Patent ID: 6751973
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: A47F,F25D

Abstract:
A condensing unit comprising:a base plate having a first upwardly facing major surface, an oppositely disposed second downwardly facing major surface and an outer periphery, said base plate having a configuration defining a central plane, said base plate including at least one rigidifying portion extending at an angle to said central plane; a compressor having a substantially horizontal major axis and a condensing coil, said compressor operably coupled to said condensing coil, said compressor and said condensing coil each mounted to said first major surface; wherein said second major surface defines a bearing surface substantially free of projections; and at least one valve and at least one mounting bracket, said mounting bracket having a first portion secured to said first major surface and a second portion extending upwardly from said first major surface, said at least one valve rotatably secured to said second portion at a position spaced from said first major surface.