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Structure for coupling muffler for linear compressor

US6174141A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 1999
Grant dateJan 16, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B39/0055
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure for coupling a muffler for a linear compressor is disclosed. The structure includes a muffler including a hallow cylindrical inlet portion, and a contact portion having a predetermined area wherein one end of the inlet portion is outwardly and vertically curved, whereby one end of the inlet portion is inserted into a gas flow path of a piston, and one end of the contact portion contacts with an inner surface of the cover, and an elastic support member disposed between an inner surface of the cover and a side surface of an inner lamination for supporting one end of the muffler, for thereby stably fixing the muffler to the piston without using an additional coupling member.

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