Global Patent Index - EP 0198784 A1

EP 0198784 A1 19861022 - Fixed vane arrangement for a variable width diffuser.

Title (en)

Fixed vane arrangement for a variable width diffuser.

Title (de)

Anordnung mit festen Schaufeln für Diffusor mit variablem Querschnitt.

Title (fr)

Ensemble de pales fixes pour diffuseur à section variable.

Publication

EP 0198784 A1 19861022 (EN)

Application

EP 86630038 A 19860306

Priority

US 71205785 A 19850315

Abstract (en)

A centrifugal compressor for a refrigeration or air conditioning system is provided having a variable width diffuser assembly (28) having a movable wall (34) and a plurality of vanes (82). The vanes (82) are angularly disposed relative to the impeller (16) within a critical range of angular values to provide high operating efficiencies and high pressure recoveries over a large operating range.

IPC 1-7

F04D 29/46; F04D 27/02

IPC 8 full level

F04D 29/46 (2006.01); F01D 17/14 (2006.01); F04D 27/02 (2006.01); F04D 29/44 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F01D 17/143 (2013.01); F04D 27/0246 (2013.01); F04D 29/444 (2013.01); F04D 29/462 (2013.01); F04D 29/464 (2013.01); F05D 2250/52 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH DE FR GB IT LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0198784 A1 19861022; JP S61218795 A 19860929

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 86630038 A 19860306; JP 5457286 A 19860312