Magnetically actuated seal for scroll compressor
US5145345A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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