Patent ID: 6464480
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: F04C

Abstract:
A scroll compressor comprising:a first scroll member including a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from said base; a second scroll member including a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from said base, said generally spiral wrap of said first and second scroll members interfitting to define compression chambers; a crankcase to support said second scroll member including an oil spout, an oil return passage, a groove containing a seal, and a coupling radially outwardly of said seal, said oil return passave is formed as a bore within said crank case, and said oil spout extends from said oil return passape in a direction toward said second scroll member to supply lubricant between said seal and said coupling; and an oil supply system including said oil return passage which communicates with a sump, said oil spout communicating with said oil return passage to supply lubricant between said seal and said coupling.