Patent · US Expired

Compressor mounted drain pan utilizing polyurethane adhesive

US5699677A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 1996
Grant dateDec 23, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2321/1442
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a compressor and drain pan assembly utilizing a polyurethane adhesive to secure the drain pan to the compressor housing. The adhesive has an elasticity sufficient to dampen vibrations from the compressor, thereby significantly minimizing undesirable noise.

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