1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a scroll compressor and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly to a scroll compressor which includes a two-piece case and a plurality of positioning elements, wherein the components in the case are fabricated with a layer staking manner.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Since the appearance of a scroll compressor, which has been become the key product of international major manufacturers for development because of its several advantage, such as smaller vibration, fewer noise, higher working efficiency, and fewer components.
The working principle of the scroll compressor is the following: a motor drives a rotating shaft for rotating, and then makes a orbiting scroll do a revolution rotation related to a fixed scroll, so as to continuously produce a closed space having a volume decreased from outside to inside between two scrolls. In this way, when a fluid with low temperature and low pressure enter the closed space, via the process of compression, the fluid can be transformed to the fluid with high temperature and high pressure, and the fluid is discharged from the center of the fixed scroll, so as to complete the process of gas compressing.
Regarding the case of the scroll compressor, the structure of the traditional case is designed as an entire-closed type, that is to say, each parts of the case are connected with each other by welding, and the motor and the scroll assembly are enclosed in the case and isolated from outside. Although the cost of the entire-closed type of case structure is lower, the components inside the case can not be taken out easily. If the components need to be repaired or maintained, it usually requires greatly high cost, so that the entire-closed type of case structure is uneconomical.
Therefore, a case structure with semi-closed type has been developed. Similar to the case structure with entire-closed type, conventional case structure with semi-closed type is composed of a plurality parts and the necessary components are packaged inside the case. However, the plurality of parts of the semi-closed type of case are fastened by screwing, thus the case can be disassembled and separated easily, so that the maintaining for the inner components is very convenient.
However, the conventional case structure with semi-closed type is usually composed of three or four parts, thus each of the inner components (such as a motor, a bearing seat and a fixed scroll) might be fixed on different case parts. While fabricating the scroll compressor, it is necessary to combine the case parts with the corresponding inner components, and then combine all parts of assembly to each other, so as to complete the fabrication of the compressor. Nevertheless, this kind of structure and fabricating manner requires the repeatedly reverse for the assemblies. It not only is laborious, but also might damage the components in the process of fabrication. Furthermore, owing to each inner components are positioned their axle center by different case assemblies, the condition of drift mandrel often happens.
In view of this, it is necessary to provide an improved scroll compressor, which can improve the case structure and the positioning manner, so as to save time and effort for manufacturing the scroll compressor.
In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the inventor of the present invention resorted to past experience, imagination, and creativity, performed experiments and researches repeatedly, and eventually devised the present invention, a scroll compressor and a method for manufacturing the same.
The major objective of the present invention is to provide the scroll compressor, which improves the case structure and the connection manner of the components, so as to simplify the manufacturing steps and save labor power and time.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide the scroll compressor, which provides a two-piece of the case structure, so as to reduce the manufacturing costs.
Further objective of the present invention is to provide the scroll compressor, which improves the case structure and provides positioning elements, so as to precisely position the axle center of the components in the scroll compressor, prevent the axle center from offset, and increase the whole use efficiency.
According to the above objective, the present invention provides a scroll compressor comprising: a housing assembly comprising a bottom case and a top cover, wherein the bottom case has an accommodating space, and the top cover being disposed on an upper opening of the bottom case, an inner surface of the bottom case comprising a plurality of first positioning elements and a plurality of second positioning elements, wherein the plurality of second positioning elements are located on the upper position related to the plurality of first positioning elements; a motor assembly being disposed in the accommodating space and an axle center of the motor assembly being positioned by the plurality of first positioning elements, the motor assembly comprising a fixed unit and a rotating unit, wherein the fixed unit is able to provide a power required by the rotating unit for rotating; a major shaft supporting base being disposed on the upper position related to the motor assembly and fixed on the plurality of second positioning elements, wherein the axle center of the major shaft supporting base is positioned by fitting the major shaft supporting base with the inner surface of the bottom case; a rotating shaft being inserted in the motor assembly and the major shaft supporting base, wherein the rotating shaft is driven by the motor assembly for rotating; and a compressing assembly being disposed on the upper position related to the major shaft supporting base and comprising a fixed compressing member and a rotating compressing member, wherein the fixed compressing member is located on the upper position related to the rotating compressing member, and the fixed compressing member and the rotating compressing member being engaged to each other, the axle center of the fixed compressing member being positioned by the major shaft supporting base, and a bottom end of the rotating compressing member being connected with the rotating shaft.
Further objective of the present invention is to provide the method for manufacturing the scroll compressor, which installs the inner components in the case by the manner of layer stacking, so as to saving the manufacturing time, increase the manufacturing efficiency, and prevent the components from damage during the process of manufacturing.
According to the above objective, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing the scroll compressor comprising the steps of: (1) providing a bottom case; (2) providing a fixed unit of a motor assembly, disposing the fixed unit in a accommodating space of the bottom case, and positioning an axle center of the fixed unit by a plurality of first positioning elements in the bottom case; (3) providing a rotating unit of the motor assembly; (4) providing a rotating shaft, and disposing and fixing the rotating shaft on the center of the rotating unit; (5) disposing the rotating unit and the rotating shaft on the center of the fixed unit; (6) providing a major shaft supporting base, disposing the major shaft supporting base on the rotating shaft and above the motor assembly; (7) positioning the axle center of the major shaft supporting base by an inner surface of the bottom case, and fixing the major shaft supporting base on a plurality of second positioning elements in the bottom case; (8) providing a rotating compressing member, connecting a bottom end of the rotating compressing member to the rotating shaft, and disposing the rotating compressing member above the major shaft supporting base; (9) providing a fixed compressing member, engaging the fixed compressing member with the rotating compressing member, and positioning the axle center of the fixed compressing member by the major shaft supporting base; and (10) providing a top cover, and disposing the top cover on an upper opening of the bottom case for sealing the accommodating space.
The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing the scroll compressor comprising the steps of: (1) providing a bottom case; (2) providing a fixed unit of a motor assembly, disposing the fixed unit in a accommodating space of the bottom case, and positioning an axle center of the fixed unit by a plurality of first positioning elements in the bottom case; (3) providing a rotating unit of the motor assembly; (4) providing a rotating shaft, and disposing and fixing the rotating shaft on the center of the rotating unit; (5) providing a major shaft supporting base, disposing the major shaft supporting base on the rotating shaft and above the rotating unit; (6) disposing the rotating unit and the rotating shaft on the center of the fixed unit, and disposing the major shaft supporting base in the accommodating space of the bottom case simultaneously; (7) positioning the axle center of the major shaft supporting base by an inner surface of the bottom case, and fixing the major shaft supporting base on a plurality of second positioning elements in the bottom case; (8) providing a rotating compressing member, connecting a bottom end of the rotating compressing member to the rotating shaft, and disposing the rotating compressing member above the major shaft supporting base; (9) providing a fixed compressing member, engaging the fixed compressing member with the rotating compressing member, and positioning the axle center of the fixed compressing member by the major shaft supporting base; and (10) providing a top cover, and disposing the top cover on an upper opening of the bottom case for sealing the accommodating space.
For a complete understanding of the aspects, structures and techniques of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings wherein:
To achieve the foregoing objectives and effects, the inventors improve the case structure of the scroll compressor, provide positioning elements, and improve the fabrication manner for inner components, thus achieving a scroll compressor and a method for manufacturing the same of the present invention. Hereinafter, the scroll compressor and the method for manufacturing the same according to a first and a second preferred embodiment of the present invention are described in detail to illustrate the system structure and the characteristics of the present invention.
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The housing assembly 100 comprises a bottom case 110 and a top cover 120. The bottom case 110 has an accommodating space 111, and the top cover 120 is disposed on an upper opening of the bottom case 110. An inner surface of the bottom case 110 comprises a plurality of first positioning elements 112 and a plurality of second positioning elements 113, wherein the plurality of second positioning elements 113 are located on the upper position related to the plurality of first positioning elements 112. The connecting manner between the bottom case 110 and the top cover 120 utilizes a screw fastening manner, however, in practical applications, the bottom case 110 and the top cover 120 also can be connected by a welding manner or a close fitting manner.
The motor assembly 200 is disposed in the accommodating space 111 and an axle center of the motor assembly 200 is positioned by the plurality of first positioning elements 112. The motor assembly 200 comprises a fixed unit 201 and a rotating unit 202, wherein the fixed unit 201 is able to provide a power required by the rotating unit 202 for rotating. The connecting manner between the motor assembly 200 and the plurality of first positioning elements 112 utilizes a screw fastening manner, however, in practical applications, the motor assembly 200 and the plurality of first positioning elements 112 also can be connected by a welding manner or a close fitting manner.
The major shaft supporting base 210 is disposed on the upper position related to the motor assembly 200 and fixed on the plurality of second positioning elements 113. The axle center of the major shaft supporting base 210 is positioned by fitting the major shaft supporting base 210 with the inner surface of the bottom case 110. The connecting manner between the major shaft supporting base 210 and the plurality of second positioning elements 113 utilizes a screw fastening manner, however, in practical applications, the major shaft supporting base 210 and the plurality of second positioning elements 113 also can be connected by a welding manner or a close fitting manner.
The rotating shaft 220 is inserted in the motor assembly 200 and the major shaft supporting base 210, wherein the rotating shaft 220 is driven by the motor assembly 200 for rotating. More precisely, the rotation of the rotating shaft 220 is driven by the rotating unit 202.
The balancing unit 230 is disposed on the rotating shaft 220 and located on the upper position related to the major shaft supporting base 210, wherein the balancing unit 230 can balance the gravity center of the rotating shaft 220 when the rotating shaft 220 rotates.
The compressing assembly 240 is disposed on the upper position related to the major shaft supporting base 210 and comprises a fixed compressing member 241 and a rotating compressing member 242. The fixed compressing member 241 is located on the upper position related to the rotating compressing member 242, and the fixed compressing member 241 and the rotating compressing member 242 are engaged to each other. The axle center of the fixed compressing member 241 is positioned by the major shaft supporting base 210, and a bottom end of the rotating compressing member 242 is connected with the rotating shaft 220. The connecting manner between the fixed compressing member 241 and the major shaft supporting base 210 utilizes a screw fastening manner, however, in practical applications, the fixed compressing member 241 and the major shaft supporting base 210 also can be connected by a close fitting manner.
The supporting assembly 250 is disposed between the major shaft supporting base 210 and the rotating compressing member 242, and the supporting assembly 250 comprises a supporting frame 251 and an autorotation-restricting ring 252. The supporting frame 251 can support the rotating compressing member 242, and the autorotation-restricting ring 252 can restrict the autorotation of the rotating compressing member 242.
The lower shaft supporting base 260 is disposed on the bottom of the inside of the bottom case 110. The lower shaft supporting base 260 is connected with the rotating shaft 220 and can position the axle center of the rotating shaft 220.
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In the above manufacturing method of the first preferred embodiment, after completing the step 306, there can be further provided with the balancing unit and the supporting assembly and dispose the two components on the rotating shaft in turn, and then going to step 307. Moreover, the fixed compressing member can be connected with the top cover prior to the disposition of the top cover on an upper opening of the bottom case and engaging the fixed compressing member with the rotating compressing member, and then position the axle center of the fixed compressing member by the major shaft supporting base.
Subsequently, introduce the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. The structure of the scroll compressor of the second preferred embodiment is almost the same as the structure of the first preferred embodiment, thus the structure of the scroll compressor of the second preferred embodiment is not described here again. The difference between the second preferred embodiment and the first preferred embodiment is the steps of the manufacturing method, and therefore the manufacturing method of the second preferred embodiment is described below.
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In the above manufacturing method of the first preferred embodiment, after completing the step 404, there can be further provided with the balancing unit and dispose it on the rotating shaft, and then going to step 405; after completing the step 406, there can be further provided with the supporting assembly and dispose it on the rotating shaft, and then going to step 407. Moreover, the fixed compressing member can be connected with the top cover prior to the disposition of the top cover on an upper opening of the bottom case and engaging the fixed compressing member with the rotating compressing member, and then position the axle center of the fixed compressing member by the major shaft supporting base.
By the detailed description of the overall structure and technical content of the present invention, the following advantages of the present invention can be derived:
It should be understood that the embodiments of the present invention described herein are merely illustrative of the technical concepts and features of the present invention and are not meant to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art, after reading the present disclosure, will know how to practice the invention. Various variations or modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. All such equivalent variations and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.
As a result of continued thinking about the invention and modifications, the inventors finally work out the designs of the present invention that has many advantages as described above. The present invention meets the requirements for an invention patent, and the application for a patent is duly filed accordingly. It is expected that the invention could be examined at an early date and granted so as to protect the rights of the inventors.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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098140469 | Nov 2009 | TW | national |