Scroll compressor with condition responsive back pressure chamber valve
AssigneeScroll Technologies
InventorsZili Sun, Thomas R. Barito
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AssigneeScroll Technologies
InventorsZili Sun, Thomas R. Barito
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A scroll compressor includes first and second scroll members having wraps interfitting to define compression chambers. As is known, a back pressure chamber is defined to hold the two scroll members in contact with each other. A valve is positioned to selectively block flow of refrigerant into the back pressure chamber, but is condition responsive to change the flow of refrigerant into the back pressure chamber dependent on conditions within the compressor. In one embodiment, the valve normally blocks a second tap which communicates with discharge pressure. If an elevated temperature is reached the valve moves to an open position and refrigerant can flow from the discharge pressure chamber into the back pressure chamber. In another embodiment, the valve selectively closes a lower pressure tap.
A scroll compressor comprising:
A scroll compressor comprising:
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