Patent ID: 8235687
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: F04C,H01R,H02K

Abstract:
1. An electric compressor incorporating an electric motor for driving a compression mechanism and containing a joint between an external terminal for supplying power to the electric motor and an end of a wire from a stator of the electric motor in a compressor housing, said electric compressor comprising: a vibration proof means for mechanically preventing at least one of disconnection, electrical instantaneous interruption, and damage on an insulating member, that are caused by vibration at said joint and/or the vicinity of said joint, wherein said joint is formed via a coupler structure comprising a tab housing holding said external terminal for supplying power and a receptacle housing holding said end of said wire from said stator, wherein said tab housing is disposed in a hollow projected portion formed on said compressor housing, wherein said receptacle housing is fitted into said tab housing and separated by said tab housing from said compressor housing, and wherein a lock mechanism comprising a pair of claws, each formed on one of said tab housing and said receptacle housing, and disposed between said tab housing and said receptacle housing for engaging both housings to each other is provided.