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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2003
Robin G Skinner, Tecumseh, MI (US);
Robin G Skinner, Tecumseh, MI (US);
Tecumseh Products Company, Tecumseh, MI (US);
Abstract
A compressor assembly having a housing in which a compressor mechanism and discharge chamber are located. A first port communicates compressed gas and oil from the compressor mechanism to the discharge chamber. A one-way valve allows the compressed gas and oil to enter the discharge chamber through the first port. A second port in the discharge chamber defines an outlet in the housing through which compressed gas and oil are discharged from the compressor assembly. The second port is disposed vertically below the first port in the lower half of the discharge chamber to thereby limit the quantity of oil which may collect in the discharge chamber. The second port may be defined by a discharge tube which passes through the housing at a flat portion of the housing which thereby facilitates the welding of the tube to the housing.