Patent ID: 6694773
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: F25B,F28F

Abstract:
A condenser system comprising:two spaced apart headers; a plurality of parallel tubes extending between said headers for passing refrigerant between said headers; and a receiver in fluid communication with one of said spaced apart headers, said receiver including: a body having first and second ends, each of said first and second ends of said body exhibiting a first diameter, and said body further including an intermediate span interposed between said first and second ends, said intermediate span exhibiting a second diameter, said second diameter being less than said first diameter such that an air gap is formed between said one of said spaced apart headers and said receiver; a first cap coupled to said body at said first end and having a first saddle portion affixed to one of said spaced apart headers; and a second cap coupled to said body at said second end, said second cap having a second saddle portion affixed to said one of said spaced apart headers.