin. So that a draining space is formed within the connecting portion and the elongating portion of the plate and the corrugate fin. Since no surface tension is occurred between the elongating portion and the corrugated fin, the condensed water introduced into the drawing space can be drained effectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to remove liquid from a chamber (B) of sub-atmospheric pressure in an air conditioning system wherein a liquid removal conduit (28) is connected to communicate with a chamber of sub-atmospheric pressure and with a condensate disposal place. Air at a pressure above ambient pressure, is delivered through an air line (30) into the flow control (10) between the chamber of sub-atmospheric pressure and the condensate disposal place. The flow rate of air into the liquid removal conduit (10) is controlled to permit flow of liquid through the conduit toward the condensate disposal place while preventing flow of gas through the conduit toward the chamber (A) of sub-atmospheric pressure. The flow rate of gas is controlled by a valve (48) in an air line (30) connected to the conduit (28) and by forming a tortuous path 50(a), 50(b), 50(c), and 50(d) in the flow control (10) to induce a loss in gas pressure without restricting flow of liquid.

Abstract: Surplus moisture drain of air conditioning apparatus comprises a U-shaped trap in which a water seal is operatively maintained to prevent air flow along the drain, and an air break on the outflow side of the trap comprising a delivery spout with a tundish in spaced relationship below it to prevent siphonic voiding of the trap, the components forming said trap, spout and tundish with associated pipework all being formed of borosilicate or other stable corrosion resistant glass coupled together by releasable compression couplings.

Abstract: A plastic primary pan assembly for use in conjunction with an air conditioning system, wherein a channeled supporting bracket is utilized to tightly engage and effectively support a plastic pan which includes a drain plastic pan and a plastic support plate which contains a C-shaped circumferential portion and a C-shaped extending portion thereof, the channeled supporting bracket having a plurality of elongated apertures being mounted on a motor and a fan cover, whereby the plastic primary pan assembly can be easily associated with and separate from the air conditioning system and easily adjusted to incline the plastic primary pan for drawing condensate water through an outlet disposed in the plastic primary pan.

Abstract: An evaporator pan assembly comprises an inner pan having walls defining a pan capable of containing water. An outer pan has walls surrounding at least most of the walls of the inner pan, and there is an air space between the inner pan and outer pan walls. One end wall of the inner pan is movable relative to the adjacent outer pan end wall.

Abstract: A plastic primary pan assembly for use in conjunction with an air conditioning system, wherein a channeled supporting bracket is utilized to tightly engage and effectively support a plastic pan which includes a C-shaped circumferential portion having a pair of channels, the channeled supporting bracket having a plurality of elongated apertures being mounted on motor and fan covers which a C-shaped circumferential recess having a pair of rails for smoothly engaging with the plastic pan, whereby the plastic primary pan assembly can be easily associated with and separate from the air conditioning system and easily adjusted to incline the plastic primary pan for drawing condensate water through an outlet disposed in the plastic primary pan.

Abstract: A cover for an air conditioner condenser unit which is formed from a single unitary sheet of material. The cover includes a peripheral portion, a central portion, and an unbroken ring portion located intermediate the peripheral and central portions. The peripheral, central and ring portions are generally coplanar. A first set of louvres interconnects the central portion and the ring portion. A second set of louvres connects the ring portion and the peripheral portions. The angle of inclination of the louvres with respect to the plane of the cover varies over the length of the louvres.

Abstract: A rigid plastic twist lock drain funnel for conveying defrost water from the interior of the refrigerator cabinet, through the insulation space, to the exterior. A top portion of the funnel has a groove seating an O-ring, and a central portion has a pair of radially extending cam-shaped ears. During fabrication, the drain funnel is inserted from inside the refrigerator liner through an aperture having notches for receiving the ears, and then the funnel is twisted approximately 90.degree. to engage the ears as a cam lock. In such arrangement, the funnel is securely attached to the liner and the O-ring provides a seal therebetween so as to prevent subsequently injected foam insulation from leaking to the interior of the cabinet. To allow for misalignment between the linear and the outer case, the opposite end of the drain funnel passes through an oversized hole in the outer case of the refrigerator.

Abstract: An evaporator condensate pan has a condensate trap incorporated therein to thereby eliminate the need for the installation of the separate component. A well structure is provided in the bottom wall of the condensate pan and an additional depending wall structure is provided such that the depending wall, together with a side wall of a well, define a passage way which retains a column of water for preventing the flow air into the condensate pan while allowing the flow of condensate out of the pan. Provision is made for such a combination discharge drain and trap in either a side or bottom wall of the condensate pan.

Abstract: An improved primary pan for use in an air conditioning system which includes a C-shaped plastic pan having a raised portion or a rail disposed on the outside surface of the bottom thereof, a channeled supporting bracket having a plurality of elongated apertures for engaging the raised portion of the rail of the plastic pan, and a pair of fan covers having a channel disposed on the outside surface of the top and a circumferential raised portion disposed around a lower outlet thereof for effectively mounting to bracket and separating from the supporting bracket to the plastic pan with only two pairs of screws.

Abstract: The present invention prevents corrosion to air conditioners caused by stagnant condensed water. The invention solves the defects of known room air conditioners through movement of a conveniently located manually operable lever which controls the placement of a piston in a cylinder located on the bottom of a fluid drain pan inside the outdoor portion of the air conditioner. The cylinder contains slots which, when the lever has so positioned the piston, may alternatively be opened or closed. When the slots in the cylinder are open, the stagnant water may drain from the fluid drain pan.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a plurality of perforated and regularly corrugated heat transfer plates arranged in a ridge-to-ridge and furrow-to-furrow arrangement, so as to form primary fluid passages each consisting of alternate expanded sections and narrowed sections arranged along the direction of flow of a primary fluid, and a plurality of pipes for passing a secondary fluid therethrough, the pipes penetrating through and across the heat transfer plates. Oblique guide grooves are formed in the surfaces of each heat transfer plates to facilitate the downward flow of the condensate condensed over the surfaces of the heat transfer plates, the grooves being inclined closer to the vertical than to the horizontal to facilitate downward flow of any vapor condensed on the plates from the primary fluid whereby the heat transfer plates dry quickly for efficient heat exchange between the primary and secondary fluids.

Abstract: In a unitary type air conditioner which includes a main body constituted by an outer casing formed into a box-like configuration, a base plate accommodated in the outer casing and a bulkhead provided on the base plate so as to partition the interior into an indoor side and an outdoor side, an evaporator, a blower, etc. provided at the indoor side, a condenser, a propeller fan, a compressor, etc., disposed at the outdoor side respectively, with a groove formed on the base plate for guiding drain water produced by the evaporator under the condenser, and a slinger ring provided for sprinkling the drain water onto the condenser, a cooling medium outlet pipe for the condenser is immersed in the condensed water in the groove for the improvement of condensing capacity and prevention of dew formation on the base plate by the drain water.

Abstract: A refrigeration-type dehumidifying system includes a rotary dehumidifier having a dehumidifying chamber, a defrost chamber and a cooling chamber radially formed within a casing and a dehumidifier wheel with plural heat-exchanger blades rotatably mounted in the casing to rotatively pass the three chambers whereby upon the counterclockwise rotation of the wheel, a dehumidifying air stream is directed into the dehumidifying chamber to deposit its lading moisture on the cooled wheel blades which in turn is defrosted when heated in the defrost chamber and further cooled in the cooling chamber to operate the dehumidification recirculatively.

Abstract: An improved air conditioner for supplying temperature-controlled air to the interior of a room from a ceiling position where the air conditioner is installed without danger of condensate dripping from the air conditioner into the room. Air is sucked from an outer case intake vent into a heat exchanger and the cooled air is blown into the room with blowers. The heat exchanger and the blowers are installed in a suspended outer case in a space above the ceiling of the room. The air sucked from the intake vent is led to air supply vents provided on both sides of the undersurface of the outer case through the air supply trunk, the air supply trunk being divided into sections by a bulkhead.

Abstract: An integrally threaded brass insert is molded into the discharge conduit of a condensate pan such that a steel drainage pipe can be threadably engaged to the insert without causing damage to the plastic discharge conduit. Bonding between the insert and the surrounding conduit is enhanced by providing a knurled surface on the outer periphery of the insert.

Abstract: The means and method of pitching a refrigeration evaporator toward its drain outlet which includes a top plate of variable thickness. The evaporator is secured to the top plate. When the top plate is secured against the horizontal ceiling, the evaporator is caused to pitch, so that condensate leaving the coil and entering the drain pan flows directly to the drain fitting which is positioned under the portion of the top plate having the greatest thickness.

Abstract: An air conditioning apparatus that is formed of a housing which is enclosed an internal chamber. Formed within the housing is an air inlet opening which is covered by a cooling pad. Water is to be supplied to the upper edge of the pad and permitted to trickle through the pad and then be deposited within a sump located at the bottom of the housing. From the sump, the water is again supplied to the upper end of the pad. An air movement device, such as a fan, is to cause air to be moved through the inlet opening and then be discharged into the ambient through an outlet opening. A refrigerant fluid closed system is included within the housing which includes a first set of coils and a second set of coils. The first set of coils are located to be contacted by the air that is moved from the inlet opening through the outlet opening. The second set of coils is located within the sump.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide an emergency drain for units such as air conditioners and the like, operative to collect fluid and shut off the unit when the primary drain for the unit becomes obstructed, thus protecting against damage due to overflow of the fluid, and wherein a low pressure is produced in the drain for evacuating fluid from the drain pan of the unit. Another object is to provide a one-way valve in the drain from an air conditioner or other appliance, whereby reverse flow of air or other fluid from the drain to the unit is prevented. The emergency drain comprises a fitting (11) mounted in the drain pan (14), with a primary drain opening (16) and a secondary or emergency drain opening (17) for draining away fluid accumulated in the pan when the primary drain becomes blocked.

Abstract: Compartment partition assembly and method for a refrigerator cabinet of the type having an outer shell, an inner liner with a rear wall and side walls and a partition separating the freezer and fresh food compartments. There is provided a channel having a bottom and upper and lower side walls formed on each of the side walls of the refrigerator liner. An insulating member is formed having a top, bottom, side, front and rear walls, the bottom wall of which overlies a plate defining a surface of the fresh food compartment. The top wall of the insulating member is formed to provide a drain and sealing system having troughs with exterior walls along the periphery of the top wall adjacent the side and rear walls of the insulating member and deflected inwardly by the rear wall of the liner and the upper side walls of the liner channels. This compartment partition assembly prevents any gaps or thermal leakage and provides a drain system for defrosting the freezer compartment.

Abstract: A heat exchanger with a stack of alternating hollow panels and corrugated plates includes a unique arrangement for positive drainage of water which flows down onto lower headers of the hollow panels as a result of condensation of moisture contained in air, which is pumped through the heat exchanger. A substantially vertical drain channel is defined between facing outer surfaces of the lower headers of nearby hollow panels, so that the water is guided downwardly from the upper surfaces of the lower headers into a sump as well as along the sides of the lower headers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compact compressor refrigerating machine, particularly a turbo-refrigerating machine which uses a turbocompressor, having a motor, a set-up gear, a compressor, a condenser, a pressure reducing means, and an evaporator. A vapor-liquid separator having a first opening on the bottom wall thereof and second and third openings on the side wall thereof is installed on the evaporator in such a manner that the vapor-liquid separator communicates with the evaporator through the first opening. The compressor is connected to the side wall of the vapor-liquid separator so as to communicate the second opening with the suction passage of the compressor and the third opening with the discharge passage of the compressor, respectively. A separation element is disposed in the vapor-liquid separator so as to cross the flow of the refrigerant vapor which flows from the first opening toward the second opening.

Abstract: A container or receptacle for a freezer comprises a flexible polymeric material having the shape and contour of the freezer and is adapted to be inserted into and attached to the freezer which may then be used in a conventional manner. Frost builds up on the container rather than on the walls of the freezer. To defrost the freezer, the contents are removed, and the container is removed and replaced with another container; or the removed container is flexed to remove the frost therefrom, and replaced in the freezer.

Abstract: A gravity cooling coil device comprising at least two columns of fin coils positioned side by side and defining between them a substantially unobstructed vertical air passage. Condensate troughs are secured under a respective one of the at least two columns in non-obstruction to the air passage. A collecting trough is secured at the end of the condensate receiving troughs to collect the condensate for disposition thereof. The gravity cooling coil device is provided with suitable attachment brackets for securing it in spaced relationship adjacent a ceiling of an enclosure to be cooled. The device may be constructed with columns of different size whereby to fit into a predetermined area adjacent the ceiling depending on the space available.

Abstract: A modular air conditioner package for circulating conditioned air within a transportable cargo container. The package includes a standard fan deck and evaporator unit that can be selectively mated inside the container along either the front or the top wall in a blow through or draw through configuration. The fan deck is mounted at the top front corner of the container and can be joined to the evaporator unit to provide four separate options for directing conditioned air downwardly along the front wall or rearwardly along the top wall of the container depending on the type of load being transported.

Abstract: A blow-through fan coil unit is disclosed which includes a housing, a heat exchanger mounted to extend across the housing and a blower assembly for directing air therethrough. The heat exchanger is mounted at a relatively small angle to horizontal such that condensate drips across the entire width of the heat exchanger. A combination fan deck and condensate collection pan together with a fan scroll are utilized to collect condensate which drips from the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming heat exchanger assemblies with bendable tube sheet flanges is disclosed. A single tube sheet having a bending slot defined thereby and including a connecting portion for joining two portions of the tube sheet is disclosed. Separate coil cores are formed in each portion of the tube sheet such that the tube sheet may be bent to one configuration for allowing simultaneous soldering of the two coil cores in a side by side relationship. Thereafter, the tube sheet may be bent in an opposite direction to secure the ends of the coil cores together to help form an inverted V-shaped heat exchanger assembly.

Abstract: A temperature control system for a refrigerator including a roll-bonded evaporator in the fresh food compartment in which is formed a non-refrigerant carrying passageway extending the full width of the evaporator. A temperature control located in the compartment includes a temperature sensitive capillary tube portion extending substantially the full length of the passageway so as to be subjected to the limited environment of the passageway and accordingly responsive to the true temperature of the evaporator.

Abstract: A combination compressor support and drain pan for use in a heat exchange unit is disclosed. A compressor support is mounted to a vertically extending partition and spaced a selected distance from the bottom of the unit such that a compressor may be mounted thereon. A drain bracket is secured between the partition and the compressor support to provide both structural integrity for the support and to divert condensate collected by the support to a separate drain pan.

Abstract: A combination fan motor and orifice support assembly including a plurality of fan motor support legs and a plurality of fan orifice supports all integrated to support both the fan motor and the fan orifice are disclosed. Additionally, tube supports for securing the loops of a wound fin heat exchanger in appropriate position are disclosed for providing further structural support to the fan orifice and therethrough to the entire support assembly.

Abstract: A single-body type air conditioner in which a casing and a base plate held in the casing are defined by an intermediate partition to form a room side section and an outdoor side section; a heat exchanger and a fan are placed in each of the sections; a driving motor is positioned to drive the fans; an air blowing passage is formed below the room side heat exchanger and an air intake grille is formed at the upper part and an air blowing louver is formed at the lower part of a front panel. Air blowing in the vertical and lateral direction is attainable as desired.

Abstract: An air conditioning device for cooling and/or warming a room by introducing thereinto air in the room and heat exchanging the same. The device comprises an outer housing having a top covering wall 1a to face the ceiling, a rear covering wall 1b to face the rear wall surface, and side covering walls 2 to skirt left and right sides of the device. Partition member 3 divides said outer housing interior into an air intake chamber 4 and an air blowing chamber 5, said partition member having mechanical strength, and constituting a skeleton together with said outer walls, 1a, 1b, and 2, 2. A side covering panel 21 is fitted on said side covering walls to cover either or both said side covering walls 2. An air blowing means is provided in said air intake chamber 4 for sending air into said air blowing chamber 5. An air filter 7 is provided in said air intake chamber to remove dust in the air to be taken in by said air blowing means.

Abstract: A modular refrigeration unit which is independently removable from an equipment zone in a foodstuffs refrigerator is described. The modular refrigeration unit integrally includes compressor, condenser, evaporator, metering means and means for connecting said components in the relationship of a refrigeration cycle, and an air circulating means to provide a recirculating flow of air between the refrigeration unit and the food zone of the refrigerator. The modular unit may be used in a system of standardized refrigerators at multiple installations at separate locations, in which the refrigeration system of each unit is separately removeable from each unit and interchangeable with the others. Service and maintenance of the refrigerator is facilitated and useable storage space and sanitation in the food zone is increased.

Abstract: A floor mounted air conditioner comprising a housing containing condenser coils disposed in a conical configuration about a normally vertical axis, and cylindrically configured evaporator coils coaxially disposed above the condenser coils. A drip pan separates the condenser and evaporator coils and includes openings for discharging condensate onto the condenser coils for evaporation. A condenser fan associated with a bottom duct adapted for installation in a mounting opening in the floor of a room blows hot air through the mounting opening, and an evaporator fan is associated with a top duct for blowing cool air into the room being cooled. Another fan is provided for blowing cool air over the compressor.

Abstract: A casing for an interior unit of a split type air conditioner including a one piece, molded fan casing housing an upper wall, a curved rear wall connected to the upper wall, side walls connected to each of upper wall and the curved wall and a separator including a flat portion generally parallel with the upper wall.

Abstract: An air conditioner comprises a device body having first and second air channels, an evaporator disposed in the first air channel for cooling the air passing therethrough, a first drain tray disposed below the evaporator for receiving dew drops formed on the evaporator and falling therefrom and thus for containing the drain, and a second drain tray disposed below the first drain tray for receiving dew drops formed on the first drain tray and falling therefrom and the drain overflowing the first drain tray. The second air channel is defined between the first and second drain trays.

Abstract: A refrigerant evaporator in a refrigerating cycle, especially in an automotive air conditioner of the type comprising a flat tube which is provided with refrigerant passages therein and formed to weave up and down, and a plurality of corrugated fin units each of which is interposed between the adjacent upright portions of the flat tube and fixed thereto so as to enhance heat exchange between refrigerant flowing within the flat tube and air flowing horizontally between the upright portions. In the evaporator of the above type, in order to prevent the water condensed over the surfaces of the flat tube and the corrugated fin units from being entrained by air into the compartment of the automobile, the portion of the flat tube on the downstream side of air flow is spaced apart from each corrugated fin unit to provide a non-contact space therebetween so as to force the condensed water to drop through the non-contact space.

Abstract: A self-venting cargo container for transporting temperature and moisture sensitive cargo having a tight enclosure for retaining bulk cargo with one of the end walls being openable for loading and unloading cargo and side walls which have longitudinally-extending and outwardly projecting moldings with each side wall having at least one section for admitting and exhausting air into and out of said container. Each of the side wall sections having an upper portion with a series of openings and an intermediate portion with a series of openings for air passage therethrough. Baffle means are secured to each section directly above the openings in the upper and intermediate portions of the side wall sections forming a canopy over the openings to exclude rain water and sea water from entering the openings in the side wall sections.

Abstract: A refrigerant evaporator for use in, for example, an air conditioning system including a fan, blower or the like adapted to establish a flow of air through the evaporator comprises a serpentine-anfractuous evaporator tube and fins attached to the external surfaces of the tube and is characterized by the provision of a ridge wall secured to or integral with a leeward end wall of the evaporator tube and configured to form grooves to collect therein the drops of water condensate which are produced on the surfaces of the tube and fins and which are forced to flow on these surfaces toward the leeward end of the evaporator under the influence of the flow of air through the evaporator.

Abstract: A refrigerator having an outer case and an inner liner with insulation therebetween, the inner liner forming a fresh food storage compartment. An evaporator is disposed in the upper portion of the fresh food storage compartment. There is an elongate opening in the rear wall of the fresh food storage compartment and a drain trough is disposed on the interior surface of the rear wall below the evaporator and the elongate opening. A cover member is positioned in and covers the elongate opening, which cover member has a peripheral flange abutting the interior surface of the rear wall and a recess body portion extending through the elongate opening. There is provided a centrally located opening in the cover member and a trough on each side of the opening along the upper portion, both of which are arranged to underlie the exterior surface of the top wall of the inner liner.