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Linear compressor

US12366236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2023
Grant dateJul 22, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B39/121
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear compressor includes a cylinder, a piston configured to axially reciprocate in the cylinder, a first muffler unit coupled to the piston, a back cover that is disposed at a rear of the piston and defines an opening in a radially central area thereof, and a second muffler unit coupled to the opening. The first muffler unit includes an inner guide disposed in the piston and a first intake muffler disposed at a rear of the inner guide. The second muffler unit includes a second intake muffler that is in fluid communication with the first intake muffler and coupled to the opening, and a muffler body surrounding the second intake muffler. The second muffler unit further includes a rib protruding from an outer surface or an inner surface of the second intake muffler.

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