Patent ID: 6227833
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: F04C,F05C,Y10T

Abstract:
Fluid machine having a first displacement element, said first displacement element being rotatable about an axis of rotation, a shaft, the first displacement element being connected to the shaft so as to rotate therewith, a unitary housing, the shaft being mounted rotatably in the housing, a second displacement element, the first displacement element being mounted to co-operate with the second displacement element, the axis of rotation being located a predetermined distance from a centre axis of the second displacement element, the housing having a pocket, the displacement elements being located in the pocket so that the housing covers the displacement elements axially on both sides at least in a working region and circumferentially over a maximum of 180.degree., and in which, during assembly, the shaft is movable only axially relative to the housing and the displacement elements are movable only radially relative to the housing.