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A unique valve assembly is disclosed which has particular utility in scroll compressors. The valve assembly includes a relatively thin valve plate formed of reed valve steel. The valve plate is less than 0.05 inch, and is elastically deformable upon application of fluid pressure. Thus, the pressure

A unique valve assembly is disclosed which has particular utility in scroll compressors. The valve assembly includes a relatively thin valve plate formed of reed valve steel. The valve plate is less than 0.05 inch, and is elastically deformable upon application of fluid pressure. Thus, the pressure fluid in a chamber formed above the valve plate deforms the valve plate to conform to the valve seat. In embodiments a clip holds the valve plate on the valve seat. The clip provides a stop surface for the valve seat, and is also formed of thin resilient steel. Thus, when the valve plate is driven to its open position, the steel valve plate contacts the steel clip such that there is a spring back effect in response to rapid movement of the valve plate to its open position.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A scroll compressor comprising:a first scroll member including a base and a scroll wrap extending from said base;a second scroll including a base and a scroll wrap extending from said base, said scroll wraps of said first and second scrolls interfitting to define a plural

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A scroll compressor comprising:a first scroll member including a base and a scroll wrap extending from said base;a second scroll including a base and a scroll wrap extending from said base, said scroll wraps of said first and second scrolls interfitting to define a plurality of compression chambers;a discharge port extending through a housing member; anda valve assembly pivoting between open and closed positions for selectively closing said discharge port, said valve assembly including a relatively thin valve plate which pivots between opened and closed positions dependent on the gas flow direction within said discharge port, said valve plate having a generally constant thickness throughout at least an area covering said discharge port, and said thickness being less than 0.05 inch.