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Scroll compressor with reinforcing ribs on the orbiting scroll

US5127809A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 10, 1991
Grant dateJul 7, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C23/008
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A scroll compressor comprising a housing, a frame, a fixed scroll and an orbiting scroll, arranged in the housing. Each of the fixed and orbiting scrolls have an end plate and a spiral wrap. A bearing boss is formed on the back surface of the end plate of said orbiting scroll. A plurality of radial ribs are formed on the back surface of the end plate of said orbiting scroll, with the radial ribs extending from the bearing boss to the marginal side of the end plate of said orbiting scroll.

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