Axially nested compressors
US12129859B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/444
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressor comprising: a first compressor wheel comprising a first chamber configured to retain a medium, a first impeller disposed within the first chamber and configured to revolve around a longitudinal axis of the compressor, and a first diffuser coupled to the first chamber; and a second compressor wheel comprising a second chamber disposed radially outwards of the first chamber relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein the second chamber is configured to receive the outputted medium from the first chamber, a second impeller disposed within the second chamber and configured to revolve around the longitudinal axis of the compressor within the second chamber, and a second diffuser coupled to the second chamber, wherein each blade of the first impeller defines a fillet extending along an outer edge of the blade, and wherein a width of the fillet along a surface of the respective blade varies along the longitudinal axis.
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