Abstract: In a drying-agent receptacle (T) for a vehicular air-conditioning system, which has a rotationally symmetric, closed interior, which consists of two receptacle components (A, B) interconnected in a connection area (V), and which is provided with integrated connection means (11), the receptacle components (A, B) are injection-moulded parts consisting of long-fibre reinforced thermoplastic material (P), and the transition (U) from an interior bottom (5, 5', 5") to the neighbouring internal circumferential wall (3, 3') is formed, at least in the receptacle component (A) including interior connection elements (1) of the connection area (V), in such a way that a harmonious shape without any kinks or undercut portions is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure vessel, particularly to a drier vessel for a vehicle air conditioning installation, and a method for making it. In the production of known pressure vessels, a hollow core body optionally provided with auxiliary winding bodies is provided with an outer winding layer of fibre-reinforced plastic acting to improve the resistance of the vessel to internal pressure. The production of such pressure vessels is rather expensive, because the core body and auxiliary winding bodies have to be separately prepared and formed to the desired shape of the finished pressure vessel.