Fluid flow adapter for a cylinder of a reciprocating compressor
US10578091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B39/123
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fluid flow adapter for a cylinder of a reciprocating compressor, the cylinder having a side wall provided with a valve seat, the fluid flow adapter comprising a filler element having an internal surface facing an internal volume of the cylinder and an external surface facing the valve, the filler element having at least a channel connecting the internal surface to the external surface, wherein the internal surface is flush with the side wall of the cylinder, the channel being configured to allow the passage of fluid between the internal volume of the cylinder and the valve.
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