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Rotary compressor gas routing for muffler system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7011773
This patent describes a rotary compressor. It comprises: a cylinder block defining cylinder; a main bearing and an outboard bearing located on respective ends of the cylinder block and closing the cylinder at each of its opposite ends; an eccentrically mounted piston means rotationally mounted in the cylinder; a rotatable crankshaft operably supported by the main and the outboard bearings and drivingly connected to the piston means, the rotation of the piston means in the cylinder resulting in compressed gas within the cylinder; means for discharging for compressed gas from within the cylinder; a first discharge muffler and a second discharge muffler; constricting gas passage means; and gas discharge outlet means.
Assignee:
Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, MI
Patent Number(s):
US 4881879; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-319924--A
OSTI ID:
7011773
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English