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Horizontal scroll compressor having an oil injection fitting

US6428296B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 2001
Grant dateAug 6, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S418/01
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A horizontal scroll-type compressor is provided with an oil injection fitting that extends through the compressor shell and communicates lubricating oil to a lubrication passage in the crankshaft for providing lubricant to the compressor and other components. The oil injection fitting is supplied with lubricant from an externally disposed source.

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