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Muffler/check valve assembly for scroll compressor - U.S. Patent 4,904,165
Engineering Faculty Publications
  • Howard H. Fraser, Jr.
  • William R. Lane
  • Shahrokh Etemad, Fairfield University
Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
2-1-1990
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Abstract

A multi-functional, single member serves as a muffler to attenuate noise, as a separator plate between the suction and discharge gases/pressures, and to carry check valve structure to avoid reverse rotation and for efficiency enhancement at off-design conditions.

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U.S. Patent 4,904,165, issued February 27, 1990.

Published Citation
Fraser Jr, Howard H., William R. Lane, and Shahrokh Etemad. "Muffler/check valve assembly for scroll compressor." U.S. Patent 4,904,165, issued February 27, 1990.
Citation Information
Howard H. Fraser, William R. Lane and Shahrokh Etemad. "Muffler/check valve assembly for scroll compressor - U.S. Patent 4,904,165" (1990)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/shahrokh_etemad/11/