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Suction muffler for refrigeration compressor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7249638
A hermetic refrigeration compressor includes a suction muffler formed from two pieces of plastic material mounted on the cylinder housing. One piece is cylindrical in shape with an end wall having an aperture for receiving a suction tube connected to the cylinder head. The other piece fits over and covers the other end of the cylindrical piece, and includes a flaring entrance horn which extends toward the return line on the sidewall of the compressor shell. 5 figs.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
Assignee:
White Consolidated Industries, Inc., Cleveland, OH (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 4370104; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-171194
OSTI ID:
7249638
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English