US3872689A
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Suction accumulator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-02
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1994-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A suction accumulator is provided for the compressor of a refrigeration system. The accumulator comprises a casing having an inlet and an outlet. A conduit is provided within the casing having an open end adjacent the upper portion of the casing and having a portion extending from said open end to a point adjacent the bottom of the casing and thence to the casing outlet. The conduit has a metering opening adjacent the bottom of the casing. The conduit acts to draw gas through the open end and draw liquid at a controlled rate through the metering opening and expel both the gas and the liquid into the casing outlet. A strainer structure is provided over the metering opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward W Bottum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:41
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B43/00; F25B43/006; F25B2400/00; F25B2400/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
In a suction accumulator for the compressor of a refrigeration system, said accumulator comprising a casing having an inlet and an outlet, a conduit within the casing having an open end adjacent the upper portion of the casing and having a portion extending from said open end to a point adjacent the bottom of the casing and thence to the casing outlet, said conduit having a metering opening adjacent the bottom of the casing, said conduit acting to draw gas through said open end thereof and draw liquid at a controlled rate through said metering opening therein and expel both the gas and the liquid into the casing outlet, the improvement comprising a radially inwardly directed recess in a wall portion of said conduit adjacent the bottom of the casing, said metering opening being located within said recess, and a sleeve-shaped strainer element received on said conduit and positioned adjacent the bottom of the casing in a location where a portion of said strainer element overlies said recess so as to filter fluid flowing through said strainer before it passes through said metering opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
In a suction accumulator for the compressor of a refrigeration system, said accumulator comprising a casing having an inlet and an outlet, a conduit within the casing having an open end adjacent the upper portion of the casing and having a portion extending from said open end to a point adjacent the bottom of the casing and thence to the casing outlet, said conduit having a metering opening adjacent the bottom of the casing, said conduit acting to draw gas through said open end thereof and draw liquid at a controlled rate through said metering opening therein and expel both the gas and the liquid into the casing outlet, the improvement comprising a radially inwardly directed recess in a wall portion of said conduit adjacent the bottom of the casing, said metering opening being located within said recess, and a sleeve-shaped strainer element received on said conduit and positioned adjacent the bottom of the casing in a location where a portion of said strainer element overlies said recess so as to filter fluid flowing through said strainer before it passes through said metering opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A suction accumulator as defined in claim 1, further characterized in that said strainer element is fixedly secured to said conduit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An accumulator as defined in claim 1, further characterized in that said strainer element is fabricated of foraminous sheet material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |