Compressor Having Counterweight Cover
AssigneeEmerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJames A. SCHAEFER, Stephen M. SEIBEL, Daniel L. MCSWEENEY, Robert J. COMPARIN
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Abstract
A counterweight cover for a compressor is provided and may include an annular body having a recess at least partially defined by an outer circumferential portion, an inner circumferential portion, and an upper portion connecting the outer circumferential portion and the inner circumferential portion. A suction baffle may be disposed on the annular body and may direct a flow of suction gas within the compressor.
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A counterweight cover for a compressor comprising:
- an annular body having a recess at least partially defined by an outer circumferential portion, an inner circumferential portion, and an upper portion connecting said outer circumferential portion and said inner circumferential portion;
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- a suction baffle disposed on said annular body and operable to direct a flow of suction gas within the compressor.
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A compressor comprising:
- a motor assembly at least partially supported by a main-bearing housing;
- a counterweight associated with said motor assembly;
- a counterweight cover fixed to said main-bearing housing and at least partially covering said counterweight;
- a suction baffle integrally formed with said counterweight cover;
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- a wire guide integrally formed with said counterweight cover.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.