Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a plurality of components which are force-fit together. The components include the separator plate, a pressure relief valve mounted in the separator plate, and a discharge tube. By force-fitting these components, the necessity of welding operations in the interior of the scroll member is eliminated. This will reduce the occurrence of weld splatter, which is undesirable. Further, the assembly of the scroll compressor is simplified by this invention.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an economizer tube assembly for a sealed compressor. The economizer tube assembly of the present invention includes an economizer fitting and an economizer fitting extension. The economizer fitting extension extends through a center shell assembly of the compressor into a housing element that defines a portion of the compression chamber. The economizer fitting extension includes a refrigerant vapor seal with the housing element. The economizer fitting and economizer fitting extension both include interior chambers, which are in communication with each other. The economizer fitting mounts flush to the center shell assembly and is preferably secured to the center shell assembly by a welded joint.