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Hermetic compressor

US5358386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1993
Grant dateOct 25, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S181/403
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hermetic compressor includes a sealed casing which accommodates therein a compressing unit for compressing a refrigerant and a driving unit for driving the compressing unit. An induction pipe is provided in the sealed casing for introducing the refrigerant into the compressing unit. The induction pipe has an outlet end communicating with the interior of the compressing unit and an inlet end which is opened to space in the sealed casing at a position corresponding to a node of a standing wave of the refrigerant in the sealed casing.

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