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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 29, 1998
Kazuya Kimura, Kariya, JP;
Masafumi Ito, Kariya, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyoda Jidoshokki Seisakusho, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A housing (11, 12, 13) accommodates a compressive mechanism. A drive shaft (15) is supported by the housing (11, 12, 13) and is connected with the compressive mechanism. A boss portion (16) is arranged along an outer wall of the housing (11, 12, 13) such that the boss portion (16) encompasses a portion of the drive shaft (15) projecting from the housing (11, 12, 13). A rotational body (18) is connected with the drive shaft (15) for transmitting drive force from an exterior drive source to the drive shaft (15). A seal (17) is arranged in the interior of the housing (11, 12, 13) for sealing at a location between the inner side of the housing (11, 12, 13) and the drive shaft (15). A collector (35, 36, 38) collects oil leaking from the seal (17). A stepped portion (40) is formed on an outer surface of a rotary portion (15, 21.alpha.) at a position between the seal (17) and an opening (16.alpha.) of the boss portion (16) within the interior of the housing (11, 12, 13). The stepped portion (40) is opposed to the collector (35, 36, 38).