Bracket for thermal expansion valve bulb
US8152121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53113
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A single bracket serves to both attach a TXV bulb to an outer surface of an outlet header and to place a securely hold the distribution assembly in a fixed position with respect to the TXV bulb. A pair of clam shell clamping members on opposite ends of a central member are put in position and clamped to hold the TXV bulb tightly in place against the outlet header and to clamp around the equalizer of the distributor assembly, thereby resulting in a rigid interconnection which maintains the desired positions for each of the components.
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