Condensate draining pipe for a heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning system and method for assembling a condensate draining pipe
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsOlaf KADEN, Andreas MARUTSCHKE
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Abstract
A condensate draining pipe is provided for a heating system, a ventilating system, and/or an air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes, but is not limited to a condensate feed portion and a condensate drain portion. The condensate feed portion and the condensate drain portion are connectable to one another by a press-fit coupling assembly comprising an O-ring seal.
Claims33
A condensate draining pipe for at least one of a heating system, a ventilating systems, or air conditioning (HVAC) system, comprising:
- a condensate feed portion;
- a condensate drain portion;
- and
- a press-fit coupling assembly comprising an O-ring that connects the condensate feed portion and the condensate drain portion.
A method for assembling a condensate draining pipe of at least one of a heating system, a ventilating system, or air conditioning (HVAC) system, comprising the steps of:
- connecting a condensate feed portion and a condensate drain portion that is connectable with a press-fit coupling assembly;
- and
- mounting the condensate drain portion before the connecting the condensate feed portion and the condensate drain portion with the press-fit coupling assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.