Linear compressor
US9714648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B39/0055
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear compressor is provided. The linear compressor may include a shell including a refrigerant inlet, a cylinder provided within the shell, a piston that reciprocates within the cylinder, and a suction muffler provided movable together with the piston. The suction muffler may include a muffler main body that defines a refrigerant passage, a main body insertion portion press-fitted into the muffler main body, and a piston insertion portion press-fitted into the muffler main body to extend into the piston. The piston insertion portion may correspond to the main body insertion portion in configuration.
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