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Two stage vacuum pump with shaft seal

US4540353A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1984
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S418/01
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention pertains to a two-stage vacuum pump for servicing refrigeration systems wherein a pair of electrically driven rotors support movable vanes engaging the cylindrical circumference of pumping chambers in which the rotors are mounted. The improvements pertain to the sealing of the rotor shaft, the introduction of metered oil into the pump, and the keying of a rotor to its driveshaft wherein improved assembly and operational characteristics are achieved.

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