Compressor with integrated accumulator
US11608837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The disclosed technology generally relates to a compressor housing, comprising a first portion configured to house a compressor motor of a centrifugal compressor, a second portion configured to house an inlet housing of the centrifugal compressor, where the inlet housing is configured to receive refrigerant into an impeller assembly of the centrifugal compressor, and at least one refrigerant accumulator upstream of the second portion, the at least one refrigerant accumulator configured to accumulate liquid refrigerant.
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