Patent ID: 7021902
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: F04C

Abstract:
1. A hybrid compressor comprising: a first compression mechanism, which is driven by a first drive source; and a second compression mechanism, which is driven by a second drive source, wherein a first discharge port of said first compression mechanism and a second discharge port of said second compression mechanism are connected to a single discharge path, wherein said first drive source comprises an internal combustion engine for driving a vehicle and an electric vehicle motor for driving said vehicle, wherein said internal combustion engine and said electric vehicle motor alternatively drive said first compression mechanism, and said second drive source comprises an electric motor, wherein each of said first and second compression mechanisms is a scroll-type compression mechanism and wherein said hybrid compressor comprises a shared end plate having a first end plate surface and a second end plate surface, wherein a first fixed scroll of said first compression mechanism extends from said first end plate surface and a second fixed scroll of said second compression mechanism extends from said second end plate surface, such that said first fixed scroll is disposed opposite to said second fixed scroll.