Patent · US Expired

Scroll vacuum pump

US6290477A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 2000
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C18/0223
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The scroll pump has the capability of preserving a minimal play between the joints disposed on the ridges of each of the spiraling walls and the flat wall facing it. Such an arrangement, possible owing to the slight difference in pressure prevailing between two adjacent transfer chambers, makes it possible to prevent wear and tear on the joints, soiling of the transfer chambers as well as overheating due to friction on the joints.

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