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Electrically operated valve and control assembly for small sorption refrigeration/freezers

US5718125A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 9, 1996
Grant dateFeb 17, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A30/27
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A solenoid operated valve for supplying a liquid refrigerant has an inlet port, or outlet port and a valve port therebetween, the outlet port having a restricted opening equal to or smaller than the opening of the valve port, a capillary tube in the outlet port, and a passageway between the valve port and the outlet port having a small volume capable of substantially preventing expansion of liquid refrigerant.

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