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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 25, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Masaki Ota, Kariya, JP;
Hisakazu Kobayashi, Kariya, JP;
Masaru Hamasaki, Kariya, JP;
Masayoshi Hori, Kariya, JP;
Assignee:
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyoda Jidoshokki Seisakusho, Kariya, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
92 122 ; 92 71 ; 417269 ;
Abstract
A variable displacement compressor includes a simplified hinge mechanism located between a rotary support and a swash plate. The hinge mechanism includes a swing arm extending from the swash plate and a pair of support arms extending from the rotary support such that the swing arm is placed between the support arms. A guide pin is attached to the swing arm. The guide pin has end portions engaging with guide holes of the support arms. Washers are located between the swing arm and the support arms to prevent the swing arm from directly contacting the support arms.