Refrigerant accumulator
US7571622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2700/21163
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reversible cooling/heating system has an in-line accumulator/dryer unit. The accumulator/dryer unit has a body having first and second ports. A foraminate conduit is positioned at least partially within the body. A desiccant at least partially surrounds a first portion of the conduit.
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