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Magnetically actuated seal for scroll compressor

US5145345A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 1991
Grant dateSep 8, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C27/005
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Seal structure for a scroll compressor is provided with localized magnetic surfaces. The seal is carried by one member and the magnetic surface coacts with a facing ferromagnetic surface to provide a seal therebetween even when the members are axially displaced and where there is orbiting motion therebetween.

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