SERVICING DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
First Claim
1. A device for servicing a refrigerant system, comprising:
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a first fluid port, wherein the first fluid port is couplable to a fluid port of a fluid source;
a second fluid port, wherein the second fluid port operatively couples to a refrigeration system;
a passage in fluid communication with the first and second fluid ports and in fluid communication with a measuring device; and
a plunger at least partially disposed in the passage of the body, a first portion of the plunger being engagable with an integrated valve of the fluid source, wherein the plunger is adjustable between a released position and an engaged position, and wherein adjustment of the plunger to the released position during use allows communication between the second fluid port and the measuring device while inhibiting communication between the first fluid port and the fluid source.
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Abstract
Servicing devices and methods of use for servicing refrigerant systems are described herein. The servicing device may include a body and a plunger. The body may include a first fluid port, a second fluid port, and a passage. The first fluid port operatively couples to a fluid port of a fluid source. The second fluid port operatively couples to a refrigeration system. The passage is in fluid communication with the fluid ports of the body and in fluid communication with a measuring device. A plunger is at least partially disposed in the passage of the body. A first portion of the plunger is engagable with an integrated valve of the fluid source. Adjustment of the plunger to a released position allows communication between the second fluid port and the measuring device while inhibiting communication between the first fluid port and the fluid source.
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Citations
28 Claims
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1. A device for servicing a refrigerant system, comprising:
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a body, the body comprising; a first fluid port, wherein the first fluid port is couplable to a fluid port of a fluid source; a second fluid port, wherein the second fluid port operatively couples to a refrigeration system; a passage in fluid communication with the first and second fluid ports and in fluid communication with a measuring device; and a plunger at least partially disposed in the passage of the body, a first portion of the plunger being engagable with an integrated valve of the fluid source, wherein the plunger is adjustable between a released position and an engaged position, and wherein adjustment of the plunger to the released position during use allows communication between the second fluid port and the measuring device while inhibiting communication between the first fluid port and the fluid source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14)
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15. A device for servicing a refrigeration system, comprising:
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a body, the body comprising; one or more fluid ports, at least one of the fluid ports being coupled to a fluid port of a fluid source during use, the fluid source comprising a self-sealing valve adjustable between an opened position and a closed position; and a passage in fluid communication with the fluid ports during use; and a plunger disposed in the passage of the body, wherein the plunger is adjustable between a released position and an engaged position;
such that, when the plunger is adjusted to the released position, the self-sealing valve is simultaneously adjusted to the closed position and when the plunger is adjusted to the engaged position the self-sealing valve is simultaneously adjusted to the opened position; andwherein the plunger is adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position such that, when the plunger is adjusted to the locked position, the self-sealing valve is suspended in the opened position to allow continuous fluid communication between the fluid source and the body.
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19. A method of servicing a refrigeration system, comprising:
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providing a first fluid port of a servicing device to a fluid port of a fluid source; providing a second fluid port of the servicing device to a fluid port of a refrigeration system; adjusting the self-sealing valve from a closed position to an opened position by engaging an end of a plunger of the servicing device with a self-sealing valve of the fluid source; engaging a second portion of the plunger with a portion of a body of the servicing device to inhibit axial movement of the plunger; and allowing continuous fluid flow between the fluid source, through the body of the servicing device, and then to the refrigeration system. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27)
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