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Scallop step for a scroll compressor

US10619635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC. · US

Inventors

Scott Michael Branch · Rochester, US
Eric S. Mlsna · Cashton, US
Scott J. Smerud · La Crosse, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 19, 2017
Grant date	Apr 14, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 24, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04C18/0284
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A scroll member for a scroll compressor is disclosed. The scroll member includes a base member and a wrap member formed on a major surface of the base member. The wrap member includes a modified portion. The modified portion includes a base, a step, and a scallop. The base extends a first distance from the major surface. The step extends a second distance from the base. The scallop extends a third distance from the scallop. The scallop is located at a wrap surface of the wrap member. The wrap surface is disposed relatively away from the major surface relative to the step.

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