Abstract: In the pumping element of a cryogenic sorption pump, a sorbent material is accommodated in annular spaces between heat conductor shells and porous screen shells, with the shells being attached to the cover of a cryogenic agent vessel so as to make good thermal contact therewith.

Abstract: A cryogenic sorption pump including a pumping element complete with a vessel for a lower temperature cryogenic agent, a radiation screen encompassing the pumping element, a pipe, and a heat bridge. The radiation screen incorporates a vessel for a higher temperature cryogenic agent, a shell having its lower end connected to said vessel and its upper end, to the pump housing, and a chevron screen. The heat bridge is installed between the shell and the pumping element and has its upper end connected to the shell and its lower end to the vessel of the pumping element. The pipe passes within the space defined by the inner walls of the vessels and has its lower end connected to the bottom of the housing and its upper end to the vessel of the pumping element.