초록

A scroll machine is provided with a muffler mounted to the fixed scroll of the scroll machine for improved sound attenuation.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A scroll machine comprising:a first scroll member having a discharge port and a first spiral wrap;a second scroll member having a second spiral wrap, said first and second spiral wraps being mutually intermeshed;a discharge chamber in fluid communication with said disch

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A scroll machine comprising:a first scroll member having a discharge port and a first spiral wrap;a second scroll member having a second spiral wrap, said first and second spiral wraps being mutually intermeshed;a discharge chamber in fluid communication with said discharge port;a motor for causing said second scroll member to orbit with respect to said first scroll member, whereby said wraps create at least one enclosed space of progressively changing volume between a peripheral suction zone defined by said scroll members and said discharge port; anda muffler mounted to said first scroll member for receiving discharge gas passing through said discharge port and releasing discharge gas to said discharge chamber to attenuate the sound thereof. [28.]28. A scroll machine comprising:a shell;a first scroll member disposed in said shell and having a first spiral wrap;a second scroll member disposed in said shell and having a second spiral wrap, said first and second spiral wraps being mutually intermeshed;a drive mechanism for causing said first scroll member to orbit with respect to said second scroll member, whereby said wraps create at least one enclosed space of progressively changing volume between a peripheral suction zone defined by said scroll members and a discharge port defined by said first and second member;a partition defining a discharge chamber and a suction chamber within said shell, said discharge port being in communication with said discharge chamber through a central opening defined by said portion;a valve member mounted adjacent to said discharge port; anda muffler mounted to said first scroll member, said muffler retaining said valve member in place, said muffler exhausting discharge gas to said discharge chamber.