METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO REDUCE DAMAGE CAUSED BY VIBRATION

摘要

Methods, systems and apparatuses configured to isolate and/or damp vibration of refrigerant lines caused by, for example, the compressor are disclosed. A vibration control device can be configured hold a refrigerant line at a position that is away from the compressor. The vibration control device can help isolate the vibration, reducing or preventing the vibration from passing the vibration control device along the refrigerant line. A vibration-damping device can be configured to engage the refrigerant line so as to absorb/damp the vibration of the refrigerant line.

主权项

1. A device for damping vibration in a refrigerant line of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, comprising:
a vibration control device that is configured to engage the refrigerant line; and a vibration-damping device that is configured to engage the refrigerant line, the vibration-damping device positioned between a vibration source and the vibration control device, wherein the vibration-damping device includes:
a damping member and a holding device, the damping member being configured to engage the refrigerant line, and the holding device being configured to keep the damping member on the refrigerant line.