Condenser for an air conditioning system
US7024884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2500/221
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A condenser for an air conditioning system includes a core assembly having a header tank and a receiver/dehydrator member operably connected to the core assembly for condensing a refrigerant flowing internally. The receiver/dehydrator or receiver member includes two openings to receive male couplers extending from a tubular member connected to the core assembly. The condenser includes a coupler that extends into the receiver/dehydrator member between each opening and the male couplers to form a seal therebetween. The coupler and the male coupler are connected one with the other by brazing. In an alternative embodiment, the male coupler includes a snap-in element to engage the male coupler with the coupler.
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