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Scroll pump and method of assembling same

US7442016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateFeb 11, 2004
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C2230/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of assembling a scroll pump comprises the following steps carried out sequentially; the step of mounting a first bearing means (20) and drive shaft (14) for rotation relative to a housing (12): the step of fastening a first flange portion (48) of a bellows arrangement (34) relative to the housing (12); the step of fastening an orbiting scroll (26) to a second flange portion (56) of the bellows arrangement (34); and the step of fixing a second scroll (28) relative to the housing (12) for co-operation with the orbiting scroll (26). The second flange portion (56) is fastened to the orbiting scroll (26) with fasteners (60) which extend through a through-bore (61) in the orbiting scroll and engage with the second flange portion.

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