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Muffler/check valve assembly for scroll compressor

US4904165A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 2, 1988
Grant dateFeb 27, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C29/126
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-functional, single member serves as a muffler to attenuate noise, as a separator plate between the suction and discharge gases/pressures, and to carry check valve structure to avoid reverse rotation and for efficiency enhancement at off-design conditions.

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