Patent ID: 6497114
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: F04B,F25B,Y10S

Abstract:
An oil separator for use in a refrigeration circuit that includes a compressor capable of discharging lubricating oil suspended in a gaseous medium, said oil separator comprising:an upper portion having first and second ends and defining an inlet having an entry, an exit, and defining a passageway positioned at an angle with respect to the first end, the first end being closed by an upper wall; a lower portion having upper and lower ends and defining an interior cavity in communication with the inlet of the upper portion and the cross-sectional size of the lower portion decreasing from the upper end to the lower end; and a first outlet passage disposed within the upper portion and having inner and outer openings, the inner opening being in communication with the interior cavity and the outer opening adapted to communicate with the remainder of said refrigeration circuit; wherein the inlet comprises a plurality of distinct passageways.