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Linear compressor

US8747081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2008
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B35/045
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear compressor is provided that includes a stationary member including a cylinder that provides a space to compress a refrigerant; a movable member linearly that reciprocates with respect to the stationary member, and includes a piston that compresses the refrigerant inside the cylinder and a supporter piston connected to the piston and having a support portion that extends in a radial direction of the piston; front main springs positioned so as to be symmetrical with respect to centers of the piston and the supporter piston, one end of each of which is supported by a front surface of the support portion of the supporter piston and the other end of each of which is supported by the stationary member; a rear main spring positioned at an opposite side of the piston, one end of which is supported by the supporter piston; and a back cover having a support portion that constrains the other end of the rear main spring from moving in a transverse direction.

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