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A guard device for an externally mounted vehicle refrigeration unit is provided, comprising an open frame assembly constructed from steel tubing, and having a mounting base, wherein the mounting base includes at least two rigid members adapted to connect to a vehicle body. The guard device includes

A guard device for an externally mounted vehicle refrigeration unit is provided, comprising an open frame assembly constructed from steel tubing, and having a mounting base, wherein the mounting base includes at least two rigid members adapted to connect to a vehicle body. The guard device includes a front airflow portion, a top access port, and a bottom access port. A front airflow panel is connected to and covers the front airflow portion. A pair of side access ports are also provided within the frame assembly, wherein each side access port is adjacent to the front airflow portion. The side access ports are each covered by reinforced side access panels.

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1. A guard device for an externally mounted vehicle refrigeration unit, wherein said refrigeration unit has a predetermined vertical dimension, comprising:(a) an open frame assembly having: (i) a mounting base, wherein said mounting base includes at least two rigid members adapted to connect to a ve

1. A guard device for an externally mounted vehicle refrigeration unit, wherein said refrigeration unit has a predetermined vertical dimension, comprising:(a) an open frame assembly having: (i) a mounting base, wherein said mounting base includes at least two rigid members adapted to connect to a vehicle body; (ii) a front airflow portion; (iii) a top access port, and a bottom access port; and (iv) a pair of side access ports, wherein each said side access port is adjacent to said front airflow portion; (b) a front airflow panel removably connected to and covering said front airflow portion; (c) a pair of side access panels, wherein each said side access panel is removably connected to and covering said side access ports. 2. The guard device of claim 1, further comprising at least one top access panel removably connected to and covering at least a portion of said top access port.3. The guard device of claim 1, further comprising at least two top access panels removably connected to and covering at least a portion of said top access port, wherein each said top access panel is adjacent to each of said side access panels, respectively.4. The guard device of claim 1, wherein each said side access panels includes one or more reinforcing members.5. The guard device of claim 1, wherein each said side access panel is connected to said frame assembly by a plurality of quick-release fasteners.6. The guard device of claim 1, wherein said front airflow panel includes a plurality of apertures sufficient to permit air flow over said refrigeration unit.7. The guard device of claim 1, wherein said frame assembly and said side access panels are constructed so as to include substantially curved transitions between said side access ports and said front airflow portion to minimize physical damage to said guard device from contact with objects striking said guard device.8. The guard device of claim 1, wherein said frame assembly includes an upper frame member and a lower frame member, and wherein the distance between said upper frame member and said lower frame member is greater than the vertical dimension of said refrigeration unit.9. The guard device of claim 1, wherein said frame assembly is constructed from carbon steel tubing.10. The guard device of claim 1, wherein said frame assembly is of sufficient structural rigidity and strength to prevent damage to said refrigeration unit.