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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2000
Filed:
Mar. 17, 1998
Masahiro Kawaguchi, Kariya, JP;
Masanori Sonobe, Kariya, JP;
Yoshihiro Makino, Kariya, JP;
Ken Suitou, Kariya, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyoda Jidoshokki, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A compressor has a control valve that adjusts the pressure difference between a crank chamber and a cylinder bore for controlling the inclination of a drive plate. The control valve protrudes outward from the compressor housing. The compressor also has a support protruding outward from the front housing and a leg protruding outward from the cylinder block. The outer ends of the support and the leg extend further from the compressor than the furthest extremity the control valve. Therefore, when the compressor is placed on a flat surface, the support and the leg prevent the control valve from contacting the surface. This protects the control valve from damage during transport and handling.