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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 1999
Filed:
Feb. 07, 1997
Naoya Yakomachi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Satoshi Umemura, Aichi-ken, JP;
Hayato Ikeda, Aichi-ken, JP;
Takahisa Tokushige, Aichi-ken, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyoda Jidoshokki Seisakusho, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
An improved compressor that is designed to minimize shock and vibration during start-up includes a plurality of pistons, each of which is positioned for movement within a cylinder in order to compress a gas, and conventional motive structure for driving the pistons. Advantageously, the compressor includes a sensor for sensing, from a condition that exists within the compressor, when the compressor is in a start-up phase. The sensor is designed to be operative regardless of the position of the pistons during start-up. Pressure relief structure, responsive to said sensor, is provided for relieving pressure in at least one of the cylinders when the sensor indicates that the compressor is in the start-up phase. This minimizes shock and vibration during the start-up.