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A compressor assembly includes a shell which defines a discharge chamber. A discharge valve assembly is attached to the shell in communication with the discharge chamber. The discharge valve assembly includes a stamped or coined valve seat, a drawn tubular element and a stamped valve member. The sta

A compressor assembly includes a shell which defines a discharge chamber. A discharge valve assembly is attached to the shell in communication with the discharge chamber. The discharge valve assembly includes a stamped or coined valve seat, a drawn tubular element and a stamped valve member. The stamping, drawing and coining operations used to manufacture the discharge valve assembly significantly reduce the manufacturing costs for the discharge valve assembly.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A compressor assembly comprising:a shell defining a discharge chamber;a compressor disposed within said shell, said compressor compressing a fluid from a suction pressure to a discharge pressure, fluid at said discharge pressure being directed to said discharge chamber;a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A compressor assembly comprising:a shell defining a discharge chamber;a compressor disposed within said shell, said compressor compressing a fluid from a suction pressure to a discharge pressure, fluid at said discharge pressure being directed to said discharge chamber;a discharge valve assembly attached to said shell in communication with said discharge chamber, said discharge valve assembly comprising:a valve seat unitarily formed with said shell;a tubular member secured directly to said shell;a stop secured to shell, said stop and said valve seat defining a valve chamber;a valve member disposed in said valve chamber, said valve member being movable between a closed position where said valve member abuts said valve seat and an open position where said valve member abuts said stop.