EP4056933A1 - Führungselement für eine kühleinheit - Google Patents

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EP4056933A1
EP4056933A1 EP22156201.0A EP22156201A EP4056933A1 EP 4056933 A1 EP4056933 A1 EP 4056933A1 EP 22156201 A EP22156201 A EP 22156201A EP 4056933 A1 EP4056933 A1 EP 4056933A1
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water tray
side wall
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shelf
refrigeration unit
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Rahul Subhash Chhajed
Manjunathraddi Navalgund
Mansi Katkar
Abinash SARMA
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D11/00—Self-contained movable devices, e.g. domestic refrigerators
    • F25D11/02—Self-contained movable devices, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
    • F25D11/022—Self-contained movable devices, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures with two or more evaporators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D21/00—Defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water
    • F25D21/14—Collecting or removing condensed and defrost water; Drip trays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/006—General constructional features for mounting refrigerating machinery components
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2321/00—Details or arrangements for defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2321/14—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water
    • F25D2321/143—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by means to fix, clamp, or connect water pipes or evaporation trays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2321/00—Details or arrangements for defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2321/14—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water
    • F25D2321/144—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2321/00—Details or arrangements for defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2321/14—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water
    • F25D2321/144—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans
    • F25D2321/1442—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans outside a refrigerator
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2321/00—Details or arrangements for defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2321/14—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water
    • F25D2321/146—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the pipes or pipe connections

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to a refrigeration unit and, more specifically, to a guide feature that aligns a drain conduit with a water tray of a refrigeration unit.
  • a refrigeration unit includes a water tray that includes at least one side wall that extends from a floor of the water tray to an upper rim of the water tray to define a cavity, a guide feature coupled to the upper rim of the water tray and having a connection feature that is aligned with the cavity of the water tray, and a drain conduit coupled to the connection feature of the guide feature, such that the drain conduit is aligned with the cavity and water conveyed by the drain conduit is received within the water tray.
  • the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the disclosure as oriented in FIG. 1 .
  • the term “front” shall refer to the surface of the element closer to an intended viewer, and the term “rear” shall refer to the surface of the element further from the intended viewer.
  • the disclosure may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary.
  • the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.
  • the terms "the,” “a,” or “an,” mean “at least one,” and should not be limited to “only one” unless explicitly indicated to the contrary.
  • reference to “a component” includes embodiments having two or more such components unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
  • the term "and/or,” when used in a list of two or more items, means that any one of the listed items can be employed by itself, or any combination of two or more of the listed items can be employed.
  • the composition can contain A alone; B alone; C alone; A and B in combination; A and C in combination; B and C in combination; or A, B, and C in combination.
  • reference numeral 10 generally designates a refrigeration unit.
  • the refrigeration unit 10 includes a water tray 12.
  • the water tray 12 includes at least one side wall 14 that extends from a floor 16 of the water tray 12 to an upper rim 18 of the water tray 12 to define a cavity 20.
  • a guide feature 22 is coupled to the upper rim 18 of the water tray 12.
  • the guide feature 22 includes a connection feature 24 that is aligned with the cavity 20 of the water tray 12.
  • a drain conduit 26 is coupled to the connection feature 24 of the guide feature 22. Water conveyed by the drain conduit 26 is configured to be received within the water tray 12.
  • the refrigeration unit 10 includes a refrigeration compartment 28 and a freezer compartment 30.
  • the refrigeration unit 10 may include one or more evaporators (not shown) for use in cooling the refrigeration compartment 28 and/or the freezer compartment 30.
  • the drain conduit 26 is configured to convey water condensate originating from the one or more evaporators to the water tray 12.
  • the drain conduit 26 may be an assembly of components.
  • the drain conduit 26 includes first and second drain pipes 32, 34, a Y-shaped connector 36, and a consolidated drain pipe 38.
  • the first and second drain pipes 32, 34 convey water condensate from first and second evaporators of the refrigeration unit 10, respectively, to the Y-shaped connector 36.
  • the water from the first drain pipe 32 is conveyed into the Y-shaped connector 36 via a first inlet 40
  • the water conveyed from the second drain pipe 34 is conveyed into the Y-shaped connector 36 via a second inlet 42.
  • the water travels out of an outlet 44 of the Y-shaped connector 36, through the consolidated drain pipe 38 coupled with the outlet 44, and into the water tray 12.
  • the drain conduit 26 may have more or fewer components in various implementations.
  • the drain conduit 26 is comprised of a single component.
  • Various styles of refrigeration units 10 with varying numbers of compartments and/or evaporators are contemplated.
  • the water tray 12 is illustrated. As depicted in FIG. 3 , the water tray 12 is positioned within a machine compartment 46 of the refrigeration unit 10.
  • the water tray 12 includes at least one side wall 14.
  • the at least one side wall 14 may extend upward from the floor 16 of the water tray 12 to the upper rim 18 of the water tray 12.
  • the at least one side wall 14 may include an interior surface 48 and an exterior surface 50 opposite the interior surface 48.
  • the upper rim 18 of the water tray 12 may be disposed between and/or formed by a convergence of the interior and exterior surfaces 48, 50 of the at least one side wall 14.
  • the interior surface 48 of the at least one side wall 14 may be adjacent to and/or may border the floor 16 of the water tray 12.
  • the interior surface 48 of the at least one side wall 14 and the floor 16 of the water tray 12 define the cavity 20 of the water tray 12.
  • the cavity 20 of the water tray 12 is configured to collect water conveyed into the cavity 20 by the drain conduit 26.
  • the water tray 12 includes a plurality of side walls 14. Each side wall 14 is coupled to each other adjacent side wall 14 via corners 52. In some implementations, the corners 52 may be generally rounded, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 . Various types of water trays 12 having various shapes and/or numbers of side walls 14 are contemplated.
  • the guide feature 22 is configured to be coupled to the water tray 12 and the drain conduit 26, such that water conveyed by the drain conduit 26 is directed into the cavity 20 defined by the water tray 12.
  • the guide feature 22 is configured to be coupled to the at least one side wall 14 of the water tray 12.
  • the guide feature 22 is configured to be coupled to the upper rim 18 of the at least one side wall 14. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5 , a portion of the guide feature 22 rests on the upper rim 18.
  • the guide feature 22 is configured to be coupled to a plurality of side walls 14 of the water tray 12. For example, as illustrated in FIG.
  • the guide feature 22 is coupled to a first side wall 54 and a second side wall 56 that is coupled to the first side wall 54 via the corner 52.
  • the guide feature 22 is coupled to the upper rim 18, such that the guide feature 22 contacts the first side wall 54 and the second side wall 56 of the water tray 12.
  • the guide feature 22 includes the connection feature 24.
  • the connection feature 24 is configured to be coupled with the drain conduit 26.
  • the connection feature 24 is configured to be aligned with the cavity 20 of the water tray 12.
  • the connection feature 24 is configured to be positioned relative to the water tray 12, such that water flowing out of the drain conduit 26 coupled to the connection feature 24 is directed into the cavity 20 of the water tray 12.
  • the connection feature 24 is positioned directly above the floor 16 of the water tray 12, such that water flowing downward out of the drain conduit 26 falls into the cavity 20.
  • the connection feature 24 is aligned with the cavity 20.
  • connection feature 24 of the guide feature 22 is generally tubular and defines a hollow 58.
  • the drain conduit 26 may be coupled to the connection feature 24, such that water conveyed by the drain conduit 26 flows through the hollow 58 and into the water tray 12. As illustrated in FIG. 5 , in some implementations, a portion of the drain conduit 26 is received within the hollow 58 defined by the generally tubular connection feature 24.
  • connection features 24 are contemplated. Further, it should be appreciated that the drain conduit 26 may be coupled to the connection feature 24 in a variety of ways, in various embodiments.
  • the guide feature 22 includes a body 60 having an interior side 62 and an exterior side 64 opposite the interior side 62.
  • the body 60 includes a shelf 66, a guide feature side wall 68, a platform 70, and a skirt 72.
  • the shelf 66 extends between the guide feature side wall 68 and the skirt 72.
  • the skirt 72 extends downward from the shelf 66 a first direction.
  • the guide feature side wall 68 extends upward from the shelf 66 a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction.
  • the platform 70 extends outward from an end of the guide feature side wall 68 that is distal from the shelf 66.
  • the exterior side 64 of the skirt 72 is generally parallel to the exterior side 64 of the guide feature side wall 68
  • the exterior side 64 of the platform 70 is generally parallel to the exterior side 64 of the shelf 66.
  • the skirt 72, shelf 66, and/or guide feature side wall 68 may be generally L-shaped. As described further herein, the L-shaped skirt 72, shelf 66, and/or guide feature side wall 68 may follow the contour of first and second side walls 54, 56 of the water tray 12, as well as the contour of the corner 52 connecting the first and second side walls 54, 56 of the water tray 12.
  • At least one tab 74 is coupled to the interior side 62 of the shelf 66 and extends downward therefrom.
  • the tab 74 is in a spaced relationship with the skirt 72.
  • the guide feature 22 includes first and second tabs 76, 78 that extend downward from the interior side 62 of the shelf 66.
  • the connection feature 24 is coupled to the platform 70 of the guide feature 22.
  • the connection feature 24 is generally tubular and defines the hollow 58. As illustrated, the connection feature 24 extends upward from the exterior side 64 of the body 60 and downward from the interior side 62 of the body 60.
  • the body 60 of the guide feature 22 include at least one guide retention feature 80.
  • the at least one guide retention feature 80 may be positioned on at least one of the shelf 66 and the skirt 72 of the body 60.
  • the shelf 66 of the body 60 defines two guide retention features 80 in the form of slots that extend through the shelf 66.
  • the at least one guide retention feature 80 may be configured to be engaged with at least one corresponding tray retention feature 82 coupled to the water tray 12, to maintain the guide feature 22 in a coupled relationship with the water tray 12.
  • the two slots defined by the shelf 66 as shown in FIG.
  • the at least one guide retention feature 80 and the at least one tray retention feature 82 may be one or more of a variety of types of corresponding features configured to retain the water tray 12 and the guide feature 22 in a coupled relationship (e.g., snap fit features, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, etc.).
  • the guide feature 22 and water tray 12 are configured to be coupled to each other.
  • the shelf 66 of the guide feature 22 extends over the upper rim 18 of the water tray 12 from the guide feature side wall 68 to the skirt 72.
  • the interior side 62 of the shelf 66 contacts the upper rim 18 of the at least one side wall 14. Implementations in which the interior side 62 of the shelf 66 is in a spaced relationship with upper rim 18 of the at least one side wall 14 are contemplated.
  • the skirt 72 extends downward from the shelf 66 along the exterior surface 50 of the at least one side wall 14 opposite the cavity 20 defined by the water tray 12.
  • the interior side 62 of the skirt 72 is maintained in a spaced relationship with the side wall 14 via the tray retention feature 82, which is coupled to the exterior surface 50 of the at least one side wall 14 and matingly engaged with the corresponding guide retention feature (not shown) defined by the skirt 72. Implementations in which the skirt 72 contacts the at least one side wall 14 directly are contemplated.
  • the water tray 12 includes the first and second side walls 54, 56 coupled via the corner 52, and the skirt 72 and shelf 66 of the guide feature 22 are generally L-shaped.
  • the generally L-shaped shelf 66 extends over a portion of the upper rim 18 that extends along a portion of the first side wall 54, the corner 52, and a portion of the second side wall 56.
  • the L-shaped skirt 72 extends downward from the shelf 66 along the exterior surface 50 of a portion of the first side wall 54, the corner 52, and a portion of the second side wall 56.
  • the first tab 76 extends downward from the shelf 66, such that a portion of the first side wall 54 is positioned between the skirt 72 and the first tab 76.
  • the second tab 78 may also extend downward from the shelf 66, such that a portion of the second side wall 56 is positioned between the skirt 72 and the second tab 78.
  • the guide feature 22 being coupled to both the first and second side walls 54, 56 of the water tray 12, as described herein, may advantageously increase the structural integrity of the connection between the water tray 12 and the guide feature 22.
  • the guide feature 22 may be a single unitary body that is integrally formed. In other words, the components of the guide feature 22 may be integrally coupled to each other.
  • the illustrated guide feature 22 includes a plurality of guide retention features 80 in the form of slots positioned on the shelf 66 and the skirt 72.
  • the illustrated water tray 12 includes a plurality of corresponding tray retention features 82 that are engaged with the guide retention features 80.
  • the plurality of tray retention features 82 includes tray retention features 82 that are coupled to the exterior surface 50 of the first side wall 54, the exterior surface 50 of the second side wall 56, a portion of the upper rim 18 that extends along the first side wall 54, and a portion of the upper rim 18 that extends along the second side wall 56.
  • the guide feature 22 includes the guide feature side wall 68.
  • the guide feature side wall 68 extends upward from the shelf 66 to the platform 70.
  • the platform 70 is positioned further than the shelf 66 from the floor 16 of the water tray 12.
  • the platform 70 is positioned a first distance from the floor 16, the shelf 66 is positioned a second distance from the floor 16, and the first distance is greater than the second distance.
  • the platform 70 extends outward from the shelf 66. In the illustrated embodiment, the platform 70 extends over the cavity 20 of the water tray 12 generally away from the portion of the at least one side wall 14 that the guide feature 22 is coupled to.
  • connection feature 24 is coupled to the platform 70 and is, likewise, positioned over the cavity 20 of the water tray 12.
  • the generally tubular connection feature 24 receives the drain conduit 26 within the hollow 58, such that water conveyed by the drain conduit 26 passes through the hollow 58 and into the cavity 20 of the water tray 12 beneath the connection feature 24.
  • first and second evaporators are operated to assist in cooling the refrigeration and freezer compartments 28, 30.
  • the first and second evaporators produce water condensate.
  • the water from the first and second evaporators enters first and second drain pipes 32, 34, respectively.
  • the first and second drain pipes 32, 34 convey the water to first and second inlets 40, 42 of the Y-shaped connector 36.
  • the water exits the outlet 44 of the Y-shaped connector 36 and is conveyed toward the water tray 12 via a consolidated drain pipe 38.
  • the consolidated drain pipe 38 extends from the Y-shaped connector 36 into the generally tubular connection feature 24 of the guide feature 22 coupled to first and second side walls 54, 56 of the water tray 12.
  • the connection feature 24 is positioned over the cavity 20 defined by the water tray 12 and defines a hollow 58.
  • the water conveyed by the consolidated drain pipe 38 flows through the hollow 58 and into the cavity 20 of the water tray 12.
  • the refrigeration unit 10 of the present disclosure may provide a variety of advantages.
  • the guide feature 22 may assist in anchoring the drain conduit 26 in a position that ensures water conveyed by the drain conduit 26 is received within the water tray 12.
  • the Y-shaped connector 36 being positioned within the machine compartment 46 (instead of disposed within foam insulation, for example) allows the Y-shaped connector 36 and the drain conduit 26 coupled to the Y-shaped connector 36 to be conveniently accessed.
  • a refrigeration unit includes a water tray that includes at least one side wall that extends from a floor of the water tray to an upper rim of the water tray to define a cavity.
  • a guide feature is coupled to the upper rim of the water tray and has a connection feature that is aligned with the cavity of the water tray.
  • a drain conduit is coupled to the connection feature of the guide feature, such that water conveyed by the drain conduit is received within the water tray.
  • connection feature is generally tubular and defines a hollow.
  • the drain conduit is coupled to the connection feature, such that water conveyed by the drain conduit flows through the hollow and into the water tray.
  • a portion of the drain conduit is received within the hollow defined by the connection feature.
  • the at least one side wall of the water tray includes a first side wall and a second side wall coupled to the first side wall via a corner.
  • the guide feature is coupled to the upper rim, such that the guide feature contacts the first side wall and the second side wall of the water tray.
  • the guide feature includes a shelf that extends over the upper rim of the water tray and a skirt that extends downward from the shelf along an exterior surface of the at least one side wall opposite the cavity.
  • the guide feature further includes a tab that extends downward from the shelf into the cavity of the guide feature, such that a portion of the at least one side wall is positioned between the skirt and the tab of the guide feature.
  • the guide feature includes a guide retention feature and the water tray includes a tray retention feature configured to be engaged with the guide retention feature to maintain the guide feature in a coupled relationship with the water tray.
  • the guide retention feature is positioned on at least one of the skirt and the shelf.
  • the guide feature further includes a guide feature side wall that extends from the shelf to a platform positioned further than the shelf from the floor of the water tray.
  • the connection feature is coupled to the platform.
  • a refrigeration unit includes a water tray.
  • a guide feature is coupled to the water tray, such that the guide feature contacts a first side wall of the water tray and a second side wall of the water tray that is coupled to the first side wall at a corner.
  • a drain conduit is coupled to the guide feature, such that water conveyed by the drain conduit is received within the water tray.
  • the first and second side walls of the water tray extends from a floor of the water tray to an upper rim.
  • the guide feature is coupled to the upper rim.
  • the guide feature is coupled to a portion of the upper rim that extends along at least a portion of the first side wall and a portion of the upper rim that extends along at least a portion of the second side wall.
  • the first and second side walls of the water tray extends from a floor of the water tray to an upper rim.
  • the guide feature includes a shelf that extends over the upper rim, a skirt that extends downward from the shelf along an exterior surface of at least one of the first and second side walls opposite a cavity of the water tray, and a tab that extends downward from the shelf into the cavity of the water tray, such that a portion of at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall is positioned between the skirt and the tab.
  • the guide feature further includes a guide feature side wall that extends from the shelf to a platform positioned further than the shelf from the floor of the water tray and a connection feature coupled to the platform.
  • the drain conduit is coupled to the connection feature.
  • connection feature is generally tubular and defines a hollow.
  • the drain conduit is coupled to the connection feature, such that water conveyed by the drain conduit flows through the hollow and into the water tray.
  • a portion of the drain conduit is received within the hollow defined by the connection feature.
  • the guide feature includes a guide retention feature and the water tray includes a tray retention feature configured to be engaged with the guide retention feature to maintain the guide feature in a coupled relationship with the water tray.
  • the guide retention feature is positioned on at least one of the skirt and the shelf.
  • a guide feature for attachment to a water tray of a refrigeration unit includes a shelf configured to extend over an upper rim of at least one side wall of the water tray, a skirt configured to extend downward from the shelf along an exterior surface of the at least one side wall opposite a cavity defined by the water tray, and a connection feature configured to be coupled with a drain conduit that conveys water to the water tray.
  • the shelf is positioned between the connection feature and the skirt.
  • a tab extends downward from the shelf.
  • the tab and the skirt are configured such that a portion of the at least one side wall is configured to be positioned between the tab and skirt.
  • a guide feature side wall extends from the shelf to a platform.
  • the connection feature is coupled to the platform.
  • connection feature is generally tubular and defines a hollow configured to receive a portion of the drain conduit.
  • the term "coupled” in all of its forms: couple, coupling, coupled, etc. generally means the joining of two components (electrical or mechanical) directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two components (electrical or mechanical) and/or any additional intermediate members. Such joining may include members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another (i.e., integrally coupled) or may refer to joining of two components. Such joining may be permanent in nature, or may be removable or releasable in nature, unless otherwise stated.
  • elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements shown as multiple parts may be integrally formed, the operation of the interfaces may be reversed or otherwise varied, the length or width of the structures and/or members or connectors or other elements of the system may be varied, the nature or number of adjustment positions provided between the elements may be varied.
  • the elements and/or assemblies of the system may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present innovations. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the desired and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present innovations.

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