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Multi-cavity evaporator

US5548965A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 1995
Grant dateAug 27, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/4643
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An evaporator has an outer surface and inner chamber. The outer surface having at least two pipe receiving surfaces and a pair of ends. The evaporator has a bore extending from one of the ends to the inner chamber. A tube extends into the bore sealing the chamber, such that a refrigerant flows into the inner chamber through an inner tube and out of the inner chamber through the tube. Each of the pipe receiving surfaces having a distinct surface adapted for receiving different size pipes.

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