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Scroll compressor having adjustable spacers

US8591210B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 2009
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4924
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A scroll compressor 40 comprises: housing 12, orbiting scroll 26 and fixed scroll 41. The drive shaft 14 has an eccentric shaft portion 18 so that rotation of the eccentric shaft portion imparts an orbiting motion to the orbiting scroll relative to the fixed scroll. Axial spacers 42 are located between the fixed scroll and the housing for spacing the fixed scroll relative to the orbiting scroll. When the scroll compressor 40 is assembled and tested and it is desired to perform shimming, the fixed scroll can be removed and a selected spacer placed in position prior to re-assembling the fixed scroll.

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