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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
John P. Elson, Sidney, OH (US);
Brian R. Butler, Centerville, OH (US);
Assignee:
Copeland Corporation, Sidney, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01C 1/04 ; F01C 2/104 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F01C 1/04 ; F01C 2/104 ;
Abstract
A horizontal scroll-type compressor is provided with an oil injection fitting that extends through the compressor shell and communicates lubricating oil to a lubrication passage in the crankshaft for providing lubricant to the compressor and other components. The oil injection fitting is supplied with lubricant from an externally disposed source.