20240018966. CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI)
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CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR
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KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI
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CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240018966 titled 'CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a centrifugal compressor that consists of a rotary shaft, an electric motor, an impeller, a thrust bearing, and a housing with a passage. The passage includes a motor cooling passage and a bearing cooling passage. The housing has an inner housing and an outer housing, which define the motor cooling passage. The passage also includes a branching passage that divides the cooling fluid and directs it into the motor cooling passage and the bearing cooling passage. There is also a joining passage that allows the cooling fluid from the bearing cooling passage to join the cooling fluid from the motor cooling passage. The motor cooling passage includes a guide wall that directs the flow of cooling fluid.
- The centrifugal compressor includes a rotary shaft, electric motor, impeller, thrust bearing, and housing.
- The housing has an inner and outer housing, which define the motor cooling passage.
- The passage includes a branching passage that divides the cooling fluid into the motor cooling passage and the bearing cooling passage.
- There is a joining passage that allows the cooling fluid from the bearing cooling passage to join the cooling fluid from the motor cooling passage.
- The motor cooling passage includes a guide wall that directs the flow of cooling fluid.
Potential Applications:
- This centrifugal compressor design can be used in various industries that require the compression of gases or fluids, such as HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, and industrial processes.
- It can be applied in automotive applications for turbocharging or supercharging engines.
Problems Solved:
- The centrifugal compressor design solves the problem of efficiently cooling the electric motor and the thrust bearing, which are critical components in the compressor.
- It ensures that the cooling fluid is properly distributed between the motor and bearing cooling passages, preventing overheating and potential damage.
Benefits:
- The design improves the overall efficiency and performance of the centrifugal compressor by effectively cooling the motor and bearing.
- It increases the lifespan of the electric motor and thrust bearing by maintaining optimal operating temperatures.
- The design allows for compact and space-saving compressor installations due to the integration of the motor cooling passage and the bearing cooling passage.
Original Abstract Submitted
a centrifugal compressor includes a rotary shaft, an electric motor, an impeller, a thrust bearing, and a housing having a passage that includes a motor cooling passage and a bearing cooling passage. the housing includes an inner housing and an outer housing. the motor cooling passage is defined by the inner housing and the outer housing. the passage includes a branching passage through which cooling fluid is divided and flows into the motor cooling passage and the bearing cooling passage and a joining passage through which the cooling fluid flowing through the bearing cooling passage joins the cooling fluid flowing through the motor cooling passage. the motor cooling passage includes a guide wall that guides the cooling fluid flowing through the motor cooling passage.
