Flexible spinning scroll coupling device
US12116998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2230/603
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible coupling device for a spinning or co-rotating scroll device and associated systems and methods are provided. The coupling device may be configured to couple a first scroll and a second scroll of a co-rotating scroll device. Further, a first scroll shaft of the first scroll and a second scroll shaft of the second scroll are maintained in parallel misalignment by the coupling device. The coupling device may comprise a coupling ring and a plurality of connecting members extending from the coupling ring. Each connecting member includes a flexure arm configured to elastically move or flex between a first flexed position and a second flexed position which contributes to maintaining the parallel misalignment between the first scroll shaft and the second scroll shaft.
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