Patent ID: 6109883
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
A compressor housing having an axis, wherein the compressor housing includes a first housing element and a second housing element, wherein each housing element has an annular end wall secured to the other housing element, and wherein a gas compression mechanism is located between the first and second housing elements, the compressor housing comprising:an annular projection formed on the end wall of one of the first and second housing elements;an annular recess formed on the end wall of the other of the first and second housing elements, wherein the recess has a shape corresponding to the shape of the projection, and wherein the first and second housing elements are secured to each other to prevent the housing elements from being displaced in relation to each other by engaging the projection with the recess; anda gasket having an annular portion surrounding the annular projection wherein the inner surface of annular portion of the gasket is engaged with the periphery of the annular projection, said gasket sandwiched by a force in the axial direction of the compressor housing between the end walls of the housing elements to seal between the housing elements when the housing elements are assembled.