Oil separator
US11015850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2400/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An oil separator includes a capturing member inside a main body container, which includes a first capturing member portion arranged on a side closer to an inflow pipe and a second capturing member portion being arranged on a side closer to an outflow pipe and having a porosity smaller than that of the first capturing member portion. Therefore, a driving force is generated by the capturing member having the different porosities. Through the driving force, a force of gravity, and a capillary phenomenon, oil inside the main body container is transported to an oil return pipe to prevent re-scattering of the oil, thereby being capable of suppressing reduction in oil separation efficiency. At the same time, oil return efficiency to the compressor is improved.
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