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System and method of refrigeration

US7861541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2005
Grant dateJan 4, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2309/061
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a refrigeration system, an asymmetric scroll expander has an orbiting scroll element engaged with a fixed scroll element. The orbiting scroll element and fixed scroll element can define a first expansion pocket and a second expansion pocket at positions relative to one another.

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