Linear compressor
US9677553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K15/03
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A linear compressor is provided. The linear compressor may include a shell having a refrigerant inlet, a cylinder provided inside the shell, a piston that reciprocates inside the cylinder to compress a refrigerant, a motor assembly that provides a drive force to the piston, and a magnet assembly that delivers the drive force to the piston. The magnet assembly may include a magnet frame having a cylindrical shape. A permanent magnet may be installed in or on the magnet frame. A coupling plate may be coupled to a side of the magnet frame and may include a flange coupled to an end portion of the permanent magnet.
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