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Scroll compressor with axial vibration prevention for a shaft bearing

US5213489A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 3, 1991
Grant dateMay 25, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2360/42
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a scroll-type compressor, the revolving motion drive shaft 16, formed on the revolving end plate 12 at the side opposite to the revolving swirl blades 11, is fitted in an eccentric bearing eccentrically disposed inside of the main shaft of the crank shaft 6. The crank shaft 6 is connected to the rotor of the electric motor and is supported at the end portion thereof opposite to the main shaft by an upper bearing of a rolling type. Above the upper bearing, a rise preventing plate 24 for preventing the crank shaft 6 from excessively rising upwards is arranged in a fixed manner. The crank shaft 6 is so shaped as to have a stepped portion where the diameter of the shaft portion mounting the rotor 5 becomes stepwise greater than that of the shaft portion fitted in the upper bearing 21. Between the stepped portion and the inner race of the upper bearing 21 is provided an elastic member 26 which can be wave shaped. Between the rise preventing plate 24 and the end portion of the crank shaft 6 opposite to the main shaft of the crank shaft 6 a narrow clearance is maintained. By applying an elastic force of the elastic member 26 on the inner race of the upper bearing in the axial direction…

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