Bottom panel for transport refrigeration unit

Details Bottom panel for transport refrigeration unit Bottom panel for transport refrigeration unit

2006-02-24

2011-10-11

Le, Tan (Department: 3632)

Supports

Machinery support

Modified machine housing or frame

C248S309100, C248S673000, C062S239000, C062S263000, C296S024350

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033521

ABSTRACT:
Provision is made for a single person to easily install a bottom panel for the cover of a transport refrigeration unit. A plurality of forwardly extending tabs are spaced on a rear frame member and corresponding pockets with horizontal slots are similarly spaced near the rear edge of the bottom panel. The bottom panel is then advanced such that the tabs fit into the slots, and then the front portion of the bottom panel is attached to the framework by a plurality of fasteners passing through front pockets of the bottom cover and into L-shaped brackets mounted on a front portion of the frame. The bottom panel is preferably formed of a thermoplastic olefin material that provides flexibility for ease of assembly but is sufficiently rigid and strong and exhibits good sound absorbing characteristics.

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Extended European Search Report mailed Dec. 4, 2009 (3 pgs.).
International Search Report and Written Opinion mailed Aug. 11, 2008 (8 pgs.).
International Preliminary Report on Patentability mailed Sep. 18, 2008 (5 pgs.).

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