IMPROVED ENGINE MOUNTING AND ASSEMBLY OF MODULAR REFRIGERATION ENGINE TO A CABINET OF A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE

摘要

The present invention provides a refrigeration engine assembly (10) including a compressor (14), evaporator (34), condenser (16) and associated tube connections and control systems said assembly including an insulated panel (32) located between the evaporator (34) and the remainder of said assembly, said insulated panel (32) being adapted to seal with one or more surfaces of a cabinet, to thermally isolate a hot side of the assembly from a cold side thereof, and thereby forming a floor portion and or wall portion of a refrigeration cabinet. The insulated panel (32) can have a generally L-shaped overall configuration prior to insertion into, and assembly with, a cabinet. The present invention also provides for an appliance having a refrigeration engine (10) or a self contained refrigeration engine (10) as described.