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Suction accumulator strap
Assignee: Tecumseh Products Co
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Filing: 1989-01-06
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Granted: 1989-12-26
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Expires: 2009-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A compressor and suction accumulator assembly wherein the suction accumulator is secured in close proximity to the compressor by way of a strap. The strap is engaged with the housing of the compressor and extends circumferentially around the accumulator casing. A spring loop is formed on the strap to establish spring tension at the engagement of the strap and the compressor housing. The spring loop has opposing sides spaced apart a predetermined distance, with each of the opposing sides having a hole disposed therein which is axially aligned with the hole in the opposite side. A screw is received in one hole and extends to the hole in the other side. Rotating the screw results in a constriction of the distance between the opposing sides of the spring. Spring tension is imparted to the strap and a tight connection is created between the accumulator and the compressor.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold M. Harper
- 👤 Mark C. Holtman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:01
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B43/00; F25B43/006; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/02; F16B2/06; F16B2/065; F16B2/08; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/10; F16L3/1008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S417/00; Y10S417/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
In combination, a hermetic compressor having a housing, said housing having retaining means disposed thereon; an accumulator positioned adjacent the housing in closely spaced relationship therewith, said accumulator having an outer casing; strap means disposed circumferentially around said accumulator casing and fastened to said retaining means, said strap means having an integral spring loop portion formed therein for establishing spring tension at the engagement of said strap means and said retaining means; and means for compressing said loop portion for varying said spring tension whereby said accumulator is resiliently clamped to said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
In combination, a hermetic compressor having a housing, said housing having retaining means disposed thereon; an accumulator positioned adjacent the housing in closely spaced relationship therewith, said accumulator having an outer casing; strap means disposed circumferentially around said accumulator casing and fastened to said retaining means, said strap means having an integral spring loop portion formed therein for establishing spring tension at the engagement of said strap means and said retaining means; and means for compressing said loop portion for varying said spring tension whereby said accumulator is resiliently clamped to said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said strap means includes hook means for engaging said retaining means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2, wherein said retaining means comprises a bracket affixed to said compressor housing, said bracket including at least one aperture adapted to receive said hook means
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3, wherein said accumulator is clamped in direct engagement with said bracket by said strap means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spring loop is disposed radially outwardly from a circumferential portion of said strap means, said spring loop further having opposing sides spaced a predetermined distance and disposed generally parallel to each other, and including means for varying said predetermined distance between said opposing sides whereby the tension between said strap means and said retaining means may be adjusted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as claimed in claim 5, wherein each of said spaced opposing sides has a hole disposed therein, said holes being axially aligned, and wherein said means for varying the predetermined distance between said opposing sides comprises screw means received in each of said holes and operatively adapted to constrict said opposing sides
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 6, wherein said screw means comprises a self-tapping screw threadedly received in one of said holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as claimed in claim 5, wherein said strap means is formed of cold rolled steel and wherein said predetermined distance is 0.318 inch
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said strap means further comprises a generally semi-circular body, said body having said spring loop extending radially outwardly from said semi-circular body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
108 words
In combination, a hermetic compressor having a housing, said housing having retaining means disposed thereon; an accumulator positioned axially parallel to said housing and in closely spaced relationship therewith, said accumulator having a cylindrical casing; and strap means disposed circumferentially around a portion of said accumulator casing and fastened to said retaining means, said strap means having an integral spring loop portion formed therein for establishing tension at the engagement of the strap means and the retaining means, and including means for compressing said loop portion for adjusting said tension, whereby the accumulator is securely held by said strap means in closely spaced relationship with said compressor housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
108 words
In combination, a hermetic compressor having a housing, said housing having retaining means disposed thereon; an accumulator positioned axially parallel to said housing and in closely spaced relationship therewith, said accumulator having a cylindrical casing; and strap means disposed circumferentially around a portion of said accumulator casing and fastened to said retaining means, said strap means having an integral spring loop portion formed therein for establishing tension at the engagement of the strap means and the retaining means, and including means for compressing said loop portion for adjusting said tension, whereby the accumulator is securely held by said strap means in closely spaced relationship with said compressor housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as claimed in claim 10, wherein said strap means includes hook means for engaging said retaining means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination as claimed in claim 11, wherein said retaining means comprises a bracket affixed to said compressor housing, said bracket including at least one aperture adapted to receive said hook means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 12, wherein said accumulator is clamped in direct engagement with said bracket by said strap means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as claimed in claim 10, wherein said spring loop is disposed radially outwardly from a circumferential portion of said strap means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination as claimed in claim 14, wherein said spring loop has opposing sides spaced apart a predetermined distance and disposed generally parallel to each other, said spring loop further having means for varying said predetermined distance between said opposing sides whereby the tension between said strap means and said retaining means may be adjusted.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as claimed in claim 15, wherein each of said spaced opposing sides has a hole disposed therein, said holes being axially aligned, and wherein said means for varying the predetermined distance between said opposing sides comprises screw means received in each of said holes and operatively adapted to constrict said opposing sides.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 16, wherein said screw means comprises a self-tapping screw threadedly received in on of said holes.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as claimed in claim 15, wherein said strap means is formed of cold rolled steel and wherein said predetermined distance is 0.318 inch.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as claimed in claim 10, wherein said strap means further comprises a generally semi-circular body, and wherein said spring loop extends radially outwardly from said semi-circular body.
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