20240035728. FIELD-INSTALLABLE REFRIGERATED CABINET KIT, REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER, AND METHODS OF USE simplified abstract (True Manufacturing Co., Inc.)
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FIELD-INSTALLABLE REFRIGERATED CABINET KIT, REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER, AND METHODS OF USE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
John Friend of Washington MO (US)
Joseph Fontecchio of St. Peters MO (US)
Christian Pizzi of St. Peters MO (US)
Daniel Pestka of Wentzville MO (US)
FIELD-INSTALLABLE REFRIGERATED CABINET KIT, REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER, AND METHODS OF USE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240035728 titled 'FIELD-INSTALLABLE REFRIGERATED CABINET KIT, REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER, AND METHODS OF USE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerated storage or display device that includes a pressure relief valve in an insulated wall of an evaporator enclosure. A frosting chamber is located between the pressure relief valve and the evaporator assembly. The pressure relief valve is heated to prevent frost formation. The frosting chamber is defined by a baffle that directs air entering through the pressure relief valve to flow along the evaporator. Moisture from outside air entering through the valve forms frost on the frosting chamber walls and the evaporator. A defrost heater and condensate removal system are used to remove the frost during periodic defrost cycles. The pressure relief system can be deployed on individual refrigeration system modules of a modular merchandiser kit to provide the required amount of pressure relief capacity during field installation.
- A refrigerated storage or display device with a pressure relief valve and a frosting chamber is described.
- The pressure relief valve is heated to prevent frost formation.
- The frosting chamber directs air flow along the evaporator.
- Moisture from outside air forms frost on the frosting chamber walls and the evaporator.
- A defrost heater and condensate removal system remove the frost during defrost cycles.
- The pressure relief system can be used in modular refrigeration systems.
Potential Applications
- Refrigerated storage units
- Refrigerated display cases
- Modular refrigeration systems
Problems Solved
- Frost formation on pressure relief valves
- Frost accumulation on evaporators
Benefits
- Prevents frost formation on pressure relief valves
- Efficient removal of frost during defrost cycles
- Modular design allows for easy installation and customization
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerated storage or display device includes a pressure relief valve in an insulated wall of an evaporator enclosure and a frosting chamber between the pressure relief valve and the evaporator assembly. the pressure relief valve is heated so that no frost forms on the valve. the frosting chamber can be defined by a baffle that directs air entering through the pressure relief valve to flow along the evaporator. when outside air enters through the valve, moisture forms as frost on the frosting chamber walls and the evaporator. a defrost heater and condensate removal system can remove the frost during periodic defrost cycles. the pressure relief system can be deployed on individual refrigeration system modules of a modular merchandiser kit so that the required amount of pressure relief capacity is automatically provided during field installation.
