INSULATING COVER FOR WALL OPENING

摘要

Embodiments disclose an apparatus and system for enclosing and insulating an opening in a structure such as for an air conditioning unit or a sleeve. The apparatus includes one or more layers required depending on the distance which any equipment installed in the opening extends beyond the wall surface. An embodiment for rectangular insulating cover apparatus includes for corner pieces, for horizontal wall pieces, and for vertical wall pieces. Corner of pieces are configured to allow the horizontal wall pieces and vertical wall pieces to be slid into the corner pieces. The depth of the insertion into a corner pieces can be varied depending on the desired dimensions for the insulating cover apparatus. After cutting the top cover required dimensions for the opening in the insulating cover apparatus top cover corner boots and C-channels are installed on the top cover which is then pressed into place. A system for assembling and installing the same is provided, as are other aspects.

主权项

1. An insulating cover apparatus comprising:
an enclosure configured with at least one layer having a front and a back; the at least one layer including: four corner pieces consisting of two top corner pieces and two bottom corner pieces; a horizontal wall piece configured for insertion into the two top corners; a horizontal wall piece configured for insertion into the two bottom corners; two side wall pieces arranged opposite to each other and perpendicular to the horizontal wall pieces with each of the two sidewall pieces configured for insertion into one of the top corners and one of the bottom corners; two or more attachment devices configured to connect the back of the at least one layer and to a surface surrounding an opening in a structure which is to be enclosed by the insulating cover apparatus; a gasket attached to the back of the enclosure; a top cover configured to be installed on the front of the enclosure after being cut to a size of the opening formed in the front of the enclosure.