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An accumulator and a method of manufacturing same for use in an air-conditioning system wherein the accumulator is manufactured having a seamless housing and a cartridge that incorporates an inlet passage, an outlet passage and a baffle member into an integral cartridge which is inserted in an open

An accumulator and a method of manufacturing same for use in an air-conditioning system wherein the accumulator is manufactured having a seamless housing and a cartridge that incorporates an inlet passage, an outlet passage and a baffle member into an integral cartridge which is inserted in an open end of the housing during production and secured in place by clips caught by a shoulder formed in the housing. A connector is used to complete the outlet passage of the cartridge of the accumulator. The open end of the housing is spun-closed shut to provide a nearby seamless accumulator. In an alternative embodiment the housing is manufactured to have an open end and a closed end and a disk having inlet and outlet holes is welded or brazed to the open end.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An accumulator for use in an air-conditioning system, said accumulator comprising:a housing defining an internal chamber, said housing including a first end having an inlet hole and an outlet hole therethrough; anda cartridge comprising a first passage having a bottom end

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An accumulator for use in an air-conditioning system, said accumulator comprising:a housing defining an internal chamber, said housing including a first end having an inlet hole and an outlet hole therethrough; anda cartridge comprising a first passage having a bottom end and a top end, said top end of said first passage aligned and communicating with said inlet hole of said first end of said housing, a second passage having a bottom end and a top end, said top end of said second passage aligned and communicating with said outlet hole of said first end of said housing, and a third passage having a bottom end and a top end, said top end of said third passage open to said internal chamber of said housing.