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Rotary compressor with muffler discharging into oil sump

US6658885B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2002
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S181/403
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The entire discharge flow in a high side, vertical, hermetic rotary compressor is directed into the oil sump which generates foam for sound attenuation and heats the oil to reduce its viscosity and to drive off refrigerant dissolved in the oil.

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