Patent ID: 6030192
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: F04C

Abstract:
A scroll compressor comprising:an orbiting scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from said base in a first direction, said orbiting scroll wrap including a bearing hub extending structure, said bearing hub structure being defined by an extension of said wrap, and said bearing hub structure being generally open from an end of said wrap in a direction toward said base, and being closed by said base;a non-orbiting scroll having a base with a central opening, and a generally spiral wrap extending in a direction opposed to said first direction and interfitting with said spiral wrap of said orbiting scroll; anda shaft adapted for driving said orbiting scroll, said shaft extending through said opening in said non-orbiting scroll, and having an eccentric portion extending into said bearing hub, said eccentric portion not extending through said base of said orbiting scroll.