Patent ID: 8939739
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: F04C

Abstract:
1. An electric compressor, comprising: a compression mechanism; an electric motor that drives the compression mechanism; and a drive circuit for controlling the electric motor, wherein the drive circuit includes: an external connector made of an insulating material, the external connector having a connecting terminal constructed to be electrically connected to an external power source; a circuit board electrically connected to the connecting terminal; and a filter element electrically connected to the circuit board, the drive circuit is accommodated in a metal housing, and the external connector is integrally molded as a single component with the filter element, the filter element embedded in the external connector, such that electrical contact of the filter element with the housing is prevented, and wherein the housing includes a motor housing for accommodating the electric motor and a circuit cover that is joined to the motor housing, the circuit cover is provided with the external connector; the circuit cover accommodates the filter element; the filter element comprises a coil and a capacitor, the coil and the capacitor are both integrated with the external connector, and the coil and the capacitor are arranged along an inner surface of the circuit cover.