Reciprocating Compressor, in Particular CO2 Compressor for Vehicle Air-Conditioning Units

Abstract

Reciprocating compressor ( 100 ), in particular CO 2 compressor for vehicle air-conditioning units, with a swivel disk ( 107 ), in particular annular in form, that is rotated by a drive shaft ( 104 ) and can be positioned at an adjustable angle with respect to the drive shaft ( 104 ), wherein said disk is connected in an articulated manner to a sliding sleeve ( 108 ) that can be moved axially along the drive shaft ( 104 ) as well as to at least one supporting element ( 109 ) so disposed that it is spaced apart from the drive shaft ( 104 ) and rotates therewith, and wherein each of the pistons ( 106 ) comprises a joint arrangement ( 110 ) with which the swivel disk ( 107 ) is in sliding engagement. The articulated connection ( 116 ) between drive shaft ( 104 ) and swivel disk ( 107 ) serves substantially only to transmit torque, whereas the supporting element ( 109 ) serves substantially only to provide axial support to the pistons ( 106 ) and hence to absorb the force exerted by the gas.

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       13 . A reciprocating piston compressor ( 100 ), comprising
 a swivel disk ( 107 ) having an annular shape, that is rotated by a drive shaft ( 104 ) and is positioned at an adjustable angle with respect to said drive shaft ( 104 ),   said swivel disk ( 107 ) connected in an articulated manner to sliding sleeve ( 108 ) that is selectively moved axially along said drive shaft ( 104 ) as well as to at least one rounded supporting element ( 109 ) so disposed that it is spaced apart from and connected to said drive shaft ( 104 ) by way of a L-shaped rod-like force transmission element ( 114 ) having a free end connected to said supporting element ( 109 ) and having a limb ( 126 ) extending approximately parallel to said drive shaft ( 104 ) and supported axially against a bearing plate ( 127 ), and rotates therewith,   a piston ( 106 ) comprises a joint arrangement ( 110 ) with which said swivel disk ( 107 ) is in sliding engagement,   said swivel disk ( 107 ) having a slot ( 115 ) disposed proximate its circumferential edge,   said slot ( 115 ) having a radial axis and a longer axis perpendicular to said radial axis with a portion of said supporting element ( 109 ) disposed within said slot ( 115 ),   whereby the articulated connection ( 116 ) between drive shaft ( 104 ) and swivel disk ( 107 ) serves substantially only to transmit torque, and said supporting element ( 109 ) serves substantially only to provide axial support to said piston ( 106 ) and hence to absorb the force exerted by the gas.   
   
   
       14 . A reciprocating piston compressor ( 100 ), in particular CO 2  compressor for vehicle air-conditioning units, comprising
 a swivel disk ( 107 ) having an annular shape, that is rotated by a drive shaft ( 104 ) and is positioned at an adjustable angle with respect to said drive shaft ( 104 ),   said disk ( 107 ) connected in an articulated manner to sliding sleeve ( 108 ) that is selectively moved axially along said drive shaft ( 104 ) as well as to at least one supporting element ( 109 ) so disposed that it is spaced apart from said drive shaft ( 104 ) and rotates therewith,   a piston ( 106 ) comprises a joint arrangement ( 110 ) with which said swivel disk ( 107 ) is in sliding engagement,   said swivel disk ( 107 ) having a slot ( 115 ) disposed proximate its circumferential edge,   said slot ( 115 ) having a first radial axis and a second longer axis perpendicular to and longer than said radial axis with a portion of said supporting element ( 109 ) disposed within said slot ( 115 ),   whereby the articulated connection ( 116 ) between drive shaft ( 104 ) and swivel disk ( 107 ) serves substantially only to transmit torque, and said supporting element ( 109 ) serves substantially only to provide axial support to said piston ( 106 ) and hence to absorb the force exerted by the gas.   
   
   
       15 . The compressor according to  claim 14 ,
 wherein said supporting element ( 109 ) is constructed in a spherical, cylindrical or barrel shape and is connected to said drive shaft ( 104 ) by way of a rod-like force-transmission element ( 114 ).   
   
   
       16 . The compressor according to  claim 14 , wherein said force-transmission element ( 114 ) associated with said annular swivel disk ( 107 ) comprises a pin that projects away from the drive shaft ( 104 ) at an angle, so that when said swivel disk ( 107 ) is tilted at an intermediate position, said pin axis is oriented radially with respect to said swivel disk ( 107 ).