Patent ID: 7578534
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: B60P,F25D

Abstract:
1. An integrated wall and bulkhead assembly comprising: a wall member defining an aperture extending therethrough adapted for receiving an intake and an outlet of a refrigeration device, the wall member having opposing inner and outer surfaces, the wall member having a support frame substantially embedded therein, the support frame having a plurality of fastener devices extending from the support frame through the outer surface of the wall member without extending to the inner surface of the wall member, the fastener devices adapted to couple the refrigeration device to the wall member; a bulkhead structure spaced apart from the wall member, and being operably engaged therewith via a connection structure extending therebetween, the connection structure being disposed adjacent the inner surface, the wall member, the bulkhead structure, and the connection structure being integrally formed and cooperating to define at least one duct extending through the connection structure and between the bulkhead structure and the wall member, such that the at least one duct is in fluid communication with the intake of the refrigeration device, the wall member, bulkhead structure, and connection structure forming an integrated assembly constructed of a single piece of vacuum-infused composite material.