Patent ID: 6056524
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: F04C

Abstract:
A scroll machine comprising, in combination:a housing having a first member having an end surface at an end defining an opening, and a second member secured to the first member;a crankcase positioned within the housing;an orbiting scroll having a base plate and a spiral wrap extending axially from the orbiting scroll base plate; anda fixed scroll having a base plate, a spiral wrap extending axially from the fixed scroll base plate and nested with the spiral wrap of the orbiting scroll, and a discharge port, the fixed scroll being pinned between the second member and one of the crankcase and the first member, said second member having a radially outwardly extending portion operatively holding said fixed scroll against said one of said crankcase and said first member, said second member being secured to a radially outward surface of said first member.