Display apparatus

Abstract

A refrigerated display apparatus comprising a product display unit and a refrigeration unit, the product display unit including a housing defining a chamber arranged to receive therewithin one or more products, a base adapted to overlie a counter top, and a projecting portion projecting beyond the base, wherein the refrigeration unit depends from the projecting portion, whereby the refrigeration unit is arrangeable below the level of the counter top.

1 . A refrigerated display apparatus comprising a product display unit and a refrigeration unit, the product display unit including a housing defining a chamber arranged to receive therewithin one or more products, a base adapted to overlie a counter top, and a projecting portion projecting beyond the base, wherein the refrigeration unit depends from the projecting portion, whereby the refrigeration unit is arrangeable below the level of the counter top.  
     
     
         2 . A display apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the projecting portion projects horizontally from the base.  
     
     
         3 . A display apparatus according to  claim 1  or  claim 2 , wherein the refrigeration unit includes a vent for venting heated air, the vent being located within a housing which houses the refrigeration unit.  
     
     
         4 . A display apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein the vent is located in a lower portion of the housing.  
     
     
         5 . A display apparatus according to  claim 3  or  claim 4 , wherein the refrigeration unit is housed within a pedestal which includes a foot portion capable of contacting and being supported by a floor.  
     
     
         6 . A display apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein the pedestal is height adjustable.  
     
     
         7 . A display apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the foot is telescopically slidable within the pedestal to achieve the desired height.  
     
     
         8 . A display apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the apparatus is configured generally in the form of an inverted L, wherein the display unit is arranged horizontally in use and the refrigeration unit depends vertically therefrom.  
     
     
         9 . A display apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the display unit includes an evaporator in fluid connection with a compressor and a condenser, the compressor and condenser forming part of the refrigeration unit.  
     
     
         10 . A counter top including a refrigerated display apparatus according to any one of  claims 1  to  10 .  
     
     
         11 . A refrigerated display apparatus substantially as herein described with reference to the drawings.  
     
     
         12 . A counter top substantially as herein described with reference to the drawings.