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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 10, 2002
John M. Evans, Piqua, OH (US);
Glenn D. Perrine, Eaton, OH (US);
David V. Flaugher, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Stanhope Products Company, Brookville, OH (US);
Abstract
A desiccant cartridge retention device used to secure desiccant cartridges ( ) to fluid flow tubes ( ) and/or canisters ( ) of receiver/dryer and accumulator assemblies ( ). Desiccant cartridge ( ) includes a cup ( ) extending along an axis ( ) and having spaced inner and outer wall portions ( ) connected by a transverse portion ( ) to define a chamber ( ) having an opening ( ) for receiving desiccant particles ( ). The inner wall portion ( ) defines a sleeve ( ) having first and second openings ( ) and further comprises an outer surface ( ) and an inner engagement surface ( ). The sleeve ( ) is adapted to receive and the inner engagement surface ( ) is adapted to cooperate with fluid flow tube ( ) such that the desiccant cartridge ( ) is secured thereto forming a proper seal therebetween. Outer wall portion ( ) includes a flange adapted to provide a snug compression fit within canister ( ) such that the desiccant container ( ) also is secured thereto. A cap ( ) is secured to the cup ( ) to secure the desiccant ( ) inside the chamber ( ).