Integrated condenser-receiver desiccant bag and associated filter cap

Desiccant containing packets have been employed in small diameter receivers that are juxtaposed along one of the condenser headers in an integrated type condenser-receiver. These integrated condenser-receiver structures eliminate the need for separate tubing to connect the condenser with the receiver and have become popular due to their reduced spatial requirements. For instance, in one integrated condenser-receiver disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,249, the overall dimensions of the integral unit are from about 300 mm-400 mm in height and about 300 mm-600 mm in width. An adsorbent package is provided for use within the sealed canister of a fluid flow tube of an air conditioning system. The adsorbent package includes a desiccant bag formed of a pouch having a sealed first end and a substantially cylindrical second end. A filter cap is slidably and sealingly received within the second end of the pouch. The cap includes a resilient sealing ring formed proximate a porous end wall. The sealing ring slidably and sealingly engages an inner surface of the canister. The package is constructed of a non-woven spun bonded nylon and can therefore be snugly received within the tight confines of fluid flow tube or canister sections of an integrated condenser receiver.