US 6,981,389 B2 | ||
Receiver and service cartridge for a condenser system | ||
John W. Knecht, Murfreesboro, Tenn. (US); and James D. Snow, Tullahoma, Tenn. (US) | ||
Assigned to CalsonicKansei North America, Inc., Farmington Hills, Mich. (US) | ||
Filed on Dec. 12, 2003, as Appl. No. 10/735,213. | ||
Prior Publication US 2005/0126214 A1, Jun. 16, 2005 | ||
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer. | ||
Int. Cl. F25B 43/00 (2006.01); F25B 39/04 (2006.01) |
U.S. Cl. 62—474 | 24 Claims |
1. A receiver for a condenser system, said condenser system including two spaced apart headers, and said receiver comprising:
a body configured for fluid communication with one of said spaced apart headers, said body having first and second ends;
a first cap coupled to said body at said first end and having a first saddle portion adapted for coupling to said one of said
spaced apart headers;
a tube section coupled to said body at said second end;
a service cartridge being inserted through said tube section into an interior cavity of said body; and
a second cap removably interconnected with said tube section following insertion of said service cartridge into said interior
cavity, said second cap including a slot in an inward surface of said second cap, said slot providing a pathway for pressure
relief when said second cap is disconnected from said tube section.
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