A desiccant cartridge retention device used to secure desiccant cartridges (10) to fluid flow tubes (12) and/or canisters (14) of receiver/dryer and accumulator assemblies (78). Desiccant cartridge (10) includes a cup (16) extending along an axis (20) and having spaced inner and outer wall portions (18, 22) connected by a transverse portion (24) to define a chamber (26) having an opening (28) for receiving desiccant particles (30). The inner wall portion (18) defines a sleeve (36) having first and second openings (37, 38) and further comprises an outer surface (40) and an inner engagement surface (42). The sleeve (36) is adapted to receive and the inner engagement surface (42) is adapted to cooperate with fluid flow tube (12) such that the desiccant cartridge (10) is secured thereto forming a proper seal therebetween. Outer wall portion (22) includes a flange adapted to provide a snug compression fit within canister (14) such that the desiccant container (10) also is secured thereto. A cap (44) is secured to the cup (16) to secure the desiccant (30) inside the chamber (26).
申请公布号
WO0124911(A1)
申请公布日期
2001.04.12
申请号
WO2000US40656
申请日期
2000.08.16
申请人
STANHOPE PRODUCTS COMPANY;EVANS, JOHN, M.;PERRINE, GLENN;FLAUGHER, DAVID, V.
发明人
EVANS, JOHN, M.;PERRINE, GLENN;FLAUGHER, DAVID, V.