Systems and methods for equipment communications by protocol recognition. One system includes a master system controller, a first unit controller associated with a first equipment, and an equipment control module communicatively coupled to the first unit controller and the master system controller. The equipment control module includes an electronic processor configured to receive data regarding the first equipment, identify a first communications protocol for communications from the first unit controller to the master system controller through the equipment control module, transmit the received data regarding the first equipment to the master system controller according to the first communications protocol, and transmit the received data regarding the first equipment to a third-party electronic system controller according to a second communications protocol.
H04L 69/18 - Multiprotocol handlers, e.g. single devices capable of handling multiple protocols
H04L 69/08 - Protocols for interworking; Protocol conversion
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A refrigeration system may include a medium temperature sub-circuit including a medium temperature compressor and a medium temperature evaporator. The system may include a low-temperature sub-circuit including a low temperature compressor and a low temperature evaporator. The system includes a condenser in fluid communication with each of the medium temperature sub-circuit and the low temperature sub-circuit. A first subcooler is in fluid communication with the condenser, the medium temperature sub-circuit, and the low-temperature sub-circuit. A second subcooler is in fluid communication with the condenser via the first subcooler.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
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REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER WITH TUNABLE AIRFLOW DISCHARGE
A merchandiser including a case that defines a shelf configuration and that has a base and a rear wall cooperating to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes an air passageway that extends through base and at least partially along the rear wall, and a fan that is in communication with the air passageway and that generates an airflow through the air passageway. The merchandiser further includes a discharge grill and a vane control. The discharge grill is positioned in the air passageway and has one or more vanes with a discharge angle to direct the airflow through the case. The vane control is coupled to the one or more vanes and has a mechanism that adjusts the discharge angle of the one or more vanes to control the airflow through the merchandiser based at least in part on the shelf configuration.
A dehumidification system including a heat exchanger that has a coolant coil with a coolant coil section and a reheat coil with a reheat coil section. The coolant coil section and the reheat coil section are intertwined with each other within an envelope of the heat exchanger. The dehumidification system also includes a coolant circuit that has a condenser fluidly connected to the coolant coil, and a reheat circuit that has a heater operably coupled to the reheat coil. The coolant circuit may circulate a refrigerant to cool an airflow flowing through the heat exchanger, and the reheat circuit may circulate a reheat fluid to heat the airflow. The intertwined nature of the coolant coil section and the reheat coil section is configured to dehumidify the airflow within the heat exchanger envelope.
F24F 3/153 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification with subsequent heating, i.e. with the air, given the required humidity in the central station, passing a heating element to achieve the required temperature
F24F 3/14 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification
F24F 13/30 - Arrangement or mounting of heat-exchangers
F24F 11/83 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling the supply of heat-exchange fluids to heat-exchangers
A door is configured to be coupled to a merchandiser. The door includes a first opaque panel and a second opaque panel coupled to the first opaque panel. The first and second opaque panels define a cavity therebetween. The door also includes a hinge coupled to at least one of the first opaque panel or the second opaque panel, a stiffener positioned in the cavity and in contact with the first and second opaque panels, and an insulative material disposed within the cavity and configured to bond to one or both of the first opaque panel and the second opaque panel to form a rigid door. The hinge is configured to pivotably couple the door to the merchandiser.
A door close assembly for a merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having a case frame. The refrigerated merchandiser further includes a door pivotably coupled to the case frame and enclosing at least a portion of the product display area. The door close assembly includes a door close mechanism configured to be positioned between the case frame and the door to permit movement of the door between a closed position and an open position, and the door close mechanism has a base plate attached to the case frame and a spiral spring supported by the base plate. The spiral spring responds to a closing force of the door to maintain a substantially constant door close force.
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case frame having a mullion. A first gasket is coupled to the mullion and has a first gasket element with a wall partially defining a first cavity and a first surface facing outward from the mullion. The first gasket further includes a first attachment element disposed in the first cavity. A second gasket is coupled to the door frame and includes a second gasket element with a seal portion, and a wall partially defining a second cavity and a second surface. The second gasket further includes a second attachment element disposed in the second cavity. The first and second surfaces face each other in the closed position and the attachment elements cooperatively define a magnetic coupling. In the closed position, the first and second surfaces are in non-compressible contact each other to limit infiltration of ambient air into the product display area.
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case frame with elongated upper and lower frame members, and a door including a frame. The door has a first door pivot that is disposed on a first end of the door frame, and a second door pivot that is disposed on a second end of the door frame and that is axially aligned with the first door pivot. A first frame pivot is electrically coupled to the first door pivot. A second frame pivot is electrically coupled to the second door pivot. The first frame pivot has a positive or negative electrical polarity and the first door pivot is nonpolar to define a first electrical connection between the case frame and the door. The second frame pivot has the other of the positive or negative electrical polarity and the second door pivot is nonpolar to define a second electrical connection.
A refrigerated merchandiser including a door pivotably coupled to the case frame via a hinge assembly and enclosing at least a portion of the product display area. The door has a door frame and a glass panel coupled to the door frame. The refrigerated merchandiser also includes a door hold-open mechanism positioned between the case frame and the door. The door hold-open mechanism has a housing movable with the door as the door pivots between a closed position and an open position, and cam apparatus with a lever engageable with the housing and a cam coupled to the lever to apply a force to the lever such that the lever is engageable with the housing to hold the door in an open position. The cam is adjustable to increase or decrease the force applied to the lever.
A refrigeration system including an evaporator defining an evaporator envelope and positionable to condition an airflow, the evaporator including an airflow inlet, an airflow outlet, and one or more refrigerant coils. The refrigeration system also includes a pressure sensor that is positioned to detect an outlet air pressure at or adjacent the outlet, and positioned to detect one or both of an ambient air pressure and an inlet air pressure and to generate a signal indicative of the corresponding air pressure. A control system in operative communication with the pressure sensor to determine a pressure differential based on the signal indicative of the outlet air pressure and the signal indicative of the ambient air pressure or the inlet air pressure, the control system configured to selectively initiate a demand defrost of the evaporator based on the determined pressure differential.
A refrigeration system including an evaporator defining an evaporator envelope and positionable to condition an airflow, the evaporator including an airflow inlet, an airflow outlet, and one or more refrigerant coils. The refrigeration system also includes a pressure sensor that is positioned to detect an outlet air pressure at or adjacent the outlet, and positioned to detect one or both of an ambient air pressure and an inlet air pressure and to generate a signal indicative of the corresponding air pressure. A control system in operative communication with the pressure sensor to determine a pressure differential based on the signal indicative of the outlet air pressure and the signal indicative of the ambient air pressure or the inlet air pressure, the control system configured to selectively initiate a demand defrost of the evaporator based on the determined pressure di fferenti al.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
(1) Commercial and industrial refrigerators-namely, refrigerated display cases, refrigerated display counters, refrigerated walk-in units, storage refrigerators and parts therefor; Refrigerated merchandise storage and display cases and parts therefor; Refrigeration units for industrial, commercial and institutional use, and parts therefor; Refrigerated self-service cases to store and display food and beverage products and parts therefor (1) Distribution services, namely, delivery of commercial and industrial refrigerators and parts therefor
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Food display system integrating retailer services with consumer engagement
A system for a retail environment supporting product available to a consumer. The system includes one or more applications including a portal in electronic communication with a consumer device via a network and accessible by a consumer to input consumer preferences specific the consumer into the one or more applications. The consumer preferences include identification information and purchase preferences associated with products in the retail environment. A wireless connection is positioned in or adjacent the retail environment to automatically detect presence of a consumer device at the retail environment. The one or more applications communicates with the consumer regarding information about a first product preference in response to the consumer device being identified in the retail environment, and automatically identifies a product in the retail environment unique to the consumer and directly related to the first product preference, and ii) a location of the product in the retail environment.
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case, a first case section defining a first product display area and a first air passageway having a first airflow inlet, a first airflow outlet, and a second airflow outlet, and a second case section having a glass panel through which a second product display area is visible. Moreover, the refrigerated merchandiser includes a fan positioned in the first air passageway to generate an airflow that is separated into a first airflow portion and a second airflow portion at or upstream of an evaporator. The first airflow portion is configured to flow through the evaporator and through the first airflow outlet. The second airflow portion is configured to bypass the evaporator via a bypass channel and flow through the second airflow outlet. The second airflow outlet is oriented to direct the second airflow portion over an exterior of the glass panel.
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case including case structure defining a product display area, a refrigeration system supported by the case to condition the product display area, a first refrigerated section including a first product display arrangement supported by the case structure and positioned in a first portion of the product display area, and a second refrigerated section including a second product display arrangement that is supported by the case structure and positioned in a second portion of the product display area. The refrigeration system communicates with the first and the second portions of the product display area to respectively maintain the same within a predetermined temperature range. One or both the first product display arrangement or the second product display arrangement is replaceable, without the use of tools, by a third product display arrangement that is different from the first product display arrangement and the second display arrangement.
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case including case structure defining a product display area, a refrigeration system supported by the case to condition the product display area, a first refrigerated section including a first product display arrangement supported by the case structure and positioned in a first portion of the product display area, and a second refrigerated section including a second product display arrangement that is supported by the case structure and positioned in a second portion of the product display area. The refrigeration system communicates with the first and the second portions of the product display area to respectively maintain the same within a predetermined temperature range. One or both the first product display arrangement or the second product display arrangement is replaceable, without the use of tools, by a third product display arrangement that is different from the first product display arrangement and the second display arrangement.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
Commercial and industrial refrigerators, namely, refrigerated display cases, refrigerated display counters, refrigerated walk-in units, storage refrigerators, and replacement parts therefor; Refrigerators, namely, refrigerated merchandise storage and display cases and replacement parts therefor; Refrigerators for industrial, commercial, and institutional use, and replacement parts therefor; Refrigerated self-service cases to store and display food and beverage products and replacement parts therefor Distribution services, namely, delivery of commercial and industrial refrigerators and parts therefor
The present invention provides a merchandiser including a case defining primary and secondary air passageways, a first fan, and an evaporator. The case includes a base having first and second air inlets, one or more walls, and a canopy cooperatively defining a product display area accessible through an opening. The evaporator is disposed in the base. A first fan is disposed in the case and generates a primary airflow through the primary air passageway. The first fan, or a second fan, generates a secondary airflow through the secondary air passageway. Air from the product display area, air outlet, or both entering the first air inlet at least partially defines the first airflow which flows through the evaporator via the primary air passageway. The secondary airflow flows through the evaporator and is at least partially defined by air flowing past the first air inlet and entering the second air inlet.
The present invention provides a merchandiser including a case defining primary and secondary air passageways, a first fan, and an evaporator. The case includes a base having first and second air inlets, one or more walls, and a canopy cooperatively defining a product display area accessible through an opening. The evaporator is disposed in the base. A first fan is disposed in the case and generates a primary airflow through the primary air passageway. The first fan, or a second fan, generates a secondary airflow through the secondary air passageway. Air from the product display area, air outlet, or both entering the first air inlet at least partially defines the first airflow which flows through the evaporator via the primary air passageway. The secondary airflow flows through the evaporator and is at least partially defined by air flowing past the first air inlet and entering the second air inlet.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
F25D 17/06 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
(1) Refrigeration equipment for food and beverage preservation, merchandising, processing or storage; Low global warming potential refrigeration products for food and beverage preservation, merchandising, processing or storage; Refrigeration equipment for retail, commercial, food service, industrial, institutional and pharmacy applications, namely, refrigerated display cases, refrigerated display counters, refrigerated walk-in units and storage refrigerators; Refrigeration units and parts thereof for industrial, commercial, and institutional use; air conditioning units and parts thereof for industrial, commercial and institutional use.
Refrigerators for food and beverage preservation, merchandising, processing and storage; Low global warming potential refrigerators for food and beverage preservation, merchandising, processing and storage; Refrigerators for retail, commercial, food service, industrial, institutional and pharmacy applications, namely, refrigerated display cases, refrigerated display counters, refrigerated walk-in units and storage refrigerators; Refrigerators and replacement parts thereof for industrial, commercial, and institutional use; Air conditioning units and replacement parts thereof for industrial, commercial and institutional use; all other than for land vehicles, railway cars, shipping containers and commercial vehicles
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and including an air inlet and an air outlet in communication with the product display area to form an air curtain across a front of the product display area. The refrigerated merchandiser also includes a shelf that is coupled to the case within the product display area. The shelf includes insulation between a top and a bottom of the shelf, and a passive heat exchanger that has a heat pipe embedded in the shelf within the insulation and that extends from a front of the shelf to a back of the shelf. Ambient air infiltrating the air curtain initiates passive heat transfer within the plurality of heat tubes.
F28D 15/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and including an air inlet and an air outlet in communication with the product display area to form an air curtain across a front of the product display area. The refrigerated merchandiser also includes a shelf that is coupled to the case within the product display area. The shelf includes insulation between a top and a bottom of the shelf, and a passive heat exchanger that has a heat pipe embedded in the shelf within the insulation and that extends from a front of the shelf to a back of the shelf. Ambient air infiltrating the air curtain initiates passive heat transfer within the plurality of heat tubes.
A handle for a door. The handle includes a door mount that has a first end and a second end with a first mating feature, and a handle section that is coupled to the door mount by a fastener. The handle section has a second mating feature that is complementary to the first mating feature. The handle section is in a first state when the first mating feature and the second mating feature are engaged with each other, and the handle section is in a second state when the first mating feature and the second mating feature are at least partially disengaged from each other. In response to a force acting on the handle section, the handle section is movable from the first state to the second state.
A handle for a door. The handle includes a door mount that has a first end and a second end with a first mating feature, and a handle section that is coupled to the door mount by a fastener. The handle section has a second mating feature that is complementary to the first mating feature. The handle section is in a first state when the first mating feature and the second mating feature are engaged with each other, and the handle section is in a second state when the first mating feature and the second mating feature are at least partially disengaged from each other. In response to a force acting on the handle section, the handle section is movable from the first state to the second state.
A merchandiser including a case that defines a shelf configuration and that has a base and a rear wall cooperating to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes an air passageway that extends through base and at least partially along the rear wall, and a fan that is in communication with the air passageway and that generates an airflow through the air passageway. The merchandiser further includes a discharge grill and a vane control. The discharge grill is positioned in the air passageway and has one or more vanes with a discharge angle to direct the airflow through the case. The vane control is coupled to the one or more vanes and has a mechanism that adjusts the discharge angle of the one or more vanes to control the airflow through the merchandiser based at least in part on the shelf configuration.
A merchandiser including a case that defines a shelf configuration and that has a base and a rear wall cooperating to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes an air passageway that extends through base and at least partially along the rear wall, and a fan that is in communication with the air passageway and that generates an airflow through the air passageway. The merchandiser further includes a discharge grill and a vane control. The discharge grill is positioned in the air passageway and has one or more vanes with a discharge angle to direct the airflow through the case. The vane control is coupled to the one or more vanes and has a mechanism that adjusts the discharge angle of the one or more vanes to control the airflow through the merchandiser based at least in part on the shelf configuration.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing analytics for commercial refrigeration equipment in the food and beverage retailing industry
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VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW (VRF) DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM
A Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) dehumidification system. The system has at least one condenser module in fluid communication with one or more indoor air handlers. At least one evaporator coil is in fluid communication with the indoor air handlers and at least one reheat/reclaim coil. The evaporator and reheat/reclaim coils are also in communication with the condenser module. A plurality of electronic expansion valves (EEVs) are in fluid communication with the indoor air handlers. A plurality of sensors is disposed in the system and are in communication with at least one VRF dehumidification system controller. In one embodiment, a logic is stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the VRF dehumidification system to monitor the data input from the plurality of sensors and regulates the capacity of the VRF dehumidification system needed to maintain a set dew point parameter.
F24F 3/14 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining and separating a product display area from an ambient environment, the case having a frame defining one or more openings to the product display area. An upper track is connected to the case and extends at least partially along the frame. A first door and a second door are moveably connected to the upper track. The first door is configured to move between a closed positioned adjacent the frame and a first open position where the first door is positioned over the second door. The second door is configured to move between a closed positioned adjacent the frame and a second open position where the second door is positioned over the first door.
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining and separating a product display area from an ambient environment, the case having a frame defining one or more openings to the product display area. An upper track is connected to the case and extends at least partially along the frame. A first door and a second door are moveably connected to the upper track. The first door is configured to move between a closed positioned adjacent the frame and a first open position where the first door is positioned over the second door. The second door is configured to move between a closed positioned adjacent the frame and a second open position where the second door is positioned over the first door.
A door assembly including a first glass pane, a second glass pane, and a spacer positioned between the first glass pane and the second glass pane such that the first pane and the second pane are separated by the spacer. The door assembly also includes an element that is coupled to the first glass pane and the second glass pane and positioned exterior of the spacer. The spacer and the element cooperate to at least partially define a seal passage, and a clear material is disposed in the seal passage to seal the space, the clear material configured to provide structural support to the assembly.
A door assembly including a first glass pane, a second glass pane, and a spacer positioned between the first glass pane and the second glass pane such that the first pane and the second pane are separated by the spacer. The door assembly also includes an element that is coupled to the first glass pane and the second glass pane and positioned exterior of the spacer. The spacer and the element cooperate to at least partially define a seal passage, and a clear material is disposed in the seal passage to seal the space, the clear material configured to provide structural support to the assembly.
A mullion assembly for a merchandiser including an elongated mullion body that has a first end and a second end. The mullion body defines an elongated channel extending from the first end toward the second end along a longitudinal axis oriented along a length of the mullion body. The channel is defined by a support surface, opposite sidewalls, and opposite hooks that are coupled to the sidewalls and that extend in a direction across the longitudinal axis. A light assembly is coupled to the mullion body within the elongated channel, and the light assembly is captured by the hooks to retain the light assembly in the channel.
A container including a housing defining a product space and including a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system is coupled to the container and is in communication with the product space to condition the product space. The refrigeration system is operably connected to each other and selectively conditions the product space in a low temperature mode and a medium temperature mode.
A container including a housing defining a product space and including a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system is coupled to the container and is in communication with the product space to condition the product space. The refrigeration system is operably connected to each other and selectively conditions the product space in a low temperature mode and a medium temperature mode.
F25D 11/02 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
A47J 39/00 - Heat-insulated warming chambers; Cupboards with heating arrangements for warming kitchen utensils
B65D 81/18 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
F25B 9/14 - Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point characterised by the cycle used, e.g. Stirling cycle
F25D 23/12 - Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case having a first case section. The first and second case sections define first and second product display areas. The first case section further defines an air passageway and the second case section includes a glass panel. The air passageway supports a fan and is in fluid communication with a first airflow inlet and a second airflow outlet. An airflow flows through the first airflow outlet toward the evaporator and a second airflow outlet in communication with the first airflow inlet via an evaporator bypass channel. A first airflow portion flows through the first airflow outlet and is cooled by the evaporator, and a second airflow portion flows through the second airflow outlet to bypass the evaporator and is uncooled by the evaporator. The second airflow outlet directs the second airflow portion over an exterior of the glass panel of the second case section.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
F25D 17/08 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation using ducts
A method of controlling a refrigeration system including a medium temperature refrigeration load and a low temperature refrigeration load. The method includes selectively bypassing refrigerant between a medium temperature suction group and a low temperature suction group via a bypass line using an electronic valve positioned in the bypass line. The method also includes controlling flow of refrigerant between the medium temperature suction group and the low temperature suction group via a controller communicatively coupled to the valve, and modulating the valve at any position between a closed position and a full open position to vary an amount of refrigerant flow between the medium temperature suction group and the low temperature suction group in response to determining, via the controller, one or both of a state of the medium temperature suction group and a state of the low temperature suction group.
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining a product display area. A frame is connected to the case. The frame has a frame member with an exterior surface facing an ambient environment. A coating is on the exterior surface of the frame member. The coating includes conductive particles.
A heat exchanger for a refrigerated merchandiser includes a fan housing having an asymmetrical configuration. The fan housing can include a first section with a first open outlet and a second section with a second open outlet. A first fan is positioned in the first section and configured to create a first airflow through the first open outlet. A second fan is positioned in the second section and configured to create a second airflow through the second open outlet. An evaporator is in fluid communication with the first open outlet and second open outlet. The first section is asymmetrical about a first section central axis and the second section is asymmetrical about a second section central axis.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
F25D 17/06 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation
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Food display system integrating retailer services with consumer engagement
An equipment monitoring system for a merchandiser. The system includes a control system that defines a data acquisition node, a server that is in remote communication with the control system via a network providing a communication bridge between the data acquisition node and the server, and that includes a database and one or more applications having executable processing instructions, and equipment monitoring sensors that are coupled to one or more components of the merchandiser to obtain status data regarding the status of the one or more components. The equipment monitoring sensors are in communication with the data acquisition node to communicate the status data to the server. The application(s) execute processing instructions that conduct program analysis for the one or more components using the status data based on information associated with the merchandiser to determine a predictive component failure associated with the one or more components.
A shelf assembly including a shelf and a luminaire coupled to a front edge of the shelf. The shelf also includes a rear edge and side edges, as well as a top surface that supports product and a front surface defined at the front edge. The luminaire includes a housing and one or more LEDs that are embedded in the housing and that illuminate above or below the shelf. The front surface of the shelf is non-planar, and the housing is flexible to conform to the non-planar front surface.
2 primary refrigerant and a secondary refrigeration circuit separate from the primary refrigeration circuit. The primary refrigeration circuit includes a compressor assembly, a condenser assembly, a receiver, and one or more refrigeration loads having an evaporator assembly. The secondary refrigeration circuit includes a thermal storage unit and a heat exchanger. The thermal storage unit contains a phase change material. The secondary refrigeration circuit is in thermal communication with the primary refrigeration circuit through the heat exchanger. The primary refrigerant includes a critical temperature. The primary refrigeration circuit is configured for subcritical operation. The primary refrigeration circuit and the secondary refrigeration circuit are configured such that the phase change material provides cooling to the primary refrigerant during a first operating condition. The phase change material is configured to maintain subcritical operation of the primary refrigeration circuit during the first operating condition when the primary refrigerant is above the critical temperature.
A refrigerated merchandiser is provided including a case having a first case section. The first case section defines a first product display area and an air passageway. The air passageway supports a fan and is in fluid communication with an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet. The air passageway is at least partially defined by a refrigeration system including an evaporator. A portion of the air passageway is further defined by a plenum having a stepped profile configured to channel and adjust a direction of an airflow within the first air passageway prior to entering the evaporator. The refrigerated merchandiser may further include a second case section defining a second product display area and including a glass panel. A first airflow portion of an airflow is configured to flow through the airflow inlet toward the evaporator and a second airflow portion is configured to flow through a second airflow outlet via an evaporator bypass channel. The first airflow portion is cooled by the evaporator and the second airflow portion is uncooled by the evaporator. The second airflow portion may be further directed through the second airflow outlet over an exterior of the glass panel of the second case section.
F25D 17/08 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation using ducts
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Fan plenum assembly and attachment in a merchandiser
A fan plenum assembly for a merchandiser. The fan plenum assembly includes a plenum housing that defines an opening configured to receive a fan, and that has a side wall with a slot and a slot extension continuous with the slot. The slot has a major axis extending through a center of the slot. A bearing is configured to rotationally support a hinge pin and is coupled to the side wall. The bearing includes a positioning element that is disposed in the slot and in the slot extension. The positioning element is movable within the slot and the slot extension such that the bearing is movable along the major axis to permit axial adjustment of a position of the bearing relative to the plenum housing and the bearing is immovable rotationally relative to the plenum housing.
A Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) dehumidification system. The system has at least one condenser module in fluid communication with one or more indoor air handlers. At least one evaporator coil is in fluid communication with the indoor air handlers and at least one reheat/reclaim coil. The evaporator and reheat/reclaim coils are also in communication with the condenser module. A plurality of electronic expansion valves (EEVs) are in fluid communication with the indoor air handlers. A plurality of sensors is disposed in the system and are in communication with at least one VRF dehumidification system controller. In one embodiment, a logic is stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the VRF dehumidification system to monitor the data input from the plurality of sensors and regulates the capacity of the VRF dehumidification system needed to maintain a set dew point parameter.
F24F 3/14 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
A heat exchanger for a refrigerated merchandiser includes a fan housing having an asymmetrical configuration. The fan housing can include a first section with a first open outlet and a second section with a second open outlet. A first fan is positioned in the first section and configured to create a first airflow through the first open outlet. A second fan is positioned in the second section and configured to create a second airflow through the second open outlet. An evaporator is in fluid communication with the first open outlet and second open outlet. The first section is asymmetrical about a first section central axis and the second section is asymmetrical about a second section central axis.
A heat exchanger for a refrigerated merchandiser includes a fan housing having an asymmetrical configuration. The fan housing can include a first section with a first open outlet and a second section with a second open outlet. A first fan is positioned in the first section and configured to create a first airflow through the first open outlet. A second fan is positioned in the second section and configured to create a second airflow through the second open outlet. An evaporator is in fluid communication with the first open outlet and second open outlet. The first section is asymmetrical about a first section central axis and the second section is asymmetrical about a second section central axis.
A case frame and mullion assembly includes a case frame including a frame member defining a mullion pocket, a first electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, a mullion defined by an elongated body, a second electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, and an attachment mechanism coupled to one or both of the case frame and the mullion, the attachment mechanism positioned between the frame member and the mullion to attach the mullion to the frame member, the attachment mechanism aligns and couples the first electrical connector relative to the second electrical connector upon attachment of the mullion to the frame member.
A shelf assembly including a shelf and a luminaire coupled to a front edge of the shelf. The shelf also includes a rear edge and side edges, as well as a top surface that supports product and a front surface defined at the front edge. The luminaire includes a housing and one or more LEDs that are embedded in the housing and that illuminate above or below the shelf. The front surface of the shelf is non-planar, and the housing is flexible to conform to the non- planar front surface.
A shelf assembly including a shelf and a luminaire coupled to a front edge of the shelf. The shelf also includes a rear edge and side edges, as well as a top surface that supports product and a front surface defined at the front edge. The luminaire includes a housing and one or more LEDs that are embedded in the housing and that illuminate above or below the shelf. The front surface of the shelf is non-planar, and the housing is flexible to conform to the non- planar front surface.
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining a product display area. A frame is connected to the case. The frame has a frame member with an exterior surface facing an ambient environment. A coating is on the exterior surface of the frame member. The coating includes conductive particles.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
B05D 5/12 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties
B05D 7/24 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
A47F 11/00 - Arrangements in shop windows or showcases
54.
MERCHANDISER INCLUDING CONDUCTIVE COATING TO HEAT FRAME
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining a product display area. A frame is connected to the case. The frame has a frame member with an exterior surface facing an ambient environment. A coating is on the exterior surface of the frame member. The coating includes conductive particles.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
A47F 11/00 - Arrangements in shop windows or showcases
B05D 5/12 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties
B05D 7/24 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
55.
SUBCRITICAL CO2 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM USING THERMAL STORAGE
A refrigeration system includes a primary refrigeration circuit configured to circulate a C02 primary refrigerant and a secondary refrigeration circuit separate from the primary refrigeration circuit. The primary refrigeration circuit includes a compressor assembly, a condenser assembly, a receiver, and one or more refrigeration loads having an evaporator assembly. The secondary refrigeration circuit includes a thermal storage unit and a heat exchanger. The thermal storage unit contains a phase change material. The secondary refrigeration circuit is in thermal communication with the primary refrigeration circuit through the heat exchanger. The primary refrigerant includes a critical temperature. The primary refrigeration circuit is configured for subcritical operation. The primary refrigeration circuit and the secondary refrigeration circuit are configured such that the phase change material provides cooling to the primary refrigerant during a first operating condition. The phase change material is configured to maintain subcritical operation of the primary refrigeration circuit during the first operating condition when the primary refrigerant is above the critical temperature.
22 primary refrigerant and a secondary refrigeration circuit separate from the primary refrigeration circuit. The primary refrigeration circuit includes a compressor assembly, a condenser assembly, a receiver, and one or more refrigeration loads having an evaporator assembly. The secondary refrigeration circuit includes a thermal storage unit and a heat exchanger. The thermal storage unit contains a phase change material. The secondary refrigeration circuit is in thermal communication with the primary refrigeration circuit through the heat exchanger. The primary refrigerant includes a critical temperature. The primary refrigeration circuit is configured for subcritical operation. The primary refrigeration circuit and the secondary refrigeration circuit are configured such that the phase change material provides cooling to the primary refrigerant during a first operating condition. The phase change material is configured to maintain subcritical operation of the primary refrigeration circuit during the first operating condition when the primary refrigerant is above the critical temperature.
A method of controlling a refrigeration system including a medium temperature refrigeration load and a low temperature refrigeration load. The method includes selectively bypassing refrigerant between a medium temperature suction group and a low temperature suction group via a bypass line using an electronic valve positioned in the bypass line. The method also includes controlling flow of refrigerant between the medium temperature suction group and the low temperature suction group via a controller communicatively coupled to the valve, and modulating the valve at any position between a closed position and a full open position to vary an amount of refrigerant flow between the medium temperature suction group and the low temperature suction group in response to determining, via the controller, one or both of a state of the medium temperature suction group and a state of the low temperature suction group.
A method of controlling a refrigeration system including a medium temperature refrigeration load and a low temperature refrigeration load. The method includes selectively bypassing refrigerant between a medium temperature suction group and a low temperature suction group via a bypass line using an electronic valve positioned in the bypass line. The method also includes controlling flow of refrigerant between the medium temperature suction group and the low temperature suction group via a controller communicatively coupled to the valve, and modulating the valve at any position between a closed position and a full open position to vary an amount of refrigerant flow between the medium temperature suction group and the low temperature suction group in response to determining, via the controller, one or both of a state of the medium temperature suction group and a state of the low temperature suction group.
A system to determine operation and maintenance monitoring, equipment optimization and life cycle management, inventory and supply chain management, and shopper engagement includes a product display having a control system in communication with an inventory sensor and an equipment monitoring sensor, and a server in remote communication with the control system, the server containing a database and at least one application. The control system receives data from the inventory sensor and the equipment monitoring sensor, and communicates the data to the server for storage in the database, and the at least one application accesses and analyzes the data stored in the database.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Business consulting services in the food retail industry; research in the field of food retail shoppers being consumer research Design, engineering, research, development and testing in the food retail product industry; Technology services, namely, computer integrated design of technology for the food retail product industry; Research in the field of food retail products
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case defining a product display area supporting product and an evaporator disposed in an air passageway in fluid communication with the product display area via an outlet to direct a refrigerated airflow into the product display area. The merchandiser also includes a control system in communication with and programmed to control the refrigeration system so that the product display area is maintained within a predetermined temperature range. The control system also varies the temperature of the refrigerated airflow through the outlet above an airflow temperature threshold between about 35 degrees Fahrenheit and 41 degrees Fahrenheit at least once during a predetermined time period to avoid formation of frost on the evaporator while maintaining the product display area within the predetermined temperature range.
A heat exchanger includes a coil having bends and tube passes disposed between the bends. The coil further has an inlet end and an outlet end and being continuous between the inlet end and the outlet end. The coil is defined by parallel microchannel passageways extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. The heat exchanger also includes a plurality of elongated fins spaced apart from each other between a first end of the heat exchanger and a second end of the heat exchanger. Each of the fins defines two or more apertures, wherein two or more of the tube passes extend through the same fin of the plurality of fins.
F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
F28F 1/02 - Tubular elements of cross-section which is non-circular
F28F 9/013 - Auxiliary supports for elements for tubes or tube-assemblies
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
A case frame and mullion assembly includes a case frame including a frame member defining a mullion pocket, a first electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, a mullion defined by an elongated body, a second electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, and an attachment mechanism coupled to one or both of the case frame and the mullion, the attachment mechanism positioned between the frame member and the mullion to attach the mullion to the frame member, the attachment mechanism aligns and couples the first electrical connector relative to the second electrical connector upon attachment of the mullion to the frame member.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 3/36 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement with a single vertical axis of rotation at one side of the opening, or swinging through the opening
A case frame and mullion assembly includes a case frame including a frame member defining a mullion pocket, a first electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, a mullion defined by an elongated body, a second electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, and an attachment mechanism coupled to one or both of the case frame and the mullion, the attachment mechanism positioned between the frame member and the mullion to attach the mullion to the frame member, the attachment mechanism aligns and couples the first electrical connector relative to the second electrical connector upon attachment of the mullion to the frame member.
E06B 3/36 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement with a single vertical axis of rotation at one side of the opening, or swinging through the opening
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
A mullion assembly for a merchandiser. The mullion assembly includes an elongated mullion body that has a first end and a second end, and the mullion body defines an elongated channel extending from the first end toward the second end along a longitudinal axis oriented along a length of the mullion body. The channel is located adjacent a center of the mullion body and is defined by a support surface. A light assembly is coupled to the mullion body within the channel. A heater is coupled to the mullion body and positioned between the mullion body and the light assembly in direct contact with the light assembly. The light assembly and the heater are positioned to cooperatively heat the mullion body.
E06B 3/36 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement with a single vertical axis of rotation at one side of the opening, or swinging through the opening
66.
REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER INCLUDING EUTECTIC PLATE REFRIGERATION
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case having a base and a canopy at least partially defining a product display area. One or more eutectic plates are positioned in the product display area. The eutectic plates include a fluid contained in a housing. A heat exchanger including a coil is positioned in the housing to cool the fluid. The coil has an inlet, an outlet spaced from the inlet, a first portion, and a second portion adjacent and in thermal communication with the first portion to define a tube-to-tube heat exchanger.
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case having a base and a canopy at least partially defining a product display area. One or more eutectic plates are positioned in the product display area. The eutectic plates include a fluid contained in a housing. A heat exchanger including a coil is positioned in the housing to cool the fluid. The coil has an inlet, an outlet spaced from the inlet, a first portion, and a second portion adjacent and in thermal communication with the first portion to define a tube-to-tube heat exchanger.
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case having a base and a canopy at least partially defining a product display area. One or more eutectic plates are positioned in the product display area. The eutectic plates include a fluid contained in a housing. A heat exchanger including a coil is positioned in the housing to cool the fluid. The coil has an inlet, an outlet spaced from the inlet, a first portion, and a second portion adjacent and in thermal communication with the first portion to define a tube-to-tube heat exchanger.
A refrigerated merchandiser is provided including a case having a first case section. The first case section defines a first product display area and an air passageway. The air passageway supports a fan and is in fluid communication with an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet. The air passageway is at least partially defined by a refrigeration system including an evaporator. A portion of the air passageway is further defined by a plenum having a stepped profile configured to channel and adjust a direction of an airflow within the first air passageway prior to entering the evaporator. The refrigerated merchandiser may further include a second case section defining a second product display area and including a glass panel. A first airflow portion of an airflow is configured to flow through the airflow inlet toward the evaporator and a second airflow portion is configured to flow through a second airflow outlet via an evaporator bypass channel. The first airflow portion is cooled by the evaporator and the second airflow portion is uncooled by the evaporator. The second airflow portion may be further directed through the second airflow outlet over an exterior of the glass panel of the second case section.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
F25D 17/06 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation
F25D 21/14 - Collecting or removing condensed and defrost water; Drip trays
A refrigerated merchandiser is provided including a case having a first case section. The first case section defines a first product display area and an air passageway. The air passageway supports a fan and is in fluid communication with an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet. The air passageway is at least partially defined by a refrigeration system including an evaporator. A portion of the air passageway is further defined by a plenum having a stepped profile configured to channel and adjust a direction of an airflow within the first air passageway prior to entering the evaporator. The refrigerated merchandiser may further include a second case section defining a second product display area and including a glass panel. A first airflow portion of an airflow is configured to flow through the airflow inlet toward the evaporator and a second airflow portion is configured to flow through a second airflow outlet via an evaporator bypass channel. The first airflow portion is cooled by the evaporator and the second airflow portion is uncooled by the evaporator. The second airflow portion may be further directed through the second airflow outlet over an exterior of the glass panel of the second case section.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
F25D 21/14 - Collecting or removing condensed and defrost water; Drip trays
F25D 17/06 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation
71.
REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER WITH AIRFLOW SUPPORT SYSTEM
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case having a lower wall, an upper wall, a rear wall, and a rear panel. A product support area is at least partially defined by the lower wall, the upper wall, and the rear panel. A first air passageway is formed in the case for supplying refrigerated air to the product support area. A fan is positioned in the first air passageway for creating airflow. An evaporator coil is disposed in the air passageway to condition the airflow. A duct is coupled to the rear panel to create a second air passageway.
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case having a lower wall, an upper wall, a rear wall, and a rear panel. A product support area is at least partially defined by the lower wall, the upper wall, and the rear panel. A first air passageway is formed in the case for supplying refrigerated air to the product support area. A fan is positioned in the first air passageway for creating airflow. An evaporator coil is disposed in the air passageway to condition the airflow. A duct is coupled to the rear panel to create a second air passageway.
A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case having a lower wall, an upper wall, a rear wall, and a rear panel. A product support area is at least partially defined by the lower wall, the upper wall, and the rear panel. A first air passageway is formed in the case for supplying refrigerated air to the product support area. A fan is positioned in the first air passageway for creating airflow. An evaporator coil is disposed in the air passageway to condition the airflow. A duct is coupled to the rear panel to create a second air passageway.
A refrigeration system having a refrigerant circuit including a condenser, a flow control device, an evaporator, and a compressor connected in series. The compressor is configured to circulate a cooling fluid through the refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant circuit has an inlet line fluidly connecting the condenser to the evaporator and a suction line fluidly connecting the evaporator to the compressor. A heater is positioned to heat the cooling fluid during a defrost mode, and a pressure control is coupled to the refrigerant circuit downstream of the evaporator. In the defrost mode, the pressure control apparatus is configured to increase system pressure during the defrost mode to maintain flow of refrigerant into the evaporator and to control flow of cooling fluid to the compressor.
A combined heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (“HVACR”) system including an HVAC sub-system and a refrigeration sub-system. The HVAC sub-system is in communication with an open space of an indoor environment and includes a first condenser, a first evaporator, and a first compressor at least partially defining a first refrigerant circuit circulating a first refrigerant for selectively conditioning an airflow within the HVAC sub-system that conditions the open space. The refrigeration sub-system is in communication with an enclosed space within the indoor environment and includes a second condenser, a second evaporator, and a second compressor and at least partially defining a second refrigerant circuit circulating a second refrigerant for selectively conditioning the enclosed space. Heat from the second refrigerant is selectively transferred to the airflow within the second condenser to reheat the airflow prior to the airflow being discharged into the open space.
F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
76.
Heat absorbing door for a refrigerated merchandiser
A door for a refrigerated merchandiser including a case that defines a product display area. The door includes a frame and a first glass pane coupled to the frame. The first glass pane has heat-absorbing glass and is configured to be positioned adjacent an ambient environment surrounding the refrigerated merchandiser to absorb radiation from the ambient environment. The door also includes a second glass pane coupled to the frame and configured to be positioned adjacent the product display area. The second glass pane includes a conductive coating. The door further includes a third glass pane positioned between and spaced from the first glass pane and the second glass pane, and has a low emissivity coating.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 7/12 - Measures preventing the formation of condensed water
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
A fan plenum assembly for a merchandiser. The fan plenum assembly includes a plenum housing that defines an opening configured to receive a fan, and that has a side wall with a slot and a slot extension continuous with the slot. The slot has a major axis extending through a center of the slot. A bearing is configured to rotationally support a hinge pin and is coupled to the side wall. The bearing includes a positioning element that is disposed in the slot and in the slot extension. The positioning element is movable within the slot and the slot extension such that the bearing is movable along the major axis to permit axial adjustment of a position of the bearing relative to the plenum housing and the bearing is immovable rotationally relative to the plenum housing.
A fan plenum assembly for a merchandiser. The fan plenum assembly includes a plenum housing that defines an opening configured to receive a fan, and that has a side wall with a slot and a slot extension continuous with the slot. The slot has a major axis extending through a center of the slot. A bearing is configured to rotationally support a hinge pin and is coupled to the side wall. The bearing includes a positioning element that is disposed in the slot and in the slot extension. The positioning element is movable within the slot and the slot extension such that the bearing is movable along the major axis to permit axial adjustment of a position of the bearing relative to the plenum housing and the bearing is immovable rotationally relative to the plenum housing.
A fan plenum assembly for a merchandiser. The fan plenum assembly includes a plenum housing that defines an opening configured to receive a fan, and that has a side wall with a slot and a slot extension continuous with the slot. The slot has a major axis extending through a center of the slot. A bearing is configured to rotationally support a hinge pin and is coupled to the side wall. The bearing includes a positioning element that is disposed in the slot and in the slot extension. The positioning element is movable within the slot and the slot extension such that the bearing is movable along the major axis to permit axial adjustment of a position of the bearing relative to the plenum housing and the bearing is immovable rotationally relative to the plenum housing.
A heat exchanger assembly including a heat exchanger that has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a cover coupled to the second end. The heat exchanger also includes a plurality of fins with a first fin disposed adjacent the first end and a second fin disposed adjacent the second end, and a continuous, serpentine coil. The coil includes first return bends projecting beyond the first fin and second return bends projecting beyond the second fin. The cover has a base plate and separate receptacles encasing one or more of the second return bends to permit airflow through the encased second return bends. The base plate is positioned on the second end to inhibit airflow from one of the receptacles to another of the receptacles.
F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
F28D 1/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
F28F 1/32 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending transversely the means having portions engaging further tubular elements
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
A heat exchanger assembly including a heat exchanger that has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a cover coupled to the second end. The heat exchanger also includes a plurality of fins with a first fin disposed adjacent the first end and a second fin disposed adjacent the second end, and a continuous, serpentine coil. The coil includes first return bends projecting beyond the first fin and second return bends projecting beyond the second fin. The cover has a base plate and separate receptacles encasing one or more of the second return bends to permit airflow through the encased second return bends. The base plate is positioned on the second end to inhibit airflow from one of the receptacles to another of the receptacles.
F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators
A fan plenum for a refrigerated merchandiser, in which the refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining a product display area and a lower flue, a first air passageway, and a second air passageway, and in which the first air passageway and second air passageway are in fluid communication with the lower flue and with the product display area, includes a top wall including a fan aperture for receiving a fan having a plurality of fan blades. The fan plenum further includes a side wall and a plenum base. An airflow divider partitions the fan plenum into a first duct and a second duct. The first duct is fluidly couplable with the first air passageway and the second duct is fluidly couplable with the second air passageway.
A system including equipment monitoring sensors configured to be coupled to one or more components of each of a plurality of merchandisers to obtain status data regarding an operational state of the one or more components, a data acquisition node, the equipment monitoring sensors in communication with the data acquisition node to communicate the status data to the data acquisition node, and a server in communication with the data acquisition node via a network providing a communication bridge between the data acquisition node and the server. The equipment monitoring sensors include first and second power usage monitors and the status data obtained by the first and second power usage monitors includes an operational state of a first component and a second component, respectively, and the operational state of the first and second power usage monitors including power usage data of the first and second components, respectively.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
F25D 13/02 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with several cooling compartments, e.g. refrigerated locker systems
F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
G07C 3/00 - Registering or indicating the condition or the working of machines or other apparatus, other than vehicles
84.
FOOD DISPLAY SYSTEM INTEGRATING RETAILER SERVICES WITH CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT
A system to determine operation and maintenance monitoring, equipment optimization and life cycle management, inventory and supply chain management, and shopper engagement includes a product display having a control system in communication with an inventory sensor and an equipment monitoring sensor, and a server in remote communication with the control system, the server containing a database and at least one application. The control system receives data from the inventory sensor and the equipment monitoring sensor, and communicates the data to the server for storage in the database, and the at least one application accesses and analyzes the data stored in the database.
85.
FOOD DISPLAY SYSTEM INTEGRATING RETAILER SERVICES WITH CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT
A system to determine operation and maintenance monitoring, equipment optimization and life cycle management, inventory and supply chain management, and shopper engagement includes a product display having a control system in communication with an inventory sensor and an equipment monitoring sensor, and a server in remote communication with the control system, the server containing a database and at least one application. The control system receives data from the inventory sensor and the equipment monitoring sensor, and communicates the data to the server for storage in the database, and the at least one application accesses and analyzes the data stored in the database.
The invention provides a merchandiser including a case that has a base and side walls extending upward from the base to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes a bumper assembly coupled to an exterior surface of the base, the bumper assembly including a plurality of shock absorbers attached to and extending outward from the exterior surface. The shock absorbers are spaced apart from each other along the base. The bumper assembly also includes an elongate bumper coupled to distal ends of the shock absorbers and biased outward from the base by the shock absorbers.
A47B 96/00 - TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE - Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups ; General details of furniture
A heat exchanger includes fins that are spaced apart from each other, and that each include one or more tube slots. A coil is coupled to the fins and includes a tube section extending through axially aligned tube slots. A heater insert extends through one or more of the axially aligned tube slots adjacent an exterior of the tube section to defrost the heat exchanger.
F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
F28F 1/32 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending transversely the means having portions engaging further tubular elements
F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
F28F 19/00 - Preventing the formation of deposits or corrosion, e.g. by using filters
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
A door for a refrigerated merchandiser defining a product display area. The door includes a first glass panel, a second glass panel, and a third glass panel. The first glass panel is in communication with an environment surrounding the refrigerated merchandiser, and has a first surface arranged to face the environment and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second glass panel is positioned adjacent the first glass panel, and has a third surface arranged to face the second surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The third glass panel is positioned adjacent the second glass panel and is in communication with the product display area. The third glass panel has a fifth surface arranged to face the fourth surface and a sixth surface opposite the fifth surface and arranged to face the product display area. The door also includes a split-silver low-emissivity coating covering at least a portion of the third surface or the fourth surface, and a conductive film covering at least a portion of the fifth surface or the sixth surface. The conductive film is connected to a power supply to heat the third glass panel and to at least one of inhibit and remove condensation on at least one of the first glass panel and the third glass panel.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
A heat exchanger includes a plurality of first refrigerant flow tubes in fluid communication with one of a suction line and a liquid line, and a second refrigerant flow tube in fluid communication with the other of the suction line and the liquid line. Each of the first refrigerant flow tubes and the second refrigerant flow tube have microchannels, the second refrigerant flow tube positioned between and cooperates with the first refrigerant flow tubes to heat vapor refrigerant flowing in the suction line, the refrigerant directed to or exiting the second refrigerant flow tube flows around a portion of at least one of the first refrigerant flow tubes.
F25B 40/00 - Subcoolers, desuperheaters or superheaters
F28B 1/02 - Condensers in which the steam or vapour is separated from the cooling medium by walls, e.g. surface condenser using water or other liquid as the cooling medium
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
A door for a refrigerated merchandiser including a case defining a product display area. The door includes a door frame that is attachable to the case, and a glass panel assembly that is coupled to the door frame. The glass panel assembly includes a first glass panel and a second glass panel that is spaced apart from the first glass panel by a gap. The glass panel assembly further includes a conductive coating that is applied to the first glass panel, and a heater element that is coupled to the first glass panel and that is in electrical communication with the conductive coating. The door also includes a connector that extends through the first glass panel and the second glass panel and securable to the glass panel assembly, and the connector is configured to electrically connect the heater element to a power source.
A door for a refrigerated merchandiser including a case defining a product display area. The door includes a door frame that is attachable to the case, and a glass panel assembly that is coupled to the door frame. The glass panel assembly includes a first glass panel and a second glass panel that is spaced apart from the first glass panel by a gap. The glass panel assembly further includes a conductive coating that is applied to the first glass panel, and a heater element that is coupled to the first glass panel and that is in electrical communication with the conductive coating. The door also includes a connector that extends through the first glass panel and the second glass panel and securable to the glass panel assembly, and the connector is configured to electrically connect the heater element to a power source.
A heat exchanger including a non-linear coil. The coil has coil sections that define a sinuous refrigerant path, and the coil has an inlet that is located on an outer periphery of the coil and an outlet that is located inward of the outer periphery. A distance between the coil sections monotonically increases from the outer periphery toward the center.
F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators
A heat exchanger including a non-linear coil. The coil has coil sections that define a sinuous refrigerant path, and the coil has an inlet that is located on an outer periphery of the coil and an outlet that is located inward of the outer periphery. A distance between the coil sections monotonically increases from the outer periphery toward the center.
F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators
A heat exchanger including a non-linear coil. The coil has coil sections that define a sinuous refrigerant path, and the coil has an inlet that is located on an outer periphery of the coil and an outlet that is located inward of the outer periphery. A distance between the coil sections monotonically increases from the outer periphery toward the center.
F28F 1/00 - Tubular elements; Assemblies of tubular elements
F28D 7/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being spirally coiled
A merchandiser including a case that has a base and side walls extending upward from the base to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes a bracket that is coupled to the base, and a bumper assembly that is coupled to an exterior surface of the base. The bumper assembly includes a shock absorber that has at least one end removably coupled to the base by a quick release mechanism engaged with the bracket and the shock absorber, and a bumper coupled only to an outermost portion of the shock absorber.
A47B 96/00 - TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE - Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups ; General details of furniture
A47B 96/20 - Furniture panels or like furniture elements
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTION WITH A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT
A retail system configured to provide interaction between a user and product supported in a retail environment. The system includes a plurality of merchandisers, an access device, and a controller. Each merchandiser defines a product display area and has one or more light sources positioned to illuminate product. The access device has a processing system operable to select a light characteristic associated with the light sources in response to user input, and the access device is operable by a user to select a desired product. The access device is programmed to generate one or more signals indicative of the selected light characteristic and the desired product. In response to the one or more signals, the controller controls the light sources associated with the desired product to illuminate at least partially based on the light characteristic to identify a location of the desired product to the user.
A system to manage inventory of product supported within a product display area of a retail environment. The system includes a database that has product information associated with product supportable in the product display area. The product information of each product is at least partially defined by a graphical representation of the product. The system also includes an access device that is in communication with the database and that has a microprocessor programmed to access a visual snapshot of the product display area. The visual snapshot is indicative of product actually supported in the product display area, and the microprocessor is further programmed to manage inventory of the product display area based on a comparison of the graphical representation of the product and the visual snapshot of the product display area.
A retail system configured to provide interaction between a user and product supported in a retail environment. The system includes a plurality of merchandisers, an access device, and a controller. Each merchandiser defines a product display area and has one or more light sources positioned to illuminate product. The access device has a processing system operable to select a light characteristic associated with the light sources in response to user input, and the access device is operable by a user to select a desired product. The access device is programmed to generate one or more signals indicative of the selected light characteristic and the desired product. In response to the one or more signals, the controller controls the light sources associated with the desired product to illuminate at least partially based on the light characteristic to identify a location of the desired product to the user.
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and including a frame having a mullion. The mullion defining an opening to the product display area. A door is coupled and movable relative to the frame over the opening to provide access to the product display area. A refrigeration system is in communication with the product display area to condition the product display area. A first heater is coupled to and routed along the frame and a second heater is coupled to and routed along the frame. The second heater is separate from the first heater. A controller is operatively coupled to the first heater and the second heater and programmed to dependently control the first heater and the second heater relative to each other to remove or inhibit formation of condensation.
A refrigerated merchandiser including a case defining a product display area configured to support product, a refrigeration circuit in which a refrigerant circulates, and a dilution device coupled to the refrigeration circuit. The dilution device includes a valve assembly and a container supporting a pressurized fluid. The valve assembly is in fluid communication with the refrigeration circuit and is selectively variable to an open state to fluidly couple the container to the refrigeration circuit such that the fluid is discharged into the refrigeration circuit in response to a condition of the refrigeration circuit reaching or exceeding a predetermined threshold value.
