US4420293A
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Liquid cooled compressor with improved liquid separation
Assignee: ISARTALER SCHRAUBENKOMPRESSOREN GmbH
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Filing: 1980-09-23
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Granted: 1983-12-13
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Expires: 2000-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A screw compressor with liquid injection wherein the units previously disposed separately from one another, such as the air filter, liquid separator, and so on, are integrated into a single housing. Various compartments are formed in the housing by means of partitions, such that the compartments provide for good separation of entrained liquid from the compressed air being achieved because of large flow cross-section, maximum utilization of the available flowpath and multiple deflection of the current of compressed air. The compact construction results in a substantially smaller overall compressor size than that of comparable known compressor plants, in a reduction of manufacturing cost and simplification of the assembly of a compressor plant.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Hofmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:50
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04C; F04C29/00; F04C29/0007; F04C23/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S418/00; Y10S418/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
In a compact compressor apparatus comprising a screw compressor including screw rotors with liquid injection into the compression chamber for cooling and lubrication, having a liquid separator and a liquid collecting tank combined with the screw compressor in a housing that can be disassembled, and including air guide runs in sections parallel to the axes of rotation of the rotors, wherein a first section (8) runs from an air inlet opening (25) to the suction end of the compressor (26), and after a turn round of about 180°, is followed by a second section through the compressor, which after a turn round of about 180° is followed by a third section through the separator, which after a turn round of 180° is followed by a further section up to the connection of an outlet opening for compressed air, characterized in that the third section is formed as a preseparation chamber that extends the length of the housing through the upper part of liquid collecting tank (12,41) and that after a turn round of 180° (12b) is followed by a main separation chamber (9) that extends in axial direction above the liquid collecting tank, in which main separation chamber a liquid separator (11) is provided, and an air exit opening (22) in the upper part of the main separation chamber (9).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
In a compact compressor apparatus comprising a screw compressor including screw rotors with liquid injection into the compression chamber for cooling and lubrication, having a liquid separator and a liquid collecting tank combined with the screw compressor in a housing that can be disassembled, and including air guide runs in sections parallel to the axes of rotation of the rotors, wherein a first section (8) runs from an air inlet opening (25) to the suction end of the compressor (26), and after a turn round of about 180°, is followed by a second section through the compressor, which after a turn round of about 180° is followed by a third section through the separator, which after a turn round of 180° is followed by a further section up to the connection of an outlet opening for compressed air, characterized in that the third section is formed as a preseparation chamber that extends the length of the housing through the upper part of liquid collecting tank (12,41) and that after a turn round of 180° (12b) is followed by a main separation chamber (9) that extends in axial direction above the liquid collecting tank, in which main separation chamber a liquid separator (11) is provided, and an air exit opening (22) in the upper part of the main separation chamber (9).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The compressor of claim 1, characterized in that for further improvement of the compactness a tubular air filter (10) is provided in the first section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The compressor of claim 1, characterized in that for further increase of the compactness, the outlet opening (42) of the screw compressor is situated below the liquid surface in the liquid collecting tank (41) and the preseparation chamber lying above the liquid collecting tank runs in an axial direction beside the rotors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The compressor of claim 1, characterized in that for improvement of the oil separation a tubular baffle (39) is provided in front of the air inlet opening at the liquid separator (11), on whose upper circumferential section at least one air opening (40) is provided.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The compressor of claim 1, characterized in that a conduit (21) is provided parallel to the main separation chamber (9) on its upper part, which conduit, in order to decrease the speed of the air flow, is provided with several connection openings (22) along its length and is connected with the air outlet opening (36) on the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The compressor of claim 1, characterized in that from the bottom of the main separation chamber (9) an outlet pipe (23) leads into the compression chamber between the rotors and that in this outlet pipe (23) a throttle for the compressed air is provided.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The compressor of claim 6, characterized in that the throttle in the outlet pipe (23) is formed as a nonreturn valve (75), which when pressure biased from the compressor forms a barrier for the outlet pipe (23) in the direction to the main separation chamber (9).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The compressor of claim 1, characterized in that an outlet pipe (55) for the liquid is provided, which directly runs from a gear unit chamber (58) into the compression chamber between the rotors adjacent to the suction opening (26) of the screw compressor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The compressor of claim 1, characterized in that the housing (1) includes a plate-like middle part (1a), which has a length dimension that corresponds to the rotor length.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The compressor of claim 1, characterized in that an annular radial-flow liquid cooler (29) is fixed to the housing coaxially to the middle axis of the housing, on which cooler an annular after-cooler (35) for the compressed air is attached with common axis.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-12-12 | 1987-06-13 | 1987-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-12 | 1991-06-13 | 1991-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-12 | 1995-06-13 | 1995-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |