公开(公告)号：US20240060675A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US17891575

申请日：2022-08-19

Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： John Hughes ,  Thomas Reed ,  David Williams, JR. ,  James T. Vershaw

IPC: F24F11/88 ,  H02H3/16

CPC classification number: F24F11/88 ,  H02H3/16 ,  F25B31/02

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for reducing leakage current in compressors, such as for HVAC systems. Several embodiments include a leakage current suppressor configured to reduce passage of electrical current into the housing of a compressor via a conductive pathway between an electrical conductor and the housing. For instance, the leakage current suppressor may sufficiently reduce the passage of electrical current into the housing of a compressor to prevent tripping a GFCI. In many embodiments, the conductive pathway may be formed, at least in part, by a liquid refrigerant in the compressor housing.