Abstract:
A method and system is provided for reducing chatter in multi-capacity compressors 101 having disengageable eccentric structures. The multi-capacity fluid compressor 101 includes a compression chamber having a discharge end and an inner surface 303. The compressor 101 also includes a compression member 300, 700 having a disengageable eccentric structure 203, 709 allowing the compressor to provide discrete compression capacities. A valve portion 307 is disposed adjacent to the discharge end of the compression chamber and is arranged and disposed to discharge a compressed fluid when the compression member has completed. A discharge arrangement 311, 401, 501, 601 is arranged and disposed to discharge at least a portion of fluid 309 remaining in the compression chamber at the completion of the compression cycle. The discharge of fluid 309 limits rotational acceleration of the disengageable eccentric structure 203, 709 and chatter.
Abstract:
A compressor for providing automatic capacity modulation is disclosed. The compressor comprises a compression chamber, a compressing member, a reexpansion area, a flow passage, a valve member, and a biasing member. The flow passage is in fluid communication with the compression chamber and the reexpansion area. In one position, the valve member permits flow through the flow passage and in a second position it prevents flow. The valve member is subjected to a first operating condition of fluid on one side and a second operating condition of the fluid on the other side. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the valve member. When the first operating condition reaches a predetermined point relative to the second operating condition, the valve member moves and effects a change in the capacity of the compressor.