Abstract: A rotating sprial charger for compressible media is disclosed having a housing in which two symmetrically constructed displacer disks are located and rotated by drive elements. The two displacer disks are provided on one side with helical ribs. To form a conveying space, the ribs engage each other and seal with their free frontal sides against the opposing displacer disk. To increase the strength of the ribs, a reinforcement is provided on the outer periphery of the ribs. The reinforcement is located on the outer wall of the rib and extends over the entire axial length of the ribs. The reinforcement also extends in the peripheral direction from the end of each rib on the inlet side to the end on the inlet side of the rib following in the peripheral direction.

Abstract: A fluid scroll machine comprises a fluid mechanism including first and second spiral blades located in a frame to eccentrically rotate and a compression chamber defined by the spiral blades, and an Oldham's coupling movably supported by the frame and including a ring-shaped plate having one side facing the first spiral blade and an axis center, a pair of first projections projected from the one side of the ring-shaped plate, and a pair of second projections projected from the one side of the ring-shaped plate. The first spiral blade includes a pair of first guide passages extended in a same direction as a first radial direction of the ring-shaped plate and into which the first projections are fitted to slide in a first radial direction of the plate. The second spiral blade includes a pair of second guide passages extended in a same direction as a second radial direction of the ring-shaped plate and into which the second projections are fitted to slide in the second radial direction of the plate.

Abstract: A fluid scroll machine including two scrolls eccentrically combined with each other and defining a hermetically closed space which moves as the scrolls are rotated synchronously with each other, wherein the central parts of the vortical portions of the scrolls are notched so that an opening is provided between the scrolls; and an Oldham's coupling for transmitting the torque of one of the scrolls to the other is provided in the opening.

Abstract: A scroll-type compressor includes a hermetic case in which a compression section having a pair of spiral scrolls and a motor section for driving the compression section are arranged. The motor section has a rotating shaft coupled to the compression section. A flow passage is formed in the shaft and communicates at its one end with the compression chamber of the compression section and at its other end with a muffler chamber defined above the motor section. An operating fluid compressed in the compression chamber is guided into the muffler chamber through the flow passage, flows around the motor section, and then is discharged from the case.

Abstract: A co-rotor engine with an internal valving system controlling the supply to and exhaust from motor chambers of gas under pressure. The valving system has concentric sleeves that are relatively displaced in performing the valving function.

Abstract: A scroll fluid machine comprising an upper and a lower scrolls provided in and upper and a lower positions, respectively, in a casing and supported eccentrically to each other; a coupling whose central member is provided under the lower scroll and whose peripheral member is provided at the upper scroll and conjoined to the central member; and a shallow oil storage recess provided at the bottom of the inside of the casing near the central member and facing the central member.

Abstract: A rotating helical charger for compressible media consists essentially of a housing (1), in which two symmetrically constructed displacement disk (6, 7) are rotated by drive elements (18-23). The two displacement disks are equipped on one side with helical ribs (14). To form a conveying space (15), the ribs engage each other and seal with their free frontal sides (24) against the opposing displacement disk. To maintain the sealing effect, a pressure chamber (26) is provided, which communicates with the outlet (16) of the charger and may be acted upon by an axially displaceable annular disk (28), actively connected with an axially movable displacement disk (6). The pressure chamber (26) may be connected by means of a valve (32) with the atmosphere.

Abstract: A scroll machine comprises a pair of scrolls 18, 21 rotating on different axes to form a compression chamber A therebetween and discharging compressed gas in the compression chamber B to a discharge chamber, a pair of boss portions 16b, 17b immersed in lubricant oil for rotatably supporting the respective scrolls through bearing means, a first oil supply path 16c; 43 formed in one of the boss portions for communication with a bearing receiving recess 16d; 17a of the one boss portion, a second oil supply path 18b; 44, 45 formed in one of the scrolls on the side of the one boss portion for communication of the first oil supply path with the compression chamber through the recess, and a pump 33; 42 coupled to a shaft portion of the one scroll for supporting it rotatably within the bearing boss portions and for supplying oil in the discharge chamber to the first oil supply path.

Abstract: An oil separating mechanism of a hermetically sealed scroll type compressor in which an inner chamber of a housing is kept at discharge pressure is disclosed. The compressor includes a drive shaft supported by a plain bearing in an inner block member. The drive shaft is operatively linked to an orbiting scroll which orbits within a stationary scroll. The drive shaft includes an axial bore extending from an open and termination within the inner block member. A radial bore is provided near the terminal end of the axial bore and links the axial bore to a discharge chamber of the compressor. A helical groove is formed on the exterior surface of the supported portion of the drive shaft. The helical groove is linked to the axial bore through a radial hole formed through the supported portion of the drive shaft.

Abstract: This invention discloses a lubricating mechanism of a hermetically sealed scroll type compressor in which an inner chamber of a housing is kept at suction pressure. The compressor includes a drive shaft supported by bearings in inner blocks. The drive shaft is operatively linked to an orbiting scroll which orbits within a stationary scroll. A rotation prevention device prevents rotation of the orbiting scroll. The drive shaft includes an axial bore extending from an open end and terminating adjacent a forward bearing. A pin extends from the end of the drive shaft to the orbital scroll. A passage links the axial bore to an opening at the end of the pin facing the orbital scroll. Radial bores are provided near the terminal end of the axial bore and at the rearward end of the axial bore near a rearward bearing. The radial bores link the axial bore to a suction chamber of the compressor to allow lubricating oil to lubricate the bearings. The narrow passages allows lubrication of the rotation prevention mechanism.

Abstract: This invention discloses a lubricating mechanism of a hermetically sealed scroll type compressor in which an inner chamber of a housing is kept at suction pressure. The compressor includes a drive shaft supported by a first plain bearing in an inner block member. The drive shaft is operatively linked to an orbiting scroll which orbits within a stationary scroll. A rotation preventing device prevents rotation of the orbiting scroll. The drive shaft includes an axial bore extending from an open end and terminating within the inner block member. A pin extends from the end of the drive shaft to the orbital scroll and is supported in a bushing within an extension of the orbiting scroll. A second plain bearing supports the bushing. A passage links the axial bore to an opening at the end of the pin facing the orbital scroll. A radial bore is provided near the terminal end of the axial bore to link the axial bore to a suction chamber of the compressor.

Abstract: In a scroll compression apparatus having an orbiting scroll, a frame with a pressure regulation chamber adjacent the orbiting scroll wherein the frame includes a spring biased annular seal and a pressure responsive device in a discharge aperture through the frame for maintaining constant pressure in the pressure regulation chamber. Preferably, the frame includes an annular groove of rectangular cross-section accommodating a relatively smaller annular seal also of rectangular cross-section. An annular seal spring having a first planar surface and a second planar surface is disposed in the annular channel to bias the annular seal. The pressure responsive device has a first element exposed to discharge fluid pressure and a second element exposed to fluid at suction pressure such that the pressure differential serves to operate a piston for increasing or decreasing the flow area of the discharge aperture from the pressure regulation chamber.

Abstract: In a co-rotating scroll apparatus wherein one scroll is a drive scroll and the other scroll is an idler scroll, an axial pressure balancing mechanism and means for discharge pressure balancing is disclosed. The drive scroll wrap is provided with an end plate having a plurality of extension members extending thereform. The extension members extend through corresponding slots in an Oldham coupling ring to drive the idler scroll in relative orbital rotation. The extension members further extend through clearance slots in the end plate of the idler scroll to secure a compression plate and spring biasing the end plate of the idler scroll toward the drive scroll to provide improved axial compliance between the scrolls. Means for axial pressure balancing of the idler scroll shaft and the drive scroll drive shaft are disclosed. The apparatus also includes axial thrust bearings for preventing axial oscillations of the drive and idler scrolls.

Abstract: A scroll fluid device is provided with a toothed ring synchronizer coupled to sprocket teeth provided of each scroll wrap back plate. The coupling between the teeth does not restrict relative axial motion between the scroll wraps and evenly distributes torque loads resulting from forces tending to rotate one wrap relative to the other between the back plates. The ring synchronizer may include internal or external teeth cooperating with adjoining sprocket teeth provided on the scroll back plates.

Abstract: A vane-type rotary compressor comprises a cylinder which receives an axially mounted rotor. A shaft end connected to the rotor carries a groove which registers with holes provided in an axially slidable ring. The ring slides axially within a central cavity in an end plate fixed to the cylinder. The end plates carries radial passages for communication with the holes in the ring. One hole for expelling gas from chambers defined by radially movable vanes in the rotor, always communicates with an arc-shaped groove on the plate through one of the holes in the ring. This is despite the axial position of the ring. Two other holes are provided in the ring near opposite axial ends of the ring for varying amounts of overlap with a discharge an an unloading passage. In this way with the ring at one axial end of its stroke, all of the gas is discharged while at the opposite end of the stroke all of the gas is supplied to the unloading passage.

Abstract: In a compressor of the hermetic, scroll-type, a motor engaging drive shaft having a net axial thrust load determined by the pressure of compressed fluid acting upon the opposing ends of the shaft. In the preferred embodiment, the shaft includes a first end in the discharge pressure portion providing a first plan view area and a second end in the suction pressure portion having a circular, eccentrically disposed cavity with a second plan view area. The shaft has an axial bore for communicating refrigerant at discharge pressure through the shaft between the respective ends such that refrigerant at discharge pressure acts in opposite directions upon both of the respective plan view areas to balance the net thrust load of the shaft.

Abstract: A scroll-type positive displacement apparatus which can be used as a vacuum pump is disclosed. A pair of interfitting scrolls are housed in a first container which communicates with a vacuum chamber to be evacuated by the pump. The scrolls are rotated in synchrony about parallel, nonaligned axis by a drive motor. The scrolls define a plurality of spiral compression chambers which change in size when the scrolls are rotated, compressing a gas contained in the compression chambers. The shaft of one of the scrolls has a discharge port formed therein which communicates between the centermost compression chamber and the inside of a second container which adjoins the first container. The second container is partially filled with lubricating oil and communicates with the atmosphere. The discharge port is equipped with a check valve which permits compressed gas to enter the second container from the scrolls but prevents gas from flowing in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A scroll type positive displacement apparatus which can be used as a vacuum pump is disclosed. A pair of interfitting scrolls are housed in a first container which communicates with a vacuum chamber to be evacuated by the pump. The scrolls are rotated in synchrony about parallel, nonaligned axes by a drive motor. The scrolls define a plurality of spiral compression chambers which change in size when the scrolls are rotated, compressing a gas contained in the compression chambers. The shaft of one of the scrolls has a discharge port formed therein which communicates between the centermost compression chamber and the inside of a second container which adjoins the first container. The second container is partially filled with lubricating oil and communicates with the atmosphere. The discharge port is equipped with a check valve which permits compressed gas to enter the second container from the scrolls but prevents gas from flowing in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A scroll-type positive displacement apparatus which can be used as a vacuum pump is disclosed. A pair of interfitting scrolls are housed in a first container which communicates with a vacuum chamber to be evacuated by the pump. The scrolls are rotated in synchrony about parallel, nonaligned axes by a drive motor. The scrolls define a plurality of spiral compression chambers which change in size when the scrolls are rotated, compressing a gas contained in the compression chambers. The shaft of one of the scrolls has a discharge port formed therein which communicates between the centermost compression chamber and the inside of a second container which adjoins the first container. The second container is partially filled with lubricating oil and communicates with the atmosphere. The discharge port is equipped with a check valve which permits compressed gas to enter the second container from the scrolls but prevents gas from flowing in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A scroll compressor comprising a driving scroll and a driven scroll which is combined with the driving scroll and is driven by the driving scroll through an Oldham's coupling, a partition plate fixed to a container for housing the structural elements such as scrolls and having a supporting pin provided at a position near the inner wall of the container, a movable bearing support which is placed below the partition plate and is engaged with the supporting pin so as to be swingable around the supporting pin, and which supports the driven scroll through a bearing, and a rotation controlling structure which causes a swinging movement of the movable bearing support around the supporting pin along with a driven scroll whereby the distance between the axial centers of said driving and driven scrolls is changed.

Abstract: A steam engine of the rotary type including a housing with two annular chambers with each chamber having a piston assembly operable therein. The piston assemblies are carried by a common shaft and displaced 90 degrees apart. Each piston assembly includes two pistons. The pistons have their working end surfaces 180 degrees of rotation apart. The rotor shaft is hollow along a portion of its length. The hollow portion of the shaft delivers fluid under pressure from an external source through channels within the pistons to fluid troughs in the circumferential surfaces of the annular chambers. Additional channels in the annular chambers and housing provide fluid under pressure to actuate shuttle valves at specific rotation locations of the pistons in each chamber. Each chamber includes side wall vents for exhausting spent working fluid. A screen is positioned vertically between the adjacent vents to cause condensate to be directed to a collection sump by gravity.

Abstract: In a scroll type compressor, the shaft of a driven scroll is rotatably supported in a sealing container so that the axis of rotation of the driven scroll shaft is deviated from the axis of rotation of a driving scroll; the wrap plates of the driving and driven scrolls are mutually combined with each other so that the parts of the side surface of the wrap plates come in contact with each other to form a compression chamber; and the driven scroll is directly driven by the driving scroll in synchronism therewith, whereby the function of compression of a fluid is obtainable during the movement of the compression chamber toward the centers of the driving and driven scrolls.

Abstract: A horizontal type compressor-motor combination for compressing a gaseous refrigerant is hermetically sealed within a case which contains in its bottom accumulated lubricating oil and is internally divided into compressor and motor chambers respectively housing a compressor device and a motor for driving the compressor device through a common rotor shaft coupling the rotor of the motor and an eccentric rotor of the compressor device and being rotatably supported by inner and outer bearings, the compressor device having a cylinder block interposed between the inner and outer bearings. A compressor-motor of this basic organization is improved by a communication passage formed axial through the rotor shaft for conducting the refrigerant, one end of this passage being connected to the motor chamber, the other end being connected to a delivery chamber of the compressor chamber.

Abstract: A scroll type fluid transferring machine for sucking, compressing and discharging a fluid comprises a first scroll having a first wrap plate, a second scroll having a second wrap plate which is opposed to and combined with the first scroll, a first motor having a rotary shaft which is connected to the first scroll so as to be in agreement with its center of rotation, and a second motor having a rotary shaft which is connected to the second scroll so as to be in agreement with its center of rotation.

Abstract: A scroll compressor comprises a driving scroll and a driven scroll which is combined with the driving scroll and is driven by the driving scroll through an Oldham's coupling, a partition plate fixed to a container for housing the structural elements such as scrolls and having a supporting pin provided at a position near the inner wall of the container, a movable bearing support which is placed below the partition plate and is engaged with the supporting pin so as to be swingable around the supporting pin, and which supports the driven scroll through a bearing, and a rotation controlling means which causes a swinging movement of the moveable bearing support around the supporting pin along with the driven scroll whereby the distance between the axial centers of said driving and driven scrolls is changed.

Abstract: An upper housing for rotatably supporting a driving scroll in a sealing container is provided with an annular chamber to be maintained at the atmospheric pressure. The annular chamber is communicated with a compression chamber formed between the driving and driven scrolls through a discharge conduit which is formed in the driving shaft of the driving scroll. The annular chamber is communicated with the inside of the container through a throttling path. An oil stored in the lower part of the container is induced with the compression chamber during the revolution of the both scrolls to be introduced into the annular chamber. Owing to the throttling path, the oil is stored in the annular chamber to separate the inside of the container and the annular chamber kept at the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A scroll compressor enclosed in a hermetic shell, wherein part of the volume enclosed by the shell is at suction pressure and part is at discharge pressure. The compressor includes both a stationary and a driven scroll plate, with intermeshed involute wrap elements attached to the plates for defining pockets in which fluid is compressed as a drive shaft connected to the driven plate causes it to orbit relative to the stationary scroll plate. A passage disposed within the driven plate and adjacent its axial center conveys compressed fluid through the plate and into a cavity formed in the end of the drive shaft. Oil entrained in the compressed fluid is thrown radially outward within the cavity, due to centrifugal force, and is thereby separated from the compressed fluid. The oil then flows through an adjacent bearing, and is thrown radially outward, creating a spray that impinges on a seal which abuts the back surface of the driven scroll plate.

Abstract: A positive displacement machine including first and second scrolls having interfitting vanes adapted to define at least one traveling pocket. One of the scrolls has a central outlet and a hollow shaft mounts the scroll for rotation. A machine housing contains the scrolls and the shaft and has an outlet port. A transfer tube is stationarily mounted in the housing in fluid communication with the port and extends into one end of the shaft. A seal seals the interface of the transfer tube and the shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic machine useful in pumping, drilling, etc. especially at great distances, comprising a housing defining a multiplicity of eccentric working chambers. A rotor is mounted to rotate in each chamber and comprises, in a radial recess, a distribution and separation element which separates the chamber into two spaces: an inactive space emptied by a lateral bore in the housing; and an active space that receives fluid under pressure via a shaft solid with the rotor and a hollow made in the separation element. The fluid under pressure rotates the rotor by exerting its thrust on the separation element.

Abstract: A gerotor pump of n and n+1 type has the annulus and rotor located in a chamber with one wall provided by a floating coverplate held in place by a spring so that in the event of excess internal pressure the cover can lift to allow cross leakage between the inlet and outlet sides of the pump. FIG. 2 illustrates a typical embodiment.

Abstract: A compressor, particularly such suited for use in motor vehicles, especially passenger cars, for instance, in the air conditioning systems thereof, includes a stator including a housing bounding an internal space accommodating a rotatable body of a rotor. An internal surface of the housing and an external surface of the rotatable body together form at least one compression space of a varying radial dimension as considered in the circumferential direction. The rotary body is provided with a plurality of recesses each of which partially receives a respective vane for reciprocation in contact with the internal surface of the housing, such that the vanes subdivide the compression space into a plurality of compartments. The medium to be compressed is sequentially admitted into the respective compartments through respective inlet openings provided in the stator. The compressed medium is discharged from the respective compartments through a passage provided in the interior of the rotary body.

Abstract: An external axis rotary piston compressor having a housing formed with at least two overlapping, parallel-axis cylindrical inner chambers each having a shaft passing therethrough. On the one shaft there is a cylindrical working rotor forming an annular working chamber with the housing wall surrounding the same, and including a shutoff tooth or projection. On the other shaft, which rotates counter thereto, there is provided a cylindrical shutoff rotor which runs along the housing wall and rides on the working rotor; this shutoff rotor includes a recess for engagement-free passage of the shutoff tooth or projection therethrough.

Abstract: A sliding vane compressor for use in refrigeration systems includes a rotatable hollow shaft, a cylindrical compressor rotor which surrounds the shaft, end covers enclosing the compressor rotor and a pair of vanes disposed within the rotor to compress a working medium entering the rotor. The compressor rotor and end covers have end faces in a contact area therebetween. At at least one of end faces of either rotor or end cover, a number of spirally-shaped grooves are formed curved in the direction of rotation of the rotor shaft. These grooves extend from the periphery of the respective end face toward the center thereof but short of said center to produce a flow preventing leakage of the working medium between the low pressure region and the high pressure region in the compressor.

Abstract: A rotary compressor includes housing means in which an impeller is rotatably mounted.

Abstract: A single cycle, rotary combustion engine having constant fuel feeding. A circular housing defines an annular chamber through which a complementally curved pistonhead travels and works only upon the explosive or combustion stroke. A drive shaft is supported transversely of the housing, such that a piston rod extends radially from the drive shaft through an inner sealing drum so as to present the curved pistonhead within the annular chamber. Fuel and air are fed through the piston rod within the annular chamber via one or more ports in the trailing edge of the pistonhead. An ignition point and an expulsion port, mounted approximately 280.degree. from each other are sealed from one another by rotary means. The engine is characterized by its elimination of valves and reciprocating parts.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a rotary engine characterized by the fact that it consists of a cylindrical outer shell and of a concentric internal cylindrical body, between which operates a coaxial rotary piston which is also cylindrical, and of a chamber for air or carburetted fuel mixture under pressure, for feeding the engine.

Abstract: A multi-chambered self-priming rotary pump having a pair of eccentric cams, each in contact with opposite sides of a rotor plate at one point and positioned 180.degree. out of phase so that the convex side of one cam is in direct opposition to a concave side of the other cam. At one point of contact on the convex curves, the cams bear against the side surfaces of the rotor which in turn forms a running seal with the bore of a housing to define two symmetrical enclosures at each side of the rotor. During rotation, a split core closure valve reciprocates between the surfaces of the cams and in so doing, the closure valve functions to produce an area of compression to the front of its travel with an area of vacuum to the rear of its travel. As one chamber phases out of cycle, its counterpart is producing maximum outputs.

Abstract: A vane pump has a cam member carried upon a drive shaft in coaxial relationship therewith. The axial sides of the cam member define annular cam surfaces which each engage an array of vanes disposed in a fixedly mounted stator. An interior portion of the drive shaft is hollowed to provide a fluid inlet to passages in the cam member which communicate with the cam surfaces. The cam member is provided with additional passages to receive discharge flow from intervane volumes and direct such flow to the radially outer periphery of the cam member.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a rotary machine, the basic elements of which are generically adapted for use as a two-stage pneumatic compressor or as a four-cycle combustion engine or as a two-cycle combustion engine. The basic combination of elements of the machine comprises a plurality of rotors rotatably mounted on axes disposed at substantially right angles to each other and wherein the rotors are provided with peripheral portions having inwardly notched or recessed chamber portions which are disposed between alternate radially extending lobe portions.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement advantageous for rotary piston engine for compressing r expanding gases, which comprises a housing formed of two cylindrical partial cups of two equal sized hollow bodies, said cups facing each other along longitudinal openings. In said housing there are provided two shafts of equal pitch diameter, which shafts are rotatable about the central axis of one of said two hollow bodies and mesh with each other. Between each one of the shafts and the inner surface of the hollow body surrounding the pertaining shaft there is formed a working chamber intended for an diabatic inner compression or expansion of the gases. The shafts respectively comprise a rotary piston extending over the length of the hollow body. The shafts also have a recess adjacent said rotary piston and extending in an axis-parallel manner while said recess has a dimension making possible the meshing of the rotary piston of the other shaft.

Abstract: A rotary piston engine for compressing or expanding gases, which comprises housing formed of two cylindrical semi-cups of two equal size cylindrical hollow bodies, said cups facing each other along longitudinal openings. In the housing there are provided two shafts of equal pitch diameter which shafts are rotatable about the central axis of one of two hollow bodies and mesh with a fine-toothed labyrinth with each other. Between each one of the shafts and the inner surface of the hollow body surrounding the pertaining shaft there is formed a working chamber intended for an adiabatic inner compression or expansion of the gases. The shafts respectively comprise a rotary piston extending over the length of the hollow body and extending with slight play to the inner wall of the hollow body and forming with the respective engaging parts of the inner wall of the hollow body a surface forming a gap seal or labyrinth gap seal.

Abstract: A rotary combustion engine designed for operation as a stratified charge engine in which a relatively lean fuel-air mixture is supplied to each engine working chamber through the main air intake port and in which just prior to combustion in each engine working chamber, a relatively-rich, high-pressure, fuel-air mixture is supplied to each working chamber through individual passages in the rotor for each working chamber.

Abstract: A device is provided, such as a compressor, expansion machine, pump, hydraulic motor and the like, to vary the pressure of a fluid. Such device comprises a rotor having a toroidal surface and provided with a plurality of threads, a casing having symmetry of revolution about the axis of said rotor and adapted to cooperate with the crests of the threads of said rotor, and at least a pinion whose teeth come into mesh with said threads.