US 11,892,207 B2
Interchangeable heat exchanger access panel with accessory mounting capability
Zachary Chapin, Louisville, KY (US)
Assigned to MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD., Guangdong (CN)
Filed by Midea Group Co., Ltd., Foshan (CN)
Filed on Sep. 23, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/483,167.
Prior Publication US 2023/0093227 A1, Mar. 23, 2023
Int. Cl. F25B 39/02 (2006.01); F25D 21/14 (2006.01)
CPC F25B 39/02 (2013.01) [F25D 21/14 (2013.01)] 25 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An air conditioning system, comprising
a heat exchanger;
a drain pan beneath said heat exchanger to collect condensation from said heat exchanger;
a bracket with an opening coupled to said heat exchanger;
a plurality of interchangeable access panels adapted to be interchangeably mounted to said opening on said bracket;
an accessory coupled to one of said plurality of access panels; and
wherein said bracket and/or said access panel further comprises an offset flange and/or a clearance hole for coupling to each other.