Rotary epitrochoidal compressor
US5046932A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C27/005
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an epitrochoidal rotary air compressor, a stationary portion includes a stationary single offset power shaft on which is mounted an epitrochoidal rotor in a rotary housing portion. The rotor includes a pinion gear which cooperates with a ring gear in the rotary housing portion to move the rotor within the rotor chamber in the rotary housing portion. A centrifugally driven lubrication system including lubrication channels extending internally of the stationary power shaft is provided for lubricated bearings and gears within the apparatus. An improved compression seal engaging the lateral faces of the rotor has a plurality of buttons biasing a split ring against the lateral faces of the rotor. An air pressure unloader valve is centrifugally operated to release the load from the compressor during startup. A rotary after-cooler in the rotary housing portion removes thermal energy from the compressed air prior to leaving the compressor and an inter-cooler may be provided in a two stage compressor.
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