US 12,228,119 B2
Noise reduction media for a reciprocating compressor
Gregory William Hahn, Mt. Washington, KY (US); Michael Goodman Schroeder, Crestwood, KY (US); and Brent Alden Junge, Louisville, KY (US)
Assigned to Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US)
Filed by Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US)
Filed on Nov. 28, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/994,604.
Prior Publication US 2024/0175434 A1, May 30, 2024
Int. Cl. F04B 39/00 (2006.01); F04B 35/04 (2006.01); F04B 39/02 (2006.01); F04B 39/12 (2006.01)
CPC F04B 39/0027 (2013.01) [F04B 35/045 (2013.01); F04B 39/0261 (2013.01); F04B 39/123 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A compressor defining an axial direction and a vertical direction, the compressor comprising:
a housing defining a sump for collecting lubricant;
a pump for circulating the lubricant within the housing, the pump comprising a lubricant intake tube defining a pump inlet positioned within the sump; and
a noise dissipation media positioned within the sump on a surface of the lubricant and above the pump inlet, wherein a media void is defined around the lubricant intake tube.