Patent ID: 7018183
Filing Date: 2006-03-28
Classification: F04C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A compressor assembly comprising: a compressor mechanism, said compressor mechanism defining a working space for compressing a gas; a discharge chamber disposed within said compressor assembly; a barrier element separating said working space from said discharge chamber; a discharge passage extending through said barrier element, said discharge passage having an inlet opening in gaseous communication with said working space and an outlet opening in gaseous communication with said discharge chamber; a recess defined by said barrier element, said recess having first and second portions, said barrier element having a first thickness at said first portion and a second thickness at said second portion wherein said second thickness is greater than said first thickness, said outlet opening disposed in said first portion of said recess; a substantially planar flexible valve member disposed within said recess and sealingly engageable with said outlet opening; and a clamping member, said clamping member defining a first leg and a second leg, said second leg disposed within said first portion and securing said valve member to said barrier element in said first portion of said recess, said first leg disposed within second portion and bearing against said barrier element in said second portion of said recess.