Accumulator for vehicle air conditioning system
US5660058A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2400/03
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed herein an accumulator for an automotive air conditioning system. The accumulator includes a sump for collecting oil to be provided to the air conditioning compressor. There is also disclosed an outlet tube in the accumulator, the tube having a flange opening and a necked-down portion a predetermined distance from the flange opening.
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