Patent ID: 6692556
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: B01D,F25B,Y10S

Abstract:
A desiccant cartridge used in combination with an R/D or accumulator canister comprising:a desiccant cartridge comprising a cup having spaced inner and outer walls said outer wall comprising an upper and lower edge, said cup further comprising a transverse portion having a top and bottom surface, said transverse portion cooperating with said inner and outer wall to define a chamber having an opening such that said bottom surface faces away from said chamber, said inner wall further defining an elongated tube having opposing first and second ends, said second end extending away from said bottom surface of said transverse portion, a plurality of desiccant particles contained within said chamber, a cap comprising a planar portion having an inner circumference defining an aperture for slidably receiving said tube, said cap being securely received within said opening to contain said particles within said chamber; an R/D or accumulator canister including an outer wall and opposing top and bottom walls connected to said outer wall to define a chamber, said top wall having a port therein; a tubular insert having first and second ends; and wherein said cartridge is securely retained within said chamber of said R/D or accumulator canister, said first end of said tube being aligned with said outlet port, and said first end of said tubular insert fitting inside and sealingly engaging said first end of said tube and said second end of said insert sealingly engaging said outlet port thereby allowing said elongated tube to communicate with said port, said tubular insert being composed of a high temperature resistant polymer.