Patent ID: 6568928
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: F04C

Abstract:
A scroll-type compressor comprising:a fixed scroll member having a fixed scroll base plate and a fixed scroll volute portion; a movable scroll member having a movable scroll base plate and a movable scroll volute portion, wherein said fixed scroll member and said movable scroll member cooperate to form a compression region, and wherein said movable scroll member orbits relative to said fixed scroll member to compress refrigerant in the compression region, and wherein the movable scroll base plate forms a rear surface and a discharge hole, pressure of the refrigerant discharged from the compression region being applied to the rear surface of the movable scroll base plate for enhancing a sealing effect in the compression region; a rear housing accommodating said fixed scroll member; a front housing located adjacent to said rear housing for at leas partially accommodating said movable scroll member; and a gasket seal located in contact with and between said front housing and said rear housing, said gasket seal having at least a continuous protrusion.