System for reducing compressor noise and suspension spring and snubber arrangement therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8651831
APP PUB NO 20060024175A1
SERIAL NO

11148234

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The present invention comprises a suspension spring and snubber arrangement for reducing transmitted noise from a reciprocating compressor at ⅓-octave frequency band of 500 Hz and preventing the occurrence of resonance frequency during the reciprocating compressor operation, the arrangement comprising: the suspension spring having a plurality of coils and two opposing open ends; at least one snubber for maintaining the integrity and shape of the suspension spring and for preventing displacement of the suspension spring from their intended position; wherein at least one open end of the suspension spring is loosely fitted over the at least one snubber; and further wherein an internal diameter of the suspension spring is larger than a outer diameter of the snubber so that a gap is defined between the suspension spring and the snubber for minimizing physical contact between the suspension spring and the snubber.

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PANASONIC REFRIGERATION DEVICES SINGAPORE PTE LTDSINGAPORE 469267

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chan, Kar Hoe Singapore, SG 1 4
Kawai, Hideki Singapore, SG 166 1655
Khoo, Chew Thong Singapore, SG 3 18
Sasano, Hiroshi Singapore, SG 14 295
Yagi, Akio Kanagawa, JP 14 88

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