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Stirling refrigeration system with a thermosiphon heat exchanger

US6550255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2001
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2323/00271
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An enclosure for a refrigerated space. The enclosure may include a thermosiphon and a Stirling cooler. The thermosiphon may include a condenser end and an evaporator end. The ends may be connected by a small diameter pipe and a large diameter pipe. The Stirling cooler may drive the thermosiphon to cool the refrigerated space.

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