Scroll compressor with axial compliancy
US4938669A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C23/008
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Axial compliancy is achieved in a scroll compressor by providing a fluid pressure bias to the back of the orbiting scroll. The fluid pressure bias is supplied by one or more pockets configured to combine the efficient use of the available area with ease of manufacture.
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