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Linear compressor

US8556599B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2008
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B39/0238
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear compressor is provided. The linear compressor includes a cylinder having a refrigerant compression space inside; a piston, linearly reciprocating inside the cylinder to compress a refrigerant; a frame having the cylinder affixed at one end and a mounting groove at a lower portion; an oil feed assembly positioned in the mounting groove to supply oil; an oil supply path in a linear shape, positioned at a lower portion inside the frame to communicate with the mounting groove and with a bottom of the cylinder and which supplies oil between the cylinder and the piston; and an oil recovery path in a linear shape positioned at an upper portion inside the frame to communicate with an upper side of the frame and with a top of the cylinder and which recovers the oil between the cylinder and the piston. The oil feed assembly is in kit form.

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