Linear compressor with a ball joint coupling
US10066615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B53/146
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present subject matter provides a linear compressor. The linear compressor includes a coupling having a ball seat that is press-fit on a post of a piston. A shaft defines a chamber at an end of the shaft. A pin is press-fit to the shaft at the chamber of the shaft. A ball is positioned on the seating surface of the ball seat. The pin extends through the ball. A ball shoe is positioned opposite the ball seat about the ball. The ball shoe defines a seating surface. The ball is positioned on the seating surface of the ball shoe. A spring urges the ball shoe against the ball.
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