Patent · US Expired

Compressor reed valve

US6044862A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1999
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7937
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve assembly has a discharge valve member and a suction valve member. One of these valve members includes a reed valve. The reed valve has a tab which includes a slot which engages a cantilevered pin. The cantilevered pin allows flexing of the pin upon contact with the reed valve. In addition, the cantilever mounting of the pin provides a lubricant reservoir for lubricating the interface between the pin and the reed valve.

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