Refrigerant distributor, heat exchanger, and refrigeration cycle apparatus
US11555660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2009/029
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a refrigerant distributor including: a first space forming portion having a first refrigerant port and a second refrigerant port; and a second space forming portion, which extends laterally from a lower part of the first space forming portion, and has a plurality of heat transfer pipe connecting portions. A gas-liquid refrigerant mixture flows into the first space forming portion through the first refrigerant port. Heat transfer pipes are connected at positions of the plurality of heat transfer pipe connecting portions in the second space forming portion.
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