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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2020
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2018
Applicant:
Thermo King Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Inventors:
Joseph Robert Kaiser, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
David John Dykes, Eagan, MN (US);
Ralph David Price, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Ryan Michael Fritts, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Assignee:
Thermo King Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J 15/324 (2016.01); F04B 39/04 (2006.01); F04B 39/02 (2006.01); F16J 15/3204 (2016.01); F04B 27/08 (2006.01); F04B 27/10 (2006.01); F04B 39/00 (2006.01); F04B 39/12 (2006.01); F04B 53/18 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J 15/324 (2013.01); F04B 27/0873 (2013.01); F04B 27/1036 (2013.01); F04B 39/0094 (2013.01); F04B 39/02 (2013.01); F04B 39/0207 (2013.01); F04B 39/0223 (2013.01); F04B 39/04 (2013.01); F04B 39/123 (2013.01); F04B 53/18 (2013.01); F16J 15/3204 (2013.01);
Abstract
A device and method for extending the lifespan of a shaft seal for an open-drive compressor is provided. The device and method can also reduce and/or prevent deterioration of the shaft seal regardless of the operation condition of the open-drive compressor. The device and method can further reduce and/or prevent leakage of a lubricant and/or refrigerant that can cause deterioration of components within a transport refrigeration unit (TRU).