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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2002
Filed:
May. 31, 2000
Kazuhiko Minami, Kariya, JP;
Takeshi Imanishi, Kariya, JP;
Hiroaki Kayukawa, Kariya, JP;
Kazuya Kimura, Kariya, JP;
Yuji Kaneshige, Kariya, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyoda Jidoshokki Seisakusho, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A variable capacity type compressor has a swash plate, pistons reciprocating in the cylinder bores, a suction chamber, and a discharge chamber. A check valve arranged in the compressor. The check valve has a valve seat member having a flow passage and a valve seat, a case attached to the valve seat member, and a valve element arranged in the case for cooperation with the valve seat. The case has a communication hole formed therethrough to allow the gas to flow from the flow passage through the communication hole to the outside circuit. An annular groove is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the valve element to allow a leaking gas to flow from the clearance space between the valve element and the valve housing to the exterior of the valve housing.