Manifold assembly
AssigneesEaton Aeroquip, Inc., International Comfort Products
InventorsJohnny C. Carmack, Norman Gregory Beaty
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Abstract
A manifold assembly for use with a heating and cooling system having a body, at least one connecting tube positioned adjacent the body and a fluid regulating device positioned in each connecting tube. The body defines a first passageway for flow of a fluid, such as refrigerant, in a first direction and a second direction. Each of the connecting tubes defines a second passageway for flow of the refrigerant in the first and second directions. The first and second passageways are in communication with one another. The regulating device regulates flow of the refrigerant through the first and second passageways in the first and second directions.
Claims8
A manifold assembly, comprising:
- a body defining a first passageway for flow of a fluid in a first direction and a second direction;
- a plurality of connecting tubes positioned adjacent said body, each of said connecting tubes defining a second passageway for flow of said fluid in said first and second directions, said first and second passageways being in communication with one another;
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- a regulating device positioned in each of said second passageways of said connecting tubes, each of said regulating devices including a cartridge defining a cartridge fluid passageway, a moveable restrictor having a calibrated orifice positioned in said cartridge fluid passageway, said restrictor restricting flow of said fluid through said orifice when said fluid is flowing in said first direction, said restrictor allowing free-flow of said fluid in said second direction.
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