Patent ID: 6623244
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: F04C,H02H,Y10S

Abstract:
A scroll compressor comprising:a first scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from its base; a second scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from its base; a shaft for driving said second scroll member to orbit relative to said first scroll member, said shaft being driven by an electric motor; a motor protector switch for selectively stopping operation of said motor, a thermostat associated with at least one of said first and second scroll members, said thermostat being operable to sense temperature from at least one of said first and second scroll members and to close once a particular temperature is reached, said thermostat selectively closing to deliver current to a first heater, said first heater associated with said motor protector switch, and power lines for delivering power to said motor, and communicating through said motor protector switch, and a second heater associated with at least one of said power lines; said motor protector switch is provided with a thermal insulator body; and wherein said first heater is formed on said thermal insulator body and on a side of said insulator facing said motor protector switch; wherein said heater and said thermal insulator body are received within a housing for said motor protector switch.