Patent ID: 7186095
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: F01C,F04B,F04C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A compressor assembly comprising: an hermetically sealed compressor housing having an exterior surface; a compressor mechanism disposed within said housing; a mounting bracket having a mounting member and an elongate bracing member; said mounting member secured to said housing and having a central arcuate section in registry with said exterior surface of said housing and first and second legs extending from opposite ends of said arcuate section, said first and second legs including first and second distal portions respectively extending from said first and second legs; said bracing member extending between a first end and an opposite second end, said bracing member secured to said mounting member at first and second connections, said first connection being between said bracing member proximate said first end and said first distal portion wherein at least one of said bracing member and said first distal portion has been deformed into secure engagement with the other of said bracing member and said first distal portion and said second connection being between said bracing member proximate said second end and said second distal portion wherein at least one of said bracing member and said second distal portion has been deformed into secure engagement with the other of said bracing member and said second distal portion.