Abstract: The axial forces acting upon the orbiting scroll of a scroll compressor during operation produce a resultant force which requires a varying, crank angle dependent radius for dynamic equilibrium. The flat plate or floor portion of the orbiting scroll is provided with a varying radius to provide sufficient radius to be acted on by the resultant force. In a preferred embodiment, the radius is only increased beyond the nominal radius for the angular extent necessary and a diametrically located angular extent of reduced radius is provided to make room for other components and/or to reduce friction.

Abstract: In a hermetic reciprocating compressor, the discharge line functions as a torsion spring in supporting the compressor and motor within the hermetic shell. To prevent excessive deflection of the discharge line while maintaining its torsion spring function, the discharge line is restrained radially and axially while permitting circumferential movement in a helical portion which defines the torsion spring.