Patent ID: 6428292
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: F04C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A compressor assembly comprising:a shell defining a discharge chamber; a compressor disposed within said shelf, said compressor compressing a fluid from a suction pressure to a discharge pressure, fluid at said discharge pressure being directed to said discharge chamber; a discharge valve assembly attached to said shell in communication with said discharge chamber, said discharge valve assembly comprising: a tubular member secured to an outer surface of said shell disposed outside said discharge chamber said shell said tubular member providing fluid flow between said discharge chamber and an environment outside said shell; a powder metal valve seat secured to said tubular member, said tubular member and said valve seat defining a valve chamber; and a valve member disposed in said valve chamber, said valve member being movable between a closed position where said valve member abuts said valve seat and an open position where said valve member abuts said tubular member.