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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 20, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 26, 1999
Larry Donald Cummings, Clarence, NY (US);
Jing Zheng, Williamsville, NY (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A refrigerant filter (,) designed for installation into a block fitting (,) of the type that detachably connects refrigerant lines (,) to an evaporator. The filter (,) includes a cylindrical mesh screen (,) and a supporting frame (,) that fits into the open end (,) of the liquid refrigerant supply (,) line before the supply line (,) is connected by the fitting (,) to the evaporator lines (,). The filter supporting frame (,) has an end plug (,) that fits closely into the line (,), assuring and all refrigerant flow is forced through the screen (,), without by passing the filter (,). The plug (,) also has a stop member (,) that both assures that the filter (,) is not over inserted at installation, and that the plug (,) is not ejected from the line (,) during operation.