Scroll compressors
US6464481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K5/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Scroll compressor may include, for example, a stationary scroll, a drive shaft, a crank shaft coupled to the drive shaft, a bush coupled to the outer surface of the crank shaft and a movable scroll coupled to the crank shaft. The movable scroll is preferably disposed adjacent to the stantionary scroll. A boss may be coupled to the movable scroll and the boss preferably protrudes from the movable scroll at the opposite side of the stationary scroll. A seal is preferably disposed in a clerance defined between the bush and the boss. A compression chamber is defined by a space between the stationary scroll and the movable scroll. Fluid is compressed within the compression chamber when the movable scroll revolves or orbits with respect to the stationary scroll. A discharge port is preferably defined within the movable scroll and is adapted to discharge compressed fluid to a side that is opposite of the stationary scroll.
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