Rotary univane gas compressor
US5374172A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C18/3441
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A single rotating vane gas compressor comprising a casing having a longitudinal bore with end plate means. A generally right cylindrical rotor is eccentrically for rotation within the bore; it carrier within a radial slot thereof a vane freely slidable in a radial direction. The radial travel of the vane is controlled by the vane being pivotally mounted on an axle the two ends of which are held by the inner race of a bearing means positioned in the end plate means.
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