18290271. COMPRESSOR simplified abstract (Dyson Technology Limited)
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COMPRESSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Raul Corralejo Anton of Burgos (ES)
Robert James Kyle of Bristol (GB)
Christopher Ashley Monk of Royal Wootton Bassett (GB)
COMPRESSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18290271 titled 'COMPRESSOR
The abstract describes a compressor for domestic appliances, featuring an impeller with blades, a shroud, a housing, and a labyrinth seal arrangement in the leakage flow path.
- The compressor includes an impeller with blades, a shroud, and a housing arranged coaxially for rotation.
- A leakage flow path is defined between the shroud and housing, with a labyrinth seal arrangement to control fluid flow.
- The labyrinth seal arrangement consists of interdigitated shroud and housing rings to create a tortuous flow path.
- The design aims to improve efficiency and reduce leakage in the compressor system.
- This innovation enhances the performance and reliability of compressors used in various household appliances.
Potential Applications: - Refrigerators - Air conditioners - Heat pumps - Freezers
Problems Solved: - Reduced leakage in compressor systems - Improved efficiency and performance - Enhanced reliability of domestic appliances
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Extended lifespan of appliances - Reduced maintenance costs
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Compressor Technology for Domestic Appliances This technology can be utilized in various domestic appliances to improve their performance and efficiency. It can be marketed to appliance manufacturers looking to enhance the quality of their products.
Questions about Compressor Technology: 1. How does the labyrinth seal arrangement improve the efficiency of the compressor? The labyrinth seal arrangement creates a tortuous flow path, reducing leakage and improving overall performance. 2. What are the potential cost savings for consumers with this enhanced compressor technology? Consumers can benefit from reduced energy consumption and maintenance costs over the lifespan of the appliance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A compressor is provided for use in domestic appliances. The compressor includes: an impeller including an inlet, an outlet, a hub defining a rotational axis of the impeller, a plurality of impeller blades that extend from the hub, and a shroud that at least partially surrounds the impeller blades; a housing that at least partially surrounds the shroud and that is coaxially arranged with respect to the rotational axis of the impeller to allow the impeller to rotate within the housing; a leakage flow path defined between the shroud and the housing leading from a leakage flow path inlet to a reinjection port, and a labyrinth seal arrangement provided in the leakage flow path. The labyrinth seal arrangement includes one or more shroud rings interdigitated with one or more housing rings so as to form a tortuous flow path for fluid flowing through the leakage flow path.
