Portable modular enclosure for engine generator set

Abstract

The invention relates to a portable modular enclosure for an engine generator set. A genset housing includes a slide rail platform, a plurality of gusset members, a plurality of roof supports, and a first plurality of side wall panels and a second plurality of side wall panels. The gusset members are spaced apart along an outer perimeter of the rail platform and are coupled to the rail platform using fasteners. The gusset members are arranged in opposing pairs positioned on opposing lateral ends of the slide rail platform. Each gusset member defines a first portion extending upwardly from the rail platform orthogonal to an upper surface of the rail platform and a second portion disposed at an upper end of the first portion and orthogonal to the first portion and extending toward a centerline of the rail platform. The gusset member supports the plurality of roof supports and the first plurality of sidewall panels and the second plurality of sidewall panels to form an enclosed volume.

Description

Cross Reference to Related Applications

[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of application number 202180077497.5, filed on September 29, 2021, having the title “Portable Modular Enclosure for Engine Generator Set”.

[0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 085,463, filed September 30, 2020, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to enclosures for housing engines and generators. BACKGROUND

[0004] Generator sets (also referred to as “gensets”) can be used for physical power generation in various applications (e.g., backup / standby power applications, etc.). Generator sets generally include an engine and an electric power generator coupled to the engine. The engine is configured to mechanically drive the generator, which in turn is capable of generating electricity. The engine and generator can be housed within an enclosure that allows the generator set to be operated outdoors and withstands extreme environments of temperature, humidity, precipitation (e.g., rain, snow, ice, etc.), and other factors. In some cases, the enclosure is made from an intermodal shipping container (e.g., an ISO container, a freight container, a sea container, etc.) that is sized to house the entire generator set and any ancillary equipment (e.g., cooling equipment, etc.) required to operate the generator set. However, due to the limited availability of different container sizes, the footprint of the entire generator set system is often larger than what is required. In other words, these containers can need to be oversized to ensure that the enclosure can house the entire generator set system. Moreover, standard sized intermodal shipping containers cannot be easily modified to accommodate different cooling systems or ancillary equipment that can be used with the generator set. SUMMARY

[0005] One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a genset enclosure. The genset enclosure includes a skid platform, a plurality of gusset members, a plurality of roof supports, a first plurality of sidewall panels, and a second plurality of sidewall panels. The gusset members are spaced apart along an outer perimeter of the skid platform and are coupled to the skid platform using fasteners. The gusset members are arranged in opposing pairs positioned on opposing lateral ends of the skid platform. Each gusset member defines a first portion extending upward from the skid platform orthogonal to an upper surface of the skid platform and a second portion disposed at an upper end of the first portion and extending orthogonal to the first portion and toward a centerline of the skid platform. The plurality of roof supports extend between at least one of the opposing pairs of gusset members and couple upper ends of the at least one of the opposing pairs of gusset members. The plurality of roof supports and the plurality of gusset members together define a skeletal frame for the genset enclosure. The first plurality of sidewall panels are coupled to both the plurality of gusset members and the skid platform and extend upward from the outer perimeter of the skid platform orthogonal to the upper surface of the skid platform. The first plurality of sidewall panels and the gusset members are positioned in an alternating arrangement along the outer perimeter of the skid platform. The second plurality of sidewall panels are coupled to the plurality of roof supports. The first plurality of sidewall panels and the second plurality of sidewall panels together define an enclosed volume.

[0006] In some embodiments, the second portion of at least one of the plurality of gusset members includes a flange disposed on the second portion and extending orthogonal to the first portion and the second portion, the flange being coupled to one of the plurality of roof supports.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first plurality of sidewall panels and the second plurality of sidewall panels are coupled to the skeletal frame by mechanical fasteners.

[0008] In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of roof supports includes an "L" shaped bracket, and wherein the at least one roof support engages and is disposed between a pair of the first plurality of sidewall panels and a pair of the second plurality of sidewall panels.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of roof supports includes a first leg and a second leg orthogonal to the first leg, and wherein the genset enclosure further includes a plurality of sealing members, at least one of the plurality of sealing members being coupled to the first leg and extending laterally between one of the opposing pairs of gusset members.

[0010] In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of gusset members is disposed between a pair of the first plurality of sidewall panels.

[0011] In some embodiments, the gusset members are spaced at equal intervals.

[0012] In some embodiments, the gusset members are spaced at unequal intervals.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first plurality of side wall panels are substantially aligned with the second plurality of side wall panels along a longitudinal direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, at least one gusset member of the plurality of gusset members is coupled to a respective one of the first plurality of side wall panels and the slide rail platform by a plurality of gusset brackets.

[0015] In some embodiments, the slide rail platform comprises: a plurality of slide rail members fastened together to form a slide rail frame; and a plurality of slide rail panels fastened to an upper end of the slide rail frame.

[0016] Another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a genset enclosure, comprising: providing a slide rail platform; mounting a genset system to the slide rail platform; fastening a plurality of gusset members to the slide rail platform at intervals along an outer perimeter of the slide rail platform; fastening a first plurality of side wall panels to the plurality of gusset members and the slide rail platform; fastening a plurality of roof supports to the plurality of gusset members between upper ends of laterally opposing pairs of the plurality of gusset members to define a skeletal frame; and fastening a second plurality of side wall panels to the plurality of roof supports to define an at least partially enclosed volume between the second plurality of side wall panels and the slide rail platform.

[0017] In some embodiments, fastening the plurality of gusset members to the slide rail platform comprises positioning opposing pairs of the plurality of gusset members on opposing lateral ends of the slide rail platform, and orienting at least one gusset member of the plurality of gusset members such that: a first portion of the at least one gusset member extends upward from the slide rail platform normal to an upper surface of the slide rail platform, and a second portion of the at least one gusset member extending normal to the first portion extends toward a centerline of the slide rail platform.

[0018] In some embodiments, fastening the at least one roof support to the at least one gusset member includes engaging the at least one roof support with a flange of the at least one gusset member, the flange extending orthogonal to both the second portion and the first portion of the at least one gusset member.

[0019] In some embodiments, fastening the first plurality of side wall panels to the plurality of gusset members includes positioning the first plurality of side wall panels in an alternating arrangement relative to the plurality of gusset members and inserting the first plurality of side wall panels into openings defined between adjacent ones of the plurality of gusset members.

[0020] In some embodiments, providing the skid platform includes: fastening a plurality of skid members together to form a skid frame defining a plurality of skid openings; and fastening a skid panel to an upper end of the skid frame across the skid openings.

[0021] In some embodiments, the method further includes sealing at least one joint formed between adjacent ones of the second plurality of side wall panels by engaging a sealing member with an upper edge of a respective one of the plurality of roof supports and folding the sealing member over the upper edge such that opposite ends of the sealing member extend into the at least one joint.

[0022] Another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a genset enclosure. The method includes providing a skid platform; mounting a genset system to the skid platform; fastening a first plurality of side wall panels to a plurality of gusset members and the skid platform; fastening a plurality of roof supports to the plurality of gusset members between upper ends of laterally opposing pairs of the plurality of gusset members to define a skeletal frame; and fastening a second plurality of side wall panels to the plurality of roof supports to define an at least partially enclosed volume between the second plurality of side wall panels and the skid platform.

[0023] Yet another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a genset enclosure. The genset enclosure includes a skid platform subassembly, a plurality of gusset members, a plurality of roof supports, and a first plurality of side wall panels and a second plurality of side wall panels. The plurality of gusset members is mountable to the skid platform subassembly. At least one of the plurality of gusset members includes a first portion, a second portion disposed at an end of the first portion and extending orthogonal to the first portion, and a flange disposed on the second portion and extending orthogonal to the first portion and the second portion. The plurality of roof supports is mountable to the plurality of gusset members. The first plurality of side wall panels is mountable to the plurality of gusset members, and the second plurality of side wall panels is mountable to the plurality of roof supports.

[0024] In some embodiments, each roof support of the plurality of roof supports includes a first leg and a second leg that is orthogonal to the first leg, and wherein the genset enclosure further includes a plurality of sealing members mountable to the first leg and configured to fold over the first leg.

[0025] In some embodiments, at least one gusset member of the plurality of gusset members is part of a gusset member assembly that further includes a plurality of gusset brackets configured to fasten the at least one gusset member to at least one of: the slide rail platform subassembly; or a respective one of the first plurality of side wall panels.

[0026] It should be appreciated that all combinations of the foregoing concepts and additional concepts discussed in greater detail below (provided such concepts are not mutually inconsistent) are contemplated as being part of the subject matter disclosed herein. In particular, all combinations of claimed subject matter presented at the end of this detailed description are contemplated as being part of the subject matter disclosed herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] The foregoing and other features of the present disclosure will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only several embodiments in accordance with the disclosure and are not to be considered limiting of its scope, the disclosure will be described with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 is a top perspective view of a genset enclosure in accordance with an embodiment.

[0029] Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of the genset enclosure of Figure 1

[0030] Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view of a genset positioned within the genset enclosure of Figure 1

[0031] Figure 4 is a top perspective view of a genset enclosure in accordance with another embodiment.

[0032] Figure 5 is a bottom perspective view of the genset enclosure of Figure 4

[0033] Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view of a genset positioned within the genset enclosure of Figure 4

[0034] Figure 7 ​​​​is a flowchart of a method of manufacturing a genset enclosure according to embodiments.

[0035] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a partially assembled slide rail frame for a genset enclosure according to embodiments.

[0036] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a fully assembled slide rail frame for a genset enclosure according to embodiments.

[0037] Figure 10 is a perspective view of a partially assembled slide rail platform for a genset enclosure according to embodiments.

[0038] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a partially assembled slide rail platform and side wall structure for a genset enclosure according to embodiments.

[0039] Figure 12 is a perspective view of an upper end portion of a gusset member of a side wall structure of Figure 11

[0040] Figure 13 is a perspective view of a connection portion of a side wall structure of Figure 11

[0041] Figure 14 is another perspective view of a partially assembled slide rail platform and side wall structure of Figure 11

[0042] Figure 15 is a perspective view of a middle connection portion of a gusset member of a side wall structure of Figure 11

[0043] Figure 16 is a perspective view of a lower connection portion of a gusset member of Figure 15

[0044] Figure 17 is a perspective view of a partially assembled roof support structure of a genset enclosure according to embodiments.

[0045] Figure 18 is another perspective view of a partially assembled roof support structure of Figure 17

[0046] Figure 19 is a perspective view of a partially assembled roof wall structure of a genset enclosure according to embodiments.

[0047] Figure 20 is a perspective view of a seal structure for a roof wall structure of Figure 19

[0048] Figure 21 ​​​​​​​is a perspective view of a partially assembled intake vent assembly of a genset enclosure during a first assembly operation in accordance with an embodiment.

[0049] Figure 22 is a perspective view of a partially assembled intake vent assembly of a genset enclosure during a second assembly operation in accordance with an embodiment.

[0050] Figure 23 is a perspective view of a partially assembled exhaust vent assembly of a genset enclosure during a first assembly operation in accordance with an embodiment.

[0051] Figure 24 is a perspective view of a partially assembled exhaust vent assembly of a genset enclosure during a second assembly operation in accordance with an embodiment.

[0052] Figure 25 is a perspective view of a gusset assembly operation of an endwall structure of a genset enclosure in accordance with an embodiment.

[0053] Figure 26 is a perspective view of a lower connection portion of an endwall structure of Figure 25

[0054] Figure 27 is a perspective cross-sectional view of a partially assembled genset enclosure in accordance with an embodiment.

[0055] Figure 28 is a partial perspective view of a partially assembled exhaust vent assembly of a genset enclosure in accordance with an embodiment.

[0056] Figure 29 is a partial perspective view of a partially assembled intake vent assembly of a genset enclosure in accordance with an embodiment.

[0057] Throughout the following detailed description, reference is made to the attached drawings. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments can be utilized, and other changes can be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented herein. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein, and illustrated in the Figures, can be arranged, substituted, combined, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated and made part of this disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] ​The embodiments described herein generally relate to methods and apparatus for forming a genset enclosure. In particular, the embodiments described herein generally relate to a field-installable and modular genset enclosure that is assembled without the use of welding or other complex manufacturing operations. The genset enclosure can be assembled using removable mechanical fasteners that allow the size and configuration of the genset enclosure to be modified after the genset enclosure has been assembled. The genset enclosure includes a plurality of inwardly facing "L"-shaped gusset members arranged in pairs on opposite lateral ends of a platform. The upper ends of each pair of gusset members are connected by a roof support to define a skeletal frame above the platform. The walls of the enclosure are formed by panels applied to the gusset members and the roof support to enclose a space encompassed by the skeletal frame. In one embodiment, the gusset members are plates "sandwiched" between a pair of side wall panels to reduce the overall size and weight of the skeletal frame. Among other benefits, the enclosure can be at least partially assembled in the field (locally, at the location where the genset is to be installed, etc.). For example, the gusset members, roof support, and side wall panels can be shipped as separate components and assembled in the field to customize the design of the genset enclosure based on the surrounding environment of the genset enclosure (e.g., based on the location of the enclosure, the location of the enclosure relative to adjacent structures, etc.) and the needs of the end user.

[0059] The spacing between the gusset members can be adjusted to accommodate an access door for the genset enclosure at any location along the perimeter of the genset enclosure. In one embodiment, the spacing between the gusset members is equal to the width of the access door such that the door can be repositioned to any location along the perimeter (or roof of the genset enclosure) without having to disassemble the skeletal frame. The size of the genset enclosure can be adjusted by lengthening the platform and adding more gusset members and side wall panels. Thus, the genset enclosure can be easily modified to accommodate different engine genset sizes / types and / or ancillary equipment (e.g., cooling equipment, controls, etc.) within one common enclosure footprint. This configuration also provides a more compact overall footprint because the size of the panels (and spacing between adjacent gusset members) can be modified to reduce unused space within the enclosure. Thus, the amount of material required for the genset enclosure can be less than a containerized configuration that can be used to accommodate a similarly sized genset. Moreover, because of the modular configuration of the genset enclosure, the enclosure can be quickly and easily disassembled into sections (e.g., segments including a plurality of interconnections or separate components) to transport the enclosure between different sites. The genset enclosure is also scalable to accommodate changes in the genset and / or additional ancillary equipment.

[0060] In some embodiments, housing segments and construction techniques are also employed to form the intake and exhaust portions of the housing. The various concepts described above and discussed in more detail below can be implemented in any of a variety of ways, as the described concepts are not limited to any particular implementation. Examples of specific implementations and applications are provided primarily for illustrative purposes.

[0061] The various numerical values ​​provided herein are for reference purposes only. Unless otherwise indicated, all figures used in the specification and claims to indicate quantities of properties, parameters, conditions, etc., should be understood to be modified in all cases by the term "approximately". Therefore, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth in the following specification and appended claims are approximate values. Any numerical parameter should be interpreted at least according to the number of significant digits reported and by applying common rounding techniques. When the term "approximately" is used before numerical expressions (e.g., including quantities and / or amounts encompassing ranges), it indicates an approximate value that may vary (+) or (-) by 10%, 5%, or 1%.

[0062] As those skilled in the art will understand, for any and all purposes, particularly for the purpose of providing a written description, all scopes disclosed herein also include any and all possible subscopes and combinations thereof. Any listed scope can be readily identified as adequately describing the same scope and such that the same scope can be decomposed into at least equal halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, tenths, etc. As a non-limiting example, each scope discussed herein can be readily decomposed into a lower third, a middle third, and an upper third, etc. Those skilled in the art will also understand that all language, such as “up to,” “at least,” “greater than,” “less than,” etc., includes the listed numbers and refers to a scope that can subsequently be decomposed into subscopes as discussed above. Finally, as those skilled in the art will understand, a scope includes each individual component.

[0063] Figures 1-3 Various views of a generator set assembly 10 according to at least one embodiment are shown. The generator set assembly 10 includes (such as...) Figure 3The diagram shows an engine 20, a generator 30, an air actuator 40, an exhaust assembly 50, and a generator housing (shown as housing 100). Engine 20 can be a diesel engine, gasoline engine, natural gas engine, dual-fuel engine, biodiesel engine, E85 engine, flexible fuel engine, gas turbine, or another type of internal combustion engine or actuator. In various embodiments, for example, engine 20 can be a high-horsepower (HHP) engine, such as an engine capable of providing power in the range of 500 hp to 4500 hp or greater. Generator 30 can be an electric generator, alternator, etc. In one embodiment, engine 20 is coupled to generator 30 via, for example, a drive shaft (not shown). In operation, engine 20 drives generator 30 to generate electricity (e.g., power). Embodiments of this disclosure are also applicable to various types of prime movers (mechanical, electric, hydraulic, and / or fuel cell types) with various power intensities (low, medium, and high horsepower).

[0064] The air drive 40 is configured to draw air (e.g., ventilation air, cooling air, etc.) from the environment surrounding the housing 100 through the housing 100 to cool the generator 30 and / or other internal components of the generator set assembly 10. In at least one embodiment, the air drive 40 is a fan. In other embodiments, the air drive 40 includes multiple fans located at different positions within the housing 100. In some embodiments, the fans may be coupled to the engine 20 (e.g., coupled to an engine drive shaft via pulleys, etc.) such that the speed of the fans is proportional to the speed of the engine 20. In other embodiments, the fans are driven separately from the engine 20 (e.g., the fans are driven via an electric fan motor, etc.).

[0065] The exhaust assembly 50 forms part of the engine 20 and is configured to direct exhaust gases from the engine 20 out of the housing 100. The exhaust assembly 50 may include a plurality of mufflers 52 for reducing noise generated by the engine 20. Figures 1-3 As shown, because the housing is assembled in sections from discrete components to achieve a modular construction, the housing 100 can be resized on-site to accommodate the exhaust assembly 50. This housing configuration reduces the likelihood of weather-related damage to components of the exhaust assembly 50 (e.g., muffler, connecting pipes, support brackets, etc.) and allows components of the exhaust assembly 50 to be made from less expensive materials such as steel instead of typical weather-resistant materials such as aluminum. Figure 3In an embodiment, the mufflers of the exhaust assembly 50 are disposed below the air outlets 116, within the area defined by the air outlets 116 when viewed from above the housing 100. The exhaust pipes of the exhaust assembly 50 are substantially concentric with the main bodies of the mufflers and extend upward in the vertical direction through the air outlets 116. The intermediate pipes connecting the mufflers to the engine 20 extend in the longitudinal direction (e.g., the horizontal direction, as shown by the left-right direction, etc.) just below the container roof 106 of the housing 100, through the vertical space between the first deflector assembly 202 and the container roof 106. Figure 3

[0066] Figures 1-3 The configurations and arrangements of the engine 20, the generator 30, the air driver 40, and the exhaust assembly 50 shown should not be considered limiting. Many alternatives and combinations are possible without departing from the inventive concepts disclosed herein. For example, Figures 4-6 A genset assembly 10’ is shown with an exhaust assembly 50’ disposed on the roof of the housing 100’, proximate to the air outlets 116’ of the housing 100’ (e.g., the exhaust assembly 50’ is closer to the air outlets 116’ than to the air inlets 114’). In another embodiment, the location of the exhaust assembly 50’ along the roof of the housing 100’ can be different. As shown, Figure 6 Each muffler of the exhaust assembly 50’ is connected to the engine 20’ by an intermediate pipe that extends upward through the roof. The mufflers are supported by brackets that space the mufflers a distance above the container roof.

[0067] Returning to Figures 1-2 , top and bottom perspective views of the housing 100 are shown, respectively. The housing 100 includes an end wall structure that includes an end wall 102 (e.g., a container wall, a side wall, etc.) that defines an interior volume 103 (e.g., an enclosed space, a hollow region, etc., as shown Figure 1 to house the engine 20, the generator 30, the air driver 40, the exhaust assembly 50, and other genset components (see also Figure 1 ​End wall 102 includes a container floor 104, a container top 106, a first pair of container side walls 108, and a second pair of container side walls 110. Each of the first pair of container side walls 108 is located at a lateral end of the outer shell 100, while each of the second pair of container side walls 110 is located at a longitudinal end of the outer shell 100. The first pair of container side walls 108 and the second pair of container side walls 110 together form an outer shell having a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape. The first pair of container side walls 108 and the second pair of container side walls 110 are arranged in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the container floor 104 and the container top 106. The container floor 104 and the container top 106 engage with the container side walls 108 along their lateral and longitudinal edges (e.g., engaging to the upper and lower edges of the container side walls 108). At least one door 112 may be provided in at least one of the first pair of container sidewalls 108, the second pair of container sidewalls 110, and / or the container roof 106 to allow access to the generator set assembly 10 (e.g., by maintenance or repair personnel, operators, etc.). At least one door 112 allows these personnel access to the internal volume 103 defined by the housing 100 and access to other parts of the generator set assembly 10. The container floor 104, container roof 106, first pair of container sidewalls 108, and second pair of container sidewalls 110 together form a substantially weather-resistant seal between the internal volume 103 and the surrounding environment. The container floor 104, container roof 106, first pair of container sidewalls 108, and second pair of container sidewalls 110 may be formed of any suitable material (e.g., carbon or low-carbon steel panels, etc.).

[0068] In some embodiments, the housing 100 may be disposed on the ground. In other embodiments, the housing 100 may be mounted on a fuel tank (not shown) disposed on the ground, or on a slide rail (not shown) disposed on the ground. In other embodiments, the housing 100 may be positioned on a roof above the ground or at another suitable location.

[0069] The housing 100 is configured to provide an airflow through it to cool the components housed within the housing 100 and to provide airflow for the engine 20 of the generator set assembly 10 (see [link]). Figure 3 (Provides incoming air.) Figures 1-2 As shown, the housing 100 includes ventilation air openings, comprising a ventilation air inlet opening shown as air inlet 114 and a ventilation air outlet opening shown as air outlet 116. In at least one embodiment, each of the air inlet 114 and air outlet 116 is defined in a container top plate 106 and fluidly connects the internal volume 103 to the environment surrounding the housing 100. Figures 1-3In embodiments, the air inlet 114 and the air outlet 116 are disposed on opposite ends of the container roof 106. The air inlet 114 is disposed along a perimeter of an air inlet assembly that extends upward from the container roof 106 at a first end of the container roof 106. The air outlet 116 is disposed on an end of the container roof 106 opposite the air inlet 114 and faces upward (e.g., toward the sky, etc.) from the container roof 106. The engine 20, the generator 30, and the air driver 40 are disposed between the air inlet 114 and the air outlet 116, between the two deflector assemblies 202, 204, as will be further described.

[0070] Air enters the housing 100 in a radial direction through the air inlet 114 and is directed in a longitudinal direction through the housing 100. The air passes the genset (e.g., the engine 20, the generator 30, etc.) and is then directed in a vertical direction (e.g., upward at an angle of approximately 90° relative to the longitudinal direction) and out through the air outlet 116 in the container roof 106. Among other advantages, it has been found that the air flow path provided by the design of the housing 100, when used with the air deflection plates, significantly reduces the noise generated by the air flowing through the housing 100. In some embodiments, the air inlet 114 and / or the air outlet 116 can include louvers 118 or other elements that allow air to enter the housing 100 while redirecting water (e.g., due to rainfall) away from the housing 100 and / or to predefined drainage areas of the housing 100. In other embodiments, the air inlet 114 and the air outlet 116 can be disposed in another location along the housing 100 (e.g., the first pair of container side walls 108 and / or the second pair of container side walls 110).

[0071] The genset housing 100 also includes deflector assemblies that are configured to re-orient noise in the air multiple times within the housing 100 and near the air outlet 116 of the housing 100 to attenuate the noise output from the housing 100. As shown, the genset housing 100 includes two internal deflector assemblies (including a first deflector assembly 202 and a second deflector assembly 204). The second deflector assembly 204 is disposed within the housing 100 on an end of the housing 100 opposite the first deflector assembly 202. As will be further described, the first deflector assembly 202 and the second deflector assembly 204 are mechanically connected to the container roof 106. In some embodiments, the first deflector assembly 202 and the second deflector assembly 204 can be mechanically connected to the container roof 106 by a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, etc.) that extend through the container roof 106 and into the first deflector assembly 202 and the second deflector assembly 204. Figure 3 Figure 3 ​In embodiments, the first deflector assembly 202 is an outlet deflector assembly configured to reflect air proximate the air outlet 116 as the air is redirected upwardly toward the air outlet 116, while the second deflector assembly 204 is an inlet deflector assembly configured to reflect air proximate the air inlet 114 as the air is redirected in a longitudinal direction through the engine 20 and generator 30 after entering the air inlet 114.

[0072] The deflector assemblies 202, 204 are positioned on opposite sides of the engine 20, generator 30, and air driver 40 so as to reflect and reduce noise generated by the engine 20, generator 30, and air driver 40. In some embodiments, the position (e.g., angular position, length, etc.) of the first deflector assembly 202 and the second deflector assembly 204 are adjustable within the housing 100 to reduce the output noise. Additional aspects of the construction of the first deflector assembly 202 and the second deflector assembly 204 can be found in U.S. Patent Application No. 62 / 944,943, filed December 6, 2019, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. As Figures 1-3 shown, the housing 100 also includes an external deflector assembly 206 mounted to the air outlet assembly along a peripheral edge of the air outlet 116. The external deflector assembly 206 extends along the peripheral edge in a transverse direction (e.g., as Figure 3 shown, the direction of the page), and extends at an angle from the peripheral edge into a space above the air outlet 116. The external deflector assembly 206 also attenuates the output noise by redirecting sound waves exiting through the air outlet 116. The external deflector assembly 206 can also serve as a rain shield for at least a portion of the air outlet 116.

[0073] As Figures 1-3 shown, the housing 100 is formed entirely from a plurality of separate structural components that are interconnected using standard mechanical fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, etc.), which facilitates shipping of the housing 100 to an end-use location and allows the housing 100 to be installed on-site, without the need for welding or other complex assembly operations. As Figures 1-2 shown, the housing includes a main body portion 120, an air inlet portion 122, and an air outlet portion 124. In other embodiments, only a portion of the housing 100 can be formed from separate structural components (e.g., separate structural components can be used to extend an existing housing to accommodate new and / or different components, etc.). The main body portion 120 is formed from a plurality of segments 126 that extend along a longitudinal direction (e.g., as Figure 3The air inlet portion 122 and the air outlet portion 124 are disposed on the container top deck 106 on opposite ends of the container top deck 106. The width of each of the air inlet portion 122 and the air outlet portion 124 is approximately the same as the width of the body portion 120, such that the air inlet portion 122 and the air outlet portion 124 each extend between opposite lateral ends of the container top deck 106 (e.g., between the first pair of container side walls 108, such that the perimeter walls of the air inlet portion 122 and the air outlet portion 124 are substantially flush with the first pair of container side walls 108). As Figure 3 shown, the length of the air outlet portion 124 in the longitudinal direction (e.g., the left-to-right direction as Figure 3 shown) is greater than the length of the air inlet portion 122. In other embodiments, the relative lengths of the air inlet portion 122 and the air outlet portion 124 can be different.

[0074] As Figures 1-3 shown, the body portion 120 is formed by 10 separate portion-enclosed side wall segments 126, each of which extends in the longitudinal direction (e.g., the left-to-right direction as Figure 3 shown). The segments 126 each include (i) a single pair of first side wall panels from the first pair of container side walls 108 and (ii) a top deck panel. The segments 126 are arranged end-to-end in a substantially coaxial arrangement along the longitudinal direction. The segments 126 together form the interior volume 103 of the enclosure 100. The number of segments 126 used to form the enclosure 100 can be different in various embodiments and depends on the size of the generator set 30 and / or other components housed within the enclosure 100.

[0075] Referring now to Figure 7 , a method 400 of manufacturing a generator set enclosure according to an embodiment is shown. The enclosure can be the same or similar to the enclosure 100 described with reference to Figures 1-3 and / or the enclosure 100’ described with reference to Figures 4-6 . Accordingly, like numbering will be used to identify like components. Figures 8-29 The different stages of the assembly process described by the method 400 according to at least one embodiment are described in detail.

[0076] The method 400 begins with assembling a skid platform subassembly for a generator set enclosure. At operation 402, a plurality of skid members 502 are fastened together to form a skid frame 501. As Figure 8As shown, the slide rail component 502 includes a frame element 504 defining the base of the housing 100. Operation 402 may include joining multiple individual frame elements to produce each slide rail component 502 (e.g., by welding or otherwise pre-fastening the individual frame elements 504 together at opposite ends). The frame element 504 may be a channel frame made of I-shaped, C-shaped, and / or T-shaped channels welded or otherwise joined together to form the skeleton of the slide rail component 502, or other suitable frame configurations, or any combination thereof. Figure 8 As shown, each slide rail member 502 defines a plurality of slide rail openings 506 between frame elements 504. Figure 8 As shown, operation 402 may include positioning the slide rail members 502 adjacent to each other such that the slide rail members 502 engage with each other along the outer periphery of each slide rail member 502. Operation 402 includes fastening the slide rail members 502 at their outer ends to form a slide rail frame 501. Figure 9 As shown, the fasteners include a plurality of bolts 509 that extend through openings in adjacent slide rail members 502. In other embodiments, the fasteners may include screws, rivets, clips, and / or other suitable connectors. Among other advantages, the dimensions of the slide rail frame 501 can be easily adjusted by attaching the additional slide rail members 502 to the outer end of the slide rail frame 501.

[0077] At 404, the slide rail panel 508 is fastened to the slide rail frame 501 to form the slide rail platform 500. According to at least one embodiment, operation 404... Figure 10 Depicted in the middle. Operation 404 includes applying a slide rail panel 508 across the slide rail opening 506 to the upper end of the slide rail frame 501 to form the container floor 104 of the housing 100 (see...). Figure 3 In one embodiment, operation 404 includes centering each slide rail panel 508 relative to the slide rail frame 501 (e.g., relative to the center / longitudinal axis of the slide rail frame 501) (e.g., by aligning the outer end of each slide rail panel 508 with the outermost frame element 504 (e.g., such that the outer end of each slide rail panel 508 is substantially flush with the outer edge of the slide rail frame 501)). Operation 404 may also include fastening each slide rail panel 508 to the slide rail frame 501. For example, operation 404 may include bolting the slide rail panel 508 to the individual frame element 504 through an alignment opening between the slide rail panel 508 and the upper flange of the frame element 504.

[0078] At position 406, a generator system comprising engine 20, generator 30, and air drive 40 is installed onto the slide rail platform 500. (As follows) Figure 11As shown, each of these internal components of the genset assembly can be provided in the form of a component module including the component and support structure to facilitate transport of the component. Operation 406 can include aligning the separate component modules for the engine 20, the generator 30, and the air driver 40 to the skid platform 500 (e.g., using a crane to position each component module onto the upper surface of the skid platform 500 (e.g., onto the container floor 104 formed by the skid panels 508)). The support structure for each component module can include support skids (e.g., frames, etc.) positioned underneath the component to facilitate transport of the component module and repositioning of the component module on the skid platform 500. Operation 406 can also include fastening each component module to the container floor 104, for example, by bolting the support skids of each component module to one or more of the skid panels 508 and / or frame elements 504 of the skid platform 500. Operation 406 can also include connecting the engine 20, the generator 30, the air driver 40, and / or any other assembled components together to form the genset. Operation 406 can also include installing auxiliary components to the skid platform 500, such as cooling equipment, components of the exhaust assembly 50, and / or other components.

[0079] At 408, a sidewall structure 600 forming the enclosure 100 is formed to at least partially enclose the space above the skid platform 500. As shown, Figure 11 The sidewall structure 600 includes a plurality of gusset members 602 and a first plurality of sidewall panels 604 positioned in an alternating arrangement along the outer perimeter of the skid platform 500. As shown, Figures 11-12 The gusset members 602 are generally“L” shaped elements including (i) a first portion 606 extending upwardly from the skid platform 500 in a substantially perpendicular orientation (e.g., orthogonal to the skid panels 508, etc.) relative to the upper surface of the skid platform 500, and (ii) a second portion 608 disposed at an upper end 610 of the first portion 606 and extending orthogonal to the first portion 606 and toward a centerline 611 (e.g., longitudinal axis, etc.) of the skid platform 500. As shown, Figure 12 The lower edge 612 of each gusset member 602 can include an arcuate 90° transition between the first portion 606 and the second portion 608, forming a triangular shape at the upper end of the gusset member 602. Each gusset member 602 can also include and / or define a flange 614 extending from an upper edge of the second portion 608 and orthogonal to the first portion 606 and the second portion 608. As shown, Figure 12 The flange 614 is oriented substantially parallel to the container floor 104. In one embodiment, as shown, Figure 12As shown, each gusset member 602 is formed from a stamped sheet of steel, aluminum, or other suitable material that is bent along its upper edge to form a flange 614.

[0080] Operation 408 can include positioning a lower end of each gusset member 602 between adjacent slide rail panels 508 such that a portion of the gusset member 602 is "sandwiched" or otherwise disposed between the slide rail panels 508. Operation 408 can include arranging the gusset members 602 to be positioned in opposing pairs 603 on opposing lateral ends 605 of the slide rail deck 500. In at least one embodiment, operation 408 includes orienting at least one gusset member such that (i) a first portion of the gusset member extends upward from the slide rail deck orthogonally to an upper surface of the slide rail deck (e.g., arranging the first portion in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the upper surface of the slide rail deck), and (ii) a second portion of the gusset member extending orthogonally to the first portion extends toward a centerline of the slide rail deck. Operation 408 can also include positioning a first plurality of sidewall panels 604 between the gusset members 602 such that each gusset member 602 is at least partially "sandwiched" or otherwise disposed between adjacent sidewall panels of the first plurality of sidewall panels 604. The gusset members 602 (and sidewall panels 604) can be spaced at equal intervals along a length of the slide rail deck 500. In another embodiment, the spacing between two or more gusset members 602 can be different than the remaining gusset members 602 (e.g., the gusset members 602 can be spaced at unequal intervals). Among other benefits, maintaining a consistent spacing between the gusset members 602 allows the door and sidewall panels to be quickly and easily repositioned to different portions of the enclosure 100.

[0081] Operation 408 can also include fastening a lower end of each gusset member 602 (e.g., a lower end of the first portion 606) and the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 to the slide rail deck 500. For example, as shown, operation 408 can include engaging a lower end of each of the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 with the upwardly bent edge 505 of a respective one of the slide rail panels 508 and fastening the lower end to the upwardly bent edge 505 (e.g., via a bolt or another suitable mechanical fastener). Operation 408 can also include fastening each of the gusset members 602 to adjacent ones of the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 and at least one of the slide rail panels 508 (e.g., by fastening a plurality of gusset brackets 618 (e.g., L-shaped brackets or the like) to the gusset members 602 (e.g., to opposing sides of each gusset member 602), between the gusset members 602 and the adjacent sidewall panels 604, and between a protruding portion of the lower end of each gusset member 602 and the slide rail panels 508 (see, e.g., FIG. 6B). Figure 13 Operation 408 can also include fastening a lower end of each gusset member 602 (e.g., a lower end of the first portion 606) and the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 to the slide rail deck 500. For example, as shown, operation 408 can include engaging a lower end of each of the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 with the upwardly bent edge 505 of a respective one of the slide rail panels 508 and fastening the lower end to the upwardly bent edge 505 (e.g., via a bolt or another suitable mechanical fastener). Operation 408 can also include fastening each of the gusset members 602 to adjacent ones of the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 and at least one of the slide rail panels 508 (e.g., by fastening a plurality of gusset brackets 618 (e.g., L-shaped brackets or the like) to the gusset members 602 (e.g., to opposing sides of each gusset member 602), between the gusset members 602 and the adjacent sidewall panels 604, and between a protruding portion of the lower end of each gusset member 602 and the slide rail panels 508 (see, e.g., FIG. 6B). Figures 14-16) to be implemented.

[0082] At 410, a plurality of roof supports 700 are fastened to the gusset members 602 to stabilize the structural walls on each lateral end of the enclosure 100 and to support the container roof 106. The roof supports 700 and the gusset members 602 together form a skeleton frame 609 (see Figure 17 ). As shown in Figure 17 , each roof support 700 is an “L” shaped bracket (e.g., angle iron, etc.) that includes a first leg 702 and a second leg 704 extending orthogonally from an edge of the first leg 702. In Figure 17 embodiments, an outer end 706 of the second leg 704 protrudes beyond an outer end of the first leg 702. Operation 410 can include engaging the first leg 702 with a respective one of the opposing pairs 603 of gusset members 602 (e.g., at the flanges 614) and inserting the outer end 706 of the second leg 704 into a slot formed between adjacent ones of the first plurality of side wall panels 604 (such that at least a portion of the outer end 706 is “sandwiched” above the gusset member 602 or otherwise disposed between the adjacent side wall panels 604). Operation 410 can also include fastening the roof support 700 (e.g., the first leg 702) to the flanges 614 at the upper end of the gusset member 602 using bolts and / or another suitable mechanical fastener. As shown in Figure 18 , the plurality of roof supports 700 and the side wall panels 604 together define a plurality of roof openings 708.

[0083] In one embodiment, operation 410 also includes fastening or otherwise coupling the first deflector assembly 202 and the second deflector assembly 204 to a respective one of the plurality of roof supports 700 (see Figure 18 ). In other embodiments, at least one deflector assembly 202, 204 is coupled to another portion of the container roof (e.g., the second plurality of side wall panels 604’, as described with reference to operation 412).

[0084] At 412, a second plurality of side wall panels 604’ are fastened to the roof supports 700 and / or the upper edges of the first plurality of side wall panels 604. In Figure 19In embodiments, the second plurality of sidewall panels 604' are identical to the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 (e.g., the panels 604, 604' are the same size and have the same design). In other embodiments, the panels 604, 604' can differ in size and / or structure. The operation 412 can include applying the second plurality of sidewall panels 604' to the roof panel region of the enclosure 100, across the plurality of roof panel openings 708 and between adjacent ones of the plurality of roof supports 700 (i.e., inserting the second plurality of sidewall panels 604' into respective ones of the roof panel openings 708), such that the second leg 704 of each of the roof supports 700 is "sandwiched" or otherwise disposed between adjacent ones of the second plurality of sidewall panels 604'. The second leg 704 can be sized such that, when the sidewall panels 604' are fully inserted into the roof panel openings 708, the second leg 704 protrudes upwardly from the second plurality of sidewall panels 604', which facilitates sealing of the joint between adjacent ones of the sidewall panels 604', as will be further described. The first plurality of sidewall panels 604 and the second plurality of sidewall panels 604' together define an enclosed volume for housing the working components of the genset assembly 10. The operation 412 can also include fastening the second plurality of sidewall panels 604' to the roof supports 700 (e.g., the first legs 702) and / or the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 using bolts and / or another mechanical fastener. In other embodiments, the method 400 can include additional, fewer, and / or different operations.

[0085] In one embodiment, the operation 412 can also include sealing at least one joint formed between adjacent ones of the first plurality of sidewall panels 604 and between adjacent ones of the second plurality of sidewall panels 604'. As shown, the method of sealing the joint between adjacent ones of the second plurality of sidewall panels 604' includes engaging a sealing member 800 with the second leg 704 of the roof support 700 along the upper edge of the second leg 704 and folding the sealing member 800 over the second leg 704 such that opposite ends of the sealing member 800 (e.g., opposite ends on either side of the second leg 704) extend into the joint formed between the second leg 704 and adjacent ones of the second plurality of sidewall panels 604'. The method of sealing can also include fastening the sealing member 800 to the second leg 704 (e.g., via an adhesive, a bolt, or another suitable mechanical fastener). In other embodiments, an adhesive sealing product (e.g., silicone or the like) can be used to provide a weather-resistant seal for the enclosure 100. Figure 20

[0086] ​In one embodiment, the method of manufacturing the genset enclosure 100 further includes assembling an air inlet assembly (e.g., the air inlet portion 122) and an air outlet assembly (e.g., the air outlet portion 124) to the container roof 106 of the enclosure 100. For example, Figures 21-22 An air inlet assembly 900 is shown in different stages of construction. A method of manufacturing the air inlet assembly 900 can include arranging inlet louvers 902 along the container roof 106 and along the outer peripheral edge of the inlet opening of the container roof 106. The inlet louvers 902 can include louvers that allow air to flow substantially freely while reducing the likelihood of water intake into the enclosure 100. The inlet louvers 902 can be arranged to direct airflow radially inward toward the central axis of the inlet opening. The method of manufacturing the air inlet assembly 900 can further include applying a side wall panel (e.g., the side wall panels 604, 604’) across the inlet louvers 902 to cover the inlet opening Figure 22 ).

[0087] Figures 23-24 A method of manufacturing an exhaust vent assembly 1000 for the genset enclosure 100 is shown. The method includes arranging a side wall panel (e.g., the side wall panels 604, 604’) along the container roof 106 on an end of the container roof 106 opposite the air inlet assembly 900 (see Figures 21-22 ). The method can include arranging the side wall panel along the outer peripheral edge of an outlet opening defined by the container roof 106 such that the side wall panel extends upward from the container roof 106 orthogonally to the container roof 106 (see Figure 23 ). The method can further include applying a grill 1002 and / or other material to the area encircled by the side wall panel (e.g., to the outlet opening in the container roof 106 as shown in Figure 24 ).

[0088] In one embodiment, the method of manufacturing the genset enclosure 100 further includes constructing an end wall structure to enclose the longitudinal ends of the enclosure 100. The method can be the same as or similar to operation 408 of the method 400 (see Figure 7 ). As shown in Figures 25-26 , the method includes positioning corner brace panels 602 and a third plurality of side wall panels 604’’ in an alternating arrangement along each longitudinal end of the enclosure 100. As shown in Figure 25 , the method can include engaging at least one corner brace member 602 with an inner surface of one of the first plurality of side wall panels 604. As shown in Figure 26 , the method can further include engaging the corner brace member 602 and the third plurality of side wall panels 604’’ with the skid platform 500 and one or a combination of the first plurality of side wall panels 604 and the skid platform 500.

[0089] In one embodiment, the method of manufacturing the genset enclosure 100 further includes applying an acoustic damping material to the interior surfaces of the enclosure 100. The acoustic damping material (e.g., an acoustic material liner, etc.) can be configured to absorb and attenuate noise generated by the genset components 10 (see Figure 3 ). The noise can be generated by internal components such as the engine 20, the generator 30, the air mover 40, etc. (see Figure 3 ). Alternatively, or in combination, the noise can be generated as a result of air flowing through the enclosure 100 via the air inlet 114 and the air outlet 116. In various embodiments, the acoustic damping material 1100 can include fibrous (e.g., rock wool, glass wool, mineral wool, etc.), non-fibrous (e.g., polyurethane foam, melamine foam, etc.) materials, or similar materials. Figures 27-29 A method of coupling the acoustic damping material 1100 is shown in FIG. 11. The method includes attaching a plurality of mounts 1102 (e.g., “C” shaped mounting brackets, etc.) to the interior surfaces of the enclosure 100 (e.g., to the first plurality of sidewall panels 604, the second plurality of sidewall panels 604’, the third plurality of sidewall panels 604”, the deflector assemblies 202, 204, 206, the air inlet assembly 900, the exhaust vent assembly 1000, and / or other surfaces of the enclosure 100). The mounts 1102 can be mechanically coupled to the interior surfaces using an adhesive product, a magnet, a rivet, a bolt, or another suitable mechanical fastener. The method further includes coupling the acoustic damping material 1100 to the mounts 1102 (e.g., by inserting a sheet of the acoustic damping material 1100 into a retaining structure formed by the mounts 1102).

[0090] In at least one embodiment, a genset assembly includes a kit of materials that can be shipped as individual components and assembled on-site to form a desired enclosure geometry. For example, a genset assembly can be a kit that includes a skid platform subassembly, a plurality of gusset members mountable to (e.g., configured to be secured to or otherwise coupled to) the skid platform subassembly. The gusset members can each include a first portion and a second portion disposed at an end of the first portion and extending orthogonally to the first portion. The gusset members can also include a flange disposed on the second portion and extending orthogonally to both the first portion and the second portion (e.g., along a reference plane oriented orthogonally to a first reference plane aligned with the first portion and a second reference plane aligned with the second portion). The kit can also include a plurality of roof supports having opposite ends configured to be mounted to the plurality of gusset members, and a first plurality of sidewall panels and a second plurality of sidewall panels mountable to the plurality of gusset members and / or the plurality of roof supports. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of gusset members is part of a gusset member assembly (e.g., a kit, etc.) that includes a plurality of gusset brackets to secure the gusset member to the skid platform subassembly and / or a respective one of the first plurality of sidewall panels.

[0091] It should be noted that the term "example" as used herein to describe various embodiments is intended to indicate that such embodiments are possible examples, representations, and / or illustrations of possible embodiments (and such term is not intended to indicate that such embodiments are necessarily extraordinary, superlative, or of a highest or lowest order of quality).

[0092] As used herein, the term "substantially" and like terms are intended to have a broad meaning analogous to common and acceptable usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this subject matter of the present disclosure pertains. It should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art in light of this disclosure that such terms are intended to allow for a degree of modification, variation, or change in certain described and claimed subject matter without removing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, such terms should be interpreted as indicating that non-essential or immaterial changes, or alterations of a described and claimed subject matter that come within the scope of the present invention are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

[0093] The terms "coupled," "connected," and the like as used herein mean the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining can be stationary (e.g., permanent) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining can be achieved either with or without using an intervening member.

[0094] It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. For example, although the various exemplary embodiments have been described in the context of a single implementation, it should be appreciated that the various exemplary embodiments can be combined, or that the individual embodiments can be used separately and can be combined in any suitable sub-combination. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions can also be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0095] While this specification contains many specific implementation details, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any embodiments or of what can be claimed, but as descriptions of particular implementations of certain embodiments. Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate implementations can also be implemented in combinations. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented in multiple implementations separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Moreover, although features can be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination and the claimed combination can be directed to a sub-combination or a variation of a sub-combination.

Claims

1. A generator set housing, comprising: Slide rail platform; A plurality of gusset plate members are spaced apart along the outer perimeter of the slide rail platform and connected to the slide rail platform by fasteners. The plurality of gusset plate members are arranged in opposite pairs positioned at opposite lateral ends of the slide rail platform. Each gusset plate member defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends upward from the slide rail platform orthogonal to the upper surface of the slide rail platform, and the second portion is disposed at the upper end of the first portion and orthogonal to the first portion and extends toward the centerline of the slide rail platform. A plurality of top plate supports, each top plate support extending between at least one pair of opposing pairs of the gusset members and connecting the upper ends of the at least one pair of opposing pairs, the plurality of top plate supports and the plurality of gusset members together defining a skeleton frame; The first plurality of sidewall panels are connected to the plurality of corner brace members and the slide rail platform, and extend upward from the outer perimeter of the slide rail platform orthogonal to the upper surface of the slide rail platform. The first plurality of sidewall panels and the plurality of corner brace members are arranged and positioned alternately along the outer perimeter of the slide rail platform. as well as The second plurality of sidewall panels are connected to the plurality of top plate supports, and the first plurality of sidewall panels and the second plurality of sidewall panels together define an enclosed volume.

2. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, The second portion of at least one of the plurality of gusset members includes a flange disposed on the second portion and extending orthogonally to the first portion and the second portion, the flange being coupled to one of the plurality of top plate supports.

3. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, The first plurality of side wall panels and the second plurality of side wall panels are connected to the skeleton frame by mechanical fasteners.

4. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the plurality of top plate supports includes an "L"-shaped bracket, and wherein the at least one top plate support engages with and is disposed between a pair of first plurality of side wall panels and a pair of second plurality of side wall panels.

5. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the plurality of top plate supports includes a first leg and a second leg orthogonal to the first leg, and wherein the generator housing further includes a plurality of sealing members, at least one of which is coupled to the second leg and extends laterally between one of the opposing pairs of the gusset members.

6. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the plurality of gusset members is disposed between a pair of the first plurality of sidewall panels.

7. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, The gusset plate members are spaced apart by equal intervals.

8. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, The gusset plate members are spaced apart by unequal intervals.

9. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, The first plurality of sidewall panels are substantially aligned with the second plurality of sidewall panels along the longitudinal direction.

10. The generator set housing according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the plurality of gusset plate components is connected to a corresponding one of the first plurality of sidewall panels and the slide rail platform via a plurality of angular brackets.

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