Rotational inhibitor for compressor lubricant
US7351045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C18/0215
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressor comprises an oil storage provided in the bottom of a container body. An oil cup is fixed in communication with the oil storage. An oil pump is attached to the lower end of a shaft and inserted into the oil cup. A rotation inhibitor is provided including a plurality of plates each having one end fixed to the inner wall of the oil cup and the other end disposed almost vertically toward the central axis of the oil cup. The plate has an upper end located in the vicinity of the upper edge of the oil cup, a lower end located in the vicinity of the bottom of the oil cup, and side ends located in the vicinity of the outer wall of the oil pump.
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