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US 5,699,677 AGranted
Compressor mounted drain pan utilizing polyurethane adhesive
AssigneeWhite Consolidated Industries, Inc.
InventorsKevin E. Hakala, Joseph D. Kunkel, Glenn L. Johnson
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Abstract
Disclosed is a compressor and drain pan assembly utilizing a polyurethane adhesive to secure the drain pan to the compressor housing. The adhesive has an elasticity sufficient to dampen vibrations from the compressor, thereby significantly minimizing undesirable noise.
Claims17
A compressor and drain pan assembly comprising:
- a compressor unit, said compressor unit having an outer housing;
- a drain pan adhered to said outer housing;
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- a polyurethane adhesive disposed between said drain pan and said outer housing, said adhesive adhering said drain pan to said housing.
1 more element
A compressor and drain pan assembly comprising:
- a compressor for use in a refrigeration system, said compressor having an outer housing;
- a metal drain pan having (i) an outer arcuate wall having a first end and a second end, (ii) an inner arcuate wall having a first end and a second end, (iii) a first arcuate end wall extending between and adjoining said first end of said outer arcuate wall and said first end of said inner arcuate wall, and (iv) a second arcuate end wall extending between and adjoining said second end of said outer arcuate wall and said second end of said inner arcuate wall;
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- an adhesive disposed between said outer housing of said compressor and said inner arcuate wall of said drain pan, to thereby adhere said drain pan to said compressor.
1 more element
A method for reducing the level of noise emitted from a compressor and metal drain pan to be mounted upon said compressor, said method comprising:
- mounting said drain pan on said compressor by depositing an effective amount of a polyurethane adhesive between and in contact with said drain pan and said compressor, followed by curing said adhesive.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.