Patent ID: 6672846
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: F04C,F25B,Y02B

Abstract:
A scroll machine comprising:an outer shell defining a suction pressure zone; a first scroll compressor disposed within said suction pressure zone of said shell; a second scroll compressor disposed within said suction pressure zone of said shell; a drive shaft extending between and coupled to each of said first and second scroll compressors said drive shaft operable to drive said first and second scroll compressors for compressing fluid disposed within said suction pressure zone; a mounting frame disposed within said suction pressure zone of said shell, said first and second scroll compressors being attached to said mounting frame; a motor disposed within said suction pressure zone of said shell between said first and second scroll compressors, said motor being attached to said mounting frame and drivingly coupled to said drive shaft; and an oil sump disposed between said outer shell and said mounting frame, said oil sump being in communication with said first scroll compressor through a first bore in said drive shaft and said second scroll compressor through a second bore in said drive shaft.