Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body and a supporting structure disposed below the main body upon which the refrigerator is supported on a floor. A pair of guide rails is affixed to a bottom wall of the main body along a pair of opposed lateral sides of the main body and extend between a rear wall and a front side of the main body. A portion of a heat loop tube for a refrigeration system extends externally out of the internal storage compartment and is disposed below the main body and within a cavity. A toe kick is disposed proximate a bottom edge of the front side of the main body and proximate the floor for containing the portion of the heat loop tube within the cavity and isolating the portion of the heat loop tube from an exterior of the refrigerator.

Abstract: A curb assembly for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a frame configured to couple to a curb of a structure, a pedestal system configured to couple to a housing of the HVAC system and to the frame, such that the pedestal system extends from the housing to the frame, and an adjustable duct connector configured to fluidly couple an air flow passage of the housing with ductwork of the structure. The pedestal system is configured to enclose a space formed between the frame and the housing and the adjustable duct connector configured to be disposed within the space.

Abstract: An accumulator fixing device for a compressor includes a bracket body, a first arm portion extending from the bracket body and coupled to an accumulator, and a second arm portion extending from the bracket body and coupled to a housing of a compressor. The bracket body has a cavity formed concavely on one surface facing the compressor to reduce vibration generated and transmitted from the compressor.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for de-energizing an indoor HVAC unit are provided herein. The system comprises an outdoor HVAC unit, an indoor HVAC unit, signal cables coupled between the outdoor HVAC unit and the indoor HVAC unit, and an air-gap switch connected to the indoor HVAC unit. The signal cables are configured to electrically power the indoor HVAC unit from the outdoor HVAC unit. The air-gap switch is connected to the indoor HVAC unit and is configured to selectively sever a connection between the signal cables and the indoor HVAC unit. The air-gap switch provides an electrical safety measure for servicing and maintaining the indoor HVAC unit.

Abstract: A cooler has a body and a lid that co-operate. The lid is movable between closed and open positions. The lid is a freezable reservoir. A filler port is located inside the lid. The entrance of the filler port into the lid is located at a height part way between the inside and outside walls of the lid. The lid has a downwardly extending hollow peripheral formation. The filler port is spanwise inset from the peripheral formation. The lid has spanwise extending internal formations that stiffen the lid and divide the internal chamber into sub-volumes connected by necks through which liquid can flow. The inside and outside walls of the lid may be connected. The lid is provided with a “fill to” line visible from the filling port to discourage over-filling. The lid may have an insulated cap, and the cooler may have an insulated jacket.

Abstract: A cryogenic refrigerator includes a cooling unit and a magnetic shielding unit. The cooling unit is configured to cool a refrigerant. The magnetic shielding unit covers around the cooling unit.

Abstract: A cryostat assembly comprises an outer container that houses a coil tank with a superconducting magnet coil system and a first cryogenic fluid, and a storage tank with a second cryogenic fluid. The coil tank is secured to the outer container by a first suspension element and the storage tank is secured to the outer container by a second suspension element. The storage tank is thermally connected to a cover element having a mechanical and thermally-conductive connection to a tube element and to the first suspension element. The cover element connects to the storage tank via a resilient, heat-conducting connection that is in thermal contact with the cover element and the storage tank. This allows thermal coupling between the storage tank and cover element, and independent relative movements between the storage tank and cover element, while suppressing relative movements between the tube element and the superconducting magnet coil system.

Abstract: A drain pan utilizing an open front and a trench includes a bottom pan member, the trench, a drain hole, and a trench cover. The bottom pan member includes the open front. The trench is positioned below the bottom pan member adjacent the open front of the bottom pan member of the drain pan. The trench is configured to capture fluid flowing onto the bottom pan member of the drain pan and before the fluid flows out of the open front. The drain hole is in communication with the trench. The drain hole is configured to evacuate any fluid from the bottom pan member that flows into the trench. The trench cover is configured for providing a flat trench surface over the trench. The trench cover includes perforations to allow fluid to flow into the trench from the bottom pan member of the drain pan.

Abstract: An air conditioning appliance includes a housing, a drain pan positioned below the housing, and a plenum which is attached to the housing and to the drain pan. The drain pan includes an upper surface in contact with the housing and a socket configured to receive a leg. The housing of the air conditioning appliance rests on the upper surface of the drain pan, such that the drain pan defines a platform which structurally supports the housing of the air conditioning appliance.

Abstract: A curb assembly for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a frame configured to couple to a curb of a structure, a pedestal system configured to couple to a housing of the HVAC system and to the frame, such that the pedestal system extends from the housing to the frame, and an adjustable duct connector configured to fluidly couple an air flow passage of the housing with ductwork of the structure. The pedestal system is configured to enclose a space formed between the frame and the housing and the adjustable duct connector configured to be disposed within the space.

Abstract: A system for PTO-driven refrigeration includes a generator that is configured to be mechanically connected to a power takeoff (PTO) and a converter that is configured to receive AC power from the generator and is operable to convert the AC power to DC power. The generator is connected to a charge controller that is connected to an energy storage element. The energy storage element is connected to a controller configured to receive DC power and provide AC power to a motor. The motor may be mechanically connectable to a refrigeration system. The energy storage element is further configured to receive power from a second charge controller that receives power via an AC power input or solar system.

Abstract: A blower mounting assembly of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a bracket assembly including a base panel, a plurality of mounting flanges extending from the base panel, and an alignment flange extending from and transverse to the base panel. The blower mounting assembly includes a first mounting aperture extending through the base panel in a first direction and includes second mounting apertures extending through the plurality of mounting flanges in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The blower mounting assembly includes a bolt configured to extend through and slidably engage with an aperture of the alignment flange and a blower mounting skid such that the bolt limits movement of the blower mounting skid relative to the bracket assembly. The aperture of the alignment flange extends through the alignment flange in a third direction transverse to the first mounting aperture and the second mounting apertures.

Abstract: A filter assembly for an air conditioner unit includes a filter frame defining a plurality of attachment features for engaging a plurality of mounting features defined on an inlet frame of a cabinet of the air conditioner unit to secure the filter frame over the indoor inlet. A filter screen is attached to the filter frame for filtering a flow of air through the indoor inlet and the filter frame defines a mounting bracket for a secondary air filter.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a component subassembly incorporating a plurality of refrigeration components along an airflow path that extends between an inlet for colder air and an outlet for warmer air. The refrigerator further includes a noise reduction arrangement for reducing an operating noise of the refrigerator having a plurality of walls defining the airflow path. The walls include a noise absorbing material. The plurality of walls includes a plurality of external walls and a plurality of internal walls. The plurality of external walls defines an outer perimeter of the component subassembly and are oriented generally orthogonal to one another. The internal walls of the plurality of internal walls may be skewed relative to the external walls of the plurality of external walls. At least some of the walls of the plurality walls may be load-bearing walls.

Abstract: A cryostat includes a room temperature vessel, a low temperature vessel, and a refrigeration mechanism. The room temperature vessel includes a room temperature tank, an outer neck tube and a sealing head. The low temperature vessel includes a low temperature tank, an inner neck tube and a liquefaction chamber. The liquefaction chamber corresponds to the first opening and passes through the first opening. The refrigeration mechanism includes a device panel and a refrigeration device. The device panel is disposed on the sealing head. The refrigeration device includes a body and a cold finger. The body is disposed at the device panel. The cold finger is connected with the body and extends into the liquefaction chamber.

Abstract: A household appliance apparatus, in particular a household refrigeration appliance apparatus, has at least one flow separating unit which is provided for separating at least two airflows. In order to provide improved properties with regard to a ventilation of heat-generating freestanding household appliance components, the flow separating unit is provided for mounting on an outer wall of a freestanding household appliance.

Abstract: A wine bottle positioning device includes a sleeving component and a door cover. The sleeving component includes a positioning base and a positioning sleeve connected to the positioning base. The door cover is movably disposed at the positioning base. Another wine bottle positioning device is also provided. A wine storage apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator for a vehicle. The refrigerator for the vehicle may include a cavity or a compartment accommodating a product, a machine room defined in a side of the cavity, a compressor provided at a front side of an internal section of the machine room to compress a refrigerant, a condensation module or assembly disposed at a rear side of the internal section of the machine room to condense the refrigerant, an evaporation module in which the refrigerant condensed in the condensation module is supplied and evaporated and which is disposed in the cavity, and a machine room cover covering the machine room to enable air to be suctioned from a rear side thereof.

Abstract: A bottle holder for various size bottles that is designed to keep the bottle and liquid cool, enable the user to pour from the bottle while the bottle is in the holder, and protect the bottle from breaking in case of accident. The bottle holder includes a body, comprised of an outer shell and an inner shell, as well as a lid that may be attached to the body such as by screwing it on or by friction. The outer shell preferably has one or more features that enable the user to maintain a better grip. The inner shell and lid have different features to hold the bottle securely. Advantageously, the body and lid provides thermal protection.

Abstract: An outdoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus includes a machine chamber in which a compressor serving as a vibration source and at least two refrigerant-circuit components and are provided. One of the refrigerant-circuit components and is provided with an elastic tab while an other refrigerant-circuit component or is provided with a catching portion that is engageable with the elastic tab. The refrigerant-circuit components and are brought into close contact with each other by the elastic tab and the catching portion.

Abstract: A revolving framed refrigerator device having an inverted U frame having an interior side, a top end, a pair of spaced apart legs, and a center, a motor disposed within the frame proximal the center, a rotation control disposed on one leg, the rotation control in operational communication with the motor, a multi-doored refrigerator disposed within the frame, the refrigerator having a front side spaced apart from a back side, a first side spaced apart from a back side, a top side spaced apart from a bottom side, the top side connected to the motor, a plurality of doors disposed on the front side, a plurality of doors disposed on the back side, and a bearinged base wherein the rotation control rotates the refrigerator to a desired position.

Abstract: An A/C system can be provided. The A/C system can include an A/C unit and an equipment stand supporting the A/C unit. The equipment stand can include a plurality of legs. Each leg can include a hollow tube defining an interior hollow space bounded by an interior surface of the hollow tube and a longitudinal internal support means for strengthening the hollow tube integrally formed in the interior surface of the hollow tube. Further, an equipment elevation system can be provided that includes at least one piece of equipment and an equipment stand supporting the at least one piece of equipment.

Abstract: An adjustment foot unit of a domestic appliance, in particular an adjustment foot unit of a refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit, has a vertical adjustment device having a rotatable rod and a spindle rotatably supported in a housing and having a thread at least sectionally, with the rod and the spindle being connected to one another such that a rotation of the rod results in a rotation of the spindle, having an adjustment unit, in particular a nut, which is arranged rotationally fixedly and has a thread which is in engagement with the thread of the spindle as well as having a foot part displaceable relative to the housing, with the foot part and/or the adjustment unit having a sloped plane in which the adjustment unit is in contact with the foot part.

Abstract: An adjustable equipment curb has upper and lower frames, each having opposed first and second length-adjustable sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends interconnectable to form a rigid frame and height-adjustable mounting legs. The lower frame may be used alone, or may support the upper frame through a shock mount system having mounts affixed to both the upper and lower frames and shock absorbing springs between the mounts. The frames may be formed of interconnecting channel members, and the lower frame channel members may be of a perforated construction that, in conjunction with applied sheathing, provides acoustic damping. Seismic brackets may be affixed to the either of the frames to provide resist seismic shock and developed moment resistance.

Abstract: A support system comprising a number of racetrack-shaped tensile support bands held in tension between a supported article and a supporting article, respective curved end portions of each tensile support band being retained by respective mounting points mounted on respective surfaces of the supported article and the supporting article, respectively. At least one of the tensile support bands is arranged so that the curved end portions lie in a plane substantially parallel to the surface upon which the respective mounting point is mounted; and at least one mounting point is a monolithic mounting point having a curved surface which is complementary to an inner curved surface of an end of the tensile support band.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a showcase wherein an insulating wall and a top plate of a machine room covering a lower surface of the insulating wall can be stably held and the strength of the entire showcase can be improved. In the showcase, a display room is provided over the insulating wall; a machine room is provided under the insulating wall; a compressor, a condenser and the like of a cooling unit are disposed in the machine room; a cooling room is provided in the insulating wall; and an evaporator and a cooling fan of the cooling unit are disposed in the cooling room so that cold air heat-exchanged with the evaporator is circulated in the display room by the cooling fan, and the showcase further comprises a top plate of the machine room to cover the lower surface of the insulating wall, and the top plate is mounted on and fixed to a pipe plate of the condenser to hold the insulating wall.

Abstract: The interior of a truck cab (29) has a cabinet (28) that houses a refrigerator (20). The refrigerator is inserted into the interior of the cabinet by sliding it through a frontal opening in the cabinet. A mounting system that includes several parts (36, 38, 40, 42) locates and secures the refrigerator in place.

Abstract: An adjustment leg and a refrigerator, particularly, a damping leg (30) and a refrigerator having the same capable of automatically adjusting a horizontal state of the refrigerator and stably maintaining the horizontal state are disclosed. The refrigerator having at least one damping leg (30) which includes a central shaft (31) having a fastening portion (311) coupled to a bottom surface of a main body (10), an upper support member (32) which is inserted to an upper portion of the central shaft (31), an elastic member (33) which is elastically coupled to the upper support member (32), and a lower support member (34) which is inserted to a lower portion of the central shaft (31) and is connected to the elastic member (33) to adjust a relative distance with the upper support member (32).

Abstract: The invention relates to an air conditioning and/or heating system (1) for a vehicle with a housing (5) which comprises at least three housing modules (7, 8) and which houses at least one component (9) of the air conditioning and/or heating system (1), wherein the housing 5 and/or housing part which comprises housing modules (7, 8) contains two housing part end modules (8) and any desired number (n=1, 2, . . . ) of at least one housing part intermediate module, (7) which is positioned between them and is configured with respect to the number and/or the size of the intermediate module(s) of the housing part depending on the structural elements (9) of the air conditioning and/or heating system (1) located between them.

Abstract: An assembly for connecting two vertically aligned cooling tower modules is provided. The assembly includes a lower module with a top structural edge and an upper module with a bottom structural edge. The top structural edge of the lower module includes an outer structural component and an inner sealing component. The bottom structural edge of the upper module includes an outer structural component and an inner sealing component. The outer structural component of the lower module has a generally flat surface that supports the bottom generally flat surface of the outer structural component of the top module. The inner sealing component of the top structural edge of the lower module includes a generally flat surface that abuts the inner generally flat surface of the outer structural component of the top structural edge of the lower module.

Abstract: A limiter is provided to limit the motion of components in a cryostat during transit. This permits the use of a support structure which minimises the disturbance to an insulating structure and thus reduces ingress of heat to the cryogen. Cryogen loss is reduced leading to lower operating costs.

Abstract: Apparatus for delivering a chilled beverage from a storage area to a beverage dispenser comprises a beverage conduit, a coolant source or reservoir, a coolant pump, a coolant conduit, an insulating sleeve encircling the conduits and supporting them in positions enabling heat transfer between such conduits, and a common support for the coolant and coolant pump. The common support is so constructed as to enable mounting of the coolant reservoir and pump in any selected one of a number of different locations.

Abstract: A cryostat, comprising an outer vacuum vessel containing cryogenic equipment suspended from the outer vacuum vessel by a number of suspension rods. At least one of the suspension rods is provided with a tensioning and retaining mechanism for holding that suspension rod in tension braced against a suspension bracket). This tensioning and retaining mechanism includes a tubular rod carrier arranged, in use, to pass through a hole or slot in the suspension bracket, the rod carrier having an axial bore through which, in use, the rod may pass; a thread on its outer surface along at least part of its length; and a rod bearing surface for, in use, transmitting force to the rod. This tensioning and retaining mechanism also comprises a tensioning nut threaded onto the thread so as to, in use, brace against the suspension bracket to urge the tubular rod carrier in the direction of the rod bearing surface so as to apply tension to the rod.

Abstract: An individual, customized individual cooling unit operably retainable to (i) a metallic container for holding chemicals, such as polyols/blowing agent mixture for use in the production of polyurethane foam to be cooled, wherein the container has an outer surface, and (ii) a refrigerator. The cooling unit has (a) a metallic thermal conductor having a first surface contractable with the container adjacent the container outer surface; and a second surface; (b) a thermal insulation layer adjacent the second surface; (c) coolant first conduit between the outer surface of the container and the thermal insulation layer, and having a coolant first inlet and a coolant first outlet; and (d) a retainer for retaining the cooling unit to the container outer surface. The cooling unit and the refrigerator provide for the storage of the chemical at a safe temperature in a convenient, clean manner, with minimum energy usage in temperature control.

Abstract: A built-in type compressor/condenser unit for an air conditioner with an efficient installation structure for installing an increased capacity outdoor unit is provided. The built-in type compressor/condenser unit includes a louver frame installed on a rectangular shaped space formed on an outer wall of a building. The louver frame is divided into a suction area and a discharge area, each with a plurality of louver blades. The compressor/condenser unit casing is positioned proximate the louver frame, with the surface of the casing which faces the suction area and the discharge area of the louver frame open, and the remaining surfaces of the casing closed. A compressor, an air-cooled condenser, and a cooling fan are installed in the compressor/condenser unit casing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator main body having a cooling chamber storing foods and a machine room; a base plate installed a lower portion of the main body and mounting a compressor; a lifting unit installed between the base plate and the main body, for supporting the base plate to be moved in an up and down direction; and a locking unit installed at one side of the lifting unit, for locking the lifting unit to restrict an upward/downward movement of the base plate when carrying the refrigerator, by which vibration generated from a compressor can be prevented from being transferred to a refrigerator main body through the base plate, and the compressor mounted on the base plate and pipes can be protected from being damaged by locking the base plate when carrying the refrigerator.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a resin molded article, resin including a foaming agent is injected into a cavity defined in a mold assembly. Then, a movable mold of the mold assembly is moved to partly expand the cavity so that the foaming is promoted at the part where the cavity is expanded. Therefore, a high foamed portion having voids therein and a low foamed portion having an expansion ratio less than that of the high foamed portion are integrally formed in the resin molded article.

Abstract: An air return bulkhead is disclosed which may be adapted to fit on differently-sized trailer walls around differently-sized trailer refrigeration units. The bulkhead includes an upper support panel with ridges or other discontinuities thereon. The discontinuities bound areas sized to accommodate standard refrigeration units, and a cutting tool may be easily guided along these discontinuities to form a space wherein the refrigerator may be fit when the bulkhead is mounted to the trailer wall. Also disclosed is a bulkhead which includes flutes and columns thereon wherein the ends of the flutes and columns may be removed by use of a cutting tool to allow the bulkhead installer to tailor the airflow into the refrigerator inlet as desired.

Abstract: A condensate trap for an air conditioning system includes a chamber having an upstream port coupled to the air conditioning system and a downstream port coupled to the external atmosphere, a sealing device disposed in the chamber. Whether the trap is used with a blow-through or a draw-through system, the spring keeps the sealing device in contact with the upper seat member until the force of the spring is overcome by the weight of condensate accumulating on top of the float plus or minus the pressure exerted by the air conditioning system. When the spring force exerted on the sealing device is overcome, the sealing device moves out of contact with the upper seat member and the condensate drains from the trap.

Abstract: An elevating system for a heat pump through which plumbing may be installed to permit multiple configurations of the plumbing the system consisting of a base having a floor and four sides, the floor having two holes to accommodate the inlet and outlet pipes of the heat pump and a selection of two or four holes in the sides forming an empty space beneath the floor.

Abstract: A refrigeration device. The refrigeration device may include a refrigeration deck frame and a refrigeration deck removably positioned within the refrigeration deck frame. The refrigeration deck may include a sealing member and a seal compression mechanism positioned thereon. The seal compression mechanism may include a rotating member so as to urge the sealing member against the refrigeration deck frame.

Abstract: An air conditioner which can be installed easily at a corner of a room is presented. This is an air conditioner which can be installed at a corner between a first wall and a second wall of a room. It has a frame body having an upper part, a lower part, and side parts, a blower for circulating air, a heat exchanger for exchanging heat with the air, an air diffuser for blowing out the air into the room, a space positioned at an edge of the corner, and a piping connected to the heat exchanger. The connection port of the piping is placed at least at one of (a) a position projecting into the space and (b) a place near the space. This is an installation tool for installing an air conditioner main body having a first side surface and a second side surface at a corner of a first wall and a second wall of a room. The tool includes a first installation board having a first base part and a first stopping part, and a second installation board having a second base part and a second stopping part.

Abstract: A refrigeration device. The refrigeration device may include a refrigeration deck frame and a refrigeration deck removably positioned within the refrigeration deck frame. The refrigeration deck may include a sealing member and a seal compression mechanism positioned thereon. The seal compression mechanism may include a rotating member so as to urge the sealing member against the refrigeration deck frame.

Abstract: Personal air conditioner including a heat discharging part having small sized compressor and condenser, a heat absorbing part having a small sized evaporator, a flexible high pressure pipe line connecting between the condenser and the evaporator, and a flexible low pressure pipe line connecting between the evaporator and the compressor, thereby installation and moving of the heat discharging part and the heat absorbing part are convenient, to allow an intensive cooling of a particular space.

Abstract: An air conditioner which can be installed easily at a corner of a room is presented. This is an air conditioner which can be installed at a corner between a first wall and a second wall of a room. It has a frame body having an upper part, a lower part, and side parts, a blower for circulating air, a heat exchanger for exchanging heat with the air, an air diffuser for blowing out the air into the room, a space positioned at an edge of the corner, and a piping connected to the heat exchanger. The connection port of the piping is placed at least at one of (a) a position projecting into the space and (b) a place near the space. This is an installation tool for installing an air conditioner main body having a first side surface and a second side surface at a corner of a first wall and a second wall of a room. The tool includes a first installation board having a first base part and a first stopping part, and a second installation board having a second base part and a second stopping part.

Abstract: A refrigeration wall system including interlocking panels having fastening mechanisms coated with a backing material, and a method for making the fastening mechanisms. The fastening mechanisms are embedded within insulating material inside of the interlocking panels. The backing material improves the adherence of the fastening mechanisms to the insulating material and thereby increases the overall strength of the refrigerator wall system.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved suspension system for cryostat vessels forming a part of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus. The MRI apparatus comprises an outer cylindrical element, an inner cylindrical element mounted within the outer element, and a suspension system for accurately mounting the inner element with respect to the outer element. The suspension system comprises a plate (40) pivotally mounted on the inner cylindrical element (10) for rotation relative thereto and a pair of continuous bands (66, 68) connecting the plate (40) to the outer element. Adjusters are positioned offset from the axis of rotation of the plate for tensioning the bands. Locking means are also provided to retain the plate in a given position relative to the outer element.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a transport refrigeration unit of the type configured to be mounted on the front wall of a transport trailer. The transport trailer is adapted to be connected to and towed by a motorized tractor. The connected trailer and tractor define between them a predetermined envelope bounded by the tractor swing radius and the trailer front wall. The refrigeration unit includes a structural support framework configured to be attached to the front wall of the trailer. An outer cover is configured to be supported by the framework and to be within the predetermined envelope.

Abstract: The present invention uses a single molded piece of plastic as an evaporator frame. A low durometer gasket material is molded in place on the single molded piece of plastic. The gasket aids in sealing the evaporator frame and the evaporator pan.

Abstract: A cargo container is manufactured using mash seam welding or CO.sub.2 laser welding technology. Automatic welding replaces the multiple sheets of corrugated steel used for the side and roof panels with continuous coils of steel, resulting in lower material costs and reduced material handling. A single horizontal mash-weld or CO.sub.2 laser weld seam is needed to produce each panel, which are produced by joining two side-by-side sheets at their inner edges. Press and die assembly forms reinforcing ribs. Each panel has four straight welding edges, which enable automated welding. The cargo container includes a frame assembly made of tubular beams.