Optimized radial compliance for a scroll compressor
US6352417B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C18/0215
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A scroll compressor is provided with structure between its slider block and its eccentric pin that allows relative movement, but limits such movement. In one embodiment, a spring biased piston resists relative movement between the slider block and the eccentric pin. In another embodiment, incrementally spaced indexed surfaces are defined. With either embodiment the amount of relative movement of the slider block is limited relative to the eccentric pin and hence between the wraps of the orbiting scrolls. This will result in quieter operation.
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